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IOC moves to end Russian neutrality for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
ESPYS 2026: Stats behind Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees
Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi and more. The numbers behind this year's ESPYS Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees
ESPYS 2026: Stats behind Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees
Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi and more. The numbers behind this year's ESPYS Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees
Steelers Pro Bowler named Pittsburgh’s biggest weakness
ESPN labels the weakest link on the Steelers’ roster.
Mauricio Pochettino disappointed that politics overshadowed USA's World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino as admitted his disappointment at the "politics and manipulation" which overshadowed the United States' World Cup exit following President Donald Trump's intervention.
Archery World Cup Stage 4 begins, Shotgun World Cup continues: Indian Sports LIVE July 7
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on July 7, 2026.
Archery World Cup Stage 4 begins, Shotgun World Cup continues: Indian Sports LIVE July 7
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on July 7, 2026.
Terrion Arnold Clears Waivers: What it Means
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has officially entered free agency. According to ESPN, Arnold cleared waivers on Monday, meaning no NFL team claimed his contract following his release by the Lions last week. He is now free to sign…
Former DraftKings trader charged in Fresno State hoops betting plot
A former DraftKings sportsbook employee faces felony charges related to a betting scheme involving a Fresno State basketball player who allegedly manipulated his performance in a 2025 game, according to law enforcement records.
ESPN pinpoints Raiders X-factor the 2026 season
What is the Raiders X-factor this season? ESPN seems to have pinpointed a crucial question.
Tennessee Titans projected starters ranked near bottom of NFL
ESPN analysts rank the Tennessee Titans 28th, citing concerns about the team's safety position and depth.
Boston Celtics sign center Neemias Queta to a 4-year extension, AP source says
The Boston Celtics have signed center Neemias Queta to a four-year extension, a person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press. ESPN, which first reported the deal, cited agent Bill Duffy in saying the extension was worth $56 million.
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa in action at Zagreb Grand Chess Tour: Indian Sports LIVE, July 5
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on July 5, 2026.
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa at Super Rapid and Blitz Croatia; medal chances at Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships: Indian Sports LIVE, July 4
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on July 4, 2026.
ESPN’s Matt Miller’s Crash, Backlash, and Missouri Investigation: A Timeline
The Missouri AG’s office confirmed it is investigating Miller.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker’s New Era
Daniel Negreanu on WSOP returning to ESPN, poker as event TV, the creator economy, and the Scotty Nguyen story.
ESPN gives Bills low grade for 2026 NFL offseason work
ESPN was not the biggest fans of the work the Bills did this offseason, which is reflected in this grade.
The American Lens: The most impactful sports photos in history
ESPN asked a panel of athletes, photojournalists and others from across the sports world to define the most impactful sports photos in American history
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa compete at Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026: Indian Sports LIVE, July 3
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on July 3, 2026.
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa compete at Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026: Indian Sports LIVE, July 3
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on July 3, 2026.
Brad Stevens Messed Up Badly With Awful Jaylen Brown Trade
What were the Boston Celtics thinking? What was going through team president Brad Stevens' mind when he decided to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers? On July 1, the internet broke when ESPN's Shams Charania revealed that Brown -- the subject of trade rumors ever since the Celtics were ...
Record 24.4M watched USMNT's World Cup win, per Fox Sports
The U.S.' victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.
ESPN boldly predicts Dak Prescott to join exclusive NFL club
Do you think Dak Prescott can throw for 5K?
Steelers given shockingly bad grade after big offseason
This ESPN analyst is not a fan of what the Steelers did this offseason.
Lil Wayne, Karl-Anthony Towns top attendees at Michael Rubin's 2026 'White Party'
Some of the biggest names in the sports world partied with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin at his annual "White Party."
ESPN expert thinks 2026 could be the Houston Texans' year
Solak believes the Houston Texans already have the league's best defense and will return nine starters on that side of the ball
ESPN Grades Detroit Lions Offseason
ESPN gave the Detroit Lions one of the NFL's highest offseason grades, praising Brad Holmes' work while questioning one major move.
