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Transfer Talk has the latest. June 01, 2022 at 05:03AM

Ukraine's players are determined to try and lift spirits back home by qualifying for the World Cup, starting against Scotland on Wednesday. June 01, 2022 at 03:50AM

Jack Nicklaus says that he met with the organizers of the LIV Golf Invitational Series but that he has "zero interest" in being the face of the Saudi-backed league and his allegiance remains with the PGA Tour. June 01, 2022 at 03:14AM

Houses divided? Loyalties tested? For the next week or two, the relationship between Dave and Josh Manson might be a bit strained. June 01, 2022 at 01:34AM

Coco Gauff has yet to drop a set at the French Open -- and perhaps it's because of her new outlook on tennis, and on life. June 01, 2022 at 01:37AM

Maryland on Monday afternoon improved to 18-0, setting an NCAA record for most wins in a season without a loss en route to becoming men's lacrosse national champions with a victory over Cornell in East Hartford, Connecticut. May 31, 2022 at 04:25AM

No two men have played each other more times. This installment takes place in the quarterfinals of the French Open. May 31, 2022 at 04:23AM

The Philadelphia Union may sit second in the Eastern Conference, but with just one win in their past nine, they're tumbling down our Power Rankings. May 31, 2022 at 03:18AM

After finishing one of the most dominant runs in Southeastern Conference history, Tennessee was selected the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA baseball tournament Monday. May 31, 2022 at 02:04AM

The road to Omaha begins this week as baseball's College World Series gets started. Can anyone take down top overall seed Tennessee? May 31, 2022 at 01:29AM

The Warriors will have exactly one week of rest before Game 1 of the Finals, which gave Steve Kerr's team "a great chance to decompress." May 30, 2022 at 04:06AM

A rib fracture. Chronic foot pain. His own Uncle Toni coaching the fourth-round opponent. Nothing has been easy for Rafael Nadal this year, but still, he hangs on. May 30, 2022 at 04:26AM

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had to be helped off the field in Sunday's game against the Cubs after fielding a ground ball. May 30, 2022 at 03:08AM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been scratched from the Blue Jays' starting lineup because of a sore left wrist. Guerrero has gone 2-for-12 in the first three games of the team's series in Anaheim. May 30, 2022 at 02:12AM

Royce Lewis is back with the Twins and will play multiple positions now that he's back in the majors. May 30, 2022 at 01:31AM

Here are the main talking points from Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Liverpool. May 29, 2022 at 06:24AM

Manchester United are interested in signing N'Golo Kante from Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 29, 2022 at 04:44AM

From a controversial disallowed goal to goalkeeping heroics, stars had things to say about Real Madrid defeating Liverpool. May 29, 2022 at 04:34AM

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Sunday brings together a magical convergence in the racing world. From Monaco to Indianapolis to Charlotte, racing takes center stage on Memorial Day weekend. May 29, 2022 at 02:26AM

Arsenal are looking to move on Nicolas Pepe with Paris Saint-Germain as a potential destination. May 28, 2022 at 04:53AM

On Sunday, Rafael Nadal will face Felix Auger-Aliassime for the first time since his uncle, Toni Nadal, began coaching the Canadian player. May 28, 2022 at 04:11AM

Colton Herta was uninjured after his car flipped end over end during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500, which was led by Tony Kanaan setting Carb Day's fastest lap. May 28, 2022 at 03:34AM

Our expert breaks down his favorite plays for Friday's two-game slate. May 28, 2022 at 02:00AM

Former Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter, the nation's top available transfer, announced his commitment to Texas on Friday. May 28, 2022 at 01:09AM

Lewis Hamilton said he has never experienced anything as bad as trying to drive his bouncy Mercedes around the bumpy Monte Carlo circuit on Friday. May 28, 2022 at 12:54AM

Arsenal are considering making a move for Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 27, 2022 at 05:03AM

Add her to the list. Leolia Jeanjean joins Malcolm Butler, J.D. Martinez, Kamaru Usman and others who made the leap from a Division II college program to the professional level. May 27, 2022 at 04:32AM

Patrick Mahomes said Thursday that the Chiefs' whole receiving room is going to be involved with the offense this season. May 27, 2022 at 03:39AM

Saints coach Dennis Allen said Thursday that he expects Michael Thomas to be back from his ankle injury before training camp. May 27, 2022 at 02:13AM

Georgia is close to finalizing a long-term contract extension with football coach Kirby Smart that will make him among the highest-paid coaches in the FBS. May 27, 2022 at 02:13AM

