Top Sports Headlines – April 13, 2026

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.

Giannis Antetokounmpo gave contradicting messages about his future after a disappointing Bucks season, expressing frustration with where they are while also not ruling out the possibility of a return.

From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.

Doc Rivers is out as the head coach of the Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said.

Mikal Bridges' consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday's season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game.

The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.

The Dallas Mavericks have dismissed director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive year that the franchise has made major changes in that department.

NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.

Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the team's regular-season finale Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.

Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class.

We know the top talent in the draft, but who could surprise in the pros? We asked their college coaches.

After seeing a six-shot lead erased on Saturday, McIlroy still found a way to secure his second green jacket.

ESPN combed through more than 450 matches to rank the 10 greatest moments in WrestleMania history.

Terence Crawford was found guilty of careless driving Monday and ordered to pay a $75 fine stemming from a traffic stop last year during which police ordered the world champion boxer and passengers out of his vehicle at gunpoint.

Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in an auto accident in 2024 in which a passenger later died because of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a report published on Sunday.

Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, sources told ESPN, giving new coach Michael Malone his first big addition with the Tar Heels.

Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL, a stretch during which he was one of the best goaltenders of his generation.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.

NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.

The Astros continue to be snakebit as shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai (arm fatigue) both were placed on the injury list.

We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season.

Alabama QB Keelon Russell, a five-star recruit in 2025 who redshirted last season, gave a "video game" feel to the Crimson Tide's offense in the spring game.

When New York and L.A. collide this week, big-money baseball will be on display at a never-seen-before level.

Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class.

We know the top talent in the draft, but who could surprise in the pros? We asked their college coaches.