Favorites
Customize ESPN
ESPN Sites
ESPN Apps
These moves could force the Lakers into a record luxury tax bill
The defending champs have a near-perfect blend of superstars and role players. Keeping it all together will cost them.

TOP HEADLINES

CARDINALS LAND J.J. WATT
Dan Orlovsky and Louis Riddick discuss the impact Watt will have on Cardinals
J.J. Watt?! Cardinals signing draws social media reaction
Blake Shelton among those on social media who reacted to Watt's move from the Texans to the Cardinals.

WELCOME TO MARCH!
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Predictions for all 31 college basketball conference tournaments
ESPN.com's college basketball experts pick a winner for all 31 conference tournaments.
Power Rankings: Michigan jumps Baylor for No. 2 spot
Kansas' win over Baylor not only means the Jayhawks move up, but also lifts Michigan to the No. 2 spot.

SALARY-CAP HELL
Big Ben's new deal, cuts for the Eagles and more: How six teams can get out of salary-cap hell
Let's run through six teams, each of which is over the projected salary cap, and detail what they need to do to get their books in order.

GOODBYE SEATTLE?
Dan Orlovsky would consider firing Pete Carroll to keep Russell Wilson
Russ to Dallas? Why Stephen A. says yes

G LEAGUE SCOREBOARD

AROUND THE NBA
NBA Power Rankings: Luka snaps Brooklyn's streak; Miami stays hot
Who are the league's best as we approach the All-Star break? See where all 30 teams stand now.
Is Luka Doncic or Joel Embiid the best player to build a team around?

SPRING TRAINING SCOREBOARD

PLAYERS TO WATCH IN CAMP
The most interesting non-roster invitee for all 30 MLB teams
From former All-Stars trying to make one more roster to top prospects getting a first chance, there are some intriguing players to watch in every spring training camp.
Top Headlines
- J.J. Watt agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals
- Hamilton, Florida St. agree on 5-year extension
- Brown out as Albany hoops coach after 20 years
- Michigan bumps Baylor for No. 2 behind Gonzaga
- Allen, Nebraska's leading scorer, leaves program
- Aggies No. 2 in women's poll; UConn still No. 1
- Rodgers helps small businesses with $1M gift
- Alderson: Mets' vetting of Callaway 'shortsighted'
- NCAA Men's tournament Bubble Watch
Customize ESPN
Trending
LeBron beats the buzzer with deep 3-pointer
LeBron James pulls up from way downtown and knocks down a 3-pointer as the first half comes to an end.
On This Date
Virginia beats Louisville at the buzzer
On March 1, 2018, After Louisville's Deng Adel turns the ball over on an inbounds pass with 0.9 seconds left, De'Andre Hunter drills a 3 as time expires to give Virginia a 67-66 win.
Best Prospect In Decades
John Loomis for ESPN Azzi Fudd is unbreakable
Basketball's best prospect in decades couldn't be derailed by a devastating knee injury or a pandemic. The next step in Fudd's ascension: teaming with Paige Bueckers at UConn.
Women's History Month
Marcelo Maragni/MLB Photos via Getty Images Women's History Month highlights voices, achievements, contributions of contemporary sports figures
Stories recognizing the voices, contributions and achievements of contemporary sports figures in celebration of Women's History Month.
The Undefeated on ESPN+
The Undefeated on ESPN+ Celebrate Black History
The Undefeated on ESPN+ offers fans year-round premium content highlighting the intersectionality of race, culture and sports. Check out new premium storytelling, your favorite ESPN Films and more.