Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
The East playoffs have been sent into chaos. What's gone so wrong for Boston and Cleveland?
Where will every team pick in the NBA draft in June? We have the full order before Monday's draft lottery.
Steph Curry's hamstring strain is a big blow, but the Warriors' addition of Butler gives them a fighting chance.
To get past the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors will need their veteran star.
With the draft dust having settled, we canvassed the league on the biggest decisions and most surprising picks.
We asked more than a dozen experts to weigh in on the draft with their top picks, Rookie of the Year predictions and fantasy sleepers.
Which franchises improved with their draft picks and offseason moves?
NFL teams have added their rosters through free agency, trades and the draft, but they all have at least one position that still needs a boost.
Tyrod Taylor threw his full support behind Justin Fields as the Jets' starting QB.
ESPN writers gaze into their crystal balls to predict who will be crowned European champions at Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31, Inter or PSG.
United States forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
Mexico City's Mayor Clara Brugada announced on Wednesday that the renowned Azteca Stadium will reopen in March 2026 after renovations to meet FIFA standards for hosting the 2026 World Cup.
Gianluigi Donnarumma's thanked Mother Nature for his heroics against Arsenal as Paris Saint-Germain booked their ticket for the UCL final in Munich
Mikel Arteta said the best team lost after Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League semifinals.
While NL powerhouses duke it out at the top of the list, a new club is leading the way in the AL.
We break down a breakout bat, a prospect finally coming into his own, a power hitter who has stopped hitting home runs, and more.
These players are due to get paid, from who will join the nine-figure club to who could break Juan Soto's record.
The Rockies say Kris Bryant is scheduled to undergo a procedure on his balky back Thursday in Los Angeles and "should be back in a day or two resuming activities."
Cincinnati right-hander Hunter Greene left Wednesday night's game against the Braves after only three innings due to a right groin injury.
The Stars' Mikko Rantanen stayed hot in Wednesday's Game 1, as his three-goal blitz in the second period made him the first player in Stanley Cup playoff history with multiple three-goal periods in the same postseason.
Who are the leading candidates for MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs?
The Hurricanes and Oilers won the first game of their respective series. Here's what to watch on Thursday.
Odds, picks and future bets for every second-round matchup in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Austin Peay transfer defensive back William Hardrick, who previously played for Mississippi State and Miami (Ohio), has died, the university announced Wednesday.
We have takeaways on the 2025 NFL draft class, from the college coaches who best know the prospects.
The Akron football team will be ineligible for postseason play this season because of its multiyear Academic Progress Rate score.
Former Miami and Maryland safety Avantae Williams was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man over the weekend in Florida.
Former Alabama guard Jaden Bradley testified Wednesday in the capital murder trial of Michael "Buzz" Davis, saying he heard gunshots but did not see who fired the gun on the night of Jan. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is reducing its 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18, allowing teams more schedule opportunities for nonconference games in an effort to boost the league's chances at NCAA tournament bids.
The transfer cycle is in full swing. We're tracking the latest players to commit for the 2025-26 season.
How should UNC's campaign be judged? What about the conference's newest members? Our verdicts on all 18 teams.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the New York Knicks […]
On fashion's biggest night, ESPN goes behind the scenes with the Super Bowl champion and Philadelphia Eagles star.
United States forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer says his thumb "felt good" after throwing 20 pitches against batters for the first time March.
Mikel Arteta said the best team lost after Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League semifinals.
Moments after losing a no-hit bid in the seventh inning, San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease left his start against the New York Yankees because of […]
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) said he could return to the Yankees lineup by the end of the month, when he's first eligible.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said his team submitted clips to the league office that showed what he believes was egregious contact made against […]
Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss at least one week of the playoffs after he was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.
Vanquished UCL semifinalists Arsenal are already drawing up plans for the transfer window.
Chelsea have spent over €1.6 billion on transfers in the past few years, mainly on young players, so who should they target next? And who is […]
Paris Saint-Germain will get a second chance to heal their 2020 Champions League final heartbreak, where more soul-searching will occur at Arsenal.
As Carlo Ancelotti prepares for what appears to be his final Clásico, how could his last few weeks play out? And what's next for him and Real Madrid?
It's been a challenging season for Jude Bellingham, but the title-deciding Clásico is the perfect stage for him.
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some players who have started slowly that he expects to turn things around quickly.
An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP following Tuesday's games.
As oddsmakers continue to monitor Stephen Curry's hamstring strain, the Warriors' odds to win Game 2 against the Timberwolves have moved dramatically.
How should UNC's campaign be judged? What about the conference's newest members? Our verdicts on all 18 teams.
A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and Caitlin Clark top our preseason ranking.
Three members of the Mets' surprising starting staff are using it -- and winning.
The path from the top of the prospect rankings to the World Series isn't always a straight line. Here's what the O's can learn from others who have […]
The Steelers moved on from George Pickens, while the Cowboys got a WR2 to pair with CeeDee Lamb.