Irina-Camelia Begu apologized for her racket going into the stands after she threw it to the ground. The incident, which caused a child to cry and a stoppage in play, only resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct violation, angering Ekaterina Alexandrova. May 27, 2022 at 01:17AM

Fantasy football will meet NFTs with the 2023 launch of NFL Rivals. May 26, 2022 at 05:09AM

Colin Kaepernick is scheduled to work out Wednesday for the Raiders, according to sources, marking the QB's first visit with an NFL team since 2017. May 26, 2022 at 04:24AM

Judge Nancy Allf has denied the NFL's motion to move Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league and commissioner Roger Goodell to arbitration as well as the league's motion to dismiss the suit. May 26, 2022 at 04:24AM

Blues coach Craig Berube said there is "no room" anywhere for the racist comments and threats directed toward Colorado's Nazem Kadri and that they are "in no way acceptable." May 26, 2022 at 02:46AM

Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers will face off against Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in a 12-hole golf event on June 1; all four NFL quarterbacks participated in a media preview event Wednesday ahead of The Match. May 26, 2022 at 02:32AM

Cory Zeidman, a professional poker player and former WSOP bracelet winner, has been arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering related to a sports betting scheme that brought in more than $25 million from alleged victims. May 26, 2022 at 01:30AM

As the Boston Celtics prepare to take on the Miami Heat in Game 5, with the series knotted at two games apiece, the Celtics are aware they need to be zeroed in on a strong start to this game to come away with a desperately needed road victory. May 26, 2022 at 01:30AM

Brady the baseball player? The quarterback reminded the world why he was drafted by the Expos. May 25, 2022 at 03:38AM

Some have said they might now skip Wimbledon. Others have called it an 'exhibition match.' The decision not to award ranking points at Wimbledon has been a highly polarizing topic among pro tennis players. May 25, 2022 at 04:28AM

Two majors down, two to go. So who's in good shape? Who's in bad shape? And who just needs a little tweak? May 23, 2022 at 06:50PM

A shoulder injury sends France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to a first-round exit at the French Open and ends his career, as he planned to retire after the tournament. May 25, 2022 at 01:50AM

The Premier League Board has approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake consortium, the league announced on Tuesday. May 25, 2022 at 01:36AM

Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova is already out. So are Naomi Osaka, Ons Jabeur and Garbine Muguruza. So, what does that mean for all of those lucky enough to be on the opposite side of the draw from favorite Iga Swiatek? May 24, 2022 at 05:55AM

Having secured a Champions League spot, Tottenham will compete with Arsenal to sign Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 24, 2022 at 05:21AM

After going to Los Angeles and beating league-leading LAFC, Austin FC is vying for not only silverware but top spot in our MLS Power Rankings. May 24, 2022 at 03:57AM

PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas and former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas took a dig at Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher after winning a second Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday. May 24, 2022 at 03:20AM

Tim Connelly heads to Minnesota on a five-year deal worth over $40 million that also includes ownership equity, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Connelly spent nine years building the Nuggets into a contender. May 24, 2022 at 02:09AM

Rafael Nadal chalked up yet another record at Roland-Garros on Monday as he won his 106th French Open match. May 24, 2022 at 12:40AM

Former NBA assistant and current Michigan coach Juwan Howard declined an overture made by the Lakers to be a candidate for the team's coaching job, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. May 23, 2022 at 03:29AM

Liam Hendriks doesn't buy Josh Donaldson's explanation for his "Jackie" remark to Tim Anderson, saying the Yankees third baseman's comment was "unacceptable." May 23, 2022 at 03:29AM

Albert Pujols hit two home runs, then caught the warm-up tosses when star catcher Yadier Molina made his first pitching appearance to close out the St. Louis Cardinals' 18-4 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. May 23, 2022 at 03:29AM

AC Milan clinched the Serie A title for the first time in 11 years and coach Stefano Pioli said they were inspired by Kobe Bryant. May 23, 2022 at 03:29AM

Trailing 2-1 in their second-round series against the Miami Heat, coach Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics spent Sunday looking at ways to "combat some of their aggressiveness" after being outmuscled in Saturday's Game 3 loss at TD Garden. May 23, 2022 at 03:29AM

Coco Gauff defeated Rebecca Marino 7-5, 6-0 on Sunday to reach the second round of the French Open. May 23, 2022 at 02:16AM

Manchester City fought back from two goals down to beat Aston Villa and pip Liverpool to one of the closest-fought Premier League titles in memory. May 23, 2022 at 01:26AM

Hall of Fame coach Steve Spurrier came to the defense of Alabama's Nick Saban, asking if there was something in the Crimson Tide coach's pointed comments about Texas A&M that wasn't true. Said Spurrier: "I don't think Saban told any lies in there." May 22, 2022 at 05:13AM

