John Feinstein, whose career as a columnist and bestselling author of sports books made him one of the most notable sportswriters of his time, died Thursday.

Diana Taurasi, who will have her No. 3 jersey retired by the Mercury in 2026, admits feeling "sad" over her decision to retire after 20 seasons in the WNBA.

Quarterback Gardner Minshew reached agreement Thursday on a one-year deal with the Chiefs, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Vikings are planning to release center Garrett Bradbury unless a trade can be worked out, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sixty-eight teams will compete in March Madness. But these six make up the short list of title contenders.

Joshua Kimmich has signed a contract extension to 2029 at Bayern, joining teammates Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies with fresh long-term deals.

Kylian Mbappé on Thursday was included in Didier Deschamps' squad for France's Nations League quarterfinals March 20 and 23, after more than a six-month absence from the team.

Now that Marvin Harrison Jr. and Fanatics have come to an agreement, his No. 18 Cardinals jerseys are expected to go on sale "pretty soon," a source told ESPN.

Two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart successfully underwent a minor scope on her right meniscus Thursday, New York Liberty sources told ESPN.

The Tampa Bay Rays will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.

The Champions League quarterfinals bracket was set Wednesday, and it sends Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain toward more English teams standing in their path of the title.

Oklahoma City prevailed 118-112 in a blockbuster matchup between two finals favorites.

Julián Álvarez was "incredulous" after his penalty kick was disallowed in Atlético Madrid's Champions League round-of-16 defeat to Real Madrid, a source told ESPN.

Amorim has said he is "in a hurry" to win trophies at Man United while also admitting that the club heirachy recognise he needs time to deliver success

According to Collins, temperatures in the Wildcats' hotel rooms didn't drop below 85 degrees.

The Boston Red Sox will open the season with three starting pitchers on the injured list after right-hander Lucas Giolito strained his left hamstring.

Quarterback Mason Rudolph is returning to the Steelers after a season with the Titans, agreeing to a two-year contract with the team that selected him in the 2018 draft, sources told ESPN.

Duke star Cooper Flagg was helped off the court with a left ankle injury late in the first half and won't return to the Blue Devils' ACC Tournament game vs. Georgia Tech.

The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.

Tyrann Mathieu and Cameron Jordan will sign new deals with expected pay decreases instead of the traditional restructures the Saints have used on several players' contracts this offseason to free up salary cap space, sources told ESPN.