Chris Simms and Connor Rogers discuss Ty Simpson’s fit with the Los Angeles Rams and break down their favorite rookie quarterback landing spots after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Jalen Hurts, RJ Harvey, and Rashee Rice headline Matthew Berry’s Love/Hate in the aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Two days later, the Steelers’ decision to apply the unrestricted free agency tender to quarterback Aaron Rodgers makes no sense.
Katie Ledecky has won more than 40 consecutive 1500m freestyle finals dating to 2010.
Brendan Sorsby’s questionable status following news of a gambling probe have Texas Tech looking for answers at quarterback.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview - Renegade and The Puma Co-Favorites
Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
Renegade, the favorite, will be in the No. 1 starting gate.
Drew Dinsick reacts to the Kentucky Derby post draw and which horses bettors may want to back based on their positions.
Ahmed Fareed, Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey name the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby as the prep races roll on and discuss the resumes of the top horses closing in on the Kentucky Derby.
A look at some of the biggest power players in pursuit of the elusive Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs.
NBC News analyst Steve Kornacki dives into some of the rich history of the Kentucky Derby, including the first winner, fastest time and more.
NFL
Plenty of pro athletes blow through their money quickly and go broke in retirement.
Quarterback Daniel Jones performed well in his first season with the Colts before suffering a torn Achilles late in December — so well that the club rewarded him with a two-year, $88 million deal despite the injury.
Wide receiver Makai Lemon is the first member of the 2026 draft class to sign with his NFL team.
First-round viewership for the 2026 NFL draft dropped from 13.6 million to 13.2 million.
MLB
San Francisco Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Preview
Brandon Williamson is 2-3 with a 6.11 ERA in six starts after missing all of last season following left elbow surgery in September 2024.
Nathan Church is making a habit of stealing home runs. The rookie left fielder’s latest saved the game for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Trevor Rogers is 2-3 with a 4.75 ERA in six starts this season.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
The Pistons extend their season after finally finding their offense this series. Magic lead 3-2 with series heading to Orlando.
Cleveland leads the series 3-2, with Game 6 set for Friday night in Toronto.
NBA Showtime breaks down the Sixers Game 5 win over Boston behind Embiid’s 33-points, raising questions about Boston’s ability to close out the series heading into Game 6.
San Antonio eliminates Portland 4-1 and now awaits the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series.
NBA Showtime breaks down how the New York Knicks’ defense opened the door for Jalen Brunson’s monster night that included “a little bit of everything.”
This was a better offensive outing from Denver, which shot 56.6% for the night against shorthanded Minnesota.
Premier League
Joe Prince-Wright, Andy Edwards and Nick Mendola preview a key Premier League fixture in Matchweek 35 with Manchester United hosting Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola and Andy Edwards preview Arsenal v. Fulham in Matchweek 35, a match they expect to be a knock-down, drag-out brawl.
Who will line up from the start on Sunday for Manchester United vs Liverpool? Carrick and Slot have some big decisions to make, and here our the predicted lineups.
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are on the hunt for long-sought silverware as the Europa League is down to its final four teams.
Motor Sports
Cameron McAdoo has not competed in Supercross 250 since Seattle in February.
The addition of a Brazilian team further legitimizes supercross’s international appeal.
Porsche Penske Motorsport will be seeking its third consecutive GTP victory at the track in Monterey, California.
Cole Davies: “It’s been a stressful one, but I’m good now.”
Rotoworld
Matthew Berry, Drew Dinsick and Lawrence Jackson review running backs who have more upside after the NFL draft including Chase Brown, Cam Skattebo, Jadarian Price and more.
After locking in first-round draft capital, Kenyon Sadiq is officially the TE1 of the 2026 NFL Draft class. Max Klare and Eli Stowers are both in great spots to put up fantasy points next year.
Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
A look at the fantasy “stocks” of some players as the first round of the playoffs concludes.
With Fernando Mendoza locked in as the top quarterback of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams stunned everyone by making Ty Simpson the next passer of the board, securing his spot as the QB2 this year.
Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how?
Betting
San Francisco Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Preview
Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins Betting Preview for April 30
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 6 Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Playoff Game 6 Betting Preview
Golf
Scottie Scheffler doesn’t have much familiarity with National Doral Golf Club. Then again, hardly does anyone else in the field for the Cadillac Championship.
Nelly Korda won The Chevron Championship with a dominance not seen at an LPGA major in 35 years.
Prize money keeps going up at the women’s majors.
The long wait to stage the British Open again soon will be over for Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate shot play on Sunday, to pull out a drama-filled, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic.
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Beat the Boston Bruins at home in Game 5 and the Sabres will skate in the second round for the first time since 2007.
ESPN won’t comment on whether it will be reviewing the reporting of former ESPN (and The Athletic) reporter Dianna Russini, given the photos published last week of Russini with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel in March 2020.
The Giants traded away their best defensive tackle when they sent Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati, but they’re confident they’ll be in good shape in the middle of their defensive line when the season starts.
Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands. He devised a unique way to greet NASCAR Nation after the first Cup Series win of his career.
With Edwin Diaz on the shelf, it means the trumpet has gone silent at Dodger Stadium.