Recent Sports News and Updates

Tatum carried off in Celtics' Game 4 loss; MRI nextTatum carried off in Celtics' Game 4 loss; MRI nextCeltics star Jayson Tatum will have an MRI on Tuesday after suffering a noncontact right leg injury late in the fourth quarter of Boston's Game 4 loss to the Knicks on Monday night.
Mavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% oddsMavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% oddsThe Dallas Mavericks won this year's NBA draft lottery, earning the right to land projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.
Giannis open to exploring best fits outside BucksGiannis open to exploring best fits outside BucksFor the first time in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, sources told ESPN.
Canes strike late for G4 win, shove Caps to brinkCanes strike late for G4 win, shove Caps to brinkSean Walker beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-netter to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night for a 3-1 series lead.
Cristobal: QB Beck cleared for summer workoutsCristobal: QB Beck cleared for summer workoutsMiami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday that quarterback Carson Beck has been cleared to participate in all team summer activities following elbow surgery last year.
NCAA prez is open to Trump's idea of commissionNCAA prez is open to Trump's idea of commissionNCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.
Browns' JOK out for season due to '24 neck injuryBrowns' JOK out for season due to '24 neck injuryThe Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season.
Chiefs superfan gets 32 years for Okla. robberyChiefs superfan gets 32 years for Okla. robberyChiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom Monday to 32 years in prison, two and a half years after authorities caught him in the state as he fled from a local bank robbery.
📈 Tiering who can swing a Giannis blockbuster📈 Tiering who can swing a Giannis blockbusterFor the first time in his career, the two-time MVP is reportedly open to a trade. How ready is every team to swing a deal?
Takeaways: Knicks take a commanding 3-1 leadTakeaways: Knicks take a commanding 3-1 leadHere's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Two-round NBA mock draft: Predicting all 59 picks post-lottery, with risers and fallersTwo-round NBA mock draft: Predicting all 59 picks post-lottery, with risers and fallersWith the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
10 moves that shaped the WNBA offseason -- and what they mean for 202510 moves that shaped the WNBA offseason -- and what they mean for 2025Seven head coaching changes. Veterans on the move. Teams rebuilding. Here's a rundown of the key developments.
Ranking the top 25 WNBA playersRanking the top 25 WNBA playersHow do A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and Caitlin Clark stack up in our preseason rankings?
PGA Championship tier rankings: From Scottie and Rory to just happy to make the cutPGA Championship tier rankings: From Scottie and Rory to just happy to make the cutCan Rory McIlroy win his second major of the year? Which LIV golfers can contend? We break down the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow (Starts Thursday on ESPN/ESPN+).
Ranking non-Round 1 rookies who could star this NFL season: 10 on offense, 10 on defenseRanking non-Round 1 rookies who could star this NFL season: 10 on offense, 10 on defenseWe picked out players chosen on Days 2-3 of the 2025 draft who could contribute right away, including Saints QB Tyler Shough.
If anyone can bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026, it's AncelottiIf anyone can bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026, it's AncelottiThe worst-kept secret is out: Carlo Ancelotti is going to be the new Brazil manager. His task -- winning a first World Cup for the Selecao since 2002 -- isn't an easy one, but if anyone can do it, Ancelotti can.
Barcelona win fourth Clásico and close on LaLiga, Chelsea lose top-four clash, moreBarcelona win fourth Clásico and close on LaLiga, Chelsea lose top-four clash, moreBarcelona made it four wins in four games against rivals Real Madrid this season, taking a big step toward winning LaLiga in the process. Also, Chelsea's top-four hopes took a self-inflicted hit vs. Newcastle.
The VAR Review: Why Jackson was sent off for an elbow but Mings escapedThe VAR Review: Why Jackson was sent off for an elbow but Mings escapedHow did Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings escape a red card yet Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off?
Brazil announce Ancelotti as new head coachBrazil announce Ancelotti as new head coachCarlo Ancelotti will be the first foreign coach of Brazil, the CBF announced on Monday. However, Real Madrid are yet to confirm his exit from the club.
'Show a little respect,' Beckham tells Minnesota'Show a little respect,' Beckham tells MinnesotaInter Miami co-owner David Beckham called on Minnesota United to "show a little respect" after a series of Instagram posts following Miami's humbling 4-1 MLS defeat on Saturday.
Sources: Alonso close to being named Madrid bossSources: Alonso close to being named Madrid bossReal Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen to have him in place for this summer's Club World Cup.
Madrid crisis deepens as Vini Jr. injury confirmedMadrid crisis deepens as Vini Jr. injury confirmedInjuries to Vinícius Júnior and Lucas Vázquez added to Real Madrid's problems on Monday.
Ange: People waiting for white smoke on my fateAnge: People waiting for white smoke on my fateAnge Postecoglou believes people "are waiting for the white smoke" to see if he will be sacked as Tottenham manager and challenged his players to "break the cycle" by ending the club's 17-year wait for silverware.
Yamal: Barça don't fear Madrid like other teamsYamal: Barça don't fear Madrid like other teamsLamine Yamal has told ESPN that Barcelona don't fear Real Madrid like other teams do after the Catalan club won a fourth consecutive Clásico.
France aims to copy Premier League finance modelFrance aims to copy Premier League finance modelFrench football intends to have its own version of the Premier League, with a club-owned entity replacing the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) as part of plans announced by French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo on Monday.
Hamburg fans seriously injured in promotion partyHamburg fans seriously injured in promotion partyOne Hamburg SV fan suffered "life-threatening injuries" and 19 more were seriously injured in celebrations after the team's return to the Bundesliga, local fire services said on Sunday.
Fight grades: Could Montreal end up as one of the top PPVs of 2025?Fight grades: Could Montreal end up as one of the top PPVs of 2025?UFC 315 wasn't the biggest card of the year on paper, but the fights were entertaining minus one blemish.
Multiple divisions in flux after welterweight, women's flyweight title fightsMultiple divisions in flux after welterweight, women's flyweight title fightsThe domino effect from wins for Valentina Shevchenko and Jack Della Maddalena will be interesting.
Olney: The X factors defining this year's trade deadlineOlney: The X factors defining this year's trade deadlineBreaking down the the themes that will shape the 2025 deadline and the teams that could be a part of it.
College baseball Week 13: Top 25 rankings and what to watchCollege baseball Week 13: Top 25 rankings and what to watchHere are the latest top-25 rankings, which features a new No. 1 team.
Impact freshmen and talented transfers: These teams have the best groups of newcomers for 2025Impact freshmen and talented transfers: These teams have the best groups of newcomers for 2025Building a roster isn't just about recruiting. Combining prep talent with great transfers is key in college football and these teams did it best.
The biggest questions after a wild first week of the second-round seriesThe biggest questions after a wild first week of the second-round seriesThe biggest questions and what to watch for after an exciting start to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
MLS Power Rankings: Minnesota routs Miami to climb the orderMLS Power Rankings: Minnesota routs Miami to climb the orderAfter rocking Miami 4-1, Minnesota is closing in on the Herons in the top 10 of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern eyeing moves for Wirtz, TahTransfer rumors, news: Bayern eyeing moves for Wirtz, TahWill Bayern Munich sign either one of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz or Jonathan Tah? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Betting the Eurovision Song Contest: How European sportsbooks navigate Europe's most popular betting nicheBetting the Eurovision Song Contest: How European sportsbooks navigate Europe's most popular betting nicheThe annual Eurovision Song Contest is this week. Doug Greenberg takes a look at some of the most popular bets.
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