Barcelona have not yet vanquished Lyon, the European powerhouse they've sought to replace, and Lyon proved again what a tough task that is. May 22, 2022 at 03:47AM

Although Bill Laimbeer won't entirely rule out a role in basketball in the future, the former Las Vegas Aces coach said Saturday that he will never coach again. May 22, 2022 at 02:46AM

Kylian Mbappe chose to stay at PSG over moving to Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. But was it the right decision? May 22, 2022 at 01:45AM

The Catalan side has something to prove against the seven-time champions from France. Follow LIVE on ESPN May 22, 2022 at 01:25AM

The Mountain West has followed the Pac-12 with its move to scrap divisions after the NCAA Division I Council relaxed restrictions on college football conference championship games. May 21, 2022 at 04:36AM

Roger Angell died at 101 of heart failure. He was a past winner of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award, formerly the J.G. Taylor Spink Award, for meritorious contributions to baseball writing. May 21, 2022 at 04:05AM

Rick Bowness, 67, announced on Friday he is stepping down as Dallas Stars head coach after three seasons in which he amassed an 89-62-25 record. May 21, 2022 at 03:31AM

Kylian Mbappe will announce a decision on his future with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain left in the dark, sources have told ESPN. May 21, 2022 at 02:34AM

While Mercedes downplayed their improvements ahead of the Spanish GP, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said they could be back into the title fight. May 21, 2022 at 12:42AM

Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are all keen on Internazionale defender Milan Skriniar. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 20, 2022 at 05:05AM

The City of Brotherly Love is taking matters into its own hands to ensure Joel Embiid gets some hard-earned recognition. May 20, 2022 at 04:35AM

The NFL announced Wednesday that more than 60 diverse head coach and general manager candidates are slated to attend the inaugural front office accelerator program next week at the NFL spring meetings in Atlanta. May 20, 2022 at 01:20AM

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have all been placed in the same half of the French Open men's bracket. In the women's draw, No. 1 Iga Swiatek could face Karolina Pliskova in the quarterfinals. May 20, 2022 at 01:20AM

Our experts break down their favorite plays for Thursday's two-game WNBA slate. May 20, 2022 at 12:40AM

It's a dying art, but when you see one of MLB's slowest players leg out a three-bagger, it's a thing of ... beauty? May 19, 2022 at 02:00AM

Our experts break down Wednesday's matchup. May 19, 2022 at 02:42AM

All the latest fantasy basketball news and buzz from around the WNBA, including a terrific start to Rhyne Howard's career. May 19, 2022 at 03:24AM

Is it time for major European leagues to add a playoff to their domestic season? Here's the argument for and against, as well as how it could work. May 19, 2022 at 01:22AM

Bayern Munich won their 10th straight Bundesliga crown last month. May 19, 2022 at 01:22AM

Can Liverpool overtake Man City on final day of title race? May 19, 2022 at 01:22AM

DJ Strawberry is very, very used to people seeing his full name, Darryl Strawberry Jr., and doing a double take. "Not the real Darryl Strawberry?!" they'll say, as if the 36-year-old basketballer could conceivably be a 60-year-old baseball legend. May 19, 2022 at 12:50AM

Starting in February 2023, all XFL games, including the playoffs, will air on ESPN and other networks owned by The Walt Disney Company. May 18, 2022 at 04:27AM

Joe Burrow said Tuesday that the Bengals' postseason run to the Super Bowl has given his team the confidence it needs to get back to the playoffs this season. May 18, 2022 at 03:25AM

The Maple Leafs won't be making a change at coach or general manager despite a sixth straight first-round elimination. May 18, 2022 at 01:56AM

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André Snellings and Eric Moody highlight the players who will be more highly sought after in fantasy leagues next season thanks to the way they've played during the NBA playoffs. May 18, 2022 at 12:38AM

André Snellings goes over the WNBA landscape and recommends five waiver-wire pickups. May 17, 2022 at 04:52AM

Do the Saints hold his rights? Here’s a quick glance at what a comeback might entail for the 43-year-old. May 17, 2022 at 02:37AM

Defeat at Newcastle means Champions League qualification is out of Arsenal's hands, with Tottenham likely to need just one point on the season's final day to finish fourth. May 17, 2022 at 03:29AM

While Los Angeles has long sat atop our MLS Power Rankings, FC Dallas is reminding the Southern California dup that Texas has contenders, too. May 17, 2022 at 02:30AM

Anything less than victory at Newcastle will take Champions League qualification out of Arsenal's hands. May 17, 2022 at 01:33AM

