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White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami left Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning because of right hamstring tightness.
The Tigers placed starter Casey Mize on the IL with right adductor inflammation on Friday.
Thunder wing Jalen Williams, who has been hampered by injuries all season, will not play in Saturday's Game 7 against the Spurs.
The latest news and information from Washington, D.C., where the UFC will host its White House show on June 14.
Joao Fonseca's win over Novak Djokovic guarantees a new French Open champion, and may be a star-making breakthrough for the young player.
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Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has agreed to become the new President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN.
Giants teammates Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter expressed solidarity on Friday following their "disagreement" over the quarterback's involvement in an event for …
Giants wide receiver Gunner Olszewski went down Friday during OTAs with a noncontact injury that the team fears is a torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.
Atlético Madrid have accused Barcelona of a "relentless smear campaign" in their pursuit of forward Julián Álvarez.
Brendan Sorsby placed at least 40 bets involving Indiana football as a QB for the Hoosiers and used sportsbook accounts registered to a family member and frien…
Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate actions toward the St. Louis dugout earlier this we…
The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission.
Novak Djokovic's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ended with a defeat to Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open on Friday.
The Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Friday.
The Steelers have fired senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton II for a violation of club policy, sources told ESPN.
Iva Jovic is still learning as she goes in her second year on tour. Luckily, a group of young players provides advice and camaraderie along the way.
The jersey Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers wore throughout her WNBA debut on May 16, 2025 has sold via MeiGray, a photo-matching and authentication company th…
Luka Dončić is teaming up with former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to bring basketball to Rome, with the team also submitting a bid to join the developing…
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After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest 2026 NBA draft top 100.
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Choreographer Maceo Harrison found his purpose in dance. It led him to a stage he never could have imagined.
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The Bulldogs have knocked off some of the best programs in the country while putting cruciferous vegetables all over television screens.
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It still doesn't have 12 teams, but the conference has a new look with Mountain West heavyweights joining Oregon State and Washington State.
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As college baseball regionals arrive, we rank the rosters loaded with top-level talent.
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Paulsen's dad died less than 11 months ago, but he wants everyone to remember his father fondly.
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The defending champions have changed little in their squad since that dramatic triumph over France at Qatar 2022, and continuity is a virtue.
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Both managers have plenty of tricks up their sleeve to change the game entirely.
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Montreal has no room left for error. Plus, highlights from Game 4, and updated playoff stats.
Barcelona are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapié this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Ava Kuszak belted the game-winning home run to lift Nebraska over Arkansas on Thursday night in the opening round of the Women's College World Series as the Co…
Jalen Williams scored only one point in his return from a hamstring strain and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with less than half his regular-season average …
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What was most surprising about Spurs' Game 6 win? And who is biggest X factor for Saturday's game?
Aces coach Becky Hammon blasted the officiating in Thursday's 95-87 loss to the Wings, saying that A'ja Wilson, Chennedy Carter and Jackie Young combining for …
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, ro…
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Top-seeded Alabama rallied to beat UCLA on Thursday night in the opening round of the Women's College World Series after Megan Grant clubbed her NCAA-record 41…
Shrey Parikh, 14, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.
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Wilson offered a presumably unwitting shoutout to another memorable New York sports team -- the 1973 Mets -- in his commentary on the Knicks and sports in the …
After Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made headlines by torching Texas Tech's strength of schedule, Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire shot back with an open invitatio…
Wilson offered a presumably unwitting shoutout to another memorable New York sports team -- the 1973 Mets -- in his commentary on the Knicks and sports in the …
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has suffered a broken right pinkie finger ahead of the NBA Finals and there is no timetable for his return, sources told ESPN's…
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said he is making progress recovering from a torn ACL and could be back for the start of training camp or soon after, barring any…
Puka Nacua said he is "grateful for the support" from the Rams organization after a civil lawsuit was filed against him in March.
Lionel Messi will lead defending champion Argentina at a record sixth World Cup this summer in North America.
