From players to coaching tactics to pace of play, these are six key factors that will be critical in the second round.
Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects.
Bobby Marks and Jeremy Woo examine every team's draft future.
Friends, colleagues, players and confidantes all agree: Popovich has impacted more people across the game than perhaps anyone in history.
In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.
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.
Julian Edelman has been voted by fans as a 2025 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Jon Gruden joined the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football One League as a part-owner and in what the club called "consulting and advisory roles in all aspects of the team's football and business operations."
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Browns linebacker Devin Bush has been arrested and charged with simple assault and harassment in Pennsylvania, according to court records.
France's former interior minister Gerald Darmanin has apologised to Liverpool fans for wrongly blaming them for the chaos before the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
The Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) expect to name the men's national team coach by the end of next week "at the latest."
Real Madrid want Trent Alexander-Arnold to join them for this summer's Club World Cup, sources have told ESPN, and now plan talks with Liverpool to negotiate his early release.
England striker Harry Kane said it feels sweet to finally end his career-long trophy drought after securing the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain received a boost ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal with Ousmane Dembélé passed fit.
Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning vs. the Reds before giving up a single from Santiago Espinal.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole said his mind is on clearing checkpoints in his recovery from elbow reconstruction surgery last month.
The new Diamondbacks threads, unveiled Monday, are inspired by previous franchise jerseys.
New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Monday.
The 20-year-old man who fell from the top of a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pirates game last week took his first steps Monday, but he still has "a long way to go" in his recovery.
With the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the rest of the playoffs.
Here's what to watch as two more series begin. Plus, everything you missed in Panthers-Leafs Game 1.
Half of the teams are eliminated. Who do our experts take in each of the four second-round series?
Retiring Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said Monday that he has agreed to join Team Canada for the ice hockey world championship later this month.
The NHL is planning an international event at the home of the Islanders next February in lieu of the previously announced All-Star Weekend, a source told ESPN.
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
Jared Curtis, the nation's top QB recruit has made his decision. Here's what the move means for the teams and the 2026 class.
We have takeaways on the 2025 NFL draft class, from the college coaches who best know the prospects.
Jim Knowles moved from Ohio State's defensive coordinator to Penn State's DC this offseason.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
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.
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.
The matchup puts St. John's coach Rick Pitino against his former school and player in Kentucky coach Mark Pope.
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is going on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right hand. The move is retroactive to Saturday.
Shortstop Anthony Volpe was back in the New York Yankees' starting lineup Monday night, two days after he injured his left shoulder on a dive while […]
The Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis and multi-position player Willi Castro from the injured list Monday.
Max Scherzer, who hasn't pitched since his Blue Jays debut on March 29 due to thumb inflammation, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole has his mind is on clearing checkpoints in his recovery from Tommy John surgery last month.
The Rangers on Monday named former major league infielder Bret Boone as their new hitting coach.
The new Diamondbacks threads, unveiled Monday, are inspired by previous franchise jerseys.
Veteran Ross Stripling, who was an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2018, has announced his retirement after pitching for four teams spanning nine MLB […]
The Cubs placed left-handed starter Shota Imanaga on the 15-day IL Monday with a left hamstring strain, a day after he got hurt when going to cover […]
If you thought the New York Yankees' superstar couldn't get any better -- think again.
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
The first five weeks of the season has exposed issues for every club. Here's what needs to be fixed.
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.
Is your favorite team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2025 season? We break it all down.
The Yankees catcher will now have a food item in his honor served at Yankee Stadium.
Since getting barbecued in K.C. last April, no pitcher not named Paul Skenes has been better than Houston's new ace.