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As important as the quarterbacks were in the 2024 draft, the top tier of wide receivers may end up being the great talent of the class. There was much debate surrounding who is the best of Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, all three of whom were drafted in the top-10. The high

Aston Villa are closing in on securing a top-four finish in the Premier League, and the hugely lucrative bonus of a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Unai Emery’s side have taken huge strides since the Spaniard’s arrival in October 2022. The former Arsenal boss took over a team who were languishing two places

ESPN News Services May 4, 2024, 07:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 150th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic finishes in its storied history — three noses at the wire. Mystik Dan desperately fought to hang on with two challengers coming to him in the closing strides. He did,

A berth in the second round of the NHL Playoffs will be on the line when the Bruins and Maple Leafs meet in Game 7 on Saturday. Toronto is hoping to cap off what would be a stirring comeback. The Maple Leafs fell behind in the series, 3-1, after dropping Games 3 and 4 on

Back in 2020, USA TODAY High School Sports looked at the top-rated recruits since 2000, per 247Sports composite averages. Since then there has been new name added to the impressive list, one that comes with a perfect rating— which now makes six total in that unique category. As we has said before, these players weren’t

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 3, 2024, 02:05 PM 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. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on

The boys high school volleyball season continues to shine in 2024, headlined by the best of the best in the Super 25 rankings. Now, it’s time to turn some of the spotlight on the individual athletes who are spiking, digging, blocking and turning heads on the volleyball court. On August 25, the USA TODAY High School

Despite dealing with a cold and sprained right knee, Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to a 123-93 victory in Game 5 against the Clippers, guaranteeing a return home with a 3-2 series lead. Doncic has been ill for several days, but that didn’t stop him from scoring 35 points and dishing out 10 assists. Dallas’

Pete Thamel Dan Murphy Close Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame May 2, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NCAA’s national office might be footing the bill for a settlement expected to be more than $2.7 billion in the

High school baseball has been woven into the storied fabric of America’s pastime for decades, with the stars of today creating the origin stories of collegiate and MLB dreams tomorrow. And that classic baseball storyline still holds true today, where the talent at the high school level has seemingly increased from the West to the

There hasn’t been an undisputed championship fight between Mexican warriors for over half a century. However, that will change when Canelo Alvarez defends all of his super middleweight titles against compatriot Jaime Munguia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 4. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by DAZN and Amazon

Bill Barnwell, ESPN Staff WriterMay 1, 2024, 06:20 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell

The Indianapolis Colts may have bucked their typical trend of a few picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they didn’t shy all that much away from adding athletes. While athletic testing isn’t everything, it does play a role in a prospect’s draft stock. Elite athletes also have a higher chance of reaching their ceilings

Alden Gonzalez Close Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Jeff Passan Close Jeff Passan ESPN ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Apr

The girls lacrosse action underway this spring has provided the perfect storyboard for the anticipated moments taking center stage on August 25, when the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards will showcase top athletes from across the U.S. The HSSA is the country’s largest high school athletic recognition program, with 20 regional programs and a national

The Pacers took a 3-1 series lead over the Bucks after a 126-113 win on Sunday. With a victory on Tuesday night, they will punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2014. In Game 4, Tyrese Haliburton enjoyed his highest-scoring performance of the series (24 points on 8-of-16 shooting),

ESPN Insiders Apr 29, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 NBA playoffs first-round series are into their second week and we’ve already seen a dominating sweep. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Phoenix Suns in four games behind some big performances from All-Star guard Anthony Edwards. They now await the winner of the

Arizona State and head coach Bobby Hurley got a massive boost on Monday afternoon with the commitment of Jayden Quaintance as part of the 2024 recruiting class. Quaintance goes to Arizona State as the seventh-best player in the class of 2024 in the USA TODAY High School Sports top 10. Earlier this month, Quantance de-committed