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.
The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two.
Aditya Mittal, the CEO of steel giant ArcelorMittal, has agreed to invest $1 billion into a group purchase of the Celtics, according to multiple reports.
Warriors guard Moses Moody underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb.
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.
Jim Irsay reshaped Indianapolis into a city obsessed with football, Peyton Manning said Thursday on ESPN's "NFL Live."
A new regime and a reunion with quarterback Justin Fields has wide receiver Garrett Wilson hopeful he'll "be a Jet for life."
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.
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.
Wrexham AFC Women's manager Steve Dale has announced his resignation from the Welsh club.
Manchester City Pep Guardiola said he's planning to include Phil Foden in his squad for the FIFA Club World Cup despite accepting that midfielder needs a period of "rest."
Benfica women's coach Filipa Patão has agreed to terms with Boston Legacy FC to become the NWSL club's first head coach, a source told ESPN.
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.
Keibert Ruiz gave his parents something to cheer about the first time they got to see their son play a game in the majors.
The Braves officially activated former MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting Padres.
Two days after placing Dylan Crews on the 10-day injured list, the Nationals lost another outfielder with Jacob Young landing on the 10-day IL with a left shoulder AC sprain.
The Royals designated veteran right fielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment on Friday and recalled infielder Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha.
Twins shortstop Carlos Correa passed concussion protocol and was reinstated from the 7-day injured list ahead of a three-game series against the Royals that begins Friday night.
Can the Hurricanes find a way back into the series as it moves back to Florida? Here's what you need to know.
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.
The top Canadian Hockey League teams square off for the title -- with a bevy of young talent on display.
The Hurricanes are down 2-0 in their Eastern Conference finals series against the Panthers after Thursday's loss. "I think we're all a little bit at a loss," Taylor Hall said.
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.
How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season.
We awarded superlatives for a spring college football transfer portal window that saw Tennessee and UCLA swap quarterbacks, among other intriguing moves.
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.
Green Bay has filed for a waiver from the NCAA to allow its men's basketball team to compete in The Basketball Tournament, the $1 million, winner-take-all summer tournament.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
San Francisco-born Stephen Domingo's journey to the upper echelons of African club basketball ownership has been a remarkably rapid rise - but also meticulously planned, thanks to his MBA from UC Berkley.
A decision on the House case is expected as soon as this week and could come with enforcement changes.
Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams, arguably the best available player in the portal, has committed to NC State, he announced on social media Thursday.
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.