From the Celtics to the Thunder, here's how potential titles could lead into varied versions of an NBA future.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
Head coach JJ Redick says the Lakers must get into "championship shape" if they're going to contend for an NBA title next season.
Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
Jalen Brunson made a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds remaining and the Knicks defeated the Pistons 116-113 to advance to the Eastern semifinals.
Our collection of downloadable, printable cheat sheets for the 2025 fantasy football season, including PPR, non-PPR and dynasty/keeper leagues.
Four QBs in the top 10? Two big trades? Let's make way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round.
Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty or the field for OROY? Abdul Carter or a surprise for DROY? And how does two-way star Travis Hunter factor in?
Here's a look at how players get a crash course into the NFL days after the draft.
Cleveland didn't have Sanders graded as an elite prospect, but saw him as a steal once he slid to Day 3.
Harry Maguire has said Manchester United's players feel they owe the fans a trophy to repay their faith during a miserable season in the Premier League.
Liverpool are Premier League champions. Now what? Gab and Mark apply their discerning eye to what the Reds should do this if they're to stay on top.
Pep Guardiola has told ESPN he is "sure" he is going to take a break from management when he leaves Manchester City.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed his predecessor Jürgen Klopp reached out to congratulate him after his team won the Premier League title.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday that Lamine Yamal must work hard and continue to replicate his Inter Milan performance to reach the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Is your favorite team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2025 season? We break it all down.
Juan Soto, who signed a $765 million contract this offseason, finally cleared the fences with his first two home runs at Citi Field since joining the Mets.
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler returned to Boston to undergo tests on his sore right shoulder and won't start against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, manager Alex Cora said.
Kenta Maeda, who has a 6.21 ERA in his 36 appearances for the Tigers spanning two seasons, was designated for assignment. Detroit recalled prospect Tyler Owens.
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
Can Winnipeg close it out, or will there be a Game 7? Plus, recaps and three stars from a busy Thursday.
Using a proprietary formula, we've determined the most worthy contenders this postseason, led by Brent Burns.
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
Nathan MacKinnon got credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player, and the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by beating the Stars 7-4 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
There are 21 five-stars in the Class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.
The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over.
The portal has closed, the draft is over, so who are the best players who stuck around even though they had options?
Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is going back to the Badgers' roots in a crucial Year 3 for his program.
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.
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.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
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