Downs believes he's best defender in NFL draft

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs said being the "best defender" should carry more weight than positional value when selecting players in the NFL draft.[read more]

🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history

In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.[read more]

NCAA eyes big penalties for FB transfer offenses

The NCAA's football oversight committee is proposing stiff penalties for schools and coaches who violate the rules of the transfer portal window.[read more]

🏈 Kiper's NFL mock draft: Projecting Round 1

As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.[read more]

Bain: NFL teams focused on play, not arm length

Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his play instead.[read more]

Source: Fins 1st, Steelers worst in NFLPA survey

For the third consecutive year, the Dolphins ranked first overall in the NFL Players Association annual report cards, according to survey results obtained by ESPN. The Steelers finished in last place.[read more]

Don't be surprised if ... Randle finishes in top 10, Nembhard in top 50

Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Julius Randle, LaMelo Ball and more.[read more]

Can the Lakers solve their Deandre Ayton dilemma? Why the stakes are high for both sides

Ayton and the Lakers are entering the most crucial stretch of the season. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?[read more]

🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history

In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.[read more]

Max Scherzer's re-signing with Blue Jays fulfills daughter's wish

Scherzer and the Blue Jays reached an agreement to keep the 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner in Toronto.[read more]

'Sorry': Giants' Harrison Bader autographs food truck dented by spring training home run

Bader's 408-foot blast in the Giants' spring training loss against Milwaukee on Wednesday put a visible dent on the exterior of a nearby food truck.[read more]

✍️ Handing out offseason grades for all 30 teams

Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.[read more]

Sens' Tkachuk miffed over White House AI video

Brady Tkachuk said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.[read more]

NHL trade grades: What can Kulak do for the Avalanche?

Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.[read more]

Wyshynski's NHL trade tier rankings: Which big names could bring a Stanley Cup?

The playoff races have restarted, with many teams seeking to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring.[read more]