| NBA conference finals takeaways: Knicks' season is in jeopardyNBA conference finals takeaways: Knicks' season is in jeopardy | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals. |
| Pacers hail Siakam as 39-point night quiets MSGPacers hail Siakam as 39-point night quiets MSG | Behind Pascal Siakam's 39-point performance, the Pacers will head home with a 2-0 series lead after hanging on for a 114-109 win over the Knicks in Game 2 on Friday night. |
| Knicks frustrated as lapses on D cost them againKnicks frustrated as lapses on D cost them again | The Knicks had costly defensive breakdowns for the second straight game in Friday night's Game 2 and acknowledged they have to "figure it out" as the series heads to Indiana for Game 3. |
| MVP SGA, runner-up Jokic headline All-NBA teamsMVP SGA, runner-up Jokic headline All-NBA teams | The five players who finished atop the MVP balloting, including winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and runner-up Nikola Jokic, highlighted the All-NBA teams. |
| 'Yes, we can play defense': Oilers blank Stars in G2'Yes, we can play defense': Oilers blank Stars in G2 | Stuart Skinner made 25 saves for his third shutout of the postseason and the Oilers beat the Stars 3-0 in Game 2 on Friday night to even the Western Conference finals. |
| Braves' Acuña homers on 1st pitch after year awayBraves' Acuña homers on 1st pitch after year away | Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his first pitch 467 feet for a home run in his dramatic return to the Braves on Friday night, almost one year after he tore his left ACL. |
| Skenes on trade chatter: 'Anybody can play GM'Skenes on trade chatter: 'Anybody can play GM' | Paul Skenes didn't hear Pirates GM Ben Cherington say that trading him to give the club an influx of position player talent is "not at all part of the conversation." When someone relayed Cherington's comments to him, the 22-year-old ace laughed. |
| Red Sox slam O's 19-5 behind Devers' 8 RBIsRed Sox slam O's 19-5 behind Devers' 8 RBIs | Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning and a grand slam in a 13-run eighth, to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 19-5 on Friday in a day-night doubleheader opener. |
| Green Bay files NCAA waiver to play in $1M TBTGreen Bay files NCAA waiver to play in $1M TBT | Green Bay filed for a waiver from the NCAA to allow its men's basketball team to compete in The Basketball Tournament, the $1 million, winner-take-all summer tournament. |
| ⚾ Best player of a generation: Betts or Trout?⚾ Best player of a generation: Betts or Trout? | Betts is climbing the all-time WAR list the same way Trout once was. We examine the two and dive into which players similarly ruled previous eras. |
| Oilers make a statement with 3-0 win in Game 2: Grades, takeaways for both teamsOilers make a statement with 3-0 win in Game 2: Grades, takeaways for both teams | The Western Conference finals are tied 1-1 heading to Edmonton for Game 3. |
| Best surprises, worst surprises and no surprises: Takeaways from Week 1 of the WNBABest surprises, worst surprises and no surprises: Takeaways from Week 1 of the WNBA | The Mercury's depth is better than expected, and shooting from the Sky and Valkyries has underwhelmed. |
| Picking the NFL’s most underrated players: 12 names -- one at every position -- deserving of more respectPicking the NFL’s most underrated players: 12 names -- one at every position -- deserving of more respect | Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFL? We picked one at 12 different positions, including a veteran tight end. |
| How Jim Irsay prepared his daughters to succeed him as Colts ownersHow Jim Irsay prepared his daughters to succeed him as Colts owners | Jim Irsay's three daughters have played key roles with the Colts. |
| Mets, Dodgers prepare for high-stakes NL matchupMets, Dodgers prepare for high-stakes NL matchup | Last year's NLCS teams are about to meet again. We break down how they've played so far. |
| Which NBA Finals matchup is most compelling? We're ranking all four possible seriesWhich NBA Finals matchup is most compelling? We're ranking all four possible series | No matter which two teams escape the conference finals, we're headed for a never-before-seen Finals matchup. |
| What we like and don't like about the CFP seeding changeWhat we like and don't like about the CFP seeding change | A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and has consequences moving forward. |
| Can the NWSL withstand the allure of Europe?Can the NWSL withstand the allure of Europe? | The NWSL stands at a crossroads, facing competition for talent from overseas women's soccer leagues. |
| Napoli edge out Inter to win 4th Serie A titleNapoli edge out Inter to win 4th Serie A title | Napoli clinched their second Serie A title in three seasons after edging Inter Milan thanks to a 2-0 home victory over Cagliari in a dramatic finale to the season on Friday. |
