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Breaking down the 2025 McDonald's All American girls' game

Everything you need to know about the 2025 McDonald's All American girls' game on April 1 (6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2). April 01, 2025 at 02:31AM

Jets owner rips 'bogus' NFLPA survey for F grade

Jets chairman Woody Johnson, the only owner to receive an F grade in the NFLPA annual team report card, dismissed the findings Monday, calling the survey "totally bogus." April 01, 2025 at 01:23AM

Follow live: Houston gets off to fast start with Final Four bid up for grabs

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Newcastle throw open-top bus parade for cup win

Newcastle are celebrating the end of their 70-year weight for a major domestic trophy with an open-top bus parade through the city. March 30, 2025 at 12:40AM

Picks, predictions, key players for every women's Sweet 16 game

Why might every Sweet 16 team win its regional semifinal matchup in Birmingham and Spokane? We predict the winners. March 29, 2025 at 01:25AM

Source: PSG owners finalizing Málaga purchase

Qatar Sport Investment (QSI), the owner of Paris Saint-Germain, are finalising the purchase of the Spanish club Malaga, a source has confirmed to ESPN. March 28, 2025 at 03:31AM

NBA, FIBA take next steps toward Euro league

The NBA and FIBA are exploring partnering on a new league in Europe and further expanding their roles there, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. March 28, 2025 at 02:03AM

Love: 'Unicorns' taking hoops to 'amazing place'

Kevin Love said the new crop of "unicorns" -- such as Duke's Cooper Flagg or recruit Cam Boozer -- are more advanced than players of his generation at this level. March 28, 2025 at 01:28AM

Flick 'not happy' with Osasuna game scheduling

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said he is "not happy" about having to play against Osasuna on Thursday on the back of the international break, but attempted to keep counsel on the matter. March 27, 2025 at 03:18AM

Last call? Nantz eyes 100th Masters as '36 finale

Longtime CBS commentator Jim Nantz has set a target retirement date of April 14, 2036 -- after the final round of the 100th Masters at Augusta National. March 27, 2025 at 02:21AM

Valkyries 1st in WNBA to sell 10K season tickets

The expansion Golden State Valkyries are the first WNBA team to sell 10,000 season tickets, the team said Wednesday. They begin play May 16 at home against the Los Angeles Sparks. March 27, 2025 at 01:09AM

Chavez, top HS hoops recruit, to join OU women

Aaliyah Chavez, the No. 1 girls high school basketball recruit in the nation, is headed to Oklahoma. March 26, 2025 at 01:23AM

Krikorian steps down as Washington Spirit GM

Mark Krikorian is no longer the Washington Spirit's president of soccer operations and general manager after concluding his three-year contract, the club announced on Monday. March 25, 2025 at 03:28AM

Day says Ohio State to visit White House April 14

Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirmed Monday that the Buckeyes national championship football team will visit the White House on April 14. March 25, 2025 at 01:44AM

Vonn closes season with first podium since '18

Lindsey Vonn concluded her comeback season at age 40 with a second-place finish in a World Cup super-G race that was won by Swiss standout Lara Gut-Behrami. March 24, 2025 at 01:21AM

George Foreman beat time by going from humiliation to vindication

Boxing is full of guys who fought past their primes. What Foreman pulled off was something entirely different. March 23, 2025 at 02:08AM

NYY's Schmidt set for IL, Carrasco makes roster

Yankees GM Brian Cashman says right-hander Clarke Schmidt will begin the season on the injured list, paving the way for non-roster invitee Carlos Carrasco to make the team. March 23, 2025 at 01:23AM

MLB lauds success of Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo series

Major League Baseball called the Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo series its most successful standalone international event. March 22, 2025 at 02:33AM

Texans bolster OL, add T. Brown on 1-year deal

The Texans and offensive tackle Trent Brown have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3 million. Brown played for the Bengals last season, but he ruptured his patellar tendon in Week 3. March 22, 2025 at 01:25AM

UGA suspends WR Tuggle, OL Easley indefinitely

Georgia sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended indefinitely on Thursday after Tuggle's arrest for speeding and reckless driving. March 21, 2025 at 02:32AM

ESPN to broadcast 26 WNBA games, 10 for Fever

ESPN/ABC will broadcast 26 WNBA games this season, including 10 involving the Indiana Fever. March 21, 2025 at 02:32AM

