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Four NFL quarterbacks in Year 2 and where they need to improve: Solak on Ward, Dart, Shough and Sanders
Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders are entering Year 2 in the NFL. Let's find one spot where each sophomore QB must get better in 2026.[read more]
Who are the top NFL preseason risers of all time? We picked one player from all 32 teams
Let's look back to when 32 NFL players kick-started their careers with strong performances in training camp and the preseason -- one from each team.[read more]
Wetzel: Another self-inflicted wound for WNBA
Columnist Dan Wetzel says the WNBA should stop trying to police what players and fans think.[read more]
FIFA plans for 64-team WC despite backlash
FIFA has started a consultation process over an expansion of the Men's World Cup to 64 teams, with documents seen by ESPN aiming for a decision by Aug. 14.[read more]
Sources: Mets start dealing, ship Minter to Twins
The last-place Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals, dealt left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.[read more]
Ohtani (knee) sits as precaution, will return Fri.
Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers' lineup in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Mariners because of lingering soreness in his left knee, but manager Dave Roberts said he will be back Friday.[read more]
Mayfield felt 'disrespected' by Bucs' deal offers
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said Thursday that he felt "disrespected a little bit" that he and the team could not reach an agreement on a new contract before his imposed deadline of the start of training camp.[read more]
Clemens walk-off slam quells sting of '25 selloff
Kody Clemens hit a grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth as the Twins beat the Royals 4-3 after being no-hit by Noah Cameron through six innings.[read more]
Saints' Olave signs extension worth up to $132M
The Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.[read more]
Sparks' Plum on trade speculation: 'It's business'
Five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum said she's "not taking anything personal" amid growing speculation that the Sparks could move her before Sunday's trade deadline[read more]