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Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams

Is your team a threat to win big -- or a disappointment waiting to happen? It depends on who is asked.

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The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026

From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams.

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WOMEN'S ELITE EIGHT ACTION

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina head to the Final Four for the second consecutive year.

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The Final Four is set! Breaking down Texas' and South Carolina's wins

After Texas' and South Carolina's wins, the Final Four is set! Here's everything you need to know from Monday.

AROUND THE ASSOCIATION

Six free agency options for LeBron, according to NBA coaches, execs and scouts

Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.

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Playoff watch: Cross-conference matchups take center stage

Playoff teams in the East and West clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

NFL DRAFT

APRIL 23-25 ON ESPN NETWORKS

Do CFB starts matter when evaluating QBs in the draft? Ty Simpson is the latest test case

The Alabama product is regarded as the 2026 NFL draft's QB2 despite having far fewer starts (15) than most first-round signal-callers.

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Perfect team fits for 20 NFL draft prospects

We took 20 NFL draft prospects and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.

QUEST FOR THE CUP

A wagon... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender

Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.

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NHL playoff watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle to bolster playoff seeds

Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections and more.

TEXAS, SOUTH CAROLINA MOVE ON

NEXT UP: WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR

Texas bench erupts after Oldacre's putback

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Agot Makeer steals on one end, finishes on other in South Carolina's win

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AROUND THE LEAGUE

18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches

Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about the feasibility of expanding the schedule.

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Can Kyler Murray revitalize his career with the Vikings?

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NEXT UP: MEN'S FINAL FOUR

Process over perfection: How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years

The pressure of expectation derailed the Huskies' bid for a three-peat. Perspective has them back in contention.

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Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions

Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.

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