Jesse RogersFeb 18, 2026, 02:07 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors SURPRISE, Ariz. — MLBPA deputy executive director Bruce Meyer vows that the sudden resignation of union head Tony Clark won’t weaken or distract the players’ association as it prepares for negotiations with the…
Feb 18, 2026, 12:03 PM ET MILAN — Sidney Crosby left Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal game against Czechia in the second period with a lower-body injury and was ruled out. Canada advanced to the semifinals with a 4-3 victory in overtime. Crosby’s right leg appeared to buckle when bracing for contact on a big hit from…
Nate Saunders Close Nate Saunders Senior Writer, F1 and Laurence Edmondson Close Laurence Edmondson Senior Writer, F1 •Joined ESPN in 2009•An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Feb 18, 2026, 07:59 AM ET Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull will all be battling for supremacy at the final week of Formula 1 2026…
Feb 18, 2026, 05:22 AM ET Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers is on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, as well as Manchester United and Arsenal, while AC Milan are set to dismiss interest in USMNT winger Christian Pulisic from three Premier League clubs. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors…
Feb 18, 2026, 02:13 AM ET No. 13 Texas Tech was upset by host Arizona State 72-67 in Tempe on Tuesday night and saw star forward JT Toppin go down due to an injury late in the second half. Toppin was driving to the basket with 6:03 left when he went down in a heap,…
Feb 18, 2026, 12:21 AM ET MANHATTAN, Kan. — P.J. Haggerty scored 34 points, Nate Johnson had a career-high 33, and Kansas State cruised past Baylor 90-74 on Tuesday night in the debut of Wildcats’ interim head coach Matthew Driscoll. Kansas State (11-15, 2-11 Big 12) never trailed and held a double-digit lead for most…
Bill ConnellyFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Multiple Authors With the UEFA Champions League‘s extended league phase over, it’s time for the extended knockout rounds. That’s both a pointed commentary and a celebration….
Rachel KryshakFeb 17, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Multiple Authors We have reached…
Dave McMenaminFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Multiple Authors RUI HACHIMURA COULDN’T hide the smile from his face as he bounced down the ramp to the…
Buster OlneyFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Multiple Authors Spring training camps are underway, which means it is time to look at the state of baseball. As part of our 2026 MLB season preview, ESPN’s Buster Olney surveyed…