American tennis star Tiafoe lost his racket while celebrating his French Open victory only to recover it after asking for it back on Instagram.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino called USMNT attacker Christian Pulisic "a special player," and says he's confident that the player will end his goal drought a…
While most of the Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the term…
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Major League Baseball owners proposed a hard salary cap to players as part of the next CBA on Thursday, their first firm cap proposal since 1994.
In reaction to the controversial comments made recently by his head coach, Lane Kiffin, first-year LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry told ESPN on Thursday h…
Kyle Busch died last week from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, accordi…
Eligible for an extension for the first time, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud says he has done his part to earn a new deal but also isn't focused on the negotia…
NASCAR has indefinitely suspended a member of Michael Jordan's race team after she allegedly used a golf cart to assault a 77-year-old man at Charlotte Motor S…
Scoring is up around the WNBA, and Eric Moody gives two fantasy streamers to help in the 3-pointer department.
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With the clock ticking and jerseys mounting, Carolan Bledsoe and her family have sewn thousands of patches onto uniforms at the Women's College World Series.
Claude Lemieux, who won the Stanley Cup four times during a memorable NHL career, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced on Thursday. He was 60.
Which key players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest on injuries impacting World Cup teams.
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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has spoken with Italian Serie A giants AC Milan about its vacant head coaching job, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq underwent a minor hernia procedure but is expected to be ready for training camp, coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday.
Jannik Sinner, the overwhelming favorite at the French Open, lost Thursday. What happened -- and what it means for the tournament.
Josh Kroenke explains how his family overcame setbacks and criticism to turn the Gunners into champions.
Oklahoma City is on the brink of a return trip to the Finals. What do the Spurs need to do to force a Game 7? Our experts break it down.
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Vanderbilt stays in the national conversation with Tyler Tanner's return. Here are more high-impact decisions.
Greg Wyshynski provides this FAQ as a guide to WWE's Clash In Italy on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is out of the French Open, dropping 18 of the last 20 games en route to a second-round loss to 56th-ranked Argentine opponent Juan Man…
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed teammates Wednesday during a team meeting to discuss his introduction of President Donald Trump at an event last week …
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Last year, Rafael Jodar was ranked No. 707. Now, he is 29th in the world. And at the French Open, it's reminding fans of another prodigy named Rafa.
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ESPN ranks the must-watch fights on Saturday and explains what makes them compelling why they matter.
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Oklahoma City is on the brink of a return trip to the Finals. What do the Spurs need to do to force a Game 7? Our experts break it down.
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New Orleans tackles unknowns such as the second-year QB, Alvin Kamara and new face of the defense.
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
Here are the biggest storylines, keys to victory, players to watch and more for Saturday's showpiece between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG will boot the ball straight out of play, while Arsenal's choice of starting striker will be important.
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Man United could land another Brazilian midfielder as they are tracking Botafogo's Danilo alongside AC Milan. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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The Chargers QB missed Phase 2 of the team's offseason program to support his girlfriend.
Man United could land another Brazilian midfielder as they are tracking Botafogo's Danilo alongside AC Milan. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Barcelona are looking to sign Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez before the 2026 World Cup. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Manchester United have ended their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson to focus on Éderson. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Shohei Ohtani lamented the flaws in his performance Wednesday night -- even after hitting a leadoff home run and positioning the Dodgers for a combined no-hitt…
The Hurricanes routed the Canadiens in Montreal. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Friday's Game 5.
Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for his third shutout in 12 postseason games this year to help the Hurricanes take a 3-1 lead over the Canadiens in the Eastern…
Arizona forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round pick, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal, is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will play college basketball next se…
Last year, Rafael Jodar was ranked No. 707. Now, he is 29th in the world. And at the French Open, it's reminding fans of another prodigy named Rafa.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said his league still "stands alone" despite the Big Ten winning the past three national titles and holding a 4-0 record against t…
Oklahoma athletics director Roger Denny says College Football Playoff expansion could be a route to scheduling tougher nonconference games and, ideally, a retu…
Von Miller said Wednesday that he is "for sure'' playing for somebody in the 2026 season and that he has already lobbied Denver coach Sean Payton for his forme…
Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 44⅔ innings on Wednesday to set the Phillies franchise record by passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleve…
Tiger Woods did not enter the 2026 Open Championship, according to a report, and therefore will not be participating in any of golf's majors for the second yea…
Just as he has since he was drafted in 2025, the Jaguars' Travis Hunter on Wednesday brushed aside the noise over whether he will or should play on both sides …
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said his relationship with A.J. Brown is "really good" despite all the trade talk that continues around the star receiver.
