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NBA Rank 2026: A new countdown begins with players Nos. 100-51
We're revealing our top 100 players in the league for the 2026-27 season. Which players broke into Nos. 100 to 51? Which stars fell?[read more]

Grades for every NBA free agent signing, extension: Why Raptors get a B- for Kawhi deal
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Kawhi Leonards's extension with the Raptors.[read more]

NBA offseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including Pelle Larsson getting a long-term extension with the Heat.[read more]

📈 NFL Power Rankings: Our post-Week 2 poll, plus what we know about every QB1
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up? Plus, what we know for sure about the starting QBs around the league.[read more]

Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse
Arizona State did not vet the training plan for the workout led by a former Green Beret, during which a hockey player collapsed last month, according to a preliminary report the university released Tuesday.[read more]

Sources: Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-Smith
The Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Mets remove interim manager tag, hire Green to 3-year deal
The Mets have removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green, hiring him to a three-year deal through the 2029 season, it was announced Tuesday.[read more]

Sources: Bagent has concussion, leaving Bears' QB situation muddled
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is in the NFL's concussion protocol, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.[read more]

Macdonald says Broncos' Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says the Broncos wrongfully accused Seattle of a Spygate-like cheating scandal in 2024. Denver coach Sean Payton ultimately "backed off" after the Seahawks threatened a lawsuit if they went public with the allegation.[read more]

Raptors, Leonard agree to 2-year, $115M extension
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent, Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports, told ESPN on Tuesday.[read more]