# ESPN Search News API

> Search ESPN news articles about a topic within a league using the site's article search.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/search-news
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/search-news#api

## Facts

- Provider: ESPN
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/search-news`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, espn, sports
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/search-news` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | string | yes |  |
| `league` | string | yes |  |
| `limit` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the ESPN Search News API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/search-news with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the ESPN Search News API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the ESPN Search News API accept?

Required: query (string) and league (string). Optional: limit (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the ESPN Search News API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a ESPN developer account or API key?

No. ESPN Search News runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for ESPN API access separately.

## README

### ESPN Search News API

Search ESPN news articles about a topic within a league using the site's article search.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "espn/search-news", "query": "trade", "league": "nba"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data`.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `league` | string | Yes | League identifier. |
| `query` | string | Yes | Topic to search for (e.g. trade, injury, transfer). |
| `limit` | integer | No | Maximum number of articles to return, 1-50. |

#### Pricing

Flat $0.03 per call. Failed calls are not charged.