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Former NBA player and Oregon star Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76.
Dick Barnett, a basketball Hall of Famer who played on both New York Knicks NBA championship teams, has died. He was 88.
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.
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Passing on a QB four times before selecting developmental prospect Will Howard in the sixth round suggests the Steelers are still hoping Rodgers ends up in Pittsburgh.
The Ravens drafted a kicker for the first time in their team history, which creates more uncertainty surrounding Justin Tucker's future in Baltimore.
Tennessee is signing wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, who was the Titans' No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward's favorite target at Miami last season, as an undrafted free agent, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Arsenal reached their first Women's Champions League final in 18 years on Sunday, taking down French powerhouse Lyon with a remarkable 4-1 away win.
Wrexham will operate a "no superstars and no egos" policy when they target new signings for their Premier League push next season.
Carlo Ancelotti will meet with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez in the coming days to discuss the coach's departure from the club, a source told ESPN.
MLS announced it is aware of a reported violation of the league's Non-Discrimination Policy that occurred in Sunday's match between Minnesota United FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, and will "immediately begin a thorough review of the matter."
Inter Miami CF is waiving Julian Gressel, clearing the way for the midfielder to head to Minnesota United FC, sources tell ESPN.
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Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets' Class A affiliate in Post St. Lucie, Florida, had a pitch clocked at 104.5 mph -- faster than any pitch thrown in the majors this year.
Jose Quintana became the first Brewers pitcher to win his first four starts for the team since CC Sabathia in 2008.
Toronto's Kevin Gausman was ejected after a 53-pitch inning -- the most by an MLB pitcher in an inning since 2022 -- in which he had five walks vs. the Yankees.
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The Senators and Nick Cousins were fined after Cousins was spotted flipping a puck across the center ice line at Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz as he went through his pregame routine.
Playing in just his second game this season and with his team facing a 2-1 series deficit, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first NHL goal in nearly three years during his club's 4-0 Game 4 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday.
After a Game 4 victory over New Jersey on Sunday, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was "frustrated" when there was no penalty given to Devils veteran forward Timo Meier when he injured goaltender Frederik Andersen in the second period.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started three games for Iowa last season and eight for Northwestern over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, is set to transfer to Tulane for the 2025 season.
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2026 class, has committed to Michigan.
After departing in December for a brief stint at Texas A&M, former five-star wide receiver recruit Micah Hudson announced Sunday he is rejoining Texas Tech's football program.
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.
USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma but remains intubated as he recovers from a crash in the Los Angeles area.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 basketball at last year's Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
The NCAA for the first time is authorizing licensed sportsbooks to receive official data from championship events, including the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Arsenal reached their first Women's Champions League final in 18 years on Sunday, taking down French powerhouse Lyon with a remarkable 4-1 away win.
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions after a 5-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday, securing their 20th league title.
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Wrexham will operate a "no superstars and no egos" policy when they target new signings for their Premier League push next season.
Inter Miami CF is waiving Julian Gressel, clearing the way for the midfielder to head to Minnesota United FC, sources tell ESPN.
Carlo Ancelotti will meet with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez in the coming days to discuss the coach's departure from the club, a source […]
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