As four teams battle for the title, 26 teams are looking to improve -- and watching the conference finals can help.
New York and Indiana have had some major playoff battles. Will the 2025 East finals live up to the drama?
What does the zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.
Despite his team being outscored by 30 points in the second half of a lopsided 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was optimistic about Game 2, saying "I definitely got to shoot more."
Cavaliers GM Koby Altman realizes expectations for the Cavaliers going into next season will be much different following a season that saw Cleveland win 64 games and earn the East's top seed.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward has signed his rookie contract worth $48.7 million over the next four seasons, fully guaranteed.
Where should J.K. Dobbins, Aaron Rodgers and Justin Simmons sign? Who should trade for Jalen Ramsey? Let's find fits for 14 available players.
The NFL is introducing the Protector of the Year Award, which will be given to the league's best offensive lineman, it was announced at the league's spring meeting Wednesday.
Ben Johnson said he looks at the Bears' troubling track record of developing quarterbacks -- which resurfaced in reporting about Caleb Williams last week -- as an opportunity as he enters his first season in Chicago.
A new regime and a reunion with quarterback Justin Fields has wide receiver Garrett Wilson hopeful he'll "be a Jet for life."
As Man United and Spurs prepare for an all-Premier League final, here are all 18 Champions League and Europa League finals between domestic rivals.
Tottenham beat Man United to win first European trophy since 1984.
Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for a trophy on Wednesday as Brennan Johnson's 42nd-minute goal was enough to beat Manchester United 1-0 and win the Europa League.
Johnny Cardoso is Atlético Madrid's top target as they look to strengthen the midfield line in the summer transfer window, sources have told ESPN.
Pep Guardiola said he would rather leave Manchester City than have to work with a bloated squad next season.
Nationals slugger Dylan Crews, who leads all MLB rookies with seven home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches for the first time in a throwing session Tuesday.
The update also adds City Connect uniforms for the Boston Red Sox.
Ethan Kirkwood, 21, was arrested Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of furnishing alcohol to Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who was critically injured in a fall at a Pirates game last month.
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston's 2-0 win Tuesday over the New York Mets in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes, and moments later, manager Alex Cora was tossed as well.
Boston assistant GM Meghan Turner has been hired as the PWHL Seattle expansion franchise's general manager and first employee, the league announced.
After its 6-1 victory over Toronto in Game 7, Florida took to social media to rub it in.
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield was out for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals series against the Panthers, opening the door for 22-year-old Scott Morrow to make his postseason debut, and he skated in 15 shifts in his club's 5-2 loss Tuesday.
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas' series-clinching win but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, whom the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.
Oilers forward Connor Brown is considered a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the host Stars.
With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.
Maryland has hired Atlanta Braves executive Jim Smith as the school's athletic director.
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.
Four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the No. 29 overall recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has decommitted from USC's top-ranked class, sources told ESPN.
Offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2026 ESPN 300 recruiting class, has committed to Miami over Georgia, Oregon and Ohio State.
Kansas is hiring former star player and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn as an assistant coach, the school announced on Wednesday.
Rutgers' star duo fell short of expectations while Wisconsin's John Tonje helped the Badgers surpass theirs.
From BYU's run to the Sweet 16 to Colorado's 0-13 start to conference play, we evaluate all 16 teams.
Louisville Cardinals have signed Senegalese power forward Mouhamed Camara, currently playing in the Basketball Africa League, ahead of the 2025/26 NCAA basketball season.
ESPN 100 wing Braydon Hawthorne, a fast-rising prospect in the 2025 class, committed to Kentucky on Tuesday.
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal said "only time will tell" if Xabi Alonso can "revert the situation" following the team's disappointing season.
Pep Guardiola said he would rather leave Manchester City than have to work with a bloated squad next season.
Barcelona are eyeing Luis Diaz to strengthen their attack next season, but they are also assessing other options due to the difficulties in signing […]
Johnny Cardoso is Atlético Madrid's top target as they look to strengthen the midfield line in the summer transfer window, sources have told ESPN.
Casemiro has called his current campaign with Manchester United, who are also in the Europa League final, "one of the most successful seasons" of his […]
Roger Penske has fired team president Tim Cindric, IndyCar managing director Ron Ruzewski and IndyCar general manager Kyle Moyer in the wake of an […]
We predicted the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for the 2025 season. Who will dominate box scores this fall?
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty says that offensive coordinator Chip Kelly wants him to adjust his pre-snap stance.
After NFL owners unanimously approved allowing the league's players to play flag football at the 2028 Olympics, Vikings star Justin Jefferson said […]
The Dream got 21 points from Brittney Griner to hold off the Fever 91-90 on Tuesday night.
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston's 2-0 win Tuesday over the New York Mets in the […]
Notre Dame and Wisconsin will play their postponed Lambeau Field game on Sept. 6, 2026, a Sunday, in the first college football contest at the […]
The Lions have withdrawn their rule proposal that would have seeded the playoffs by record and not guaranteed division winners a home game.
A proposed ban of the tush push play that the Philadelphia Eagles have popularized did not receive enough votes at the spring meeting Wednesday.
Decorated Man City captain Kevin De Bruyne called his final game at City's home ground "weird" after he helped the team to 16 trophies since joining […]
Whether it's hand cream or powder, the on-court routines of NBA players have become a leaguewide obsession.
New York and Indiana have had some major playoff battles. Will the 2025 East finals live up to the drama?
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the East and West conference finals
With celebrity owners such as Natalie Portman and cool lifestyle merch drops, Angel City is a preeminent brand in women's soccer. Is being a good […]
Can the Hurricanes punch back before the series shifts to Florida? Here's what you need to know.
A vote Tuesday paved the way for players such as Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill to play Olympic flag football.
As the conference final round gets rolling, we polled voters on the top candidates in the race.
The semifinal round of the 2025 playoffs begins Tuesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.
ESPN looks at which players might transfer to play in the Club World Cup.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are in competition for Benfica defender Tomás Araújo. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and […]