Battery charge against fighter Diaz dismissed

A misdemeanor battery charge against combat sports star Nate Diaz, which stem from an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Las Vegas last year, has been dismissed. March 21, 2025 at 01:09AM

Calipari mulls Arkansas path: 'Back to my roots'

John Calipari referenced his early coaching days Wednesday, saying he is "back to my roots of being the underdog" ahead of Arkansas' NCAA tournament game vs. Kansas. March 20, 2025 at 02:34AM

Departing Buckeyes expect Sayin to be next QB1

Former Ohio State quarterback Will Howard believes Julian Sayin is the front-runner to be the Buckeyes' next QB1, with former defensive back Denzel Burke adding, "Julian's that guy." March 20, 2025 at 02:23AM

Trump freezes Penn funding over trans swimmer

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program. March 20, 2025 at 01:07AM

Sources: Pats fill need at center with Bradbury

Free agent center Garrett Bradbury has reached an agreement on a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, including $3.8 million guaranteed, with the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. March 19, 2025 at 03:14AM

Harper replaces Pingeton as Missouri head coach

Kellie Harper, who was fired by Tennessee at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, has been named as the new head coach at Missouri, the school announced Tuesday. March 19, 2025 at 03:14AM

Devils GM recounts son's nightmare hockey injury

Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald is talking about his son Casey being cut by a skate blade in an attempt to get NHL players to wear neck protection. March 19, 2025 at 01:28AM

Club mistakenly mourns player who isn't dead

The management of Bulgarian top-flight side Arda Kardzhali apologised after their former player Petko Ganchev, whose death they mourned in a minute's silence before Sunday's match with Levski Sofia, turned out to be alive. March 18, 2025 at 03:13AM

S. Alabama has NIT invite nixed: 'Unacceptable'

South Alabama had their invitation to the NIT rescinded after the team was informed they would be playing, a decision their coach called "unacceptable." March 18, 2025 at 02:06AM

'I feel like I'm a more complete player': Players win a sign of what's to come for Rory in 2025?

After two early wins in signature events, McIlroy's game is in a great place with the Masters and the rest of the majors in the not-too-distant future. March 18, 2025 at 01:26AM

Angel City's Leroux takes mental health break

Sydney Leroux has said she will take a "step away from soccer for my mental health" one day before her club, Angel City, begin their NWSL campaign. March 17, 2025 at 02:25AM

Yale beats Cornell to win Ivy title, tourney berth

Regular-season champion Yale added the Ivy League Tournament title with a 90-84 win over Cornell on Sunday to earn a berth in the NCAA tournament. March 17, 2025 at 01:39AM

Champions League qualification is the only positive Man City have left -- and they might miss it

Man City's awful season could end with one positive: qualification for next season's Champions League. But they are playing so poorly, they might not even get there. March 16, 2025 at 01:05AM

Bethune on Spirit roster after freak pitching injury

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune has been removed from the season-ending injury list and added to the team's active roster, although she is listed as questionable for Friday's NWSL opener vs. the Houston Dash. March 15, 2025 at 03:18AM

Lakers rule Doncic out for game against Nuggets

Luka Doncic will not play in the conclusion of the Los Angeles Lakers' four-game road trip Friday against the Denver Nuggets. March 15, 2025 at 02:32AM

Fanmio sues boxer Garcia, promoter Golden Boy

Fanmio is suing boxer Ryan Garcia and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy, after Garcia pulled out of a December 2024 pay-per-view event which was set to air on the streaming platform. March 15, 2025 at 02:32AM

Sports columnist, author Feinstein dies at age 69

John Feinstein, whose career as a columnist and bestselling author of sports books made him one of the most notable sportswriters of his time, died Thursday. March 14, 2025 at 02:22AM

Early-morning runs, autograph signings and so many dunks: Tales of a young Cooper Flagg

Stories of dominance from those who witnessed Flagg's brilliance in its infancy. March 14, 2025 at 12:36AM

Champions League live blog: Atléti-Real Madrid, Arsenal-PSV

Enjoy live updates from Wednesday's Champions League action as Atlético Madrid take on Real Madrid, Arsenal take on PSV and Aston Villa take on Brugge. March 13, 2025 at 02:31AM

