Sources: Hendriks, Red Sox agree to 2-year deal

Closer Liam Hendriks and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $10 million contract, continuing the right-hander’s comeback from stage 4 cancer and Tommy John surgery, sources told ESPN.
Power Rankings: How about that Purdue loss?

As the trend of ranked teams losing on the road continued last week, the biggest question we faced at Power Rankings HQ was whether we have a new top duo.
Power Rankings: JuJu Watkins, USC bounce back into rankings

It was a week of big headlines, even if they didn’t translate to a lot of movement in the rankings. USC and Syracuse break into the top 16.
'Just let it happen organically': LeBron's advice to the next face of the NBA

Who will succeed LeBron James as the face of the NBA? At All-Star Weekend, the next class of young stars made its case.
Franchise tag candidates, from Saquon Barkley to Tee Higgins to Brian Burns

Our reporters examine the most likely franchise tag candidates for every NFL team.
Five observations from Houston Astros spring training

As Astros players reported to spring training last week, the focus and determination to get back to the World Series was evident. And so was the pressure.
7 things: Man United crumble vs. Arsenal; Barcelona are tired

It was another action-packed weekend of women’s football across Europe. There was plenty of interest at both ends of leagues across the continent.
Sources: Mbappé, Madrid in talks but no deal yet
Real Madrid are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé over signing on a free transfer this summer and are optimistic about concluding a deal soon, sources have told ESPN.
No big free agent, no problem? Why Cubs are comfortable rolling with what they've got

After a bold start to the offseason, Chicago hasn’t made a splashy follow-up move — but that’s not bringing down the vibe at Cubs camp.
Justice for Kyle Shanahan? Barnwell's guide to every NFL playoff overtime angle

The Chiefs wanted the ball second in overtime in the Super Bowl. The 49ers wanted the ball first — and got it. Did Kyle Shanahan really make the wrong call?