In Boston, past NBA glories can lift a franchise but also weigh a team down.
The Warriors credited the Wolves and avoided excuses but acknowledged the impact of injuries to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler as their season ended.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are likely to finish as the top two in MVP voting this season.
Jokic's half-court heaves are bad for his final stat lines, but the three-time MVP will do anything to help his team win.
An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP following Wednesday's games.
Here's everything to know about the Steelers' 2025 schedule.
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Which quarterbacks landed in perfect spots? We look at expectations, fits and roles for all 13 drafted QBs, including two first-rounders.
We picked out players drafted on Days 2-3 of the 2025 draft who could contribute right away.
The Colts issued an apology to Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Microsoft on Thursday after deleting their schedule release video Wednesday night.
Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for £50 million before the Club World Cup, sources told ESPN.
The beat of the human heart is the inspiration behind Arsenal's unveiling of their new home jersey for the 2025-26 season.
A group of international lawyers filed a formal complaint to FIFA on Thursday claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski will be out for "a few months" and will miss next week's Europa League's final.
The NWSL's leading goalscorer Esther Gonzalez has extended her contract with Gotham FC through the 2027 season, the club said on Thursday, keeping a key piece of the New Jersey/New York team's attack after a close season with tremendous turnover.
Rich Rollins, an infielder whose decade-long big league career included All-Star honors for the Twins in 1962, died Tuesday. He was 87.
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo was ejected in the eighth inning of the Diamondbacks game at San Francisco on Wednesday, and moments later returned the favor to the umpiring crew.
Hard-throwing reliever Ben Joyce will miss the rest of the Angels' season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder.
The Red Sox placed right-hander Tanner Houck on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of a flexor pronator strain in his right forearm.
The Colorado Rockies left Texas as the first team in baseball's modern era to lose 36 of their first 43 games and hoping an off day in Arizona can help them reset.
It's win or go home time for Washington and Winnipeg. Plus, see Wednesday's highlights and top stars.
Following two trades during the regular season, the Finnish superstar has finally found his groove in Dallas.
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead.
After an impressive first year under coach Curt Cignetti, what do the Hoosiers have in store for Year 2?
With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes, one of the drivers in a two-vehicle crash that left three people dead and others injured, has been released from the hospital.
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.
Carter Bryant, Thomas Sorber, Drake Powell and Labaron Philon are among those who confirmed Wednesday that they will not return to school and will remain in the NBA draft.
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
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.
Rutgers' star duo fell short of expectations while Wisconsin's John Tonje helped the Badgers surpass theirs.
With 5-on-5 scrimmages underway, here's who our insiders believe are strengthening their draft cases.
Tadeo Allende's brace led to a 3-3 draw between Inter Miami and San Jose on Wednesday night. This was Lionel Messi's first match in the Bay Area […]
Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales received a three-game ban from Major League Soccer after being found to have violated the MLS-MLSPA Joint […]
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.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has filed a complaint to South Korean police alleging he was the victim of a blackmail attempt, his agency […]
Ajax Amsterdam relinquished top spot in the Dutch league to PSV Eindhoven on the penultimate match day on Wednesday after they were held to a 2-2 […]
Dan Ndoye's second-half strike earned Bologna a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday to secure their first […]
The NWSL Players Association said that play should have been stopped in the game between Angel City FC and the Utah Royals on Friday following the […]
Manchester City are pushing to sign Florian Wirtz but face stiff competition from Bayern Munich, a source has told ESPN.
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio and three former teammates from the club's youth teams could face criminal charges for allegedly recording sexual […]
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all have their eyes on João Pedro as a summer target. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Which teams showed the best and the worst of the European season? Here are the clubs that exceeded expectations, as well as those that disappointed […]
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 […]
Finland are the lowest-ranked team in their Euro 2025 group but a pair of Tottenham midfielders are hoping their connection can inspire the team.
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups and European qualification -- and who will be […]
Liverpool were supposed to struggle once Jurgen Klopp left. Instead, Arne Slot won the Premier League. Do coaches just not matter?
To celebrate 40 years of the U.S. women's national team, Nike has unveiled kits defined by stars and stripes.
Carlo Ancelotti is Brazil's wild card ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but can he fix the Seleção in just a year?
Barcelona are the most entertaining team around -- their past five games have produced 28 goals. But less excitement could yield even more trophies.