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Lakers star LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Timberwolves, a source told ESPN.
New Carolina Panthers signing Mapalo 'Maz' Mwansa grew up wanting to emulate Manchester City legend Yaya Touré, but he had all but given up on organised sport before an off-the-cuff comment changed his life.
Phil Simms told longtime New York Daily News writer Gary Myers on Friday that he was "outvoted by his family" and his No. 11 will remain retired by the Giants and won't go to Abdul Carter.
Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement after a devastating leg injury suffered in 2023 while at Florida State "never responded" to treatment.
Free agent Elijah Moore, who caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Browns, is signing with the Bills, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Devonte Wyatt's contract but declined the fifth-year option for Quay Walker.
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London City Lionesses have secured promotion to the Women's Super League (WSL) with a 2-2 draw with fellow contenders Birmingham City.
Bayern Munich clinched their 33rd Bundesliga title on Sunday, giving forward Harry Kane the first major trophy of his senior career.
Former Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticised Manchester United's decision to transfer Scott McTominay to Napoli last summer.
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The Yankees catcher will now have a food item in his honor served at Yankee Stadium.
Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi left Sunday's win over the Houston Astros because of left calf tightness.
The Royals, who entered Sunday's game with an MLB-low 18 home runs this season, hit a franchise-record seven homers against the Orioles.
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Lightning coach Jon Cooper will return next season, general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday, shutting down speculation that they might part ways after an early playoff exit.
On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes, who will meet the Washington Capitals in the East's second round next week, signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract for next season, a pact worth $2.75 million for the 35-year-old veteran.
Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in the third period, and the Dallas Stars utilized a furious rally to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 on Saturday night at American Airlines Center.
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Quarterback Trae Taylor, one of the top pocket passers in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Nebraska over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M.
The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State football support staff members for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games.
Ian Schieffelin has taken up Dabo Swinney on his offer, forgoing any pro basketball prospects for now in favor of one last season in a Clemson jersey -- this time on the gridiron.
Javian Osborne, ESPN's No. 6-ranked running back and its No. 81 prospect overall in the 2026 class, committed to Notre Dame on Saturday.
Ian Schieffelin has taken up Dabo Swinney on his offer, forgoing any pro basketball prospects for now in favor of one last season in a Clemson jersey -- this time on the gridiron.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova.
Mets left fielder Jesse Winker had an MRI on Sunday after leaving the first game of New York's doubleheader at St. Louis because of right side […]
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring while running toward first base on a potential double […]
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Mariners pitcher George Kirby, who has yet to make his season debut, will start for Triple-A Tacoma as he works his way back from a shoulder issue.
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet had a close call when a line drive by the Twins' Carlos Correa skipped off his glove and nicked his nose.
Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee left Sunday's start at Toronto after five innings because of leg cramps.
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe didn't play Sunday, a day after he injured his left shoulder on a dive while trying to get to a grounder.
The Royals, who entered Sunday's game with an MLB-low 18 home runs this season, hit a franchise-record seven homers against the Orioles.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered a ruptured tendon in his left knee and is out for the remainder of the season, the team said.
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