Roundtable: Predictions for Friday's NCAA tournament games  

The Madness started for real on Thursday. Here are our panel's top takeaways from the day's action, as well as a look-ahead at Friday's NCAA tournament games.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 02:55:02

Euro 2020 qualifying: All you need to know  

Find out the groups, how many teams qualify and how the playoffs and finals map out.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:55:21

Inside Ja Morant's NCAA tournament star turn  

Morant's triple-double sent Murray State past Marquette and displayed just how difficult he is to contain.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:54:02

Morant first with tourney triple-double since '12  

Murray State's Ja Morant became the first player to record a triple-double in the NCAA tournament since Draymond Green in 2012 in Thursday's win over Marquette and Markus Howard.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:38:48

Wofford's Magee breaks NCAA career 3s record  

Wofford guard Fletcher Magee set the NCAA Division I career 3-point record on Thursday night, surpassing Oakland's Travis Bader, as the Terriers advanced in the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:36:59

MSU's Izzo doesn't apologize for yelling at Henry  

Tom Izzo didn't apologize for yelling at freshman forward Aaron Henry during the second half of Michigan State's first-round NCAA tournament win over Bradley on Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:31:23

Sources: Bama negotiating buyout with Johnson  

Alabama is in the process of negotiating a buyout with head coach Avery Johnson, sources confirmed to ESPN.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:29:11

UCLA soccer coach in admissions scandal resigns  

UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo, who allegedly took $200,000 to help two applicants get into the school, resigned Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:08:19

REPORT: Colin Kaepernick Paid Less Than $10 Million In NFL Settlement  

Kaepernick didn’t get the deal many expected.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 21:08:50

Sources: Suns reach deal with guard Fredette  

Jimmer Fredette, who last played in the NBA for the Knicks during the 2015-16 season, has reached a two-year deal with the Suns, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 18:02:09

Will more Mexico stars join Vela & Co. in MLS?  

Is MLS becoming a league of choice for Mexico's biggest names? The signs suggest it's an increasingly attractive destination for El Tri's stars.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 16:58:15

Why the conservative Steelers just threw $46 million at free agency  

A combination of draft-day misses, unexpected star-player departures and actual cap space (for once) led the Steelers down this unfamiliar path.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 15:36:37

Charles Barkley Admits He's Never Played Chess  

Surprised?

what do you think? 2019-03-21 14:54:37

Pettis aims to stop four-year slide by stepping up for Thompson fight  

Anthony Pettis attained stardom in 2014, winning a world title and even gracing a Wheaties box. But after losing six of his past nine fights, Showtime is just looking to get on track as he moves to welterweight for Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 14:50:54

Follow live: Morant, Murray State face Marquette  

Ja Morant leads Murray State in a much-anticipated matchup against Markus Howard and Marquette.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 13:55:27

RG III agrees to return to Ravens on 2-year deal  

QB Robert Griffin III, who proved to be a valuable mentor to new Ravens starter Lamar Jackson last season, has re-signed with Baltimore on a two-year deal.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 12:34:57

VIDEO: Tom Izzo Chews Out Aaron Henry  

Izzo in his face.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 12:18:52

VIDEO: Not a Dry Eye as Ichiro Leaves Field for Last Time  

There is some crying in baseball as Ichiro leaves the field for the final time

what do you think? 2019-03-21 11:37:54

FSU's Cofer told after game his father died  

Florida State forward Phil Cofer found out after his team's NCAA tournament game that his father had died.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 11:30:45

Cam Newton Informs World He Has Given Up "Climaxing" in March  

Good to know.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 10:40:18

Five Things To Know About Ja Morant  

What to know about the Murray State star.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 10:34:32

OTL: Court case details funding sources for softball team that paid first million-dollar contract  

National Pro Fastpitch is suing Joel Bartsch, owner of Houston's Scrap Yard Dawgs, over his decision to leave the league. But beyond the core dispute are depositions in the case that reveal details of how Bartsch funded the team.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 10:01:11

Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension  

Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a five-year extension for $130 million with the Cardinals, a source confirmed to ESPN. The deal will keep him in St. Louis through the 2024 season.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 09:58:31

PM Roundup: Becky Lynch; John Calipari Wants To Retire At Kentucky; Le'Veon Bell Is All-In On Himself  

Becky Lynch; John Calipari wants to retire at Kentucky; Le’Veon Bell is all-in on himself and more.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 09:57:02

Roundup: Armed Robber Shot Dead Outside Bellagio, Nick Bosa Skips Pro Day, Kale Called Dirty  

Almost the weekend!

