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NFL
2026 NFL draft: Latest New York Giants updates, intel, buzz
The Giants pick early in Round 1 and have seven total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what New York might do.
Apr 18 · ESPN
2026 NFL draft: Latest Tennessee Titans updates, intel, buzz
The Titans pick early in Round 1 and have nine total selections in the 2026 draft. Here's the latest on what Tennessee might do.
Apr 18 · ESPN
2026 NFL draft: Louis Riddick's favorite prospects, sleepers
Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2026 class, including some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs. See who's on his 10-player list.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Texans looking to bolster roster, not fill holes, in draft
Houston has built its perennial playoff roster with same draft philosophy since coach DeMeco Ryans arrived in 2023.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Titans feel draft ready with a 'cluster' of choices at No. 4
GM Mike Borgonzi knows that Tennessee will have many options when the Titans are on the clock at No. 4.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.
Apr 18 · ESPN
NBA
Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Game Highlights
Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Game Highlights
Apr 18 · ESPN
2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series
— Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Apr 18 · ESPN
2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights
The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets are set after Sunday's games. See the full schedule of games.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Pistons play Magic in NBA playoffs, shooting to snap a streak and start a run that many don't expect
— The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the...
Apr 18 · ESPN
2026 NBA playoff picks: Experts predict the play-in tournament and first-round matchups
Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.
Apr 18 · ESPN
MLB
Cubs send Mets to their 10th-straight loss
Cubs send Mets to their 10th-straight loss
Apr 18 · ESPN
Kelly homers as the Cubs hand the Mets their 10th straight loss with a 4-2 victory
— Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly connected for a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Apr 18 · ESPN
San Francisco Giants RP Jose Butto undergoes arm surgery
San Francisco Giants veteran reliever Jose Butto had arm surgery Friday, performed by Dr. Jason Lee at Stanford Medical Center, a procedure that is expected to keep him out for five to six months, the team announced on Saturday.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Take a chance on Cantillo, Weathers
Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday's MLB action.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Cody Bellinger homers twice and drives in five as the Yankees rout the struggling Royals 13-4
— Cody Bellinger hit a pair of two-run homers, drove in five runs and the New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights
Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights
Apr 18 · ESPN
College Football
Skydiver rescued after crashing into Virginia Tech scoreboard
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Mack Brown gives Texas QB Arch Manning his flowers entering 2026
Legendary Longhorns coach Brown explains how Manning was put in an "awful position" last season, but says the Texas QB has grown into a stronger leader and is ready to live up to the hype.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Auburn's Alex Golesh soaking in 'surreal' opportunity coaching in SEC
Entering his first season at Auburn, Golesh reflects on appreciating the moment and what it means to coach in the SEC for the Tigers.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Alberto Mendoza establishes himself as QB1 for Georgia Tech
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
Apr 18 · ESPN
2026 NFL draft: Louis Riddick's favorite prospects, sleepers
Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2026 class, including some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs. See who's on his 10-player list.
Apr 18 · ESPN
Clark Lea on Vandy: 'This isn't the apex of what we want to do'
Lea joins The Paul Finebaum Show and says he knows Vanderbilt still has its skeptics, but pledges to continue building on football success.
Apr 18 · ESPN
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