A judge ruled that Grizzlies star Ja Morant acted in self-defense and was immune from civil liability in the suit filed by Joshua Holloway.
The Rockets felt right at home in a win over the Warriors on Wednesday that featured six technical fouls, a flagrant 1, minor scuffles and multiple chants aimed at Draymond Green.
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to hold off a vigorous Heat comeback attempt as the Cavs took a 121-112 Game 2 victory.
Kristaps Porzingis laughed off a bloody gash on his forehead late in the third quarter of Boston's Game 2 win, saying he knew his reaction would fire up the Celtics crowd.
The Bucks have reached a multiyear extension with GM Jon Horst, sources told ESPN. Milwaukee has made the playoffs in all eight of Horst's seasons as GM.
Miami QB Cam Ward is a big favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and odds-on favorites also have emerged at picks two through five at sportsbooks around the nation.
Patrick Mahomes is hopeful that a healthy Chiefs team can have the big-play passing game in 2025 that it lacked last season.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday the Cowboys are working on "pretty substantive trades" ahead of the NFL draft.
The Greater Green Bay Chamber estimates the state of Wisconsin will take in $94 million while Brown County will top $20 million from hosting the NFL draft.
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed Wednesday that Derek Carr has an issue with his shoulder and said the team is hoping for more clarity in the future.
Arsenal are confident they will make Real Sociedad midfielder MartĂn Zubimendi their first major summer signing despite interest from Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.
Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday with a win over top-four hopefuls Mainz if rivals and reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Augsburg.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has scolded Endrick after his missed goal-scoring opportunity in Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga win at Getafe.
The Bundesliga table is tight near the top, with 11 teams possessing real and achievable European aspirations.
The financial issues still remain for Barcelona, but they're back to their brilliant best on the pitch.
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Every ace wants to add something filthy to his arsenal. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.
Another change at the top of the list and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2025 season.
Edwin Diaz said he was feeling better postgame, having left the Mets' 4-3, extra-innings win over the Phillies on Wednesday with left hip discomfort.
Kody Clemens was designated for assignment on Wednesday by the Phillies while manager Rob Thomson said left-hander Cristopher Sanchez felt normal, one day after he was removed from a start with forearm tightness.
Both clubs are down 0-2 heading into Game 3. Plus, it's Game 2 of the Battle of Florida! Here's what to know.
Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.
Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk made his long-awaited return to the lineup, scoring twice in the second period, as the Panthers handled the rival Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, in their Eastern Conference first-round series opener at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs vowed that his team would return to the playoffs next season despite finishing in last place and trading away several players at the deadline.
The Rangers agreed to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury, keeping him in charge of their hockey operations moving forward after missing the playoffs.
With Steve Angeli having entered the transfer portal, Notre Dame's QB competition is down to CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey.
The Rose Bowl Game will start an hour earlier than its traditional window and kick off at 4 p.m. ET as part of a New Year's Day tripleheader of College Football Playoff quarterfinals on ESPN.
North Carolina transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson announced his commitment to Ohio State Tuesday night.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he's glad his program isn't part of the "chaos" of the transfer portal era, saying that "the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it."
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
The transfer cycle is in full swing. We're tracking the latest players to enter the portal and commit.
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the projected No. 3 pick in this year's NBA draft, is going pro, saying he is "nowhere close to reaching my potential" and "can take a good team to a better level."
Arkansas freshman Boogie Fland will entered the transfer portal ahead of the midnight deadline, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. The former five-star prospect is focused on the draft, but is keeping his options open.
USC junior Desmond Claude entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, becoming one of the best available guards just hours before the window closed Tuesday night.
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