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Rankings: Eric Karabell's RB tiers

ERIC KARABELL

Eric Karabell breaks his running backs into tiers, helping you identify where value drops off throughout the draft.

Utah sues Whittingham's brother over U-M move

JAKE TROTTER

The University of Utah is suing former assistant Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left the Utes to join the coaching staff of his brother, Kyle Whittingham, at Michigan.

Best shots and highlights from the first round

ESPN STAFF

Here are the best sights and sounds from the first round of the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club.

Lakers minority owner not selling his 4% stake

DAVE MCMENAMIN

One of the Lakers' minority owners, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, has no plans to sell his 4% stake in the team, his attorney told ESPN.

Harden agrees to $97M deal to remain with Cavs

SHAMS CHARANIA

James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cavaliers, his agency, Equity Sports, told ESPN on Thursday.

Lions unsure if injured LaPorta will play Week 1

ERIC WOODYARD

Sam LaPorta's status for the Lions' regular-season opener is unclear after the star tight end suffered a hip injury.

Vea dismisses trade ask: Want to be 'Buc for life'

JENNA LAINE

Vita Vea says his end goal was never a trade away from Tampa Bay, adding he wants to be "a Buc for life."

Alcaraz set to return from injury, defend Open title

Carlos Alcaraz, who has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, is ready to return at the US Open to defend his title.

Players pulled from fight-filled Giants-Fins practice

JORDAN RAANAN AND MARCEL LOUIS-JACQUES

Multiple players from Thursday's joint practice between the Dolphins and Giants were pulled for throwing punches or their physical actions during a fight-filled workout.

Sources: OU, Venables reach 6-year, $63M deal

PETE THAMEL

Oklahoma and football coach Brent Venables have agreed to a new six-year contract that averages $10.5 million per year, sources told ESPN.

Sankey: Pros returning to school 'fuels disruption'

DAN MURPHY AND PETE THAMEL

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey asked a judge to uphold NCAA rules that prevent athletes from returning to play in college.

Brown, Hurts reunite briefly amid post-trade rift

TIM MCMANUS

A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts caught for a few minutes up after practice Thursday -- a notable development after the Patriots receiver revealed Wednesday that the former teammates had not spoken since he was traded to New England by the Eagles.

Ex-Kings trainer alleges pregnancy discrimination

MICHAEL ROTHSTEIN

A former assistant athletic trainer for the Sacramento Kings has filed a civil lawsuit against the organization and its senior director of athlete health, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

'I hate joint practices,' Eagles star Barkley says

TIM MCMANUS

Eagles running back Saquon Barkle said he hates back-to-back days of joint practices, adding "one day is good" to avoid skirmishes that regularly occur during the sessions.

Jets' Johnson buys stake in Aston Martin F1 team

RICH CIMINI

New York Jets chairman Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One racing team and will join the company's board of directors as vice chairman, it was announced Thursday.