Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Two of the past three champs are staring at elimination without their superstars, plus more Round 2 revelations.
What can the All-Star expect in terms of recovery, and how will the franchise move forward?
One stunning night turned the NBA's conference divide into a chasm.
Edwards was frustrated when he couldn't be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in crunch time, by learning when to make the right play -- or be the right play himself.
NFL teams have added to their rosters, but they all have at least one position that still needs a boost.
Let's reason on why the Bears didn't improve at RB, why the Steelers didn't plan better at QB and why the Bengals didn't extend Trey Hendrickson (yet).
The Saints signed quarterback Hunter Dekkers following a tryout at rookie minicamp over the weekend.
Packers guard Sean Rhyan missed out on a raise of more than $2 million by just two snaps during his first three seasons.
Safety Ar'Darius Washington, who enjoyed a breakout season for the Ravens in 2024, now could be lost for all of '25 after tearing his Achilles while conditioning, a source told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.
Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night.
The Premier League Rookie of the Year award doesn't exist, but it should. Here are the young players who would be in the running for the 2024-25 prize.
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley discuss how Arsenal can become a title-winning team.
Sampdoria have been relegated to the third tier of Italian football for the first time in their 78-year history.
FIFA is targeting $1 billion in revenue from the Women's World Cup, global football governing body's president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh.
Here's what the decision means for their Hall of Fame eligibility and more.
Museums exist to tell about history, and history is always messy -- including in sports.
All the prospects that fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as we reach the middle of May.
Tristan H. Cockcroft examines unexpected statistical anomalies from the first quarter of the 2025 season.
The longtime face of the Astros is now tearing it up for the Red Sox -- while his future remains uncertain.
Toronto has always been capable of outscoring teams. With Tanev leading the way, their D can now stop anyone.
Can Edmonton eliminate Vegas? And who earns win No. 3 between Toronto and Florida? Wednesday previews here.
As we approach the elimination games in Round 2, here are the major storylines -- and what comes next.
Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cups as a Detroit Red Wings executive and helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to a runner-up finish last season, is expected to become general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, sources told ESPN Monday, confirming a report.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Five-star defensive end Richard Wesley, the No. 18 overall prospect in the 2026 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Oregon on Saturday night.
FCS teams are moving toward a permanent 12-game regular season pending a final vote in June on the Division I oversight committee's recommendation.
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.
Illinois has locked in its football and men's basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.
Boogie Fland is now one of the best available options in the transfer portal, and there has been significant buzz in recent days surrounding Florida as a potential destination for him, sources said.
Larry Miller, a two-time ACC player of the year for North Carolina and 2022 inductee in the College Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 79.
Chad Baker-Mazara, who helped Auburn reach the Final Four, is transferring to USC, as coach Eric Musselman called him "a proven winner" Tuesday.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut Saturday against the Angels and in the process will tie Zack Wheat and Bill Russell for the most years […]
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.
Connecticut Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti said Tuesday that the team's ownership group is "exploring all options to strategically invest in the […]
The all-time hit king and Jackson -- both longtime baseball pariahs stained by gambling, seen by MLB as the game's mortal sin -- are now presumably […]
Veteran center Mikael Granlund chose the right time for his first career hat trick, recording three goals Tuesday night, as Dallas handled the […]
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points, the Thunder overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver's Nikola Jokic to go up 3-2 in their […]
Donovan Mitchell promised that the Cavaliers will return better after saying the team let the city down with a disappointing exit following a magical […]
The Pacers are returning to the Eastern Conference finals after a 114-105 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Carlo Ancelotti said there's "no need for drama" around his departure from Real Madrid, insisting he remains "totally focused" but admitting the team […]
Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, made his debut for Portugal under-15s on Tuesday in a 4-1 win against Japan.
The U.S. men's national team will take on South Korea and Japan in a pair of friendlies in September, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday.
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year's Olympic final for a pair of friendlies […]
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma after undergoing "urgent" surgery on an abdominal injury, according to […]
Álvaro García Pascual, who last year was playing college soccer in the United States, gave Sevilla a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas and moved the […]
Amorim has paid for 30 of his Manchester United backroom staff to take their families to next week's Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain
Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final after Daniel Ballard's header in the final seconds of extra time snatched a […]
Combining prep talent with great transfers is key in college football, and these teams did it best.
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator job? All are part of a college team's offseason.
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
As we approach the elimination games in Round 2, here are the major storylines -- and what comes next.
How do A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and Caitlin Clark stack up in our preseason rankings?
Seven head coaching changes. Veterans on the move. Teams rebuilding. Here's a rundown of the key developments.
Tatum's Achilles tear and surgery was confirmed on Tuesday. What can the All-Star expect in terms of recovery, and how will the franchise move […]