what do you think? 2019-03-21 09:34:07

What's a uniform number worth? Ravens' Earl Thomas landed a bargain  

Earl Thomas is an All-Pro safety and a feared ball hawk. He also apparently is a creative negotiator, as one of his new teammates quickly found out.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 08:17:08

How Cale Makar turned around the UMass hockey team  

The UMass hockey team went from perennial loser to one of the nation's best. How? Meet talented two-way defenseman Cale Makar.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 08:08:17

Ichiro Suzuki Has Played His Last Game  

End of a long era.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 07:26:46

Source: Ichiro retiring after Thursday's game  

Ichiro Suzuki told the Seattle Mariners he will retire after Thursday's game, sources confirmed to ESPN. Kyodo News first reported the story.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 07:25:13

Tough to Enjoy the NCAA Tournament Knowing Darren Rovell Didn't Fill Out a Bracket  

A tradition unlike any other.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 06:06:18

How many complete games will be thrown in 2019? 30? 10? None?  

You might see the last complete game ever in your lifetime. Here's why -- and what it means for the coming MLB season.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:54:08

Penn State's secret to wrestling dominance? It's all in the eyes  

The NCAA wrestling championships are set to kick off March 21, and the Nittany Lions are, unsurprisingly, the heavy favorites.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:38:23

Isaiah Wynn hopes to fill Patriots' void on blind side  

Last year's first-round pick, recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in August, could be the new left tackle if he returns to health in time.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:29:38

Source: Colts agree with ex-Chiefs LB Houston  

The Colts have reached agreement on a deal with former Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:06:39

'A magician with a bat in his hands': Untold stories as Ichiro retires  

Tim Kurkjian shares a few favorite tales on the day the world's all-time hit king played his final major league game.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:01:41

NHL Power Rankings: Every team's college hoops equivalent  

Our latest ranking of all 31 teams. Plus, find out which team in the NCAA most closely resembles your favorite hockey team.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 04:42:35

Bre Tiesi, Johnny Manziel's Wife, Removed All Pictures Of Him and Changed Her Name On Instagram  

Trouble in paradise? 1 2 3 …4

what do you think? 2019-03-21 04:08:54

Report: Kaepernick grievance nets under $10M  

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid won their grievances against the NFL, but according to the Wall Street Journal, the players will receive less than $10 million total.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 03:42:08

If Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch Are Really Dating They're a Power Couple  

Are they dating or friends?

what do you think? 2019-03-21 03:07:59

NCAA Tournament Ticket Prices: Ja Morant vs. Markus Howard Is the Hottest Seat of the First Round  

All the prices.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 03:06:01

Why Luka Doncic's game is perfect for the future of the NBA  

This is maybe the best rookie season of the decade.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:58:35

Calipari: Plan and desire is to retire at Kentucky  

Kentucky coach John Calipari again declared his plan to remain with the Wildcats, this time amid interest from UCLA.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:53:32

Trout elated to stay an Angel 'for years to come'  

Mike Trout and the Angels announced their 12-year contract, a record deal that keeps baseball's top player with Los Angeles for what likely will be the rest of his career.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:52:27

Inside story of France's NBA-inspired World Cup rings  

Ever since France won the World Cup, Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann have been dreaming of winners' rings. This week, they arrived.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:34:37

Woman accuses Cal players, staff of harassment  

The University of California's athletic department has referred allegations of sexual harassment to its Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, the school said in a statement Wednesday.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:31:12

Syracuse's Frank Howard Suspended Indefinitely  

Not great timing.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:23:27

'We got some true talent in the starting lineup': Philly's five reasons to believe  

Wednesday's win over the Celtics showed how dangerous the 76ers' starting lineup will be in the postseason.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:18:48

Smart ejected after 'cheap shot' shove of Embiid  

Celtics guard Marcus Smart was ejected in the third quarter of Wednesday night's game for a two-handed shove into the back of 76ers star Joel Embiid, who later called the play a "cheap shot."

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:08:50

Harden drops second 50-point game vs. Grizzlies  

James Harden scored 57 points, but the Memphis Grizzlies outlasted Houston 126-125 in overtime Wednesday night, handing the Rockets only their second loss in the last 14 games.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:07:39

Ronaldo and Messi at 2022 World Cup? Don't bet against them  

Messi and Ronaldo return to international duty, and it's not unthinkable that their eternal rivalry will stretch to the 2022 World Cup.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 01:56:35

Short on time? Create a smart bracket  

Use ESPN's basketball power index projections to fill out your bracket, then complete it with your own predictions.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 01:54:40

Pound-for-pound rankings: Spence makes a big jump  

After an impressive victory over Mikey Garcia, welterweight world titlist Errol Spence Jr. jumped all the way to No. 4. Who completes the top 10?

what do you think? 2019-03-21 01:52:19

What to watch for in 2019 women's NCAA tournament's first round  

From top seeds making their debut to where to look for upsets, we break down the top storylines to track as the 2019 women's tournament tips Friday.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 01:47:53

Fill out your bracket!  

