Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Two of the past three champs are staring at elimination without their superstars, plus more Round 2 revelations.
What can the All-Star expect in terms of recovery, and how will the franchise move forward?
One stunning night turned the NBA's conference divide into a chasm.
Edwards was frustrated when he couldn't be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in crunch time, by learning when to make the right play -- or be the right play himself.
NFL teams have added to their rosters, but they all have at least one position that still needs a boost.
Let's reason on why the Bears didn't improve at RB, why the Steelers didn't plan better at QB and why the Bengals didn't extend Trey Hendrickson (yet).
The Saints signed quarterback Hunter Dekkers following a tryout at rookie minicamp over the weekend.
Packers guard Sean Rhyan missed out on a raise of more than $2 million by just two snaps during his first three seasons.
Safety Ar'Darius Washington, who enjoyed a breakout season for the Ravens in 2024, now could be lost for all of '25 after tearing his Achilles while conditioning, a source told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.
Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night.
The Premier League Rookie of the Year award doesn't exist, but it should. Here are the young players who would be in the running for the 2024-25 prize.
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley discuss how Arsenal can become a title-winning team.
Sampdoria have been relegated to the third tier of Italian football for the first time in their 78-year history.
FIFA is targeting $1 billion in revenue from the Women's World Cup, global football governing body's president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh.
Here's what the decision means for their Hall of Fame eligibility and more.
Museums exist to tell about history, and history is always messy -- including in sports.
All the prospects that fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as we reach the middle of May.
Tristan H. Cockcroft examines unexpected statistical anomalies from the first quarter of the 2025 season.
The longtime face of the Astros is now tearing it up for the Red Sox -- while his future remains uncertain.
Toronto has always been capable of outscoring teams. With Tanev leading the way, their D can now stop anyone.
Can Edmonton eliminate Vegas? And who earns win No. 3 between Toronto and Florida? Wednesday previews here.
As we approach the elimination games in Round 2, here are the major storylines -- and what comes next.
Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cups as a Detroit Red Wings executive and helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to a runner-up finish last season, is expected to become general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, sources told ESPN Monday, confirming a report.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Five-star defensive end Richard Wesley, the No. 18 overall prospect in the 2026 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Oregon on Saturday night.
FCS teams are moving toward a permanent 12-game regular season pending a final vote in June on the Division I oversight committee's recommendation.
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.
Illinois has locked in its football and men's basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.
Boogie Fland is now one of the best available options in the transfer portal, and there has been significant buzz in recent days surrounding Florida as a potential destination for him, sources said.
Larry Miller, a two-time ACC player of the year for North Carolina and 2022 inductee in the College Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 79.
Chad Baker-Mazara, who helped Auburn reach the Final Four, is transferring to USC, as coach Eric Musselman called him "a proven winner" Tuesday.
Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on […]
If Man City are to be crowned world champions at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup, this is the kit they'll be wearing when they lift the trophy.
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year's Olympic final for a pair of friendlies […]
Carlo Ancelotti said there's "no need for drama" around his departure from Real Madrid, insisting he remains "totally focused" but admitting the team […]
Álvaro García Pascual, who last year was playing college soccer in the United States, gave Sevilla a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas and moved the […]
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma after undergoing "urgent" surgery on an abdominal injury, according to […]
Amorim has paid for 30 of his Manchester United backroom staff to take their families to next week's Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain
The U.S. men's national team will take on South Korea and Japan in a pair of friendlies in September, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday.
Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final after Daniel Ballard's header in the final seconds of extra time snatched a […]
Barcelona are the most entertaining team around -- their past five games have produced 28 goals. But less excitement could yield even more trophies.
Carlo Ancelotti is Brazil's wild card ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but can he fix the Seleção in just a year?
Manchester City are reportedly keen on a move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
To celebrate 40 years of the U.S. women's national team, Nike has unveiled kits defined by stars and stripes.
Players from the Bundesliga and Türkiye's Super Lig are available in the latest Team of the Season release.
Liverpool were supposed to struggle once Jurgen Klopp left. Instead, Arne Slot won the Premier League. Do coaches just not matter?
Catch up on the top women's action in Europe as the WSL season ended with Chelsea the unbeaten champions.
The 2024-25 WSL season is over and Chelsea have been crowed champions again after an unbeaten season. But which teams and players impressed most?
Barcelona made it four wins in four Clasicos this season, taking a big step toward winning LaLiga in the process. Meanwhile, Chelsea's UCL hopes took […]
How did Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings escape a red card yet Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off?
Kansas City's emphatic victory over Bay FC catapulted the Current to the top of the rankings.
After rocking Miami 4-1, Minnesota is closing in on the Herons in the top 10 of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.