In Boston, past NBA glories can lift a franchise but also weigh a team down.
The Knicks were not prepared to leave things to chance any longer against the shorthanded Celtics.
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
Stephen Curry says he is excited about returning in the fall and playing a full season with Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.
A current employee has sued the Suns, citing allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, according to a copy of the complaint obtained by ESPN.
The rookie receiver has explosive traits the Chiefs love, especially his ability to run after the catch.
Derek Carr surprisingly announced his retirement on May 10. The decision -- and the timing -- has insiders throughout the league talking.
Will the 49ers roll into the playoffs? Can the Giants, Lions and Cowboys overcome tough slates? We're sizing up schedule release fallout.
The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are finalizing a five-year, $265 million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
The Colts issued an apology to Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Microsoft on Thursday after deleting their schedule release video Wednesday night.
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, the LaLiga club have confirmed.
Chelsea kept it local for 2025-26 home kit inspiration, with iconic London landmarks woven into the fabric.
Marc Guéhi could run down his contract at Crystal Palace and move to Barcelona or Real Madrid on a free transfer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Carlo Ancelotti said he couldn't have asked for more from Real Madrid on signings, with the club now in the middle of a major defensive rebuild.
The National Women's Soccer League said that it would abandon future games that have life-threatening emergencies to players.
This weekend's Subway Series is the latest chapter in NYC's epic hardball history.
The Twins sent a parting shot at the Orioles after they blanked Baltimore 4-0 to cap their series sweep.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. allowed only two unearned runs over four innings against the Texas Rangers. The start Friday came six nights after the right-hander failed to get out of the first and then said he received online threats.
The Red Sox are working out prized rookie Kristian Campbell at first base in the wake of injuries.
Wilmer Flores hit a grand slam and finished with a career-best three homers and eight RBIs to lead the Giants to a 9-1 rout of the Athletics.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a second time in three years.
The judge handling the trial of five Canadian hockey players accused of sexual assault dismissed the jury Friday after a complaint that defense attorneys were laughing at some of the jurors.
Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.
While her famous dad went to Alabama to coach the Tide, Alexis DeBoer followed her dream to play for the Huskies.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
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.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday that quarterback Carson Beck has been cleared to participate in all team summer activities following elbow surgery last year.
North Carolina's Bill Belichick has addressed the attention surrounding girlfriend Jordon Hudson with his team, saying "she doesn't have anything to do with football."
The Atlantic Coast Conference generated $711 million for the 2023-24 academic year, distributing an average of $45 million to each of its 14 full-time member schools, a record for the conference.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
The elite high school basketball factory will relocate from the West Coast to the East Coast.
Carter Bryant, Thomas Sorber, Drake Powell and Labaron Philon are among those who confirmed Wednesday that they will not return to school and will remain in the NBA draft.
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
Before the WNBA's best take the floor, they dazzled the pregame tunnel with their opening-night outfits.
Napheesa Collier scored 34 points to outshine the WNBA debut of Paige Bueckers, who had 10 points, in the Minnesota Lynx's 99-84 win over the Dallas […]
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is in doubt for Sunday's Game 7 after being diagnosed with a strained left hamstring, sources told ESPN.
Kelsey Plum broke the WNBA record for most points in a season opener, scoring 37 in her Sparks debut Friday night in an 84-67 win over the Valkyries.
Juan Soto's return to Yankee Stadium in a Mets uniform Friday night went just about as he expected: with loud, relentless boos and chants from a […]
Rory McIlroy was forced to use a backup driver in the PGA Championship when his regular driver was tested and deemed to be nonconforming after he […]
After a 38-point drubbing by the Knicks in Game 6 ended the Celtics' reign as NBA champions, Jaylen Brown acknowledged, "Finishing in May feels […]
Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft who has gone on to become a Pro Bowler, is finalizing a 5-year, $265M deal with the 49ers, sources […]
The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Celtics with […]
Who has the edge in this week's UFC Fight Night? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.
Canada men's national team manager Jesse Marsch has initiated discussions with Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon about the possibility of […]
Temwa Chawinga's goal on Friday night secured a 1-0 win for the Kansas City Current against the Orlando Pride, making her the quickest player in NWSL […]
Pep Guardiola has hit out at the Premier League over the scheduling of Manchester City's fixture against Bournemouth.
Enzo Maresca has warned onlookers not to judge Chelsea against their past glory days and urged supporters to "trust" him after taking a significant […]
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called for fans not to boo teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the club's remaining games this season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz has undergone a "transformation in his body" while being injured and claimed he "destroyed all the […]
The National Women's Soccer League said that it would abandon future games that have life-threatening emergencies to players.
Head coach Greg Vanney has been given a multi-year contract extension by the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy despite their historic 13-game […]
New York seeks back-to-back titles and A'ja Wilson is after another MVP.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
Lewis Hamilton is not accustomed to losing, but he's been doing a lot of it. Will that ever change at Ferrari?
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
The New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since May 2000.
The Bandits are on the verge of history, while star Dhane Smith is also chasing down an all-time record -- owned by his coach.
We break down some of the biggest stories heading into the weekend at the PGA Championship.