Create up to 25 brackets, and play against family and friends.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 01:33:11

Spurs gift retiring Wade jerseys of franchise icons  

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich presented Dwyane Wade with the jerseys of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili during Wade's farewell appearance in San Antonio on Wednesday night.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 01:20:31

USC's Jake Olson Does 17 Reps On The Bench Press For Charity  

Jake Olson continues to be amazing.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 21:18:42

PM Roundup: Margot Robbie; Ichiro Gets Great Welcome In Tokyo; Ben Roethlisberger Is The Problem  

Margot Robbie; Ichiro gets great welcome in Tokyo; Ben Roethlisberger is the problem and more.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 19:46:19

What TJ Dillashaw's drug test failure means for UFC  

TJ Dillashaw relinquished his UFC bantamweight belt Wednesday after USADA reported an "adverse analytical finding" in his drug test results. What does this mean for the fighter and the promotion?

what do you think? 2019-03-20 18:38:15

Split decision: Coach to face UK with torn pants  

Abilene Christian coach Joe Golding, who ripped the seat of his pants while celebrating the Southland Conference tournament title, will wear those same pants when he faces Kentucky on Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 18:27:16

Best of Luck: Healthy offseason for QB should scare Colts' foes  

Andrew Luck isn't just satisfied with his return to form; he's excited about what a full offseason of preparation can do for his game.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 17:56:54

Creating the 'unguardable': Giannis working on 3-point range  

He has dominated in the 3-point era without a consistent shot from distance, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is working on finding his range and a degree of invincibility.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 16:05:50

USMNT big board: Who starts if World Cup began today?  

The U.S. national team has two big friendlies ahead as Gregg Berhalter continues to test his squad. But what does his best XI look like right now?

what do you think? 2019-03-20 15:30:10

Stranger Things Season 3 Trailer Has Finally Dropped  

Stranger Things season three trailer has dropped.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 14:21:51

Rams' defense remains under construction  

With the departure of Ndamukong Suh seemingly inevitable, the Rams must find help along the defensive line -- and also at linebacker.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 13:14:57

The Lakers Had to Trade D'Angelo Russell, But It's Just Gotta Sting  

Hurts now but it cleared the way for LeBron.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 13:03:31

Here's Chad Kelly Getting Walloped by a Vacuum  

Quite a video.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 12:05:49

The NHL draft lottery: Key dates, schedule and how it all works  

Are there actual lottery balls? Why is there a lottery to begin with? Is Gritty allowed to represent the Flyers? We answer all the big questions.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 10:54:34

Source: Kraft files motion to suppress evidence  

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is scheduled to have a court hearing on March 28 on two misdemeanor counts of first-degree solicitation.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 08:52:08

Doc brushes off Lakers link: 'I am going nowhere'  

Doc Rivers shut down any talk of his potential candidacy for the Lakers job, saying he and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have verbally agreed to a long-term contract extension.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 08:15:56

Creating the 'unguardable:' Giannis working on 3-point range  

He's dominated in the 3-point era without a consistent shot from distance, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is working on finding his range and a degree of invincibility.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 07:16:13

Roundup: Michael Cohen Raised Tons of Red Flags; Is Mike Trout a Bargain?; Tate Martell Cleared to Play  

Good morning.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 06:31:20

White Sox Win Big By Locking Up Eloy Jimenez Before He Hits The Majors  

Smart move.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 06:18:46

Ichiro gets a hero's welcome in Tokyo opener  

Ichiro Suzuki started for the Seattle Mariners against the Oakland Athletics in MLB's opening game of the season, and about 45,000 voices in a sellout crowd cheered him on.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 05:43:12

Bell on Roethlisberger: 'Wants to win his way'  

Le'Veon Bell, now a Jet, reflected on his time as a Steeler and told Sports Illustrated that his former quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, "wants to win his way, and that's tough to play with."

what do you think? 2019-03-20 04:47:17

TJ Dillashaw Suspended For Positive Drug Test, Gives Up UFC Title  

Dillashaw has been suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 04:44:51

Where does Odell Beckham Jr. trade rank in Cleveland sports history?  

