No matter which two teams escape the conference finals, we're headed for a never-before-seen Finals matchup.
From 26 minutes in France to a slow start to the 2024-25 NBA season, Tyrese Haliburton has found motivation from the outside.
As the Pacers crept back into the game, the Knicks were confronted with a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history.
Since he was 6 years old, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has dreamed of becoming the NBA's best player.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard was announced as the NBA's MVP on Wednesday night.
The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned over their roster.
Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFL? We picked one at 12 different positions, including a veteran tight end.
NFL dreams have come true for UFL players, but it can come with the price of the longest season of a player's life.
Breaking the Giants' roster down position by position -- if they're better, worse or the same
Jim Irsay reshaped Indianapolis into a city obsessed with football, Peyton Manning said Thursday on ESPN's "NFL Live."
Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid after this weekend's final game of the LaLiga season, the club has confirmed.
Mohamed Salah believes this year is his "best chance" to win the Ballon d'Or after his incredible form has helped Arne Slot's side clinch the title.
UEFA has apologised for running out of winners medals during the Europa League final trophy ceremony on Wednesday after some Tottenham missed out.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has called on his players to show they can become "serial winners" by challenging for the Premier League trophy again.
AC Milan's new home kit sees the return of the historic "Diavoletto" symbol, which is integrated into the flame motifs running through the stripes.
Detroit continues its meteoric rise up our list ... all the way to the top spot in Week 8, bypassing two dominant NL teams.
Starting with a pair of players on the verge of the majors, let's rank baseball's next wave of stars.
Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list after straining his left hamstring in a loss to the Angels on Thursday.
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was scratched about 30 minutes before Thursday's series opener against the Astros to due back tightness.
Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure over death threats he says he received following Boston's recent loss to the Mets.
The top Canadian Hockey League teams square off for the title -- with a bevy of young talent on display.
Brendan Shanahan is out as Maple Leafs president, ending the Hall of Famer's tenure after 11 years and 9 playoff appearances -- but none beyond the second round.
Britta Curl-Salemme tied it with 16 seconds left and scored at 16:24 of overtime to give the Frost a 2-1 victory over the Charge on Thursday night, evening the PWHL championship series at a game apiece.
As impressive as the PWHL's growth has been less than two years since its launch, with the league blowing past initial attendance and revenue projections, and already into its first phase of expansion, Stan Kasten says you've seen nothing yet.
Denmark stunned Canada with a goal in the final minutes to eliminate the favorites from the hockey world championships, while the U.S. won to reach the semifinals.
A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and will have consequences moving forward.
With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams, arguably the best available player in the portal, has committed to NC State, he announced on social media Thursday.
North Florida coach Matthew Driscoll resigned after 16 years with the Ospreys on Thursday and accepted a job as the associate head coach on Jerome Tang's staff at Kansas State.
Top international basketball prospect Dame Sarr has committed to Duke, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Milos Uzan, Alex Condon and other college hoops stars whose NBA draft decisions could materially shape 2025-26.
Kansas is hiring former star player and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn as an assistant coach, the school announced on Wednesday.
John Pak said there was "a fire lit under me" after the Knicks' loss to the Pacers, and the PGA Tour rookie shot a 7-under 63 to lead the Charles […]
Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who drew the ire of Denver fans when he said Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander "showed why he's the MVP" […]
The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two.
The Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to make his season debut on Friday after sitting out nearly a full season.
Former Brewers player Darin Ruf is suing the Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while playing at Cincinnati's Great American […]
The Rockies were swept in a four-game series by the Phillies to fall to 8-42 this season -- the worst 50-game start in MLB since the 1895 Louisville […]
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on Thursday that the possibility of trading ace Paul Skenes is "not part of the conversation at all."
The College Football Playoff is moving to a straight seeding model, giving the top four teams by seed a first-round bye, the CFP committee announced […]
Sam Bennett scored two goals, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes 5-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Detroit continues its meteoric rise up our list ... all the way to the top spot in Week 8, bypassing two dominant NL teams.
As the Pacers rallied in Game 1, the Knicks faced a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history.
Jim Irsay's three daughters have played key roles with the Colts, including Carlie Irsay-Gordon.
A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and has consequences moving forward.
The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned over their roster. And the Raiders are in line to take a huge step forward.
We predicted the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for 2025. Who will dominate box scores this fall?
The USMNT has precious little time to prep for next year's World Cup. A weakened Gold Cup roster won't help.
From aces to top hitters, here are the top players to watch in the 2025 NCAA super regionals.
The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost […]
Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho have cast doubt on their Manchester United futures following the Europa League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Paris Saint-Germain have "always" been interested in signing Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's sporting director Deco said, adding that ahead of the summer […]
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino set some expectations ahead of the team's return to action at this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup after a […]
Napoli manager Antonio Conte called for calm heads when his team bid to clinch the Serie A title on Friday, underlining his deep sense of […]
Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has announced he will leave the club after the end of this summer's Club World Cup.
PSG transfer guru Luis Campos has ended speculation over a move to Manchester United by signing a five-year contract with the French club's owners, […]
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino defended the decision not to select Christian Pulisic for this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup.