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Men's March Madness live tracker: Kentucky holds off Santa Clara in thriller
ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

WOMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT
Women's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round
We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

Women's March Madness Day 1 takeaways: Scores, analysis, recaps
We're breaking down all 16 games Friday and how each winner can advance to the Sweet 16.

TOP HEADLINES
An ownership subplot is complicating Giannis trade watch in Milwaukee


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Olney: The 7 things I took away from MLB spring training
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.

'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
Langford has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.


PGA TOUR: VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP
MEN'S TOURNAMENT TAKEAWAYS
Why Stephen A. says Duke's success could end Hubert Davis' UNC reign

Looking back at Day 1 of men's March Madness
Our reporters detail how each game was won Thursday and look ahead to the matchups created for Saturday.

LIU's 'fins up' chant has turned a near-empty gym into March magic

LOSS OF A LEGEND
Stephen A. remembers 'special' Chuck Norris

How Chuck Norris Facts gave birth to the modern meme
Chuck Norris was a karate legend, then an action star, and then ... memes. So many memes.


LALIGA CONFIDENTIAL
Who's your first signing? Most annoying coach? Best city? ESPN's player survey
LaLiga players answered ESPN's questions on everything from which one star they would sign for their team to those all-important EA FC player ratings.

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ICYMI
Terrence Hill Jr.'s 3, UNC's missed FTs lift VCU to upset in OT
Terrence Hill Jr. knocks down a huge step-back 3-pointer, then Henri Veesaar misses pivotal free throws as VCU knocks off UNC.
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Sounding Off
Stephen A.: Pistons' aspirations go nowhere without Cade Cunningham
Stephen A. Smith says without Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' championship aspirations are now compromised.
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Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA tournament
Which double-digit seeds have the highest potential to advance to the second round? Here's what ESPN's BPI says.
ESPN Illustration What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.
Illustration by ESPN Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players in March Madness
From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.
Rob Tringali/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images WBC 2026: Can pitching limits be improved for next tournament?
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.
ESPN Ranking the 25 best players in women's March Madness
Who are the top players in the women's NCAA bracket? Where do Azzi Fudd, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts rank?
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Let's break down the main free agency signings, latest buzz on moves and biggest remaining questions for every team.







































