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Former NBA player and Oregon star Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76.
Dick Barnett, a basketball Hall of Famer who played on both New York Knicks NBA championship teams, has died. He was 88.
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.
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GM Brian Gutekunst knew he had to make moves so the Packers' offense could keep up with elite teams.
Passing on a QB four times before selecting developmental prospect Will Howard in the sixth round suggests the Steelers are still hoping Rodgers will end up in Pittsburgh.
The Ravens drafted a kicker for the first time in their team history, which creates more uncertainty surrounding Justin Tucker's future in Baltimore.
Tennessee is signing wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, who was the Titans' No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward's favorite target at Miami last season, as an undrafted free agent, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Carlo Ancelotti will meet with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez in the coming days to discuss the coach's departure from the club, a source told ESPN.
Arsenal reached their first Women's Champions League final in 18 years on Sunday, taking down French powerhouse Lyon with a remarkable 4-1 away win.
MLS announced it is aware of a reported violation of the league's Non-Discrimination Policy that occurred in Sunday's match between Minnesota United FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, and will "immediately begin a thorough review of the matter."
Wrexham will operate a "no superstars and no egos" policy when they target new signings for their Premier League push next season.
Inter Miami CF is waiving Julian Gressel, clearing the way for the midfielder to head to Minnesota United FC, sources tell ESPN.
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Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets' Class A affiliate in Post St. Lucie, Florida, had a pitch clocked at 104.5 mph -- faster than any pitch thrown in the majors this year.
Jose Quintana became the first Brewers pitcher to win his first four starts for the team since CC Sabathia in 2008.
Toronto's Kevin Gausman was ejected after a 53-pitch inning -- the most by an MLB pitcher in an inning since 2022 -- in which he had five walks vs. the Yankees.
Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, is out as the team's head coach, it was announced on Monday.
Playing in just his second game this season and with his team facing a 2-1 series deficit, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first NHL goal in nearly three years during his club's 4-0 Game 4 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday.
After a Game 4 victory over New Jersey on Sunday, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was "frustrated" when there was no penalty given to Devils veteran forward Timo Meier when he injured goaltender Frederik Andersen in the second period.
Two-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck allowed five goals before being pulled early in the third period as the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets fell to the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on Sunday.
Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis was at a loss for words in describing the message he wants to convey to Josh Anderson and the rest of his club after Sunday's 5-2 loss in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Washington Capitals.
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started three games for Iowa last season and eight for Northwestern over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, is set to transfer to Tulane for the 2025 season.
After departing in December for a brief stint at Texas A&M, former five-star wide receiver recruit Micah Hudson announced Sunday he is rejoining Texas Tech's football program.
Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.
USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma but remains intubated as he recovers from a crash in the Los Angeles area.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 basketball at last year's Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
The NCAA for the first time is authorizing licensed sportsbooks to receive official data from championship events, including the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Cubs starter Ben Brown came apart in a six-run fourth inning against the Phillies on Saturday, leading manager Craig Counsell to say simply, "We need […]
Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets' Class A affiliate in Post St. Lucie, Florida, had a pitch clocked at 104.5 mph -- faster than any pitch thrown […]
Toronto's Kevin Gausman was ejected after a 53-pitch inning -- the most by an MLB pitcher in an inning since 2022 -- in which he had five walks vs. […]
Mets reliever A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-day injured list after straining his left triceps during a 2-0 win against the Nationals. New […]
The Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his […]
Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow departed Sunday's outing against the Pirates after one inning with right shoulder discomfort.
Devin Williams, who has stumbled to start the season, has been ousted as closer by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, with Luke Weaver set to get save […]
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