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Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Reasonable answers for 10 lingering offseason questions
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.

Three questions facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Heading into next week's organized team activities, the Ravens have some major questions to address.

TOP HEADLINES
Reaves' game-tying 3 attempt rims out in closing seconds

NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder sweep Lakers to improve to 8-0 this postseason
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.


BOLD TAKES
Stephen A.: Lakers need to be aligned with LeBron for next season

Perk: LeBron, KD and Steph will not win another title


NBA DRAFT LOTTERY
Lucky socks, a fishhook and pickup hoops: How the Wizards landed the No. 1 pick
ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.

Windhorst: Everything I saw inside the NBA's mysterious draft lottery drawing room
Here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.

World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the frontrunners with 30 days to go?


AROUND THE DIAMOND
Why so many good teams have closer issues -- and how it will impact the rest of the MLB season
Bullpens are more volatile than ever, and closers with a capital C are few and far between, even for baseball's elite.

How two lefty sluggers are powering the best offense in baseball
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin headline a lineup that has the Braves running away with the NL East.

Cavs catch fire with franchise-record 24-0 run to help even series vs. Pistons

Takeaways: Mitchell's 43-point night powers Cavs to Game 4 win
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for each series.

Inside the rivalry and friendship between Wemby and Gobert


WEMBANYAMA EJECTED FROM GAME 4
SPURS-TIMBERWOLVES: SERIES TIED 2-2
Shams: Wemby cleared for G5 with no further discipline

Wemby gets ejected for elbowing Naz Reid above the neck

Top Headlines
- LeBron: 'I don't know what the future holds for me'
- Bickerstaff calls FT disparity in loss 'unacceptable'
- Rory amid LIV crisis: 'Glad I was wrong' on deal
- Judge upholds charges in Gaudreaus' deaths
- Rivals Broncos, Chiefs to meet in first MNF game
- Chimaev 'obsessed' with rematch vs. Strickland
- Kiffin: Families cite 'diversity' as edge for LSU
- McCarron: Manson 'dirty player' for blunt-end hit
- ⚾ MLB free agency: Skubal status, top hitter, more
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The moment the Wizards won the NBA draft lottery
Take a look at the moment the Wizards claimed the top pick in the NBA draft lottery.
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Sounding Off
Perk: Who wouldn't want to see Tatum, Giannis play together?
Kendrick Perkins makes the case for the Celtics to swing a trade with the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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ESPN 2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks post-lottery
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.
Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams following the draft
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost. Here's one for every roster.
Steven King/Icon Sportswire Five way-too-early 2026-27 MLB free agency questions
We polled those around the industry about the most intriguing topics surrounding this upcoming offseason.
Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images Inside the secret NBA lottery room ahead of the 2026 draft
Before one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.
David Berding/Getty Images Post-lottery NHL mock draft: Who goes after Gavin McKenna?
With the top 16 picks set, here's our projection of who will be headed to each team.



















































