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Aaron Donald downplayed swinging a helmet at Bengals players in a brawl at a joint practice between last season's Super Bowl teams last Thursday. September 01, 2022 at 05:28AM

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield denied making the fiery remark about the Cleveland Browns that made waves on social media this week, "It's not how I phrased it. It's not even what I said." September 01, 2022 at 05:28AM

Jets receiver Denzel Mims, who requested a trade because he's unhappy in a backup role, aired his frustration Wednesday after making the 53-man roster. September 01, 2022 at 05:28AM

Will Chelsea make a last-day swoop to bring in Rafael Leao after eyeing a move for PSG star Neymar? Transfer Talk has the latest. September 01, 2022 at 05:17AM

ESPN's writers round up some major storylines to watch ahead of the Thursday deadline (6 p.m. ET). September 01, 2022 at 05:17AM

No. 3 seed Maria Sakkari, who reached two Grand Slam semifinals last year but has had a difficult time backing up her success in 2022, was ousted 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 by Wang Xiyu of China in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday in New York. September 01, 2022 at 02:43AM

White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely with an unspecified medical issue, a source confirmed to ESPN. September 01, 2022 at 02:00AM

The Rays placed All-Star left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, a day after he was scratched from his start because of left shoulder impingement. September 01, 2022 at 01:32AM

Memphis Depay has been linked with a move away from Barcelona but will could a lucrative offer convince him otherwise? August 31, 2022 at 05:16AM

The Texans released veteran running back Marlon Mack on Tuesday. August 31, 2022 at 04:35AM

Barcelona's Sergino Dest is open to a move to Manchester United but any move is dependent on several factors, sources have told ESPN. August 31, 2022 at 03:34AM

A list of each trade that has been made since training camps started. August 31, 2022 at 02:33AM

The transfer window closes on Thursday at 6pm ET, meaning Ronaldo has little time to find a new team. How will this saga play out? August 31, 2022 at 12:53AM

Running back Sony Michel was among players cut by the Dolphins on Monday as they look to reach the 53-player limit by Tuesday's deadline. August 30, 2022 at 04:50AM

The Panthers on Monday traded for Jaguars WR Laviska Shenault for undisclosed draft compensation. August 30, 2022 at 04:16AM

Ukrainian Daria Snigur earned her first career win Monday after stunning No. 7 seed Simona Halep 6-2, 0-6, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open. August 30, 2022 at 03:09AM

The 23-time Grand Slam champ is going out in style, donning head-to-toe diamonds at the US Open. August 30, 2022 at 01:43AM

It's all fun and games until your card gets declined. Skyy Moore had his financial advisor on the line before his teammates let him in on the joke. August 30, 2022 at 03:22AM

Paqueta is first choice to start for Brazil at the World Cup. That's a huge add for struggling West Ham. August 30, 2022 at 01:56AM

For most of 2022, there's been little debate as to the best team in MLS. After a pair of losses, though, is LAFC still on top of our Power Rankings? August 30, 2022 at 12:52AM

Karim Benzema scored twice from the 88th minute onward as Real Madrid secured a late win. August 29, 2022 at 05:15AM

Austin Dillon and Ryan Blaney secured the final two playoff spots in NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona on Sunday. August 29, 2022 at 04:22AM

Lewandowski scored twice, with Raphinha looking electric from the wing, as new-look Barcelona cruised. August 29, 2022 at 02:41AM

Defensive end Trey Flowers reached agreement with the Dolphins, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. August 29, 2022 at 02:11AM

Serena and Venus Williams were drawn to face the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round of doubles at the US Open. August 29, 2022 at 01:02AM

Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari, 34, playing for Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game on Saturday, exited with a knee injury against Georgia in Brescia, Italy, and team captain Luigi Datome confirmed the veteran will undergo an MRI. August 28, 2022 at 05:37AM

Ryan Hilinski threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns to help Northwestern rally for a 31-28 victory over Nebraska -- the Cornhuskers' seventh straight defeat -- in Saturday's college football season opener in Ireland. August 28, 2022 at 03:53AM

Panthers backup quarterback Sam Darnold is likely to miss four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain suffered in Friday's preseason finale, coach Matt Rhule told reporters. August 28, 2022 at 03:53AM

Orlando Magic veteran guard Gary Harris has suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and will need further evaluation to determine a timetable for his return, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. August 28, 2022 at 03:53AM

