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Eric Moody identifies the sleepers to know about in fantasy women's basketball this season. May 01, 2024 at 03:15AM

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How will the rookies fit? How will biggest free agency moves pay off? How will new coaches jell? Here is the story to watch for every WNBA team. April 30, 2024 at 04:02AM

U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation have withdrawn their bid to jointly host the 2027 Women's World Cup and will instead focus on securing the 2031 Women's World Cup, the federations announced on Monday. April 30, 2024 at 03:32AM

Dave Hakstol, who had a 107-112-27 record and took the Kraken to the playoffs in just the franchise's second year, was fired after not making the postseason in Year 3. April 30, 2024 at 01:14AM

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Barcelona booked their spot in the Women's Champions League final as they beat 10-woman Chelsea 2-0 in front of a sold-out Stamford Bridge on Saturday. April 28, 2024 at 01:31AM

The NFL will allow players the option of using Guardian Caps in regular-season games to help protect against head injuries, the league confirmed Friday. April 27, 2024 at 01:23AM

University of Southern California women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb -- responsible for rapidly restoring the Trojans into a national powerhouse -- has agreed on a contract extension that'll take her through 2030, sources told ESPN on Friday. April 27, 2024 at 01:23AM

For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday. April 26, 2024 at 01:11AM

Xavi Hernández has agreed to remain on as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN, reversing his decision to step down in the summer. April 25, 2024 at 02:03AM

Tiger Woods will receive up to $100 million in equity as part of the newly created for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises, with Rory McIlroy getting about half that amount, according to a report. April 25, 2024 at 01:17AM

Houston's new looks for 2024 include an "H-Town Blue" Color Rush set, as well as a Battle Red combo with an alternate helmet. April 24, 2024 at 02:22AM

WNBA star Kelsey Plum and Giants tight end Darren Waller have filed for divorce after little more than one year of marriage. April 24, 2024 at 01:20AM

The Portland Thorns get their first win of the season as they move up in the latest edition of our NWSL Power Rankings. April 23, 2024 at 01:19AM

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is continuously upping his game, and his performance at the Chinese Grand Prix shows he's not slowing down. April 22, 2024 at 02:26AM

LA Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will be out for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. April 22, 2024 at 01:29AM

The Angels placed Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain. April 22, 2024 at 01:29AM

The New York Mets placed starting catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 15-day injured list with a left thumb sprain Saturday. April 21, 2024 at 02:26AM

John Sterling's time as the voice of the Yankees, a memorable 36-year run to conclude a 64-year career, officially ended Saturday at Yankee Stadium. April 21, 2024 at 01:24AM

Coban Porter, the younger brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., has been sentenced to six years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a woman in Colorado last year. April 20, 2024 at 02:43AM

Ahead of the Knicks opening up the playoffs against the 76ers, Knicks star Jalen Brunson admitted he spent all summer thinking about his turnover in the closing moments of New York's Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat last spring. April 20, 2024 at 02:22AM

Ryan Garcia missed weight for his fight with Devin Haney but cut a deal for the fight to go forward. April 20, 2024 at 01:08AM

The NFL has reinstated five players who were suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL's gambling policy. April 19, 2024 at 02:22AM

Ashley Moyer-Gleich will become the first woman to referee an NBA playoff game since Violet Palmer worked nine playoff games between 2006 and 2012. April 19, 2024 at 01:22AM

The legalization of sports betting has sparked a growing number of gambling-related controversies. April 18, 2024 at 12:53AM

Favorite landing places and expectations for new talent including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. April 17, 2024 at 12:41AM

The New York Red Bulls held onto top spot with a draw vs. Chicago, while Philadelphia remain the league's only unbeaten team after a comeback in Atlanta. April 16, 2024 at 02:08AM

Once the Grand Slam record holder, Rafa Nadal has been injured for more than a year. On Tuesday, he will play in Barcelona, hoping it gives him the preparation he needs heading into the French Open next month. April 16, 2024 at 12:41AM

