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The Phoenix Suns have been fined $25,000 for failing to disclose Devin Booker's injury status for their Game 6 first-round win over the New Orleans Pelicans in "an accurate and timely manner," the NBA announced Saturday. May 01, 2022 at 04:19AM

Former Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, who was drafted in the fourth round by the Seahawks, says there isn't pressure being named after Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant but that it means he'll have to "work twice as hard to live up to that name." May 01, 2022 at 04:19AM

For the first time in 15 years, two punters were selected in the first four rounds of the NFL draft, as the Ravens took Jordan Stout at No. 130 and Jake Camarda went to Tampa at No. 133. May 01, 2022 at 04:19AM

Raiola, who represented stars like Pogba, Haaland, and Ibrahimovic, transformed the role agents play in modern football with his unique skill set. May 01, 2022 at 03:19AM

City defeats Leeds United 4-0 and takes one-point lead on Liverpool. May 01, 2022 at 02:37AM

C. Vivian Stringer is a giant in the industry who paved the way for many coaches, but also a relatable inspiration to so many beyond basketball. May 01, 2022 at 01:37AM

Marquise "Hollywood" Brown knew all along a trade to Arizona was in the works, but he kept the potential move from his new teammate and friend Kyler Murray. April 30, 2022 at 03:56AM

Though he hasn't ruled out re-signing with the Bulls, Zach LaVine isn't slamming the door on joining another team either. April 30, 2022 at 03:56AM

The WR breaks down why he and the Titans weren't on the same page about getting him a new deal. April 30, 2022 at 02:19AM

Eric Moody breaks down Phoenix's talented roster and highlights the Mercury players to draft in fantasy women's basketball. April 30, 2022 at 01:49AM

Zion Williamson said he would "of course" sign an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans if he was offered one this summer. April 30, 2022 at 01:26AM

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said on Friday that the Philadelphia 76ers team they will face in the Eastern Conference semifinals are "totally different than the team we played this year" because of the addition of James Harden. April 30, 2022 at 01:26AM

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer is hiring Kentucky's Jai Lucas as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN. April 30, 2022 at 01:26AM

Fashion is front and center at the 2022 NFL draft. The new class of prospects dazzles with sleek suits, flashy jewelry and more unique fits. April 29, 2022 at 05:41AM

Transfer Talk has the latest. April 29, 2022 at 05:42AM

The Glazers signed Tom Brady and the Bucs won the Super Bowl. They brought Cristiano Ronaldo back to Man United, and can't even crack the top four. April 29, 2022 at 04:01AM

Tiger Woods, after finishing 47th in his return at the Masters, is playing a practice round at Southern Hills ahead of next month's PGA Championship, sources confirmed to ESPN. April 29, 2022 at 02:39AM

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball said Thursday he remains "at a standstill" in his recovery from a torn meniscus in his left knee. He will meet with a knee specialist next week to determine the next step in his recovery. April 29, 2022 at 02:39AM

Both Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have been fined $15,000 for what the NBA deemed as "an obscene gesture" made by Butler in the Heat's 97-94 Game 5 first-round closeout win over the Atlanta Hawks, the league announced Thursday. April 29, 2022 at 02:39AM

After a season where he averaged 30.3 points per game, it was time for King James to get some R&R. While he lamented missing the NBA playoffs, he seemed to enjoy his time at a resort in the Indian Ocean. April 29, 2022 at 01:16AM

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Benzema has arguably carried Real Madrid to LaLiga glory and has given them a chance against Man City. He's been doing this for a while, too. April 28, 2022 at 02:52AM

The Las Vegas Aces lost some key players but added through the draft as they head into 2022. Eric Moody breaks down the roster and highlights the Aces to draft in fantasy women's basketball. April 28, 2022 at 01:51AM

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Panthers owner David Tepper gave votes of confidence to head coach Matt Rhule and quarterback Sam Darnold on Wednesday. April 28, 2022 at 01:28AM

Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch just became a minority owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, joining a long list of athletes making the move to the front office. April 28, 2022 at 12:41AM

The Indiana Fever enter the WNBA season with a rebuilt young core. André Snellings breaks down the roster and highlights the Fever players to draft in fantasy women's basketball. April 28, 2022 at 12:51AM

On the day he was honored by the Oklahoma Legislature for his achievements, former Sooners coach Bob Stoops took the time to remind fans that the program is in good hands despite the exit of coach Lincoln Riley. April 27, 2022 at 04:23AM

HBO issued a statement Tuesday defending its series "Winning Time," saying its "dramatization" of the Los Angeles Lakers, including depictions of former executive Jerry West, are "based on extensive factual research and reliable sourcing." April 27, 2022 at 04:23AM