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he didn't want to "humiliate" Bournemouth after Premier League record-equalling 9-0 victory on Saturday. August 28, 2022 at 03:53AM

Curacao advanced to the Little League World Series championship game with a 1-0 win over Taiwan on Saturday. August 28, 2022 at 01:41AM

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Allen Greene will "step away" from his role as Auburn athletic director, it was announced Friday. August 27, 2022 at 06:33AM

Cristiano Ronaldo's time to return to his boyhood club in Portugal may have finally arrived. Transfer Talk has the latest. August 27, 2022 at 05:26AM

The Tampa Bay Rays and staff ace Tyler Glasnow have agreed to a two-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday. August 27, 2022 at 04:11AM

Manchester United are considering whether to make an improved bid for Antony after Ajax rejected their €90 million offer, sources have told ESPN. August 27, 2022 at 03:12AM

The UEFA Europa League draw wasn't as kind to Man United or Arsenal as it could have been, but the Premier League sides have the depth to move on. August 27, 2022 at 01:37AM

Serena Williams announced plan to 'evolve' away from tennis following the 2022 US Open. August 26, 2022 at 05:34AM

Marco Asensio has been linked with a potential move to Manchester United from Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest. August 26, 2022 at 05:20AM

The NWSL regular season ends in six weeks, so which teams are favorites, who looks poised for an upset and who should you bet on? August 26, 2022 at 03:57AM

Ever wondered what add-ons are? Or how much an agent gets in commission when a player moves clubs? August 26, 2022 at 04:02AM

Finally, all the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in the Champions League. We go group-by-group to pick the favorites and more. August 26, 2022 at 02:21AM

Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes, who became an All-Star for the first time this season, is being placed on the injured list with a groin injury, sources confirmed to ESPN. August 26, 2022 at 12:53AM

After Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's rallying cry, will top PGA players embrace the changes? August 25, 2022 at 05:49AM

Manchester United are getting closer to signing one of their top targets as they are closing in on Ajax star Antony. Transfer Talk has the latest. August 25, 2022 at 05:14AM

The pots for the 2022-23 Champions League group stage draw have been confirmed after Wednesday's qualifiers. August 25, 2022 at 04:24AM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston said the right foot sprain that kept him out of the first two preseason games is "getting better every single day," and he doesn't consider it to be a major setback. August 25, 2022 at 02:41AM

Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is undergoing tests for a possible right foot injury suffered in a Pro-Am game Saturday in Seattle, a team spokesperson told ESPN. August 25, 2022 at 02:14AM

Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz ripped a line drive Wednesday with an exit velocity of 122.4 miles per hour, the hardest-hit batted ball in the Statcast era. August 25, 2022 at 02:14AM

Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins is retiring as the NCAA leader in career wins after 38 seasons in charge of the Wolverines program. August 25, 2022 at 12:50AM

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper homered to right-center field in his first at-bat for Philadelphia's Triple-A team Tuesday night as part of his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb. August 24, 2022 at 06:22AM

The San Diego Wave has sold in excess of 27,000 tickets for its Sept. 17 match against Angel City, enough to break the NWSL's attendance record. August 24, 2022 at 05:30AM

Los Angeles cornerback J.C. Jackson, who had eight interceptions last season with the New England Patriots, underwent ankle surgery on Tuesday, the Chargers announced, and the veteran is estimated to return in approximately 2-4 weeks. August 24, 2022 at 04:35AM

The reigning Biletnikoff Award winner announced the new partnership on his Instagram. August 24, 2022 at 02:37AM

Michael Penix Jr., who transferred to Washington from Indiana in December after starting three seasons for the Hoosiers, will be the starting quarterback when the Huskies open their season against Kent State on Sept. 3. August 24, 2022 at 01:55AM

KD and the Nets are running it back after the superstar rescinded his trade demand. What does it mean for Brooklyn, Kyrie and the East race? Our NBA Insiders chime in. August 24, 2022 at 02:23AM

Jadyn Donovan is the highest-rated player to commit to Duke since head coach Kara Lawson took over the program. August 23, 2022 at 06:00AM

Chelsea are plotting a return for Alvaro Morata if they cannot finalise the deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Transfer Talk has the latest. August 23, 2022 at 05:09AM

Man United fans made their voices heard with pre-game protests while the team did their talking on the pitch, dispatching Liverpool in fine fashion. August 23, 2022 at 04:10AM