ESPN hates the Rams’ offseason
Sean McVay’s bullet board material for Rams players starts with a “C+”
Texans given underwhelming grade by ESPN for offseason moves
How did ESPN view the Houston Texans' offseason moves that included fixing the run game and offensive line? Overall, underwhelming.
Matt Miller's serious car accident has sparked scrutiny over his business dealings
Last week's shocking news that ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in the amputation of his left arm, along with other significant injuries, prompted an outpouring of support for him — both with words and, after his family created a GoFundMe effort, money.
Kendrick Perkins Thinks LeBron Is Truly Waiting For Cleveland
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes LeBron James wants to suit up for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, but he's not going to guarantee a reunion at this time. James confirmed this week that he's not returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. His agent, Rich Paul, said he wants to have a chance at ...
ESPN reportedly favorite to renew TGL media rights
TGL, the tech-infused simulator golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, is in the market for a new media rights deal after having completed its second season earlier this year. The league spent its first two seasons on the ESPN family of networks, posting strong and stable viewership during a portion…
Aston Martin boss Newey reveals health issues led to 'difficult period'
Adrian Newey has revealed he was battling health issues during his first year at Aston Martin, leading to a "difficult period" as the team also struggled to adapt to Formula 1's 2026 regulations.
America 250 road trip: A new mom discovers the oldest secret in sports
What makes a sport American? Fans leave clues at a Florida pickleball party, a Charleston crawfish-eating contest and Vince Lombardi's grave.
America 250 road trip: A new mom discovers the oldest secret in sports
What makes a sport American? Fans leave clues at a Florida pickleball party, a Charleston crawfish-eating contest and Vince Lombardi's grave.
America 250 road trip: A new mom discovers the oldest secret in sports
What makes a sport American? Fans leave clues at a Florida pickleball party, a Charleston crawfish-eating contest and Vince Lombardi's grave.
Charlotte Hornets Named Finalist For ESPN’s 2026 Sports Humanitarian Team Of The Year Award
The Charlotte Hornets have been named a finalist for ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award, which recognizes a professional sports team that demo...
Dianna Russini Invades Vikings Social Media
We should have known — eventually, some way or another, Dianna Russini, formerly of The Athletic and ESPN, would find […]
ESPN writer reveals Patriots overall offseason report card grade
How should the Patriots be graded on their 2026 offseason report card?
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender athletes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a decision to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
BWF unveils 2027-28 calendar; India Open moves to February next year: Indian Sports LIVE, June 30
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 30, 2026.
America 250 road trip: The elemental power of sports in a desolate land
It's in the scent of a running stream and the feel of sandstone sashay. It's in the sound of a power-play goal and the taste of a ham sandwich. Connection is all around, even in the most unexpected places.
ESPN Analyst Chiney Ogwumike Defends Alyssa Thomas' Behavior
ESPN WNBA analyst Chiney Ogwumike is coming to the defense of Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. Thomas was suspended for one game and fined for her hits on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark last week. Thomas was caught hitting Clark in the groin and the neck, though she wasn't called for a ...
ESPN Gives Blazers Lower Grade Than Grizzlies After Ja Morant Trade
ESPN had grades for the Ja Morant trade with the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers, and Portland's was lower than what Memphis received.
Nine-year NBA veteran indicted on federal sports gambling charges
Veteran NBA shooting guard Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal charges for gambling related to a sports betting scheme, such as point shaving and prop bets, his attorney Steve Haney told ESPN. on June 29. According to Shams Charania,…
Kidambi Srikanth loses US Open final: Indian Sports LIVE, June 29
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 29, 2026.
France, Argentina top World Cup odds; U.S. puts sportsbooks at risk
Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United States' positive momentum will have sportsbooks sweating more with each game it wins.
