Fantasy basketball: Don’t be surprised if … Tyrese Maxey averages 30 PPG Eric Karabell forecasts what lies ahead for three players coming out of the All-Star break.

Risers and fallers: Brook Lopez to see increased usage down the stretch Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

Bryce Harper honors Phillies’ mascot with forearm tattoo The Phillies star embraced the team mascot with some new body ink.

Miami coach bemoans MLS opener turnaround Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed not all players will be available for the 2025 MLS season opener against New York City FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium after what he called an “unprecedented” turnaround for the club.

Forbes ranks MLS most valuable: LAFC tops Miami Los Angeles Football Club fended off Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami to retain their status as the most valuable Major League Soccer team for a third consecutive year, according to the annual 2025 list published by business magazine Forbes on Friday.

Man United handed Sociedad in UEL; Spurs get AZ Manchester United have been drawn to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, while Tottenham Hotspur will take on AZ Alkmaar.

Barça’s Flick: LaLiga ref-bashing unbelievable Barcelona coach Hansi Flick launched an impassioned defence of referees in Spain on Friday, criticising how they have been treated and calling on the RFEF to take action.

UCL draw: Liverpool vs PSG; Madrid vs Atlético Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while holders Real Madrid face local rivals Atlético Madrid.

Earps on PSG move: Champions made in silence England goalkeeper Mary Earps has said she appreciates having the space to grow as a footballer away from the spotlight after her move to PSG.

After fizzled tailgates, Falcons superfan ‘Birdlady’ faces criminal charges Clients say they paid for parties, but when the goods didn’t arrive, some called law enforcers for help.

‘Ripped away’: Inside the Mavericks’ struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash Mavs fans remain outraged over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. And they’re looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas.

Source: Unnamed Jets player followed, robbed An unidentified New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning near his New Jersey home after being followed home from New York City, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Source: NFL investigating allegations vs. Tucker NFL investigators are in Baltimore speaking to some of the women who have accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, a source told ESPN.

Beck, Cavinder luxury cars stolen; man arrested The Miami-Dade Sherriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in the burglary and theft of luxury vehicles belonging to University of Miami athletes Carson Beck and his girlfriend, Hanna Cavinder.

‘It ain’t over yet’: Why Mookie Betts was dead set on returning to shortstop After an interrupted attempt last year, Betts is again the Dodgers’ starting shortstop — and this time he has a plan.

Sources: Collier shares 1-on-1 money with staff Unrivaled co-founder and player Napheesa Collier is giving half of her prize money for winning the league’s first 1-on-1 tournament to her training and performance staff and assistant coaches working with her team, sources told ESPN.

Nebraska nixes Tennessee home-and-home plan Nebraska has opted out of its deal to play Tennessee in a home-and-home series scheduled for 2026 and 2027 because the Huskers’ football stadium will be undergoing renovations.

Changing stripes: Yanks OK well-groomed beards Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner announced Friday that his organization was relaxing its long-standing facial hair policy to allow “well-groomed beards.”

USA-Canada 4 Nations final sets betting records Canada’s dramatic win over the United States in Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off final was the most-bet hockey event in legal betting history.

Court dismisses Rubiales’ appeal of 3-year ban The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.