Cy Young for $300? Kevin Love to form a title trio? The Odell trade could become the best. A look at some of the biggest deals in the city's history.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 04:12:28

Gophers' Pitino: Facing L'ville not a distraction  

On eve of playing his father's former team in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Minnesota coach Richard Pitino said it wouldn't be a distraction despite all the questions.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 03:58:26

Le'Veon Bell on Ben Roethlisberger: "He Wants to Win His Way, and That's Tough to Play With"  

Trouble at work.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 03:04:49

Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner Chugs Wine, Dabs at Rangers Game  

Sansa!

what do you think? 2019-03-20 02:52:08

Photos: The journey to Abu Dhabi for one Special Olympics powerlifter  

When Sylvester Vermillion started powerlifting five years ago, he discovered that he was stronger than he thought he was -- and at the Special Olympics World Games, he's going to show the world that strength.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 02:44:16

Why Stephen Thompson's striking could prove too much for Anthony Pettis  

The accuracy of Stephen Thompson should be a concern on Saturday for Anthony Pettis, who has absorbed more significant blows than he has landed on a per-minute basis in his career.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 02:36:45

Dillashaw gives up belt, suspended by NYSAC  

TJ Dillashaw says he has relinquished his UFC bantamweight title after the results of a drug test. He has been suspended for a year by the NYSAC.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 02:33:14

Picassos, DJs and a football stadium: Inside the new Miami Open  

What happens when a tennis tournament is held at -- and inside -- a football stadium? An environment unlike any other tennis event.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 02:06:14

Sources: ChiSox, Jimenez agree to record deal  

Top outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez hasn't played a day in the major leagues, but he has agreed to a six-year, $43 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:48:54

Burfict joins Raiders, says AB pairing 'all positive'  

The Raiders signed former Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year deal, a day after he was released by Cincinnati.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:46:44

Harden's 31-point performance versus the Mavs made him the first player to drop 30+ on every team in a season since 2004.  

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what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:39:54

Paxton Lynch Engaged to Denver Realtor Gabrielle Walker  

Congrats to the happy couple! 1 2 …3

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:38:10

Dunphy's coaching career ends in First Four loss  

Fran Dunphy's three decades of coaching Big Five basketball came to a close Tuesday night with Temple's First Four loss to Belmont.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:32:40

Are UConn and Louisville on a collision course in Albany?  

UConn and Louisville could be on course for a rematch in the Elite Eight. All four top seeds in Albany are favored to reach the regional semifinals.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:29:25

MLB's David vs. Goliath: Will Daniel Descalso outhit Giancarlo Stanton this year?  

Stanton ranks among the game's brightest stars. Descalso is a journeyman. But the Yankee is one of the worst clutch hitters in baseball history -- and the Cub is one of the best.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:28:11

Ex-Packers LB Matthews to Rams on 2-year deal  

Clay Matthews, a six-time Pro Bowl LB who has played his entire career with the Packers, has agreed to terms with the Rams on a two-year contract.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:27:29

Blind LS Olson participates at USC pro day  

Jake Olson's participation at USC's pro day was to raise money and awareness for retinoblastoma, the rare cancer that took his eyesight when he was 12.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:24:50

2019 NCAA tournament and Final Four predictions  

ESPN's college basketball contributors have made their Final Four and national title predictions. The ACC is well-represented.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:16:10

Tens of millions at stake in All-NBA sprint to the finish  

NBA All-Stars battle it out for All-NBA with big bucks on the line.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:14:05

Doc brushes off Lakers link: 'I am going nowhere'  

Doc Rivers says he and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have verbally agreed to work out a long-term contract extension.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:13:20

Source: Astros extend Bregman with 6-year deal  

Budding superstar Alex Bregman has agreed to a six-year, $100 million contract extension with the Houston Astros.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:09:56

Nets, down 25 in 4th, storm back to shock Kings  

D'Angelo Russell scored 27 of his career-high 44 points in the final quarter, helping the Nets overcome a 25-point deficit in the fourth to beat the Kings 123-121 on Tuesday night.

what do you think? 2019-03-20 01:01:04

PM Roundup: Hunter King; Mike Trout Gets Huge New Contract, A New Low For LeBron James  

Hunter King; Mike Trout gets huge new contract, A new low for LeBron James and more,

what do you think? 2019-03-19 20:10:11

Plea deal offers to drop charges against Kraft  

Florida prosecutors have proposed dropping charges of soliciting prostitution against Robert Kraft and others in exchange for the men admitting they would have been proved guilty at trial, according to a report.

what do you think? 2019-03-19 17:40:42

Canes' Martell eligible after NCAA grants waiver  

QB Tate Martell, who transferred to Miami from Ohio State in January, is eligible to play the 2019 season and is in the mix to win the Hurricanes' starting job.

what do you think? 2019-03-19 17:36:18