NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City, Dash on the rise but Thorns still on top
Angel City and the Houston Dash are quickly making their way to the top of ESPN’s NWSL Power Rankings, but their rise isn’t enough to make them No. 1.
Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Padres to place Darvish on restricted list
Pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to go on the restricted list as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres, sources told ESPN on
Predicting the 2026 MLB season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.
Why it’s the Dodgers’ world — and the rest of MLB is just living in it
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.
Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump
Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.
Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite
A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an “unprovoked antisemitic statement” and later bit her on the shoulder.
Mahomes shows progress, posts video throwing
Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in December.
Seahawks to Open 2026 NFL Season on a Wednesday, Melbourne Game to Take Place Next Day
The NFL season will open on a Wednesday for just the second time ever.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Top 16 Players in the Sweet 16
FOX Sports college basketball experts Michael Cohen and Casey Jacobsen rank the top 16 players in the Sweet 16 of this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.