Serena Williams took aim at tennis' anti-doping system ahead of her Wimbledon return, calling it "unprofessional" and "unreasonable."
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The Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first.
The Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first.
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Serena Williams took aim at tennis' anti-doping system ahead of her Wimbledon return, calling it "unprofessional" and "unreasonable."
The Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first.
The Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first.
Could an American take the women's Wimbledon title? Can anyone beat Sinner? Or could Djokovic pull off the improbable? Our experts make predictions.
The bracket for the World Cup knockout rounds is now set! How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win it all? Let's judge some overreactio…
And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-…
Serena Williams said Sunday she had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.
Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United States' positive mo…
George Russell withstood Max Verstappen's challenge to end his 112-day wait for a victory by winning the Austrian Grand Prix and breathe fresh life into his wo…
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The World Cup round of 32 begins with South Africa facing co-host Canada in Inglewood, California.
And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-…
The World Cup round of 32 begins with South Africa facing co-host Canada in Inglewood, California.
The World Cup round of 32 begins with South Africa facing co-host Canada in Inglewood, California.
How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win the World Cup? Let's judge some overreactions.
How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win the World Cup? Let's judge some overreactions.
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A quick look at the USMNT roster reveals it is rife with leaders of different types and temperaments, which is helping the team find success.
England earned a 2-0 win over Panama and topped Group L, but only after an almost painful first-half bereft of clear-cut chances.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi played on the final day of the 2026 World Cup group stage action.
Argentina found success against Jordan without Lionel Messi, but the 38-year-old still make an impact off the bench to extend his goal record.
Jaron "Boots" Ennis got the titles, but also got the experience needed to achieve the final goal: to be undisputed -- and maybe fight Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Lionel Messi came off the bench in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan in the World Cup and scored in a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions.
Jaron "Boots" Ennis scored an emphatic victory over Xander Zayas on Saturday night, stopping him in the seventh round to become the new WBO and WBA junior midd…
Jaron "Boots" Ennis dominated Xander Zayas in a seventh-round TKO victory to earn the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles.
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to …
Lionel Messi came off the bench in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan in the World Cup to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory for the reigning cha…
Cristiano Ronaldo has played every minute of Portugal's group stage campaign at the World Cup.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti insists this World Cup is looking brighter for A Seleção -- but is his optimism misplaced?
We're grading every team on how their run compared with expectations.
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, former rivals who each won two WNBA MVP awards, and Cheryl Reeve, who has won four titles as head coach, were enshrined i…
Portugal's draw with Colombia on Saturday means a destined quarterfinal matchup between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is off until at least the final.
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman hit three long home runs in an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, a day after he launched a tw…
Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.
The American boxer kept his promise after the British boxer made history as the youngest undisputed champion from the United Kingdom.
Xander Zayas takes on Jaron "Boots" Ennis in a junior middleweight title fight. Follow live.
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Steve Clarke has stepped down as manager of Scotland men's team after their elimination from the 2026 World Cup at the group stages was confirmed on Saturday.
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.
England earned a 2-0 win over Panama and topped Group L, but only after an almost painful first-half bereft of clear-cut chances.
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.
Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday afternoon, a score that tied her for the lowest round of the day, and she eventually took a one-shot lead over Brooke …
Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in the Three Lions' final group stage game vs. Panama.
Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship win sets up plenty of storylines ahead of SummerSlam. Here are the top takeaways from Night of Champions.
The Magic on Saturday waived forward Jonathan Isaac, which will save Orlando $6.5 million, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
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Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts called out the WNBA and defended his star player, Alyssa Thomas, ahead of the team's matchup against the Toronto Tempo on S…
Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.
Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.
The Buffalo Bills will not honor former running back O.J. Simpson among the franchise's legends at their new stadium, the team announced.
The Hurricanes on Saturday acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Ducks.
The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Zayn pulled off an upset over Cody Rhodes and Gunther to win a title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alabama's thin 2027 recruiting class received a needed jolt on Saturday, when the Crimson Tide secured a commitment from four-star pass receiver Osani Gayles, …
Marcus and Liam Ruck, twins from Osoyoos, British Columbia who spent the past two-plus seasons as one of the Western Hockey League's most productive tandems in…
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Venus Williams "can't wait" to team up with little sister Serena in doubles at Wimbledon, a tournament they have won six times together.
It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages.
It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages.