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In addition to appearing on the cover of the video game, Tiger Woods will be among the star athletes featured in the new PGA Tour 2k23. Michael Jordan, as well as several PGA and LPGA pros, will also be included. August 23, 2022 at 02:28AM

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Robert Lewandowski marked his 34th birthday in style, Ansu Fati made the most of his substitute shift, and other takeaways from Barcelona's win. August 22, 2022 at 05:08AM

Juventus are looking for reinforcements up front and have a trio of options in play as the end of window approaches. Transfer Talk has the latest. August 22, 2022 at 05:24AM

Marcell Ozuna was booed by the Atlanta home crowd Sunday in the veteran outfielder's first appearance since being arrested on a DUI charge. August 22, 2022 at 03:30AM

Qualifier Caroline Garcia generated momentum going into next week's U.S. Open, capturing the Western & Southern Open women's championship with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Petra Kvitova on Sunday in Mason, Ohio. August 22, 2022 at 03:30AM

Heat forward Udonis Haslem announced Sunday he's returning for his 20th NBA season. August 22, 2022 at 02:30AM

On Sunday, the Yankees retired Paul O'Neill's No. 21 as he became the 23rd player or manager in the franchise's history to have that happen. August 22, 2022 at 01:27AM

There is mounting momentum among Southeastern Conference athletic departments to go from eight conference games to nine in football once Oklahoma and Texas join the league, sources told ESPN's Chris Low. August 21, 2022 at 02:33AM

Florida Gators transfer Keyontae Johnson, who hasn't played since collapsing during a game in December 2020, announced Saturday he had committed to Kansas State. August 21, 2022 at 02:33AM

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Kahleah Copper scored a game-high 20 points as the defending WNBA champion Sky fought off elimination with a 38-point rout of the Liberty in Game 2. August 21, 2022 at 02:33AM

The Dodgers will start Dustin May on Saturday against the Marlins in the right-hander's first major league action since having to undergo Tommy John surgery last season. August 21, 2022 at 02:33AM

American Nelly Korda shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to make up 7 strokes on her sister Jessica Korda, who shot 5 over, to win on the Ladies European Tour. August 21, 2022 at 02:33AM

Jets coach Robert Saleh can't make up his mind on whether to play his starters Monday night against the Falcons. August 21, 2022 at 01:16AM

What can Manchester United expect from world-class midfielder Casemiro? August 20, 2022 at 06:00AM

Vanessa Bryant said she was "blindsided again, devasted, hurt" after learning that sheriff's deputies and firefighters had shared photos of Kobe and Gianna's bodies at the crash site. August 20, 2022 at 03:51AM

Manchester United have completed the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid, ending their months-long search for a midfielder. August 20, 2022 at 03:51AM

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will work out before Friday's game, and if all goes well, will go on a rehab assignment with the Somerset Patriots on Saturday and Sunday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday. August 20, 2022 at 03:51AM

A Little League World Series player who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex has FaceTimed with his coach and continues to improve, the coach said Friday. August 20, 2022 at 02:21AM

Manchester United have spent €60m to bring in world-class midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid, but what can they expect from him? August 20, 2022 at 02:23AM

Should Cleveland stick with Jacoby Brissett or trade for Jimmy Garoppolo? Here's the case for each option. August 19, 2022 at 01:14AM

Jets coach Robert Saleh on Thursday refused to rule out Zach Wilson for the season opener despite the quarterback undergoing knee surgery this week. August 19, 2022 at 01:59AM

Robert Lewandowski had his watch, worth around €70,000, stolen when he stopped for supporters on his way to Barcelona training on Wednesday. August 19, 2022 at 01:59AM

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles was noncommittal Thursday when asked by reporters about a return date for quarterback Tom Brady, who has been away from the team since Aug. 11 to tend to what has been described as "personal things." August 19, 2022 at 01:30AM

David Vassegh thought it would be make good TV to take a ride on Bernie Brewer's slide before the Los Angeles Dodgers played in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. August 19, 2022 at 01:30AM

The 11 college presidents and chancellors who make up the College Football Playoff's Board of Managers met via Zoom on Monday and began a discussion that could reshape the future of college sports, sources have told ESPN. August 18, 2022 at 03:37AM

