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Leaders agree the CFP rankings show is a problem. But can they do anything to fix it?
Every Tuesday night in November, college football fans tune into ESPN prepared to be frustrated. Maybe even furious.The College Football Playoff rankings show has become a tentpole event over the last 12 seasons. Five times during the season, before the only rankings that really count are revealed in early December, ESPN rolls out a desk of talking heads to reveal and dissect the selection committee’s current top 25 and pepper its chairman with a few questions about the way the rankings shook ou...
Bills 7-round 2026 mock draft: Trades and investments for new defense
At long last, draft week is here.The Buffalo Bills have an opportunity to add a pair of legitimate starters with their top two selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning with their first-round pick. There has been a constant debate over whether to use the top choice on a wide receiver or someone to help their new defensive scheme.Advertisement
Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: Could 'culture change' cost Boone Jenner the captaincy?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A collection of notes, insights, ruminations and did-you-knows gathered throughout the week that was for the Columbus Blue Jackets:Item No. 1: Culture changeWhen coach Rick Bowness went on his postgame tirade after the season-ending loss to Washington last Tuesday, he vowed that the Blue Jackets’ culture “is going to change” if he were fortunate enough to return for another season in Columbus.Advertisement
How Nico O'Reilly helped break Arsenal's press – and their hearts
Three seasons ago, having experienced varying levels of success in trying to convert full-backs into midfielders or midfielders into full-backs, Pep Guardiola finally had the opportunity to bring through a player specifically for that role.Rico Lewis was neither one thing nor the other; he didn’t consider it out of his comfort zone to play as Guardiola wanted, because Lewis was developed specifically to play in that ‘half-back’ role.Advertisement
The Oilers must convince Connor McDavid to stay. This is their first — and maybe best — chance
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid meant it as a compliment.The best hockey player on earth, speaking the day before his team was scheduled to start what it hopes to be a third consecutive two-month odyssey to the bitter end of the Stanley Cup playoffs, was asked how the 2025-26 iteration of the Edmonton Oilers compares with the past few.Advertisement
Why outgoing Bernardo is the emblem of Man City's title charge
Bernardo Silva is a special case. Pep Guardiola is not one for effusive praise of players but he gushes over his captain's performances most weeks. Why? Simply because Bernardo is timeless; his display against Arsenal was transformative for Manchester City's title chances.
Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopes
Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon won 2-1 away to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, denting the reigning European champions' bid for another Ligue 1 title. Endrick gave Lyon an early lead at the Parc des Princes and then released Afonso Moreira to double their advantage. PSG rested several stars from the side that beat Liverpool away in midweek to reach the Champions League semi-finals and were far from their best, with Goncalo Ramos having a penalty saved b...
IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma switches to Hitman mode in MI nets ahead of GT clash
IPL Rohit Sharma switches to Hitman mode in MI nets ahead of GT clash
AC Milan, Juventus close in on Champions League qualification
SportsAC Milan, Juventus close in on Champions League qualificationBy AFP -Apr 20, 2026AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season’s Champions League with respective victories over Verona and Bologna on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot swept home the only goal in Milan’s 1-0 win at Verona, giving his team an eight-point cushion on Como and Roma in fifth and sixth, while Juve are three points behind the seven-time European champions in fourth after beating Bologna 2-0. F...
Draper enters Madrid Open draw as Boulter faces Townsend in first round
The draws have been set for the Mutua Madrid Open, which begins on Tuesday live on Sky Sports.Star names like Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have been obliged to withdraw, but Britain's Jack Draper entered the draw for this tournament despite pulling out of the Barcelona Open mid-match with an injury.
Dominik Szoboszlai reveals Liverpool contract talks have stalled in update on future
Dominik Szoboszlai reveals Liverpool contract talks have stalled in update on futureDominik Szoboszlai has been in talks over a new Liverpool contract for several months but the Hungary captain admitted there has been no progress behind the scenesCommentsSportPaul Gorst and Daniel Orme Sports Writer10:46, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSzoboszlai has a deal until 2028(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Dominik Szoboszlai has hinted that he sees his long-term future lying at Liverpool, but conce...
Brock Lesnar hints retirement after WrestleMania loss
SportsBrock Lesnar hints retirement after WrestleMania lossBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026The former WWE and UFC champion Brock Lesnar has left fans guessing as he sparked retirement speculation on Sunday night following a surprising loss at WrestleMania 42 against Oba Femi. In what was billed as a clash between eras, Lesnar faced rising powerhouse Oba Femi on night two of the marquee event. However, the contest turned into a stunning upset, with Femi overcoming Lesnar in under five minutes. The turnin...
Smart appointment? Why Rose is ideal replacement for Iraola
When Andoni Iraola was at Rayo Vallecano he was asked in an interview with Spanish sports outlet Revelo who he enjoyed watching. His reply feels particularly pertinent now. “Marco Rose's Gladbach was one of my favourite teams,” said Iraola.
McDermott named England head coach
Former Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott has been appointed as the new England head coach.McDermott will lead his country for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia at the end of this season.
New York Giants mock draft: Predicting the 10th pick after the Dexter Lawrence trade
It was already hard enough to predict what the New York Giants will do in the draft under a new power structure led by coach John Harbaugh. The task got much harder after they traded All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th pick. That leaves the Giants with two top-10 selections and countless combinations of how they can utilize them.Advertisement
For Knicks to thrive, Karl-Anthony Towns must be a participant, not an observer
NEW YORK — The best play of the New York Knicks’ postseason opener arrived quickly.Less than five minutes into the game, Karl-Anthony Towns set a screen for Jalen Brunson. Both Atlanta Hawks defenders followed Brunson as he dribbled left. The point guard bounced a behind-the-back dish to his center, who had popped to the top of the key, beyond the 3-point arc.Advertisement
Steelers mock draft: WR double-dip, QB, DB, guard who would win a 'Royal Rumble'
If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve officially made it to draft week, which means the impending end of speculation season. As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to host the draft with a league-high 12 picks in hand, it’s time for one final mock draft using nuggets from the pre-draft visits and rumblings from behind the scenes. (Note: Asterisk denotes pre-draft visitor.)Advertisement
Final Jets mock draft: Settling the Reese vs. Bailey debate, when will they land a QB?
Finally, it is NFL Draft week.Soon, there will be no more speculation or guesswork. The world will know who the Jets actually wanted at No. 2 the whole time, whether they actually ever considered Ty Simpson and which wide receiver(s) they had in mind when they passed on signing any in free agency.Advertisement
2026 NFL Draft rankings: Who are the top 300 prospects in this year’s class?
At this point, all 2026 NFL Draft player grades have been finalized for weeks (and, hopefully, you’ve already been studying them within “The Beast”). But taking those grades and creating a top-300 board is a good way to digest the class, and it gives us another perspective on how this year’s prospects stack up.
ESPN will have 3 separate NFL Draft broadcasts: Pick your go-to
Now that NFL Network is officially part of ESPN, there will be three separate ESPN-powered NFL Draft broadcasts on TV, starting Thursday night: One on ABC, one on ESPN and one on NFL Network. Each has their own talent lineup and vibe.There are also plenty of other ways to follow the NFL Draft, from ESPN’s alt-cast featuring Pat McAfee to “The Athletic Football Show” crew streaming live on YouTube for every pick of every round or following along with live reporting and analysis on The Athletic’s...