Srikanth reaches US Open final; India vs England in hockey Pro League; final day of Inter-State Athletics: Indian Sports LIVE, June 28
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 28, 2026.
Indians in action at BWF US Open quarterfinals; Inter-State Athletics continues: Indian Sports LIVE, June 27
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 27, 2026.
Shohei Ohtani Earns Three Nominations for 2026 ESPYS
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has redefined what a two-way player can look like in the modern era of baseball. Ohtani is coming off a 2025 season in which he won his fourth MVP and second straight World Series championship. On Thursday, ESPN announced the nominations for the 2026 ESPYS awards.
ESPN believes Detroit Lions have best weapons in NFL
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes the Detroit Lions have better offensive weapons than any other NFL team in 2026.
College Sports Commission to continue reviewing deals by multimedia rights companies
A judge ruled that multimedia rights companies that represent university athletic departments can continue to be subject to the same rules governing millions in third party name-image-likeness payments to players that are reshaping college sports.
College Sports Commission to continue reviewing deals by multimedia rights companies
A judge ruled that multimedia rights companies that represent university athletic departments can continue to be subject to the same rules governing millions in third party name-image-likeness payments to players that are reshaping college sports.
Chris Evert shares devastating health update
It is the news that no one wanted to hear about Chris Evert. Amid the Netflix press tour and her upcoming ESPN commentary duties at Wimbledon, we learned on Wednesday that she quietly stepped away to deal with a health…
Vote for ESPYS 2026: Best Athlete - Men's Sports
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Vote for ESPYS 2026: Best College Athlete - Men's Sports
Vote today and help determine which athletes go home with an ESPY
ESPN proposes final offseason moves for Detroit Lions
ESPN proposed final offseason moves for the Detroit Lions.
Indian in action at BWF US Open; Inter-State Athletics Championships continues: Indian Sports LIVE, June 25
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 25, 2026.
Suit alleges new NCAA rule unfair to high school Class of 2022
Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit iclaiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
NBA Draft 2026 Day 1 discussion
Okay ladies and gentlemen. Today is the BIG DAY! The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Watch it on ABC (WJLA-TV) or ESPN. The Washington Wizards have the first pick of this thing barring a trade. And besides some initial reports in May about the Utah Jazz wanting […]
George Holani could be Seahawks biggest surprise player this offseason
Seahawks running back George Holani was named by ESPN as the player that has turned heads the most on the team with his play this offseason.
NCAA Division I Cabinet OK's 5-year, age-based eligibility
The NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model. This marks a win for the NCAA, as it attempts to bring consistency to the landscape.
ESPN, Disney Jr. team up with Every Kid Sports to get preschoolers moving
Families can now register for preschool sports grants through "Disney Jr. Let's Play!," a global campaign to encourage young children to get laughing, moving and, of course, playing.
ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!
Disney and ESPN are bringing back grants, sports clinics and Mickey-themed programming to help preschoolers stay active.
ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!
Disney and ESPN are bringing back grants, sports clinics and Mickey-themed programming to help preschoolers stay active.