Alabama AD Greg Byrne said changing football coaches every two to three years is "absolutely ludicrous" and emphasized the importance of stability under Kalen …
Coach Pete Golding said the whirlwind of commentary about Ole Miss from outside the program speaks to the success that the Rebels are having on and off the fie…
President Donald Trump said he is planning on attending an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next month.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday during the Patriots' second OTA that the process of balancing family and football is going "really good"
Oklahoma City turned to Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain to claw its way back against San Antonio.
The NBA has warned Victor Wembanyama for violating media access rules after he did not speak to reporters following the Spurs' Game 5 loss, a source told ESPN.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been released from jail Wednesday amid an ongoing investigation following his arrest on several domestic violence charges.
Conversations around conference expansion have dominated the college football spring meetings thus far, and Kirby Smart's comments on Tuesday about the SEC ess…
UNC Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods says she's lucky to be alive after being caught in a rip current while trying to rescue her 8-year-old nep…
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Special teams player Irv Charles is going from the last-place Jets to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Two Senators will soon introduce a bipartisan college sports bill which aims to regulate payments to players, limit transfers and restrict coach movement durin…
The Hurricanes remain the Stanley Cup favorites, with the Golden Knights just behind on the odds board after sweeping the Avs.
The Thunder took a 3-2 series lead on the Spurs and are odds-on favorites to win the NBA Finals.
New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA as part of an investigation into its ticketing prices for the 2026 World Cup, citing soaring ticket prices and rep…
Forward Mallory Swanson has been called up for the United States for the first time since giving birth in November. She will join the USWNT for a pair of away …
Kelce's 2023 ceremonial first pitch at a Guardians game did not go as planned ... and Mahomes isn't letting him live it down just yet.
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Are Marcus Spears Jr. (2027), A.J. Williams (2028) and JJ Crawford (2029) secure at No. 1?
The Premier League season is over! What did Bill Connelly love and hate about it? It's time to serve up his alternative prizes for the good and bad across the …
Our writers make their predictions. Will the Gunners add flair? Can Chelsea contend? Will Arne Slot survive?
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino stayed true to himself, but his risks in the midfield could have a domino effect at the World Cup.
Just three months from the 2026 season, David Hale ranks all 138 FBS programs' quarterback rooms into tiers.
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As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.
Keeping track of this year's NCAA baseball tournament with schedule, scores and channels.
These current stars and legends like Sue Bird are the best in WNBA history at no-look passes and flashy assists.
An action-packed third week of the season brought another significant shuffle to the standings.
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We proposed trade offers for Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Could any of them be on the move?
"Dai Dai" is the latest installment of FIFA's hit-or-miss catalog of official World Cup songs. Here's where all 10 rank, from worst to best.
As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going away anytime soon.
When he was with the Cubs, Baez pulled off a magic trick that made the Pirates look like Little Leaguers
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Oklahoma City turned to Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain to claw its way back against San Antonio.
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Here are some players who could move for big money, but will stay in England.
How do the 2026 freshmen compare to upcoming classes? How many juniors could be immediate starters?
Bill Connelly picks strengths and weaknesses for every team ahead of the 2026 WCWS.
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The final UFL Power Rankings feature familiar teams at the top and include each team's season grade.
Here's what history says about the light-hitting players and their ability to stick in the lineup.
During the height of his run with the Cubs, Baez pulled off a magic trick that made the Pirates look like Little Leaguers. Here's how it all went down.
As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.
Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery.
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We proposed trade offers for Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Could any of them be on the move?
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is joining the Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor, he told ESPN, purchasing a stake in the …
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