Top Sports Headlines – March 17, 2026

The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.

After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain.

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two Suns minority owners are heading to a confidential binding mediation that could result in Ishbia buying out the minority owners' 13% stake in the team.

The NBA ruled that Spencer Jones had a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation of Saturday's Nuggets-Lakers game and that Reaves should not have gone to the free throw line.

The NBA will hold a vote at the board of governors meetings next week to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.

Steve Kerr reached 600 wins in his 943rd regular-season game Monday night in Washington.

Golden State coach Steve Kerr was an executive producer on "All the Empty Rooms," a documentary short about the families of children killed in mass shootings that won the Oscar on Sunday night.

Here's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.

After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.

Steve Kerr reached 600 wins in his 943rd regular-season game Monday night in Washington.

The men's bracket has been revealed. Here's what you need to know about every competitor for the national title.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.

Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said "time will tell" if Russia and its collection of NHL stars will be invited to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.

The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Alabama coach Nate Oats said the team is preparing to play without star Aden Holloway in the NCAA tournament following Holloway's arrest Monday morning on a felony drug charge.

Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Team Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.

The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

We've collected information on all 68 schools in the men's tournament so you can develop a rooting interest.

Who coined the term "Bracketology?" What is a "Cinderella" team? How do March Madness squares work? Check out fun facts on the NCAA tournament now.

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two Suns minority owners are heading to a confidential binding mediation that could result in Ishbia buying out the minority owners' 13% stake in the team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain.