Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026?
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.
Ranking college football coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
Hamilton disagrees with Max: F1 now at its ‘best’
Lewis Hamilton has said Formula 1’s new cars have delivered “how racing should be” and suggested Max Verstappen’s criticism is down to Red Bull not being competitive anymore.
FIA makes qualifying change amid driver concerns
Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has made a tweak to the rules around this weekend’s qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix amid concerns drivers would have to focus on energy harvesting.
UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez breaking records amid changing landscape
Last month, Inouye-Perez became the winningest coach for the winningest program in softball history.
Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction case
A Los Angeles jury has delivered a major verdict in the trial examining whether major tech platforms can be held accountable for childhood social media harm linked to their products. Jurors concluded that Meta and YouTube were
Supreme Court rules that ISP is not liable for copyright infringement
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision siding with Cox Communications, ruling that internet service providers are not legally responsible for copyright violations committed by their users. The case stemmed from a long-running dispute between Cox
NBA moves closer to expansion with Seattle and Las Vegas in focus
The NBA is moving closer to expanding its league to 32 teams, with the Board of Governors unanimously approving a vote to explore expansion bids exclusively for Seattle and Las Vegas. While this doesn’t guarantee new teams,
Mikaela Shiffrin matches historic mark with sixth overall world cup title
Mikaela Shiffrin capped another dominant season by securing her sixth overall World Cup title, tying a long-standing record after fending off a late push from Emma Aicher in the season’s final race. Heading into the decisive giant
Max Verstappen vs. F1’s new rules: Every complaint this season — and our verdict
Amid a wave of complaints from F1’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN’s Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on whether they are warranted.