It was a wild Champions League semifinal, but Man City leave Etihad Stadium with the upper hand over Real Madrid. Here are the key talking points. April 27, 2022 at 03:38AM

Dillashaw, the former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, feels confident in his chances if a title fight with Sterling should commence. April 27, 2022 at 02:43AM

Arnaut Danjuma has been a star of Villarreal's run to the UCL semis. He talks to ESPN about his career and returning to England to face Liverpool. April 27, 2022 at 01:24AM

MLS has ambitions of being among the best in the world, but that can't happen until it can best the league in the country it shares a border with. April 27, 2022 at 12:39AM

Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner, 30, will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced on Monday, as the Golden Knights battle the Dallas Stars for the Western Conferences' final playoff berth this week. April 26, 2022 at 04:32AM

The justices seemed divided along ideological lines in the case of Joseph Kennedy, a high school football coach who lost his job after praying on-field after games. April 26, 2022 at 04:32AM

Villarreal are thriving against Europe's elite. Can they crack Liverpool next in semifinal bid? April 26, 2022 at 03:56AM

Gretzy, the daughter of the Great One, and Johnson, a two-time major winner have been engaged since 2013. The couple tied the knot at a resort in the Tennessee mountains. April 26, 2022 at 03:14AM

Eric Moody pinpoints 10 sleepers in fantasy women's basketball who have a chance to exceed their average draft positions this season. April 26, 2022 at 03:21AM

Joel Embiid was fined $15,000 for criticizing the officiating in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Raptors. April 26, 2022 at 02:17AM

It's steady as she goes at the top of Power Rankings for LAFC, but on the other side of Los Angeles, the Galaxy are making some noise of their own. April 26, 2022 at 01:30AM

Joel Embiid will require surgery to address the ligament tear in his right thumb, but that procedure will wait until after the Sixers' season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. April 25, 2022 at 03:16AM

With the Nets on the brink of elimination and playing without much continuity, coach Steve Nash said he still doesn't wonder what might have been had Kyrie Irving gotten vaccinated. April 25, 2022 at 03:16AM

Duke freshman AJ Griffin is heading to the NBA, becoming the fifth Blue Devils player in the past week to declare early for the draft a few weeks removed from the team's appearance in the Final Four. April 25, 2022 at 03:16AM

Alex Caruso left Game 4 of the Bulls' series against the Bucks with a facial injury suffered after being hit by the elbow of Milwaukee's Jevon Carter. April 25, 2022 at 03:16AM

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Monday, April 25. April 25, 2022 at 02:48AM

Sunday's derby win kept Liverpool on track for an unprecedented Quadruple, while also deepening the relegation threat for local rivals Everton. April 25, 2022 at 02:13AM

Trying to chase down Sergio Perez with nine laps left, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc spun off the track. April 25, 2022 at 01:35AM

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with a right hamstring injury. April 24, 2022 at 04:35AM

Trevor Keels became the fourth Duke player in the past week to put his name into the NBA draft, joining teammates Wendell Moore Jr., Paolo Banchero and Mark Williams. April 24, 2022 at 03:29AM

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Nijel Pack, who earned All-Big 12 honors this past season at Kansas State, has committed to the Miami Hurricanes, he told ESPN. April 24, 2022 at 02:10AM

Bayern Munich have won a historic 10th Bundesliga title in succession after beating Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. April 24, 2022 at 02:10AM

Mike Trout, Marcus Stroman and other players paid tribute to Cabrera on Twitter. April 24, 2022 at 01:26AM

Lewis Hamilton wrote off his chances of competing for the Formula One title this year after falling 50 points adrift of championship leader Charles Leclerc at Saturday's sprint race at Imola. April 24, 2022 at 01:28AM

Erik ten Hag could try to bring Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United to bolster his midfield. Transfer Talk has the latest. April 23, 2022 at 05:07AM

Barring a setback, Nets forward Ben Simmons is planning to play Monday night in Game 4 of Brooklyn's first-round playoff series against the Celtics, sources tell ESPN. He has officially been ruled out of Game 3 on Saturday. April 23, 2022 at 03:55AM

Eric Moody breaks down the Seattle Storm roster and highlights the players to draft in fantasy women's basketball. April 23, 2022 at 02:46AM

Despite 63 years of combined experience, neither Real Betis's Manuel Pellegrini nor Valencia's Jose Bordalas has ever coached a Copa del Rey final. April 23, 2022 at 02:16AM

Bayern Munich can clinch by beating rivals Dortmund on Saturday, but beyond this season, the future for both clubs remains an open book. April 23, 2022 at 01:01AM

Barcelona could move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, with the England international's future in doubt. Transfer Talk has the latest. April 22, 2022 at 05:32AM

