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Basketball

Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois for senior season

Andrej Stojakovic is returning to an Illinois team that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from a group that reached the Final Four.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 18:03:35

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Basketball

'It's all basketball': LaMelo says no rift with Bam, glad he's OK

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets says he's relieved that Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo wasn't more hurt after the run-in with Ball in the second quarter.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 17:53:03

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Football

Bournemouth set to appoint Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola replacement - sources

Bournemouth are closing in on Marco Rose as their new manager, sources have told ESPN.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 17:37:31

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Basketball

NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams

Summer is here for 12 franchises that missed the playoffs. What lies ahead for the Clippers, Heat, Mavericks and each eliminated team?

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 17:37:15

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Basketball

WNBA free agency and trade tracker 2026: Deals, news, moves

WNBA free agency is here. It's official: Napheesa Collier is returning to the Lynx on a supermax deal.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 17:24:12

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Basketball

Betting tips, DFS picks for Friday's NBA play-in tournament games

Eric Moody breaks down Friday's NBA play-in tournament games and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 16:49:19

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Football

Manchester City vs Arsenal: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news

All you need to know ahead of Sunday's Premier League decider between Manchester City and Arsenal.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 16:39:03

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Basketball

2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates

Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 16:32:39

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Basketball

'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcast

From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 16:26:15

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Football

Arteta never got clarification on Haaland's 'stay humble' comment

Mikel Arteta reveals he hasn't spoken to Erling Haaland about when the striker told him to "stay humble."

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 16:00:48

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Basketball

Fantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more

Everything you need to know before your fantasy women's basketball draft, including rankings, tips and news.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 15:56:31

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Basketball

2025-26 NBA championship odds: Thunder, Celtics favored in respective conferences

The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 15:52:59

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Football

Arsenal title odds plummet, Manchester City surge ahead of crucial Premier League match

Man City is in a position to contest a Premier League title which oddsmakers had all but conceded to Arsenal.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 15:50:02

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Basketball

Notre Dame, Villanova to start men's, women's hoops season in Rome

Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader Nov. 1 in Rome to open the season.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 15:35:00

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Football

De Zerbi 'ready to fight' to keep Tottenham in the Premier League

Roberto De Zerbi speaks about Tottenham's Premier League relegation fight ahead of their clash vs. Brighton.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 14:33:38

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Football

Guardiola: Title race 'over' if Arsenal beat Manchester City

Pep Guardiola looks ahead to a huge clash in the Premier League title race as Manchester City host Arsenal.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 14:14:59

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Basketball

Ex-Penn State G Kayden Mingo transferring to Baylor

Guard Kayden Mingo is transferring to Baylor after a strong freshman season at Penn State in a move that could play a role in the recruitment of his brother, five-star prospect Dylan Mingo.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 13:40:38

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Basketball

Odyssey Sims agrees to 1-year deal with Wings, agent says

Odyssey Sims has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Wings, her agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Wednesday.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 12:08:17

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Basketball

Sources: Wilson staying with Aces on 3-year, $5M supermax deal

A'ja Wilson, the only four-time MVP in WNBA history, is staying with the Las Vegas Aces on a 3-year, $5 million supermax contract, sources told ESPN.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 12:07:40

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Basketball

Sources: Napheesa Collier stays with Lynx on $1.4M supermax

Napheesa Collier has signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract to return to the Lynx, sources told ESPN.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 12:06:36

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Basketball

WNBA training camp questions: Projected lineups, team stats

How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 12:01:36

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Basketball

Florida forward Alex Condon to return for senior season

Florida forward Alex Condon, the No. 30 prospect in ESPN's Top 100, will return for his senior year, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 11:17:34

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Football

Atletico Madrid's Ademola Lookman praises Antoine Griezmann's 'amazing' pass

Ademola Lookman heaped praise on Antoine Griezmann's technique in sending Marcos Llorente through on the break for his goal against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 09:20:35

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Basketball

Shams: Wilson staying with Aces on $5 million deal

Shams: Wilson is staying with Aces on $5 million deal.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 06:34:44

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Football

Who are top scorers in the Champions League 2025/26? Where does Harry Kane rank?

ESPN takes a look at the top goalscorers in the current season and all-time in the UEFA Champions League.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 06:27:51

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Basketball

'Really blessed': Ezi Magbegor credits Aussie WNBA pioneers after signing mega deal

Ezi Magbegor has become one of the richest female athletes in Australian sport, but she is no less humble and was quick to pay tribute to those who went before her.

Source: ESPN17/04/2026, 06:08:03

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Football

Was Eduardo Camavinga wrongfully sent off vs. Bayern Munich?

The 'FC TV' crew debate if Eduardo Camavinga was wrongly sent off against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 22:36:08

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Basketball

Wings stifle questions about Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers relationship

The WNBA's Wings shut down a question to No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd about her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers, which the two made public in 2025.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 19:52:40

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Football

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona have filed a second complaint to UEFA complaining that refereeing standards were not complied with in their Champions League quarterfinal exit to Atlético Madrid.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 17:33:33

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Basketball

Wetzel: For the good of WNBA, commish needs thicker skin

From Engelbert on down, the WNBA should be about "look at us," not "woe is me," Wetzel writes.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 16:57:06

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Basketball

Fantasy women's basketball rankings: Top 100 players for 2026

Plan for the 2026 Fantasy Women's Basketball season with the top 100 rankings, including player position ranks.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 15:48:19

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Basketball

Tiller bolts Kansas for rival Missouri after breakout freshman season

Bryson Tiller is leaving Kansas for bitter rival Missouri after a promising and productive freshman season with the Jayhawks.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 15:47:39

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Football

Isak needs to step up for Liverpool after Ekitike injury

Alexander Isak has only just returned himself, but after Hugo Ekitike's injury blow, he'll need to hit the ground running if Liverpool are to reach the Champions League after a dismal Premier League title defense.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 15:35:39

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Football

Champions League semifinal predictions: Arsenal, PSG to advance?

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals largely lived up to expectations, with three of four games going down to the wire. Now that the dust has settled, let's break down the semifinals and predict who advances.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 15:27:34

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Basketball

Men's college basketball transfer portal live: Tracking news, updates

Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.

Source: ESPN16/04/2026, 13:58:34

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Basketball

Liberty re-sign Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after missing 2025

The New York Liberty have re-signed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, the team announced on Wednesday.

Source: ESPN15/04/2026, 21:01:55

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Basketball

WNBA Rookie of the Year winners list: Bueckers, Clark, more

From Paige Bueckers to Tracy Reid, here are the all-time winners of the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.

Source: ESPN15/04/2026, 18:53:22

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Basketball

WNBA draft 2026: Best picks, sleepers and biggest takeaways

Our staff weighs in on the best picks and biggest takeaways of this year's WNBA draft.

Source: ESPN15/04/2026, 12:14:45

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Basketball

Wings add veteran forward Alysha Clark on one-year deal

The Dallas Wings are adding veteran forward Alysha Clark on a one year deal.

Source: ESPN14/04/2026, 22:55:29

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