Our NBA insiders break down everything you need to know ahead of this Pacers-Thunder championship showdown.
The Timberwolves say they don't feel "tremendous pressure" to change up the roster that helped them reach their second straight Western Conference finals, but president of basketball operations Tim Connelly say the team is open to shaking things up.
The Suns are hiring Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
The NBA Finals are set and here are the updated odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP.
The Indiana Pacers' arrival in Oklahoma City for the NBA Finals was delayed by weather on Tuesday afternoon, but the Eastern Conference champions eventually landed later in the day ahead of Game 1 on Thursday.
Fans get excited about rookies, but which ones are truly worth taking in fantasy drafts this summer?
If you're seeking inspiration for naming your fantasy team, Liz Loza provides a blueprint.
The annual fundraising event hosted by the Bucs, now in its 11th year, benefits the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The 49ers are taking a chance on Huff, who disappointed in his only season in Philadelphia. But did they give up too much?
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins says he plans on staying healthy this season after battling multiple soft-tissue injuries last season.
Chelsea have bolstered their forward line with the signing of 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.
Zack Steffen injured a knee and became the second goalkeeper dropped from the United States' training camp ahead of the Concacaf Gold Cup.
Finland women's national team manager has apologised for mistakenly calling up a long-retired 51-year-old for this week's game against Serbia.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal fought back to beat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the Nations League final.
Simone Inzaghi has been named as Al Hilal's new head coach on a two-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed Wednesday.
As trade season starts up, here are the biggest names who could move -- and the teams that could deal for them.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Wednesday's game at Toronto in the bottom of the ninth inning after being hit in the area of his protective cup by Bo Bichette's foul tip.
Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman tweaked the same ankle that landed him on the injured list last month.
The Rockies, who began this series against Miami with an MLB-worst 9-50 record, again beat the Marlins to earn their first three-game sweep since May 2024.
Rob Manfred took President Donald Trump's support of Pete Rose into account when the MLB commissioner decided that permanent bans by the sport ended with death.
Edmonton strikes first in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Here's how it happened and what comes next Friday.
Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, we polled voters on the top candidates left in the race.
Though Edmonton enters the Cup Final as the favorite, there are five reasons why Florida will repeat.
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1.
The NHL is expanding the use of Hawk-Eye measuring and tracking technology in a step that could pave the way to knowing exactly when a puck is over the goal line and when one is hit by a high stick.
Four-star tight end Mark Bowman announced his commitment to USC on Friday, picking the in-state Trojans over Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon and Texas.
Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III are on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.
Ohio State will host Navy in the 2029 season opener for both teams in first matchup since 2014.
Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick, the younger brother of Minkah, has committed to Georgia, sources told ESPN, picking the Bulldogs over Florida, Miami, Ohio State and Texas.
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons.
Utah Valley is joining the Big West conference for the 2026-27 athletic year, giving the league a presence in that state for the first time since Utah State ended a 27-year run in 2005.
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
Which teams have taken advantage of a hot transfer portal to be real contenders for 2025-26 as summer begins?
Did the Gators or Cougars do enough to earn No. 1? How the latest key offseason date shifted our projections.
Who's going to win the Cup? Here's the tale of the tape ahead of the rematch on the ultimate stage.
Does Connor McDavid get his first title? Or do the Panthers repeat? ESPN's experts reveal their predictions.
Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, we polled voters on the top candidates left in the race.
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1.
Boston Fleet captain and MVP candidate Hilary Knight tops a list of star-caliber PWHL players left unprotected and made available by their respective […]
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, presented "to […]
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was surprised when Panthers coach Paul Maurice asked him not to participate in their series-ending handshake […]
Oilers wing Connor Brown missed practice Tuesday with an illness and is a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, coach Kris […]
The NHL is expanding the use of Hawk-Eye measuring and tracking technology in a step that could pave the way to knowing exactly when a puck is over […]
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid says his second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch with the Florida Panthers, has him feeling […]
Matthew Tkachuk said the reigning champion Florida Panthers are going to maintain their attitude as underdogs in their Stanley Cup Final rematch.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Noah Cates to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million.
The former Bruin is relishing a long playoff run with the Panthers, and "living in the moment."
Though Edmonton enters the Cup Final as the favorite, there are five reasons why Florida will repeat.
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Toronto has some franchise-altering decisions to make this summer, starting with the perennial All-Star.