Liverpool and Man City are taking the Premier League race down to the wire, but based on their remaining games, who will be crowned champions? April 22, 2022 at 03:40AM

Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga's 7-foot freshman center and the No. 1 prospect in the ESPN Top 100, will enter the 2022 NBA draft, he told ESPN. April 22, 2022 at 02:56AM

Daryle Lamonica, the deep-throwing quarterback who led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died at age 80. April 22, 2022 at 02:28AM

Bayern Munich can clinch by beating rivals Dortmund on Saturday, but beyond this season, the future for both clubs remains an open book. April 22, 2022 at 01:04AM

Nike and Jordan Brand are now multi-billion dollar brands, and the pairing of sneaker and superstar in Michael Jordan changed sports culture. Now the origin story of Jordan and his signature sneakers is getting the Hollywood treatment. April 21, 2022 at 04:40AM

Eric Moody goes over the Sparks' roster and highlights the players to draft. April 21, 2022 at 02:47AM

Xavi's Barca are almost unrecognizable compared to their early-season woes, but with a squad set for an overhaul, there's still much change to come. April 21, 2022 at 03:13AM

On Wednesday, Wimbledon announced that players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete this year. Here's what led up to this point -- and the players affected. April 21, 2022 at 01:35AM

The retooled Atlanta Dream enter the season with high hopes. André Snellings breaks down the roster and highlights the Dream players to draft in fantasy women's basketball. April 21, 2022 at 01:19AM

Manchester United are keen on Villarreal defender Pau Torres. Transfer Talk has the latest. April 20, 2022 at 04:43AM

André Snellings helps set the baseline for WNBA stats and looks at what it takes to be a star, or a role player, in fantasy women's basketball. April 20, 2022 at 03:42AM

Fans at Tuesday's Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United honoured Cristiano Ronaldo following the death of his newborn son. April 20, 2022 at 03:03AM

The San Diego Padres are the first team in in Major League Baseball to announce a deal for ads on their uniforms, saying Tuesday that the Motorola logo will be featured on the right sleeves of their jerseys. April 20, 2022 at 01:57AM

The implementation of a strict pitch clock in the minor leagues has shaved 20 minutes off game times while not having a demonstrable effect on scoring, setting the stage for Major League Baseball to implement a clock in 2023. April 20, 2022 at 01:22AM

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti is looking to strengthen his defence, and the ex-Chelsea boss is keen on Reece James. Transfer Talk has the latest. April 19, 2022 at 05:23AM

LAFC spent just a single week outside the top spot of our MLS Power Rankings before finding a way back into the No. 1 position over the weekend. April 19, 2022 at 04:12AM

Corey Anderson said he was initially told he had beaten Vadim Nemkov on Friday before the Bellator bout was actually ruled a no contest. April 19, 2022 at 03:01AM

Allen has never beaten Brady on the football field. Maybe he'll have better luck on the golf course. April 19, 2022 at 02:15AM

Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz says the team's offense is ahead of where it was this time last year thanks to a healthy Dak Prescott. April 19, 2022 at 01:32AM

Mike Trout left Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. X-rays were negative, the team announced. April 18, 2022 at 03:28AM

Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has been diagnosed with cancer and will be stepping away from the Sportsnet's broadcast booth. April 18, 2022 at 03:25AM

Day 2 of the 2022 NBA playoffs is here! Our experts weigh in on the biggest takeaways from Sunday's games. April 18, 2022 at 02:15AM

Toronto's Scottie Barnes (ankle), Thaddeus Young (thumb) and Gary Trent (illness) will likely miss Game 2 of the Raptors' playoff series vs. Philadelphia, coach Nick Nurse said. April 18, 2022 at 12:48AM

"We want to turn things around," manager Thomas Tuchel said. By beating Crystal Palace, Chelsea have that chance. April 18, 2022 at 01:37AM

Boston's Jeremy Swayman and Patrice Bergeron helped the Bruins rebound from a rough stretch Saturday and outlast the Pittsburgh Penguins to clinch an Eastern Conference playoff spot and halt a season-high three-game losing streak. April 17, 2022 at 03:14AM

An MRI on the right knee of Minnesota Twins CF Byron Buxton showed no structural issues, manager Rocco Baldelli said Saturday. April 17, 2022 at 03:14AM

The 2022 playoffs are here! Our experts weigh in on the biggest takeaways from Saturday's games. April 17, 2022 at 03:11AM

Whether Liverpool or Manchester City are superior at full strength is debatable, but the Reds made the case for possessing the better squad. April 17, 2022 at 12:54AM

