Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream shattered by play-off defeat to Italy
Northern Ireland’s World Cup dreams were ended by Italy as Michael O’Neill’s young side fell to a 2-0 qualifying play-off semi-final defeat in Bergamo.
2026 World Cup European playoffs: Live updates, highlights, reaction - ESPN
The final spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided this month. In Europe, several matches will determine which teams are one step closer to qualifying for this summer's tournament in North America.
Hannah Hidalgo calls Mikayla Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer - ESPN
FORT WORTH, Texas — Nobody needs to tell Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo that Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes leads the nation in scoring. She has her own thoughts on how hard Blakes is to defend.
MLB Opening Day 2026 live: Lineups, updates, highlights, more - ESPN
Happy MLB Opening Day!
UCLA's Close asks NCAA to make changes, ease coaching burden - ESPN
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — UCLA women's basketball is amid its most successful period since the NCAA era began in 1982. But Bruins coach Cori Close said Thursday that collegiate sports success comes with an exhausting pace for coaches.
Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology - ESPN
Hours after a Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube harmed a young user by utilizing addictive features, attorneys involved in the case filed suit against DraftKings and FanDuel and accused the sportsbooks of using technology and methods similar to those as social media companies to keep customers betting and causing some of them to develop gambling addictions.
Nate Oats says 'no reason to leave' Alabama for open UNC job - ESPN
CHICAGO — Alabama coach Nate Oats has «absolutely no reason to leave» his current role, despite being mentioned for other opportunities, and said he has had initial discussions with the school about a new contract.
Gauff crushes Muchova to reach Miami Open final
March 26 : Coco Gauff delivered a commanding 6-1 6-1 demolition of Karolina Muchova on Thursday to book her place in the Miami Open final, her sixth WTA 1000 final.