From the Celtics to the Thunder, here's how potential titles could lead into varied versions of an NBA future.
Three matchups have extended to Game 6s in the NBA playoffs' first round. What does each team need to do to advance or stay alive?
The Timberwolves started trolling the Lakers immediately after their series victory ... and haven't stopped yet.
Canada Basketball has hired Gordie Herbert, who coached Germany to a World Cup title in 2023, to take over as its men's national team coach in 2026.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to "outsmart the rules" by hitting Stephen Curry's hand after he releases his shot and said it's something he hopes the league addresses after the season.
Tampa Bay selected Egbuka, a wide receiver from Ohio State, with the 19th pick the 2025 NFL draft last week.
Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime friend, business partner and former agent of John Elway, has died from injuries suffered when he fell off a golf cart reportedly being driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback.
The Falcons have picked up wide receiver Drake London's fifth-year option, the team announced Wednesday.
The Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Lloyd, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The Ravens declined the fifth-year option on Tyler Linderbaum, but they intend to retain the two-time Pro Bowl center.
The English Football Association (FA) has said it will ban transgender players from women's football from next season, starting from June 1.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday extended its deadline for Carlo Ancelotti to take over as national team coach, sources told ESPN.
Spanish side Elche have decided to break with tradition by banning the sale and consumption of sunflower seeds at their home ground as cleaning up the shells spit out by fans led to increased costs and unhygienic conditions.
Manchester City are monitoring a number of goalkeepers including FC Porto's Diogo Costa amid renewed uncertainty surrounding Ederson's future, a source has told ESPN.
Brian White and Pedro Vite scored two minutes apart and the Vancouver Whitecaps stunned Inter Miami 3-1 in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal on Wednesday night.
Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, have been added as named defendants in a civil lawsuit filed by a girl and her mother, who say the girl was sexually abused at events connected to the Riveras' church.
Lucky? Sure. But the Blue Jays outfielder's unbelievable snag deserves a place on the all-time web gems list.
A fan was removed from the field on a cart after falling from the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday night's Cubs-Pirates game.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout left Wednesday's game at Seattle because of an apparent injury after trying to leg out a ground ball.
The Diamondbacks placed reliever Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation.
Utah Hockey Club officials wouldn't confirm whether "Mammoth" was their new name after it allegedly leaked on the team's official YouTube channel Tuesday night.
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
The Capitals beat the Canadiens on Wednesday night to advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs, their first series victory since winning it all in 2018.
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists as Florida defeated Tampa Bay 6-3 to move into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Pavel Dorofeyev, who led the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will not play Thursday night in Game 6 at Minnesota because of an undisclosed injury.
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson is getting a new five-year deal after taking the Broncos to the CFP in his first full season as their head coach, the school announced Tuesday.
Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway, who was limited in spring practice and didn't throw due to shoulder soreness, has resumed throwing for the Gators.
Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement after a devastating leg injury suffered in 2023 while at Florida State "never responded" to treatment.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick issued a statement defending girlfriend Jordon Hudson from the "false narrative" that she was trying to control his interview with CBS.
Five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe committed to USC, landing with the Trojans as the top-ranked member in coach Lincoln Riley's 2026 recruiting class.
Paul Biancardi introduces the top prospects in the 2026, 2027 and 2028 boys' basketball recruiting classes.
NCAA's deal with sportsbooks contains language to crack down on problematic prop bets.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Ex-prep phenom Mikey Williams has committed to Sacramento State, where he'll play under the tutelage of new GM Shaquille O'Neal and coach Mike Bibby.
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Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries returned and so did the goals for Inter Milan.
Chelsea clinched the Women's Super League title for a sixth straight season on Wednesday with a 1-0 win against Manchester United.
Evangelos Marinakis has taken a step back from his ownership duties at Nottingham Forest as the club gear up for Champions League qualification.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi lauded Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as a phenomenon who comes along once every 50 years after his side's draw in the Champions […]
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) on Tuesday handed a six-year ban to an unnamed Liga MX Femenil player from Mazatlán FC after an investigation […]
Birmingham City broke the EFL points record, after a 2-0 win against Blackpool took the club to an unprecedented 108 points with one game still to […]
Ruben Amorim has said that not even winning the Europa League will save Manchester United's season.
Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a major trophy in Saudi Arabia is set to continue as Al-Nassr lost 3-2 to Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions […]
Barça-Inter didn't go to script, and that unpredictability made for a brilliant Champions League semifinal.
Man United are a "work in progress" under Ruben Amorim. What should he do to reshape the first-team squad? Here's what we think.
Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt may be from a town in the frozen Arctic, but they've burned plenty of teams in this season's Europa League. Are Spurs next?
Paris Saint-Germain took the first-leg advantage in the Champions League semifinal, but will the Gunners find a way to turn it around in the French […]
Marcus Rashford reportedly has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Four teams have won a UEFA final at home. Athletic want to be No. 5. First they must beat Man United in the Europa League semis.
After a sluggish start, the Portland Timbers are closing in on the elite teams in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
It seemed impossible to follow club legend Jurgen Klopp and win the league in his first year, but Arne Slot has done just that at Liverpool.