Man United barely beat bottom side Norwich. They need a rebuild, but with ownership's repeated missteps, fans are insistent: this group can't do it. April 17, 2022 at 01:03AM

The Golden State Warriors are listing star Stephen Curry as "probable" heading into the first game of their series against the Denver Nuggets. April 16, 2022 at 03:20AM

Wide receiver prospect Drake London, a potential top-10 NFL draft pick who is coming off an ankle injury, feels 'stronger, faster,' but decided not to run a 40-yard dash at his pro day Friday. April 16, 2022 at 03:20AM

Cavaliers All-Star center Jarrett Allen plans to go through pregame warm-ups with the intention of playing against the Hawks on Friday but will make a final decision at game time, sources told ESPN. April 16, 2022 at 03:20AM

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller went 10 rounds, putting together rosters of only 2022 draft prospects to compete against one another. April 16, 2022 at 01:40AM

Eintracht Frankfurt knocked Barcelona out of the Europa League on Thursday at Camp Nou -- in front of 30,000 of their own fans. How'd that happen? April 16, 2022 at 01:42AM

Liga MX Femenil has produced record crowds and countless golazos, while providing players from the U.S., Mexico, and beyond a league to develop. April 16, 2022 at 02:10AM

Mets outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha were placed on the injured list Friday after a New York coach tested positive for COVID-19. April 16, 2022 at 01:12AM

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Man United once again, with manager-elect Erik ten Hag sanctioning the No. 7's exit. Transfer Talk has the latest. April 15, 2022 at 05:16AM

Eric Moody breaks down positions into tiers to make it easy for fantasy managers on draft day. April 15, 2022 at 04:33AM

Despite growing speculation to the contrary, Nets star Kevin Durant is preparing to face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs without Ben Simmons. April 15, 2022 at 03:16AM

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis, whose 2734 points through four seasons (24.6 PPG) ranks 22nd all-time in college basketball history, said that he's entering the transfer portal. April 15, 2022 at 02:14AM

Three separate lawsuits were filed earlier this week claiming excessive violence by Dodger Stadium security personnel toward the team's fans during the 2021 season. April 15, 2022 at 01:27AM

Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger's future will be accelerated after the Blues' exit from the Champions League. Transfer Talk has the latest. April 14, 2022 at 05:15AM

QB Baker Mayfield says he's ready for the next chapter after he was "told one thing" by the Cleveland Browns "and they completely did another" by trading for Deshaun Watson. April 14, 2022 at 04:26AM

Boston College's Jerry York, the winningest coach in NCAA men's hockey history, has announced his retirement at 76 years old after 28 years of coaching the Eagles, a team he led to a national title four times. April 14, 2022 at 03:33AM

From a Florida International offer falling through to two consecutive HBCU Player of the Year awards, Aqeel Glass' path has been his own and he's hoping it continues on an NFL roster in late April. April 14, 2022 at 12:47AM

With World Cup qualifiers around the corner, are the USWNT's newbies ready for the world's top teams? It's impossible to tell after Uzbekistan wins. April 14, 2022 at 12:51AM

The "Yellow Submarine" has claimed another of Europe's elite sides as Villarreal continue their run and make Bayern rue some missed opportunities. April 13, 2022 at 05:33AM

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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant said on Tuesday that he believes that Joel Embiid, of the rival Philadelphia 76ers, should win the NBA MVP award, after a regular season in which his "numbers were incredible." April 13, 2022 at 03:26AM

Green Bay Packers coaches Tom Clements (quarterbacks) and Rich Bisaccia (special teams) say the chance to work with a marquee NFL franchise led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers is what drew them to take on their coaching roles. April 13, 2022 at 01:48AM

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Was Ederson's nerve-shredding save Liverpool's last change to win the Premier League title? April 12, 2022 at 04:28AM

Steve Nash said the Nets would welcome the "challenge" of trying to integrate Ben Simmons in the team should he return in the playoffs. April 12, 2022 at 01:59AM

Villarreal have a shock lead vs. Bayern, but if they are to progress the goalkeeper needs to be at his best. April 12, 2022 at 02:23AM

The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel on Monday after his team finished 33-49, the team announced. April 12, 2022 at 12:52AM

LeBron James said on Monday he will be hands-off when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason decision-making process, and offered support for teammate Russell Westbrook. April 12, 2022 at 12:52AM

Sacramento Kings will open a search for a new head coach, according to sources who tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski the franchise will not bring back Alvin Gentry as coach but is discussing a front-office role with him. April 12, 2022 at 12:52AM

How has Marcos Llorente thrived at Atletico Madrid and helped them win at Anfield and Old Trafford? A healthy diet and a $40,000 bed surely help. April 12, 2022 at 01:37AM