| Klopp on booing TAA: So upset I turned off TVKlopp on booing TAA: So upset I turned off TV | Jurgen Kopp has expressed his disappointment with Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold after the defender announced he will leave the club this summer. |
| Napoli hero McTominay wins Serie A MVP awardNapoli hero McTominay wins Serie A MVP award | Scott McTominay proved there's plenty of life after Manchester United, after ending his first season since leaving Old Trafford with a Serie A title and the league's MVP award. |
| Inter focus on UCL 'dream' as Serie A slips awayInter focus on UCL 'dream' as Serie A slips away | As Inter Milan came to terms with losing the Serie A title on the final day, the tea's assistant coach said they must now shift focus to the Champions League final against PSG |
| Ancelotti after Madrid exit sealed: Bond is 'eternal'Ancelotti after Madrid exit sealed: Bond is 'eternal' | Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid after this weekend's final game of the LaLiga season, the club has confirmed. |
| Sources: Garnacho set for Man Utd transfer talksSources: Garnacho set for Man Utd transfer talks | Alejandro Garnacho is increasingly likely to leave Manchester United this summer, sources have told ESPN. |
| NWSL's DeMelo reveals she has hyperthyroidismNWSL's DeMelo reveals she has hyperthyroidism | Savannah DeMelo was diagnosed with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism last fall, conditions she spoke about publicly for the first time this week with ESPN. |
| Ronaldo sells stake in Valladolid following protestsRonaldo sells stake in Valladolid following protests | Brazil great Ronaldo is selling his controlling stake in Valladolid, the Spanish soccer club said on Friday. |
| The case for and against Man United keeping Ruben Amorim as managerThe case for and against Man United keeping Ruben Amorim as manager | The pressure continues to build on Man United boss Ruben Amorim and whether he'll remain as manager following a Europa League final loss. So let's make the arguments for keeping him or making a clean break. |
| Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' through the eyes of Benitez, Garcia and the fansLiverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' through the eyes of Benitez, Garcia and the fans | In 2005, Liverpool came from three goals down to win the Champions League final vs. Milan. |
| The 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketballThe 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketball | Milos Uzan, Alex Condon and other college hoops stars whose NBA draft decisions could materially shape 2025-26. |
| Will Penske cheating scandal overshadow IndyCar's crown jewel?Will Penske cheating scandal overshadow IndyCar's crown jewel? | Instead of celebrating a sellout crowd, IndyCar is defusing another cheating scandal ahead of the Indy 500. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Kevin De Bruyne close to Napoli move after Man City exitTransfer rumors, news: Kevin De Bruyne close to Napoli move after Man City exit | Napoli are reportedly close to signing Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
| De Bruyne, Sané, Messi, Ronaldo among top free agents in 2025De Bruyne, Sané, Messi, Ronaldo among top free agents in 2025 | These players have contracts that expire this summer, and there are some big names involved. |
| Norris finds peace, not pressure, in F1 title expectationsNorris finds peace, not pressure, in F1 title expectations | While the weight of expectation to win F1's title can crush some, Lando Norris is using it as motivation. |
| Everything you need to bet Monaco, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600Everything you need to bet Monaco, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 | Betting guide to the biggest weekend in motorsports, with the Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500, and Coca-Cola 600. |
| Why the Colorado Rockies are every bookmaker's nightmareWhy the Colorado Rockies are every bookmaker's nightmare | Colorado has been dreadful in 2025, and sportsbooks are as unhappy about that as Rockies fans. |
| Two pro football seasons in one year? The 'unheard of' pursuit of some NFL hopefulsTwo pro football seasons in one year? The 'unheard of' pursuit of some NFL hopefuls | NFL dreams have come true for UFL players, but it can come with the price of the longest season of a player's life. |
| Experts weigh in: How will Djokovic and Swiatek fare? Can Alcaraz defend?Experts weigh in: How will Djokovic and Swiatek fare? Can Alcaraz defend? | Alcaraz and Swiatek were last year's French Open champs, but Sinner, Gauff and many more could contend. |
