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ESPN Winners, losers and surprises of the 2024 draft

Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.

ESPN Patriots rookie WR Ja'Lynn Polk has the tools to make immediate impact

The Patriots second-round draft pick's tough mentality has stood out so far in his career.

ESPN Versatility key as Mike Macdonald plans to unlock Dre'Mont Jones and Seahawks defense

After signing a big free agent contract in 2023, the Seahawks are looking for Jones to level up this season.

ESPN Lopez handpicked a major underdog opponent but failed to impress

Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title, but had to go the distance against a lower-level opponent.

ESPN UFC 303 takeaways: No theatrics needed, Alex Pereira is MMA's biggest star

UFC 303 delivered in ways that didn't seem possible weeks ago, including legacy-defining moments for Alex Pereira and Diego Lopes.

ESPN Lopez hand-picked a major underdog opponent, but failed to impress

Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title, but he needed to go the distance against a lower-level opponent.

ESPN UFC 303: Pereira leaves no doubt with head kick TKO win vs. Prochazka

Here's everything to know about Alex Pereira's impressive title defense versus Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303.

ESPN Sources: Bulls, Williams agree on 5 years, $90M

The Chicago Bulls reached an agreement with Patrick Williams on a five-year, $90 million deal that includes a player option in the fifth year.

ESPN Pereira retains belt with head-kick KO of Prochazka

Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka with a spectacular head kick just seconds into Round 2 of their rematch to retain his light heavyweight title Saturday night at UFC 303.

ESPN Lyles first in 200M; Richardson fails to qualify

Noah Lyles kept his hopes for the sprint double at the Olympics alive Saturday, winning the 200 meters at the U.S. track trials in 19.53 seconds, the world's fastest time this year, while Sha'Carri Richardson finished fourth in a race Gabby Thomas won.

ESPN Sources: PG opts out; Clips, Magic, Sixers on list

Paul George is declining his $48.7M option and will begin taking free agent meetings with the Clippers, Sixers and Magic, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN Agent: LeBron could accept pay cut to help L.A.

LeBron James could accept a pay cut on his new deal with the Lakers if it allows them to use the full MLE to sign an "impact player," according to Rich Paul.

ESPN Escalator malfunction at Brewers' park injures 11

Eleven people were injured after an escalator at the Milwaukee Brewers' American Family Field malfunctioned, resulting in "an increased downward speed."

ESPN Ex-No. 1 pick Russell fired as coach, faces suit

Former No. 1 NFL draft pick JaMarcus Russell was fired as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, and is facing a lawsuit accusing him of taking a $74,000 check meant as a donation to the school.

ESPN Lopez underwhelms in win over Claggett in Miami

Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday evening at the downtown James L. Knight Center in Miami, but he failed to make a statement against the major underdog.