Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 5, 2026

The annual WNBA GM survey named Paige Bueckers as the top pick to launch a franchise and A'ja Wilson as the favorite to win the 2026 MVP.

José "Piculín" Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, has died at the age of 62.

Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.

FOX Sports' Dontrelle Willis ranks the top five teams in the National League.

Chase Elliott solidified himself as a threat with his win at Texas, but was it enough to move him into the top spot in the rankings?

Peter Schmeichel will return to FOX Sports this summer as part of the star-studded broadcast crew covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Maurice Edu, Stu Holden and Alex Lalas debate Christian Pulisic's spot in FOX Sports' World Cup Top 100 Players Ranking.

Kylian Mbappé insists he remains fully committed to his recovery from a left hamstring injury.

Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Reds rookie Sal Stewart.

FOX Sports, FOX One and Indeed announced a nationwide search to find the "FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed."

Why not bring back Anthony Volpe to the Bronx? The Yankees are clicking and the shortstop role is in good hands.

The Defenders are the clear favorites, but another squad is surging up the board. Here are the latest UFL title odds after Week 6.

Early recruiting momentum in the 2027 class from both USC and UCLA is testing the Big Ten's long-term bet on the LA market

Charles, a two-time national champion with UConn, also has the second-most points in league history

Holloway confirms he's training for a potential rematch with McGregor, one fight removed from his BMF title loss to Oliveira

Two more second-round series of the 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Tuesday night

Rahm and the DP World Tour have reached an agreement that will allow one of the world's best players to play in the esteemed biennial event

Fowler is reportedly inking a one-year deal with the reigning champions

The Real Madrid star's Italian getaway during his hamstring recovery has sparked intense backlash, including a petition with over a million signatures demanding his sale

Here are the biggest questions ahead of this week's intense UCL semifinal second legs

Kamara seems to want to remain in New Orleans, but the team might have other ideas

SportsLine's Josh Nagel gives his recommendation for whether or not to back the Spurs after their Game 1 loss to the Timberwolves

Why make yourself angry thinking about your favorite team's biggest rival?

Clark is coming off an injury-plagued season, while Bueckers excelled as a rookie

Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first fantasy draft picks of the year

Barcelona are looking at Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon. Plus, Galatasaray want Bruno Fernandes. Transfer Talk has the latest.

What do the latest top 25 rankings look like?

Nicolson strengthens her grip on a deep junior featherweight class.

The speculation over Arne Slot's future at Liverpool is heading into overdrive.

Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.