Russell Westbrook is perhaps the NBA's most polarizing player. He has single-handedly won and lost games for the Nuggets. But make no mistake: Denver wouldn't be here without him.
One stunning night turned the NBA's conference divide into a chasm.
Two of the past three champs are staring at elimination without their superstars, plus more Round 2 revelations.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.
Packers guard Sean Rhyan missed out on a raise of more than $2 million by just two snaps during his first three seasons.
The Saints signed quarterback Hunter Dekkers following a tryout at rookie minicamp over the weekend.
The Vikings will become the first team in NFL history to play consecutive international games in different countries this season.
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.
Trey Hendrickson said Tuesday that he won't play for the Bengals this season under his current contract in an apparent escalation of his dispute with the team.
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.
Sampdoria have been relegated to the third tier of Italian football for the first time in their 78-year history.
Injuries to Brahim Díaz and Andriy Lunin left Real Madrid with just 10 available first-team players for Real Madrid's crucial LaLiga game against Real Mallorca on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, had his first start for Portugal under-15s on Wednesday in a 1-1 draw against Greece.
Barcelona are eyeing a central defender, a full-back and a left winger this summer as they attempt to go one step further in the Champions League next season, sources have told ESPN.
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who tore the ACL in his left knee in May of last year, went 1-for-3 for Atlanta's Florida Complex League team Tuesday.
MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ was placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain, with the team calling up hot-hitting prospect Moises Ballesteros.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes announced his commitment to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining the Yankees' Aaron Judge, who was named captain.
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 with the Dodgers franchise.
The Flyers are closing in on hiring former player Rick Tocchet as their next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the tournament as Canada dominated France 5-0 for its third straight win at the ice hockey world championship Tuesday.
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was back on the ice Tuesday, taking a notable step in his recovery from an undisclosed injury, and "feeling much better," coach Craig Berube said after his team's practice.
Miro Heiskanen returned from a 42-game absence, Mikael Granlund recorded a hat trick, and Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots on Tuesday, as the Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1, securing a 3-1 series lead over the NHL's top-seeded club in Round 2.
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.
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
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.
Rutgers' star duo fell short of expectations while Wisconsin's John Tonje helped the Badgers surpass theirs.
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.
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.
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 […]