The NBA unveiled its schedule for the 2022-23 season Wednesday afternoon, which kicks off with a pair of long-standing rivalries involving the two teams that reached last season's NBA Finals. August 18, 2022 at 03:37AM

A day after Aaron Rodgers expressed his frustration with the Packers' young wide receivers, they were instructed to report to the quarterback room Wednesday morning to meet with all three quarterbacks. August 18, 2022 at 03:37AM

Several teams came together for joint practices, including the Patriots and Panthers, who scuffled for the second day in a row. August 18, 2022 at 04:37AM

A 12-year-old Little League World Series from Utah is awake and speaking after undergoing emergency surgery for a severe head injury he suffered when he fell off the top bunk of a bed early Monday morning. August 18, 2022 at 02:57AM

Playoff rematches, must-see reunions and plenty of Lakers showdowns headline our most anticipated games of 2022-23. August 18, 2022 at 02:22AM

Lakers star LeBron James has agreed on a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2024-2025 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. August 18, 2022 at 01:33AM

New York quarterback Zach Wilson underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles, and a source told ESPN the procedure was deemed a success, but the Jets are still expecting Joe Flacco will start the regular-season opener, another source said. August 17, 2022 at 04:27AM

Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount Tuesday for having a cellphone in his back pocket during an Aug. 9 game against the Diamondbacks. August 17, 2022 at 04:27AM

The New York Mets are calling up highly regarded infield prospect Brett Baty, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. August 17, 2022 at 04:27AM

The San Diego Padres have replaced a planned Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead night with a Juan Soto T-shirt giveaway after the superstar shortstop was banned 80 games Friday following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. August 17, 2022 at 04:27AM

Chicago coach and general manager James Wade voiced his displeasure with the structure of the first-round series, which gives the lower seed home-court advantage for a potential decisive Game 3. August 17, 2022 at 04:27AM

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are getting workouts against the Saints while Tyrod Taylor and Joe Flacco are getting more reps in the Big Apple. August 17, 2022 at 02:42AM

Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who left Monday's start after returning after a 55-minute rain delay to record the final out of the second inning, has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain, which typically takes three to four weeks of recovery. August 17, 2022 at 02:00AM

Atletico Madrid are looking to offer Cristiano Ronaldo an exit from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest. August 16, 2022 at 05:05AM

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The New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers are experiencing injury woes, but there's reason for optimism. Here are Monday's top camp photos, videos and notes. August 16, 2022 at 03:38AM

The two coaches were angry after the 2-2 draw Sunday, but the Premier League shouldn't take further action for drama that helps promote the game. August 16, 2022 at 12:51AM

Which feels more inevitable: LAFC winning the Supporters' Shield or Sebastian Driussi winning MVP? Those answers and more in MLS Power Rankings. August 16, 2022 at 01:01AM

Rory MacDonald has decided to retire, announcing his decision less than 24 hours after suffering a TKO loss to Dilano Taylor in a 2022 PFL semifinals matchup. August 15, 2022 at 05:09AM

Steve Worster, a bruising fullback who was the inspiration for the creation of the Wishbone offense at Texas, died on Saturday at 73. August 15, 2022 at 04:32AM

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte said they enjoyed their bust-up after both managers were sent off in a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham August 15, 2022 at 03:30AM

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The 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Spurs was dramatic enough, but the duel between coaches Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte took it to another level. August 15, 2022 at 01:21AM

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Xavi's new signings couldn't make an impact at Camp Nou in their first LaLiga match of the season, with Lewandowski failing to find the net. August 14, 2022 at 04:29AM

Chiefs starting safety Justin Reid kicks successful PAT in Kansas City's preseason opener against Chicago. August 14, 2022 at 02:05AM

Seventeen-year-old David Popovici of Romania became the youngest swimmer to break the world record in the men's 100-meter freestyle. August 14, 2022 at 02:05AM

Manchester United hit a new low after a pathetic performance against an outstanding Brentford side, signaling the amount of work that Ten Hag faces. August 14, 2022 at 01:38AM

Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at Man United, and progress is being made with Sasa Kalajdzic and Adrien Rabiot. Transfer Talk has the latest. August 13, 2022 at 05:18AM

Just 74 days after giving birth, Collier was back on the court, right in time to help Minnesota's playoff push. August 13, 2022 at 02:52AM

We have quick and easy steps to be drafting in no time, so you too can get in on the fun. August 13, 2022 at 02:24AM