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Ref not assigned to Final Four after Hurley bump

Roger Ayers, the official involved in a bizarre interaction with Dan Hurley near the end of UConn's NCAA tournament victory over Duke, is not among the referees assigned to officiate the men's Final Four.

Payton: Flag football won't draw NFL players yet

KEVIN SEIFERT

After experiencing first-hand the nuances of flag football, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that he would be "surprised" if there are any NFL players on the United States team in the near future.

Pats' Vrabel doesn't dismiss Brown trade chatter

MIKE REISS

As speculation swirls, coach Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of the Patriots possibly acquiring receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles.

Glenn: QB Smith will lead Jets to 'promised land'

RICH CIMINI

Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith is "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land."

Coen, Saleh agree: No beef over sign stealing

MICHAEL DIROCCO

There isn't any lingering animosity between Liam Coen and Robert Saleh from the sign-stealing dustup the two coaches had last September.

NFL owners OK replacement ref contingency plan

KEVIN SEIFERT

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Sources: WNBA's Parker, Delle Donne make HOF

KENDRA ANDREWS

Former WNBA MVP and champions Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with former NBA star A'mare Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

OSU's Day likens CFB to dinosaurs: 'Adapt or die'

ADAM RITTENBERG

Ohio State coach Ryan Day drew parallels between the evolving state of college football and what dinosaurs faced their extinction-level event. "Either adapt or you die," he said.

Police: Fight preceded shooting by cornhole pro

TOM SCHAD AND SHWETHA SURENDRAN

An argument over "drugs, guns and a woman" allegedly preceded a quadruple amputee cornhole player's fatal shooting of a passenger in his vehicle last week, according to a court document obtained by ESPN.

Hurley: I thought ref was looking to 'chest bump'

UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's NCAA tournament victory against Duke, saying he thought the referee was looking to "chest bump me to celebrate."

Türkiye win playoff to set up USMNT clash at WCup

ESPN

Türkiye beat Kosovo in Tuesday's European playoff final to secure a berth at the 2026 World Cup and a place alongside co-hosts the United States in Group D.

Meet the World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan tell their stories

PAUL WATSON

Experts on each national team to qualify for their first World Cup help us get acquainted with their country.

2026 World Cup European playoffs, live updates: Bosnia-Italy going to extra time

ESPN

Enjoy all the moments from Tuesday's 2026 World Cup European playoffs as eight teams look to qualify for four spots at this summer's tournament.

Tiger pleads not guilty to rollover crash charges

MARK SCHLABACH

Tiger Woods entered a plea of not guilty on Tuesday to charges of misdemeanor DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. The golf legend rolled over his SUV in a crash Friday afternoon.

Italy miss out on 3rd-straight WC in shootout loss

ESPN NEWS SERVICES

Italy has missed out on a third-consecutive World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout on Tuesday in Zenica.