Roku May Help Fox Avoid Aggregeddon
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Scrolling through links over the last week, I stumbled across this fun headline: Wow. Formula 1 (the sport, not the docu-series) is the perfect “dog not barking”. As a reminder, each week in my Streaming Ratings Report, I call out the shows that miss every viewership chart. I dub them “dogs not barking”—like the Sherlock Holmes mystery—because without any data, we forget they even exist. This is in contrast to something like, say, a film flop—cough The Mandalorian and Grogu cough—where even underperforming at the box office is widely discussed here, there and everywhere. In the US, Formula 1 is now in “no public viewership data, so not discussed” territory. After moving to Apple TV from its former home of ESPN, basically no one talks about it. Apple did publish an initial, unsourced, unsubstantiated, (dare I say unserious) datecdote claiming more folks are watching Formula 1 on Apple than ESPN, but we haven’t gotten any updates since. This stands in contrast to when the sport streamed on ESPN, and ESPN PR provided weekly viewership figures. Formula 1 was, at best, a niche sport in America—averaging 1.3 million viewers in the Big Data Plus era—but now it’s basically anonymous. (And yeah, after moving to Apple, I very, very, very much doubt its ratings increased.) Unfortunately, that story isn’t quite big enough to warrant a section in today’s “Most Important Story of the Week” column, but I wanted to call it out, because otherwise, no one else will! Certainly, no one will write articles about the silence/ratings decline, unlike when they wrote breathless articles connecting the rise in viewership to Netflix’s Drive to Survive, including Reuters just last month. (This is a topic I’ve tried to provide a moderate/nuanced/non-hyped take since 2022.) Anyway, on to this week’s issue. I was a bit worried I didn’t have a juicy topic, then the Murdochs went out and did their Murdoch thing: buying Roku. So that’s the story of the week, and it happens to touch on quite a few themes of the streaming wars and the disruption therein. I’ll cover that, plus why more consolidation in Hollywood media looks likely, more good news on the Hollywood labor front, whether we’ll see an uptick in production in Los Angeles, some Broadway and theme park news, cellphone prices going up in the third world (and possibly everywhere), and more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Another Big Media & Entertainment Merger The story of the week is clearly Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion. I read a lot of good strategy takes on why Fox bought this streaming TV device maker—and I’ll have mine below—but what fascinates me more is how this deal connects to quite a few themes of the streaming wars, linking to everything from the pace of M&A to “aggregeddon” to Netflix’s recent M&A actions/inactions to the shift to advertising from pure play streaming and more. The only topic I can’t really connect it to is my old theory, “never bet against Rupert Murdoch” because he isn’t the one who did this deal; his son Lachlan inked it. (Do I think he provided advice, even at his 95 years of age? Sure.) That plus I have one additional piece of strategy for all entertainment players, inspired by this deal. So let’s dive into all those topics, starting with why I like this deal. Roku is a Great M&A Buy
ESPN, Disney Jr. Expand Youth Sports Access for Preschoolers
ESPN and Disney Jr. are again teaming up with Every Kid Sports to expand access to youth sports for income-restricted families. Get the details here.
2026 MCWS finals: Sneaky Sooners claim another national title
After winning a third MCWS, Oklahoma might just be one of greatest under-the-radar college baseball programs.
Oklahoma soars past North Carolina in Game 3 to win MCWS
Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Men's College World Series finals Monday night.
Steelers' rookie defender named 'biggest surprise player'
ESPN has revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest surprise player is one of their standout rookies.
Sports TV trailblazer Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after record-setting career
Over her career, Cohn appeared in more episodes of "SportsCenter" than any other anchor.
Dodgers Promote 21-Year-Old Pitching Prospect to Double-A
The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling No. 8 prospect Christian Zazueta up to Double-A, per ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. Zazueta is just 21 years old, and has shot up the Dodgers’ system since his arrival ahead of the 2024 season. The…
Report: Dusty May leaving Michigan for NBA head coaching job
BREAKING: According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Michigan Basketball’s Dusty May is taking the head coach job with the Dallas Mavericks:
PWHL adds Ilitch Companies, Kilmer Sports Ventures as investors
The PWHL announced Monday it has added Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures as its first two investors.
ESPN Fan House Opening As Engagement Hub For College Sports Fanatics
ESPN is bringing the fans home. The Disney-owned sports network has launched ESPN Fan House, a “fan-centric engagement hub” that will “connect fans more deeply with ESPN’s coverage of college sports, brands and moments” ahead of the 2026 season. The hub, powered by Flowcode, is being framed as an interactive space existing across live and …
Disney Opens ESPN Fan House to Help Advertisers Reach Sports Fans
Disney Plans to Open ESPN Fan House to Help Advertisers Reach Sports Fans in New Ways
Rugby Premier League S2, Junior World Shooting Championship continue: Indian Sports LIVE, June 22
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 22, 2026.
