Our NBA insiders break down everything you need to know ahead of this Pacers-Thunder championship showdown.
The Timberwolves say they don't feel "tremendous pressure" to change up the roster that helped them reach their second straight Western Conference finals, but president of basketball operations Tim Connelly say the team is open to shaking things up.
The Suns are hiring Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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The Indiana Pacers' arrival in Oklahoma City for the NBA Finals was delayed by weather on Tuesday afternoon, but the Eastern Conference champions eventually landed later in the day ahead of Game 1 on Thursday.
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The annual fundraising event hosted by the Bucs, now in its 11th year, benefits the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The 49ers are taking a chance on Huff, who disappointed in his only season in Philadelphia. But did they give up too much?
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins says he plans on staying healthy this season after battling multiple soft-tissue injuries last season.
The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
Carlo Ancelotti's first World Cup memories were of Brazil beating his native Italy. Now he's trying to bring the Jules Rimet Trophy back to Rio.
Champions Leagues, World Cups, Ballons d'Or ... get ready for PSG's Désiré Doué and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to become this generation's Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bayern Munich are preparing offers for Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo and AC Milan winger Rafael Leão. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Chelsea have bolstered their forward line with the signing of 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.
As trade season starts up, here are the biggest names who could move -- and the teams that could deal for them.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Wednesday's game at Toronto in the bottom of the ninth inning after being hit in the area of his protective cup by Bo Bichette's foul tip.
Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman tweaked the same ankle that landed him on the injured list last month.
The Rockies, who began this series against Miami with an MLB-worst 9-50 record, again beat the Marlins to earn their first three-game sweep since May 2024.
Rob Manfred took President Donald Trump's support of Pete Rose into account when the MLB commissioner decided that permanent bans by the sport ended with death.
The NHL is expanding the use of Hawk-Eye measuring and tracking technology in a step that could pave the way to knowing exactly when a puck is over the goal line and when one is hit by a high stick.
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1.
Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has again won the Ted Lindsay Award, which is given to the most outstanding player in the NHL. He also won the award in 2019.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brock Nelson to a $22.5 million extension, a source tells ESPN.
The Pittsburgh Penguins named former New York Rangers assistant Dan Muse as head coach, replacing Mike Sullivan, who is now the head coach of the Rangers.
Four-star tight end Mark Bowman announced his commitment to USC on Friday, picking the in-state Trojans over Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon and Texas.
Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III are on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.
Ohio State will host Navy in the 2029 season opener for both teams in first matchup since 2014.
Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick, the younger brother of Minkah, has committed to Georgia, sources told ESPN, picking the Bulldogs over Florida, Miami, Ohio State and Texas.
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
Utah Valley is joining the Big West for the 2026-27 athletic year, giving the league a presence in that state for the first time since Utah State ended a 27-year run in 2005.
Nigeria's 17-year-old phenom Ike David Ugonna (Rivers Hoopers) is aiming to follow in NBA Academy stars Khaman Maluach and Reuben Chinyelu's footsteps at the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons.
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
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Las Vegas, Washington and Chicago join Atlanta as risers as the league begins Commissioner's Cup play.
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The Women's College World Series finals start Wednesday, and here's what you need to know about Texas and Texas Tech.
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Manchester United could turn to Paris-Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos after missing out on Ipswich Town's Liam Delap. Transfer Talk has the […]
College coaches and international athletes are stuck in an unnerving limbo, saying they're unsure how to plan for recent changes in U.S. student visa […]
Alternative soccer tournaments driven by celebrities, viral moments and huge cash prizes are all the rage. Are they the future of the sport, too?
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has told ESPN Brasil that being a pundit during the club's recent struggles has made him a meme on social […]
Florian Wirtz has denied reports that he wants the No. 10 shirt if he joins Liverpool this summer, in the Bayer Leverkusen star's strongest hint yet […]
Martín Zubimendi has claimed his future remains open despite strong links to Arsenal, and admits new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is his "idol."
Manchester City have agreed a deal worth €55 million ($62m) with AC Milan for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, a source has told ESPN.
A representative of Real Madrid is in Buenos Aires to try to close the signing of River Plate star Franco Mastantuono, a source has told ESPN.
Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan but the two clubs are a long way apart in their valuations, sources have told […]
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has doubled down on his claim that his critics have "f------ no idea" how good he is, saying people hate him for his style […]
Barcelona face further punishments for breaches of UEFA's financial fair play (FFP) regulations, but club sources are hopeful they will avoid any […]
UFC flyweight Maycee Barber told ESPN on Tuesday that a medical complication in her locker room during warmups Saturday led to the last-minute […]
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald offered strong support of Sam Darnold after the quarterback struggled some during the first OTA that was open to […]
Coco Gauff overcame 10 double faults and the first set she has dropped this year at the French Open to beat Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 and reach […]
The Knicks have fired coach Tom Thibodeau just a week after he led the team to its first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years.
At least 15 former Indiana men's basketball players are alleging improper sexual conduct by a former team physician and saying Indiana officials, […]
Manager Alex Cora is running out of excuses for the slumping Red Sox. He let his frustrations fly in the aftermath of Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the […]
Lance McCullers Jr. pitched six sparkling innings for his first win since 2022 as the Astros beat the Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night.