Who’s really fastest in 2026? F1’s new rules are confusing the pecking order — and the drivers
Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league’s 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.
Lakers expect healthy Doncic, Reaves vs. Clippers
The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.
Lakers add Dodgers executive Rosen to front office
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year.
‘I’d rather retire’: Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
Formula 1 2026 is underway — under a cloud of secrecy with the initial preseason test in Barcelona taking place behind closed doors. Here are the fastest laps so far.
F1 testing: When and how to watch final three days live, full Bahrain preseason schedule and times
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1’s 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,
2026 Daytona 500 preview: Your cheat sheet to the Great American Race
Impress your friends by repeating ESPN’s easy-to-learn fun facts about the Great American Race ahead of this year’s edition of the Daytona 500.
The top bets to make heading into the NBA’s second half
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA’s second half.
Which fantasy basketball players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are players to count on down the stretch.