Thunder reportedly trading Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for picks in deal that provides tax relief for OKC
The Oklahoma City have traded guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
UNC cools off Oklahoma's hot bats, forces CWS finals Game 3
Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooled off Oklahoma's bats, Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson homered, and North Carolina beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College World Series finals Sunday.
UFL viewership stays level from Year 2 to Year 3
It seems as if the UFL, the upstart spring football league that just completed its third season, is finding somewhat of a baseline when it comes to viewership. The league averaged 674,000 viewers in its third season across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1, and NFL Network, up 1% versus average viewership in its second season…
ESPN makes argument to extend one Cowboys veteran
Should the Cowboys consider extending DeMarvion Overshown?
2026 MCWS finals: Will Oklahoma's win or UNC's loss carry more of an emotional impact in Game 2?
Instead of dwelling on a win or loss, both UNC and Oklahoma are looking forward to Game 2.
Oklahoma tops North Carolina in Game 1 of the MCWS finals
Deiten Lachance homered twice as the Sooners won Game 1 of the Men's College World Series finals 9-3 on Saturday to move within a victory of the national championship.
Vikings Free Agent Prediction Turns Heads
ESPN insider Aaron Schatz suggests Minnesota target veteran Haason Reddick to bolster edge depth, providing Brian Flores with a versatile pass rusher to complement star Dallas Turner.
CBS Sports will need a new NFL booth
CBS Sports is heading into the 2026 NFL season with presumably two open slots in its fourth broadcast booth. ESPN re-signed Jason McCourty to a new multi-year exclusive deal on Thursday, pulling him away from the CBS booth he shared last season with play-by-play man Andrew Catalon, analyst Charles Davis, and sideline reporter A.J. Ross.…
Are Brazil back in business after World Cup win vs. Haiti? Not quite
Brazil get the mental boost their World Cup campaign needed with a 3-0 win over Haiti, but coach Carlo Ancelotti is left with plenty of problems to solve.
Dolphins urged to make notable trade before 2026 season
The Miami Dolphins were urged to make a blockbuster trade ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Here's what ESPN wants Miami to do.
MCWS 2026 championship preview: The thrill of victory and Omaha agony
UNC and Oklahoma have been here before. But who will leave victorious, and who will suffer another heartbreak?
ESPN insider gives update on Falcons quarterback competition
NFL insider breaks down Falcons QB competition following minicamp
Mauricio Pochettino offers 'full support' to Lionel Messi's family following father's health issue
Mauricio Pochettino has sent his best wishes to Lionel Messi and his family following confirmation that the Argentina captain's father has a health problem.
Mauricio Pochettino offers 'full support' to Lionel Messi's family following father's health issue
Mauricio Pochettino has sent his best wishes to Lionel Messi and his family following confirmation that the Argentina captain's father has a health problem.
Kendrick Perkins: These are the 3 best leaders I played with in the NBA
Kendrick Perkins played 14 years in the NBA. He is now an NBA analyst for ESPN.
Argentina star Lionel Messi's father Jorge has health issue, family confirm
Argentina star Lionel Messi said on Thursday that his father, Jorge Messi is experiencing a health issue and the family has asked the media to avoid speculation on his situation.
Protect College Sports Act headed to Senate for full vote
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 on Thursday morning to move the Protect College Sports Act forward to a full Senate vote.
MCWS 2026: How UNC, Oklahoma are looking to remain undefeated in Omaha
In the end, the numbers were on North Carolina's and Oklahoma's side as they advanced to the MCWS championship.
India (W) play Uruguay in hockey Nations Cup, Macau Open, Boxing WC Stage 2 continue: Indian Sports LIVE, June 18
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 18, 2026.
Jay Bilas recalls NFL tryout offer after college basketball career
During his interview with @EdEastonJr, ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas recalled his NFL tryout offer after concluding his college basketball career