Swanson to miss NWSL start for personal reasons

Chicago Stars FC forward Mallory Swanson will miss the start of the 2025 National Women's Soccer League season due to personal reasons, the club confirmed on Wednesday. March 13, 2025 at 01:15AM

Arsenal's Saliba: I've not been so good this season

Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he has "not been so good" this season and said he needs to demand more of himself to help the club win silverware this season. March 12, 2025 at 01:06AM

Man City sack Taylor five days before cup final

Manchester City women have sacked head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before their League Cup final match against Chelsea, the club confirmed on Monday. March 11, 2025 at 02:09AM

Sources: Ford opts to stay in L.A., but with Rams

Defensive lineman Poona Ford and the Rams have agreed to a three-year deal worth just under $30 million with $17 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN. March 11, 2025 at 01:25AM

Myles Garrett's contract extension first of many wins Browns need in 2025

The deal rids Cleveland of a very public dispute with a franchise icon that threatened to cloud its free agency plans. March 10, 2025 at 12:45AM

Núñez's days at Liverpool might be numbered, but he is still delivering

Mohamed Salah added to his legend, but the Reds' win over Southampton was all Darwin Núñez. March 09, 2025 at 01:23AM

QB1 & only: Giants ink DeVito, lone QB on roster

The Giants have re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito to a one-year, $1 million deal. DeVito is the only QB on New York's roster, with the team expected add a veteran in free agency. March 09, 2025 at 12:26AM

MLS Cup champ Galaxy out of GAM salary space

Reigning MLS Cup champion the LA Galaxy has exhausted its supply of 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), MLS announced on Friday. March 08, 2025 at 12:43AM

Leafs get Laughton to address center situation

The Maple Leafs significantly addressed their center situation Friday, acquiring forward Scott Laughton from the Flyers in exchange for prospect Nikita Grebenkin and a conditional 2027 first-round pick. March 08, 2025 at 12:16AM

Countdown to 894: The Alex Ovechkin goal-scoring tracker

Follow along as Ovechkin chases Wayne Gretzky's record, and see the Capitals' upcoming schedule. March 07, 2025 at 01:35AM

Yanks' Stanton gets more PRP; Gil out 3 months

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has received a second round of PRP injections in both elbows, pitcher Luis Gil is out at least three months with a lat strain, and infielder DJ LeMahieu is out several weeks with a calf strain. March 06, 2025 at 11:48PM

UCL live blog: Barca visit Benfica, PSG host Liverpool, German giants clash

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USA's Sophia Wilson (née Smith) expecting child

United States and Portland Thorns FC star Sophia Wilson (née Smith) is expecting her first child, the NWSL team announced on Wednesday. March 06, 2025 at 12:31AM

Rangers' Garcia injures oblique; opener at risk

Rangers outfielder Adolis García has again injured his left oblique and will have an MRI, throwing into question his availability for Opening Day on March 27. March 05, 2025 at 12:19AM

Transfer rumors, news: Madrid eye surprise move for Wharton

Scouts from Real Madrid have reportedly been sent to watch Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. March 04, 2025 at 06:51AM

Serena joins ownership group of WNBA's Tempo

Twenty-three-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, which will tip off its first season in 2026. March 04, 2025 at 12:08AM

San Diego FC condemns homophobic chanting

San Diego FC's inaugural home match marred in the second half by three occurrences of homophobic chanting. March 03, 2025 at 02:34AM

USWNT's Girma injured in WSL debut for Chelsea

Naomi Girma, women's soccer's first million-dollar player, was injured and substituted in her Chelsea debut on Sunday. March 03, 2025 at 12:56AM

Magic's Suggs to stay sidelined for knee surgery

Magic guard Jalen Suggs will be out indefinitely as he is scheduled to undergo knee surgery to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee. March 03, 2025 at 12:18AM

Fudd still pondering return to UConn, turning pro

UConn guard Azzi Fudd is still weighing the "pros and cons" of a possible return to UConn next season or turning pro, she told reporters Saturday. March 02, 2025 at 02:10AM

Sources: Miller, Clips agree to 4-year, $8.3M deal

The LA Clippers and two-way guard Jordan Miller have agreed to a four-year, $8.3 million contract, with the team waiving forward MarJon Beauchamp to create roster space, sources told ESPN. March 02, 2025 at 12:45AM