Then there were 32. Or we're getting there, anyway. So, let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each …
Brandon Aiyuk said in a YouTube video that his former agent has influenced the ongoing situation between him and 49ers and that general manager John Lynch rece…
Butler, who tore his right ACL on Jan. 19, told ESPN he expects to still be "a top player" when he returns from the injury.
Jannik Sinner says he's changed his physical workload after his French Open meltdown when he felt ill and dizzy in a second-round loss.
George Russell has revealed the mid-qualifying radio messages from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff at the Austrian Grand Prix helped him to refocus ahead of…
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The Blues have acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs in return for a pair of third-round draft picks.
Mercedes' George Russell has taken back-to-back pole positions in a chaotic qualifying ahead of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages, as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi (maybe) could play on the same day.
The big nations win the World Cup, but the small nations make it. Cape Verde's progress to the knockouts was for everyone.
Novak Djokovic has told Serena Williams that her sensational comeback to tennis is "truly inspirational" as both prepare for Wimbledon.
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We're grading every team on how their run compared with expectations.
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The big nations win the World Cup, but the small nations make it. Cape Verde's progress to the knockouts was for everyone.
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Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei lamented both the conditions his team have had to face in this tournament, but also the bad luck they encountered.
Manchester City are the latest team to join the race for Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Transfer Talk has the latest.
The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be without leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis, who typically plays on the wing of No. 1 center Sebastian Aho, for the star…
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski threw a first inning fastball on Friday that was clocked at 105.5 mph, breaking his own record for the fastest pitch recorded…
The five bins are identical to the one that went viral after being stolen earlier this week.
Chicago's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record for the most field goals without a miss as she went 13 for 13 while scoring 30 points and grabbing eight rebounds, …
Spain were lucky to beat Uruguay, and will need to improve drastically if they hope to win the World Cup.
Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the Thunder through the 2028-29 season, sources told ESPN.
Amazing scenes on Friday as Cape Verde, against all odds, sealed their spot in the round of 32. Re-live that match, plus all the latest and greatest, from anot…
Cape Verde's memorable journey at their first ever World Cup is not over yet.
We continue with the final days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage as we figure out who will qualify for the knockout stage.
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The Ducks moved on from Mason McTavish on Friday, trading the young center to the Blues for the Nos. 15 and 29 picks in Friday's NHL draft.
The Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian on Friday while also announcing that longtime executive John Mozeliak will be brought in as a consultant to the…
Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan on Saturday from the substitutes' bench, coach Lionel Scaloni said.
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns were among prominent members of the Mets who assumed responsibility for the team'…
It didn't matter that Norway rested all their stars, because the galaxy of French talent -- led by the remarkable Ousmane Dembélé -- shone as brightly as ever …
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The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
Quickly putting to rest any speculation of a change of heart at the NHL draft Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State winger Gavin McKenna, 1…
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
It didn't matter that Norway rested all their stars, because the galaxy of French talent -- led by the remarkable Ousmane Dembélé -- shone as brightly as ever …
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off an assist from Kylian Mbappé, to help his team to a 4-1 win over Norway at the …
The five bins are identical to the one that went viral after being stolen earlier this week.
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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate…
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Serena Williams is a betting long shot to win Wimbledon in her return to singles play, but Jannik Sinner is the odds-on favorite to take home the men's title i…
The CFL said Friday that quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not be allowed to join any of its teams for the upcoming season.
United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. Soccer have had positive talks about a possible contract extension, sources have told ESPN.
New Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick, was asked during his introductory news conference about his expectations for his rookie season,…
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The orange clutch became a symbol of the Knicks' legendary run in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk says he is vacating his three world titles and is planning one "last dance" before calling it a career.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Caitlin Clark will miss her second game of the season as the Fever are holding her out against the Sparks after she left the team's last game with back issues.
A prosecutor in Idaho says misdemeanor drug charges against Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller will be dismissed despite there having been probable cause …
After a yearlong saga full of public declarations and private dismay, a 13-year tenure is over -- and the ripple effects from it might be enormous.
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After a yearlong saga full of public declarations and private dismay, a 13-year tenure is over -- and the ripple effects from it might be enormous.
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
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The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday with the club toiling through a historically poor start.
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Mike Clay gives his annual list of players he expects to reach the end zone less often this season.
Mike Clay gives his annual list of players he expects to find the end zone more often this season.
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An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
Serena Williams will play 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
After a yearlong saga, full of public declarations and private dismay, a 13-year tenure is over -- and the ripple effects from it might be enormous.
The equation for Ecuador was simple: win or go home. And just in time, they found their scoring touch vs. a heavily favored Germany.
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