Pelicans wing Brandon Ingram, who has missed 12 games with a left knee contusion, is returning for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lakers. April 15, 2024 at 01:32AM

Even after a 3-2 shootout loss to the rival New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, the New York Islanders remain in control of their playoff fate in the Eastern Conference headed into the final week of the regular season. April 14, 2024 at 04:30AM

More disappointment for Manchester United and in particular, Erik ten Hag, as they drew 2-2 to Bournemouth which only adds more pressure for the Dutch manager moving forward. April 14, 2024 at 03:16AM

Casper Ruud earned his first victory over Novak Djokovic, sending him to the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Stefanos Tsitsipas. April 14, 2024 at 01:03AM

More than 1,100 women's college basketball players are already in the transfer portal. Who are the top players looking for a new school next season? April 13, 2024 at 04:17AM

Alex Sarr, the 7-foot-1 big man and the projected No. 2 pick, has declared for the 2024 NBA draft, he announced on ESPN's "NBA Today" Friday. April 13, 2024 at 02:20AM

Ippei Mizuhara surrendered to federal law enforcement Friday. The former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani is accused of stealing over $16 million from the Dodgers star. April 13, 2024 at 12:43AM

New York City officials approved a plan Thursday to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer's New York City FC next to the New York Mets' stadium, Citi Field. April 12, 2024 at 03:28AM

Masters honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player lament the current state of golf amid the ongoing rift between the PGA and LIV Golf tours. April 12, 2024 at 02:08AM

The Olympic judo champ and survivor lands on the biggest stage in her MMA debut at UFC 300 against Holly Holm. April 11, 2024 at 01:11AM

This week, Danielle Collins continued her incredible run, Ben Shelton won a big title on clay, and Rafael Nadal's status after withdrawing from Brisbane with an injury. April 10, 2024 at 01:55AM

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We have a new leader as the New York Red Bulls lead the way following what happened in MLS this weekend in our newly updated Power Rankings. April 09, 2024 at 12:44AM

Liverpool saved a draw after two magic moments from Man United's Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, but they should have wrapped things up before then. April 08, 2024 at 01:12AM

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said he expects more plot twists in the Premier League title race after his side salvaged a 2-2 draw at Manchester United on Sunday. April 08, 2024 at 01:05AM

Arsenal's missteps away from home hurt them in last season's Premier League run-in. Not this time, as a big win at Brighton showed. April 07, 2024 at 03:07AM

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley on Saturday said she believes transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports. April 07, 2024 at 02:31AM

Purdue's Canadian center Zach Edey says he has 'lost out on a lot of money' because of a United States NIL law that prevents him from profiting. April 06, 2024 at 03:21AM

The Giants have re-signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Isaiah Simmons to a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Jordan Raanan. April 06, 2024 at 01:41AM

Doug Greenberg looks at the wide-ranging betting expectations and public support for the NC State and UConn men's and women's teams as they enter the Final Four. April 06, 2024 at 01:18AM

UConn is the first team to cover 10 straight NCAA tournament games since Villanova in the 1980s. April 05, 2024 at 12:47AM

Buffalo is trading the four-time Pro Bowl receiver to Houston after four years with the Bills. April 04, 2024 at 12:51AM

The Chiefs agreed to a deal to re-sign running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a source confirmed. April 03, 2024 at 03:16AM

Every set of betting lines, spreads, totals and more for the Final Four of the 2024 women's NCAA tournament. April 03, 2024 at 02:29AM

Is Oklahoma still No. 1? Which teams have climbed up the rankings? Here's the latest top 25 poll. April 03, 2024 at 12:51AM

Tennessee's last two coaches all had long ties to the program. Is it time for the school to go in another direction for its next head coach? April 02, 2024 at 02:35AM

The latest top 25 rankings, plus the players we're watching in April. April 02, 2024 at 12:21AM