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NFL
Cowboys' George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed.
Jul 15 · ESPN
Fantasy football buzz: Why Stefon Diggs is a value right now
Eric Karabell explains why Stefon Diggs is well worth a late pick if your league is drafting soon.
Jul 15 · ESPN
2026 fantasy football draft rankings: PPR leagues
Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.
Jul 15 · ESPN
Does DeVonta Smith have what it takes to replace A.J. Brown's production?
Does DeVonta Smith have what it takes to replace A.J. Brown's production?
Jul 15 · ESPN
Why Riddick has lower expectations for Lamar this season
Why Riddick has lower expectations for Lamar this season
Jul 15 · ESPN
Kimberley A. Martin 'all-in' on Rams to the Super Bowl if Aaron Donald returns
Kimberley A. Martin 'all-in' on Rams to the Super Bowl if Aaron Donald returns
Jul 15 · ESPN
NBA
Jalen Brunson wins 2026 ESPY award for Best NBA Player
Jalen Brunson wins 2026 ESPY award for Best NBA Player
Jul 15 · ESPN
2026 NBA buzz: Latest summer league, free agency, trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on AJ Dybantsa and other rookies at summer league.
Jul 15 · ESPN
Mad Dog, Perk go at it over the wait for LeBron's decision
Mad Dog, Perk go at it over the wait for LeBron's decision
Jul 15 · ESPN
Perk: LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards are the best backcourt in the NBA
Perk: LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards are the best backcourt in the NBA
Jul 15 · ESPN
NBA Europe league talks to ramp up alongside FIFA World Cup final
The NBA will be doing some international business alongside the FIFA World Cup final in the coming days, as it moves closer to the planned launch of a new league in Europe sometime in the fall of 2027.
Jul 15 · ESPN
2026-27 NBA season: Most interesting sophomore players to watch
What do young Spurs Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant have in store for Year 2? Let's evaluate intriguing players from the 2025 NBA draft class.
Jul 15 · ESPN
MLB
Astros trade Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon to Brewers
The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor-league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Jul 15 · ESPN
Mad Dog has 'had enough' of the Home Run Derby
Mad Dog has 'had enough' of the Home Run Derby
Jul 15 · ESPN
Buster, Mad Dog disagree on whether Tigers should trade Tarik Skubal
Buster, Mad Dog disagree on whether Tigers should trade Tarik Skubal
Jul 15 · ESPN
Buster Olney's concerns over future of 'fragile' MLB All-Star game
Buster Olney's concerns over future of 'fragile' MLB All-Star game
Jul 15 · ESPN
Inside access as White Sox make Cholowsky No. 1 MLB draft pick
Roch Cholowsky or Grady Emerson? Here's how Chicago's choice played out hours before the 2026 draft began.
Jul 15 · ESPN
July update: 2026 top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the MLB draft? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Jul 15 · ESPN
College Football
What Miami needs to avoid this season
What Miami needs to avoid this season
Jul 15 · ESPN
NC State's Doeren says QB Bailey could be best in country
Few quarterbacks in college football are better positioned for a breakthrough 2026 season than NC State's CJ Bailey.
Jul 15 · ESPN
Miami's Mensah: Success of Ward, Beck factored into transfer
New Miami QB Darian Mensah said that the success Cam Ward and Carson Beck had in Coral Gables was a 'huge factor' in his decision to transfer from Duke.
Jul 15 · ESPN
ACC implements new tiebreaker policy for football title game
The ACC has a new tiebreaker policy for its football championship game in a move that commissioner Jim Phillips said allows the league to feature its two best teams.
Jul 15 · ESPN
2026 ACC college football preview, predictions, top transfers and more
Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke? Reset for Clemson? Redemption at UNC? Intrigue abounds in the ACC.
Jul 15 · ESPN
Auburn, Aflac Kickoff Game announce NIL deal for Baylor opener
The Aflac Kickoff Game on Tuesday announced a name, image and likeness deal with Auburn leading up to the Tigers' game against Baylor on Sept. 5.
Jul 14 · ESPN
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