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World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.
Two more aces! Clark & Bradley add to hole-in-one tally at Masters Par 3 Contest!
Wyndham Clark aces the seventh whilst Keegan Bradley makes a hole-in-one at the eighth at the The Masters Par 3 Contest.
'Money, baby!' | Thomas gets first hole-in-one of The Masters Par 3 Contest!
Justin Thomas makes the first hole-in-one of The Masters 2026 Par 3 Contest.
Sources: Cunningham expected to play vs. Bucks
Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return Wednesday night for the Pistons against the Bucks following a collapsed left lung, sources told ESPN.
Augusta chair supports reducing driving distance
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley said Wednesday that the club supports governing bodies' efforts to reduce elite driving distance, which he says are needed to protect golf's integrity.
Wembanyama (rib), Castle (knee) out for Spurs
The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
Scheffler slides as Masters fave; public on Bryson
Scottie Scheffler will head into the Masters as the favorite once again, but without his usual domination over the betting markets. Bryson DeChambeau has been the overwhelming public pick
Source: Texans pick up Stroud, Anderson options
The Texans have exercised the 2027 fifth-year options for quarterback C.J. Stroud and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., a source told ESPN's Field Yates.
'I'm going to be completely numb': How first-time players are preparing for the Masters
You can try to learn every shot, try to hit every putt, but come Thursday it will be a totally new experience.
'I'm going to put it in my house in a safe': How the Masters lawn gnome became so popular that it might be discontinued
One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.
Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Players, performances, coaches that defined the season
Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.
Scheffler slides as Masters fave; public on Bryson
Scottie Scheffler will head into the Masters as the favorite once again, but without his usual domination over the betting markets. Bryson DeChambeau has been the overwhelming public pick
Harlequins sign England's Furbank from Northampton
Harlequins sign England full-back George Furbank from fellow Prem side Northampton Saints.
England full-back George Furbank heads for Harlequins in lucrative switch
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of England’s full-back George Furbank as they seek to rebuild their squad for next season
Fire damages roof of Rio Olympic velodrome
A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park, but the venue's track is not affected.
Gnome unknowns: Masters chair Ridley in dark about ornaments’ Augusta future
The Masters gnome drama has taken another twist after the chairman of Augusta National admitted he is in the dark as to the must-have item’s future
How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided?
The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?
Scotland lose to Oman as rain hits again in Namibia
Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.
'He's reinvigorated': A rare long offseason has given Andy Reid time to make changes
The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounce-back season.
'He's reinvigorated': A rare long offseason has given Andy Reid time to make changes
The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounceback season.
Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
Keep on walking: Jays' affiliate plates 8 sans hit
Toronto's Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game.
The good, the bad and the ugly of F1's new 2026 regulations
F1's new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.
Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
England's Buttler finds form with rapid IPL fifty
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler finds some form with 52 from 27 balls for Gujarat Titans, ending a run of 18 innings with a fifty.
Leicester lose appeal against points deduction
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.
Raya? Neuer? Maignan? Who are world's best goalkeepers?
David Raya and Manuel Neuer dazzled in the Champions League this week - but are they among the world's best goalkeepers?
How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe
Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.
Why tweaks - not major changes - expected to F1's rules
Andrew Benson analyses what changes Formula 1 could make at a series of meetings about its new rules.
Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial
Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.
Grand National 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
The 2024 winner I Am Maximus heads to Aintree on Saturday as favourite to win again. Here is a look through the chances of all 34 contenders
Why are green jackets and white outfits worn at The Masters?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the traditions behind the green and white jackets at The Masters
Medvedev destroys racquet in 6-0 6-0 loss
Daniil Medvedev destroys a racquet as he suffers the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his career at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo.
Aintree day one tips: 12/1, 11/1 and 3/1 picks from Kevin Blake
The Grand National Festival gets underway at Aintree on Thursday, kicking off with four Grade Ones, and expert pundit Kevin Blake has three fancies on the card.
‘Holy moly!’ | Buttler smashes five sixes on way to IPL half-century
Jos Buttler smashed five sixes on the way to a half-century for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Forest latest: 'Forest target cut-price Italy midfielder'
The Masters LIVE! Pundit Q+A with your views ahead of Par 3 contest
F1 to begin key talks over tweaks to 2026 regulations
Although there are no Formula 1 cars on track in April, the first of a series of key meetings - that could have a major bearing on how the action looks when the season does resume - will be held on Th…
Hearts' McInnes ready for 'most dramatic fixture' against Celtic
Derek McInnes is excited about what he believes could be the "most dramatic fixture you can have" when Hearts visit Celtic on the last day of the Scottish Premiership season.
Predicting which NFL teams will draft quarterbacks: Nine perfect fits across seven rounds
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.
Top storylines: Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and sleeper contenders
Is Scheffler still the favorite? Can DeChambeau break through? We break down what to watch at the Masters.
Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.
Mavs dispute claim they erred with Reaves' MRI
The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the guard received an MRI by Dallas' staff.
Geno apologizes to Staley, says 'I lost myself'
UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement Tuesday night that he lost himself with his behavior toward South Carolina coach Dawn Staley during his team's Final Four defeat last Friday.
Soler, Lopez trade haymakers, ejected in brawl
Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of T…
Redick downplays sideline quarrel with Vanderbilt
Lakers coach JJ Redick subbed forward Jarred Vanderbilt out of early in the second quarter, leading to a heated exchange between the two that Redick described as a "normal interaction" for him.
Medvedev mangles racket during 6-0, 6-0 loss
Former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev lost his temper, smashed his racket on the red clay court seven successive times and deposited the mangled frame in a trash bin midway through a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Be…
Reinsdorf: Next Bulls GM must be sold on Donovan
Bulls CEO and president Michael Reinsdorf, who is looking for a new head of basketball operations after firing Arturas Karnisovas earlier this week, said Tuesday that retaining Billy Donovan as head c…
👀 Transfer portal: Tracking moves in men's hoops
Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.
'It's painful but worthwhile': What players, coaches and execs are saying about the NBA's tanking problem
With tanking strategies growing in both audaciousness and frequency of use, can the league get its arms around the often-effective practice?
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land
The last rankings of the regular season! Let's see where every team stacks up before the postseason.
Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season
From a shocking NL East champion to a 50-homer slugger you probably haven't heard of yet, our experts go bold with their early predictions.
The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches
A bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.
Predicting which NFL teams will draft quarterbacks: Nine perfect fits across seven rounds
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.
From Cyndi Lauper to 'The Man': The evolution of women's wrestling at WrestleMania
Dive into how women's professional wrestling has evolved on WWE's biggest stage over the past 40 years.
Inside the Bucks' lost season, and the looming 'nasty breakup' with Giannis Antetokounmpo
A difficult season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
'I'm going to put it in my house in a safe': How the Masters lawn gnome became so popular that it might be discontinued
One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.
2026 Masters: Experts' picks and betting tips
Who do our experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there's value? We break it all down.
Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at biggest fantasy surprises from the first few weeks of the season.