Steve Stricker completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Regions Tradition, closing with a 4-under 68 for a six-stroke victory and his fourth PGA Tour Champions major title. May 16, 2022 at 05:27AM

It seems unlikely, but Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II -- working his way back from an elbow injury -- might be able to return during the latter portion of the Western Conference finals, coach Steve Kerr said on Sunday. May 16, 2022 at 04:13AM

General manager Zach Kleiman said Sunday the Grizzlies are willing to pay the necessary price to keep Ja Morant and the team's core together. May 16, 2022 at 03:26AM

Chelsea exacted payback for their League Cup loss to Manchester City. May 16, 2022 at 01:44AM

The Celtics' Robert Williams III, who has missed the past three games with a sore knee, is available for Game 7 "if needed," coach Ime Udoka said Sunday. May 16, 2022 at 12:57AM

Novak Djokovoc became just the fifth man to win 1,000 career matches, beating Casper Ruud to reach the final of the Italian Open, where he'll face Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. May 15, 2022 at 06:33AM

Manchester United are eyeing Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante for incoming coach Erik ten Hag's rebuild. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 15, 2022 at 04:52AM

Penguins star Sidney Crosby, winger Rickard Rakell and starting goaltender Tristan Jarry all skated during an optional practice Saturday, but coach Mike Sullivan would not say if they would play in Game 7 vs. the Rangers on Sunday. May 15, 2022 at 01:59AM

Liverpool were exhausted by the end of Saturday's FA Cup final. Can they find the energy to keep the Quadruple alive? May 15, 2022 at 02:33AM

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Padres manager Bob Melvin is out of the hospital and resting at home after having prostate surgery, the team announced. No cancer was found during the procedure. May 14, 2022 at 05:59AM

Logan Storley claimed the interim Bellator Welterweight title in London on Friday with a split-decision (48-47, 47-48, 49-46) victory over Michael "Venom" Page at the OVO Arena Wembley. May 14, 2022 at 06:28AM

Juventus are set to continue their rebuild in the summer with PSG star Leandro Paredes on their radar. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 14, 2022 at 04:55AM

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green tore the anterior cruciate ligament and lateral cruciate ligament in his left knee in Philadelphia's season-ending loss in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Miami Heat on Thursday night. May 14, 2022 at 03:14AM

Right-hander Kumar Rocker has agreed to a contract with the independent Tri-City ValleyCats after failing to sign with the Mets last summer as their first-round pick. May 14, 2022 at 02:13AM

Harry Kane started this season seeking a move away from Tottenham, but he will end it spearheading a late surge for Champions League qualification. May 13, 2022 at 06:11AM

The Gunners control their destiny, but lack seasoned experience from Mikel Arteta and his players. May 13, 2022 at 06:11AM

Robert Lewandowski will not be extending his deal amid continuing links with Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 13, 2022 at 05:26AM

Gino Cappelletti, an original member of the Boston Patriots in 1960 and the American Football League's Most Valuable Player in 1964, has died. He was 89. May 13, 2022 at 04:33AM

Mike Clay highlights which teams face the friendliest and toughest slates, who will make the NFL playoffs and who is in the race for the No. 1 pick in 2023. May 12, 2022 at 08:53PM

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Chelsea are interested in acquiring Barcelona's Sergino Dest if Cesar Azpilicueta heads in the other direction. May 12, 2022 at 05:28AM

Robert Williams III will miss a second consecutive playoff game for the Celtics because of left knee soreness, having been ruled out of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bucks. May 12, 2022 at 04:20AM

With players facing suspensions and/or lifetime bans, Justin Thomas hopes the PGA Tour's decision to deny conflicting-events releases for the first event of the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series will prevent players from going to London. May 12, 2022 at 03:29AM

All the latest fantasy basketball news and buzz from around the WNBA, including a breakout candidate on the Las Vegas Aces. May 12, 2022 at 02:26AM

Will Kylian Mbappe stay? Who will be the manager next season? Who will come in to boost the midfield? PSG have a lot of big decisions to make. May 12, 2022 at 01:28AM

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Serge Gnabry as contract talks continue to stall between the forward and Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest. May 11, 2022 at 04:53AM

Court documents released in Orange County, Florida, show that former MSU basketball star Adreian Payne, 31, was fatally shot Monday after being called to a home to help prevent a domestic dispute from escalating. May 11, 2022 at 03:14AM

With college basketball and football coaches getting riled up about a push from the NCAA to regulate NIL deals, Notre Dame's Mike Brey said it'd be in their best interests to stop complaining about it "and adjust." May 11, 2022 at 03:14AM