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Top Sports Headlines – April 13, 2026
Curated from 62 sources across 3 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Apr 13, 2026 • 7:31 PM UTC
Top headlines
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Haliburton details frustrating battle with shingles
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.
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Giannis vents about Bucks, won't rule out return
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.
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🏀 NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories
From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.
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Rivers out as Bucks coach after three seasons
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.
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Mikal Bridges extends streak after 23-second stint
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.
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Sources: Kings to retain Christie for next season
The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.
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Mavericks dismiss director of health, sources say
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.
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Sago third woman picked to ref in NBA playoffs
NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.
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Fans give KG big welcome in his return to Wolves
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.
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Our annual NFL draft prospect skill superlative list: The one player who excels at each trait
Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class.
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College coaches pick 2026 NFL draft sleepers
We know the top talent in the draft, but who could surprise in the pros? We asked their college coaches.
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'I don't make it easy': How Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters
After seeing a six-shot lead erased on Saturday, McIlroy still found a way to secure his second green jacket.
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Top 10 WrestleMania moments: From double turns to the end of the streak
ESPN combed through more than 450 matches to rank the 10 greatest moments in WrestleMania history.
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Crawford found guilty of careless driving, fined
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.
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Report: Ex-Canes DE Bain drove in fatal car crash
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.
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Sources: Malone's UNC lands transfer Avdalas
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.
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Veteran goaltender Quick, 40, says he's retiring
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.
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Haliburton details frustrating battle with shingles
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.
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Sago third woman picked to ref in NBA playoffs
NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.
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Reeling Astros place Pena, Imai on injury list
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.
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👀 MLB Bat Flip Champion: Who holds the belt?
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.
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Russell delivers 'video game' vibe to Tide offense
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.
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Are Mets and Dodgers bad for baseball? Inside their big spending as most expensive MLB series ever begins
When New York and L.A. collide this week, big-money baseball will be on display at a never-seen-before level.
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Our annual NFL draft prospect skill superlative list: The one player who excels at each trait
Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class.
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College coaches pick 2026 NFL draft sleepers
We know the top talent in the draft, but who could surprise in the pros? We asked their college coaches.