Columbus Crew owners get 18th NWSL franchise for record fee - ESPN
The NWSL awarded an expansion franchise to Columbus, Ohio, and an ownership consortium led by the Haslam Sports Group. The new Columbus-based team will begin play in 2028.
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Jets GM: Don't read into canceled visit with DE prospect Bailey - ESPN
Two days before the NFL draft, the New York Jets' preference with the second overall choice is still shrouded in mystery. It's expected to be either Ohio State's Arvell Reese or Texas Tech's David Bailey, whose scheduled top-30 visit last week was canceled by the Jets.
2026 NFL draft: Breaking down the top 10 by the odds - ESPN
Odds on the NFL draft can be quite volatile, but the betting market is about as certain as it can be about who is going No. 1. Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to their first national championship in program history, is -20000 to be taken with the first pick.
NFL Draft Day Predictor 2026: Forecasting picks, trades, more - ESPN
The game within the game of the NFL draft is forecasting how it will unfold. Teams build internal models to help figure out when they need to pick a player and how far forward — or back — they can trade. For us, it means using ESPN's Draft Day Predictor to figure out the fuller draft picture before it plays out — and of course, to power our mock draft simulator.
Biggest lessons from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs - ESPN
In March 2000, LeBron James played what was to that point the biggest game of his life: the state championship game at Ohio State.
2026 NFL Draft: Pro Player Comps for Fernando Mendoza, Other Top Draft Prospects
As NFL talent evaluators put the finishing touches on their scouting reports of the 2026 draft class, they'll look at current pros with similar traits as another data point to project how the prospects might perform in the pro game. Most scouts utilize pro comparisons to paint a picture for NFL decision-makers who make the calls when on the clock.
Caleb Downs credits Army veteran grandfather for helping shape his path to the NFL ahead of draft
Ohio State HC Ryan Day joins Colin Cowherd to discuss coaching Ohio State, Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate’s NFL potential, and how NIL has impacted the College Football world.
2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks - ESPN
The 2026 NFL draft gets rolling Thursday from Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. ET (on ESPN/ABC/ESPN App), so it's time for me to unveil my last mock draft, and every selection is accounted for.