2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
DALLAS teams
San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers: Game Highlights (1:00)
DeGrom has 9 Ks to win on his 38th birthday as Rangers get wild 9-7 victory over Padres
— Jacob deGrom struck out nine over six innings to win on his 38th birthday, even after giving up a grand slam to Ty France in the first, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 in a wild series opener Friday night.
Only 2 umps on field at start of Padres-Rangers
There were only two umpires on the field in the top of the first inning when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers began their game Friday night.
Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal retribution, a source told ESPN.
Heather Dinich
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't yet pulled the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal retribution, a Big 12 source told ESPN on Friday evening. The Big 12 board of directors is expected to have a call early next week, sources said, to discuss next steps. A Big 12 AD said some leaders also want Texas Tech to pay the legal fees accumulated from the squabble.
Rangers option 2B Smith just days after return
The Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis.
Hour 2: Offside Hosts
Jonathan Zaslow and Aaron Goldhammer in for Freddie and Harry are still reacting to Team USA's World Cup game! Plus where will Giannis be traded and when? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Five-star analysis: How the No. 2 player in the country fits at Texas
There are 21 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas
Five-star prospect John Meredith III, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Texas.
5-star recruit John Meredith commits to Texas football on McAfee (1:19)
Why Cowboys' defense will be key to their success this season (2:32)
2027 recruiting class rankings: Texas A&M strengthens hold on top spot
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
Let's make a deal: Projecting six NHL summer trades
The draft (June 26-27) and free agency (July 1) are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.
Hour 1: Freddie is here!
Freddie Coleman is here today, and tried to go to the Knicks parade yesterday, but was unsuccessful. Does Jalen Brunson have anything left to prove to his "haters"? Also, the Lakers told Luka Doncic that they'll "show him" in the summer of 2026. What should we expect them to do? Plus, Dak Prescott says the "minimum" is to make the playoffs. Will that happen this year? ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins to talk about that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA draft rankings: Final big board for the top 100 prospects
Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.
Let's judge the legitimacy of five NFL players who broke out in 2025 -- and five who fell off a cliff
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?
Dak not worried about Pickens' contract situation (0:38)
Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers: Game Highlights (1:04)
Twins have another crooked-number 1st inning to complete 3-game sweep at Texas with 9-3 win
— Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer as Minnesota scored multiple runs in the first inning for the third consecutive game, and the Twins went on to complete a series sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 9-3 win Thursday.
NFL minicamp updates: Last practices before summer break held Thursday
ESPN's NFL Nation shares insights from every minicamp, including Aaron Glenn reflecting on busy offseason.
QB Sorsby officially drops lawsuit against NCAA
Brendan Sorsby has dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA, making the quarterback ineligible again and ending his college career because of gambling.
Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best of a strong group?
Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.
Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need -- and the players who could fill them
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle, but these are the positions each should target on June 26-27.
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers end Braves' No. 1 run
After Atlanta reigned for five weeks, the two-time defending World Series champs are back on top.
