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AROUND THE LEAGUE
Will 13 personnel drive NFL offenses in 2026? Barnwell goes deep on the Rams' innovative change
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?

Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? 10 lingering offseason questions
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, plus more.


FIFA WORLD CUP
Who will start? Predicted XIs for the 2026 World Cup contenders, hosts
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 30 days out: Who is No. 1?
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.


THE FUTURE IS NOW
Stephen A.: Wemby is the future of the NBA, not going anywhere

Perk: Wemby is already the most dominant player in basketball


AROUND THE DIAMOND
Will there be a lockout? Is a salary cap coming? Guide to MLB's labor battle
The MLB and MLBPA met for the first time this week. These are the topics that will dominate baseball's CBA conversations.

How MLB's closer struggles will impact the rest of the 2026 season
Bullpens are more volatile than ever, and closers with a capital C are few and far between.

A new sense of urgency in the Bronx? For Aaron Judge, it's all the same 'if I'm 42 or if I'm 21'
Amid mounting pressure to end his team's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations -- and his numbers at the plate -- sky-high.

RONDA ROUSEY VS. GINA CARANO
SATURDAY, 9 P.M. ET
After a nasty divorce from MMA a decade ago, Ronda Rousey is ready to reconcile
In an event she masterminded, Ronda Rousey is hoping to reconstruct the ending to her MMA story.

Gina Carano will pioneer in MMA again versus Ronda Rousey
After 17 years away, Gina Carano will usher in a new era of MMA again in her return to the sport.

Seven days inside the Thunder's basketball utopia

Everything you need to know for Cavs-Pistons Game 5, including who Knicks fans should be rooting for
The Cavaliers and Pistons are headed back to Detroit tied 2-2. We broke down the key factors ahead of Game 5.

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- Venus Williams, 45, to play French Open doubles
- Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47
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Sounding Off
Why Stephen A. would trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why he believes the Celtics should trade Jaylen Brown 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.
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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.
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