| Follow live: Wolves building momentum as Warriors look to keep their season aliveFollow live: Wolves building momentum as Warriors look to keep their season alive | null |
| Eagles-Chiefs rematch in W2 as NFL sked unveiledEagles-Chiefs rematch in W2 as NFL sked unveiled | A rematch of Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will take place in Week 2 of the NFL season. |
| Johnson's Bears debut vs. Vikes opens MNF slateJohnson's Bears debut vs. Vikes opens MNF slate | The 2025 "Monday Night Football" schedule kicks off with an NFC North showdown between the Vikings and Bears on Sept. 8, when Ben Johnson makes his head coaching debut for Chicago. |
| Celts steamroll Knicks, send series back to N.Y.Celts steamroll Knicks, send series back to N.Y. | The Celtics, behind 22 3-pointers and a breakout game from big man Luke Kornet, stayed alive in the NBA postseason, beating the Knicks on Wednesday night in Boston, 127-102. |
| Reds celebrate Rose day after MLB reinstatementReds celebrate Rose day after MLB reinstatement | Pete Rose was honored by the Reds on Wednesday night, a day after he was posthumously removed from MLB's permanent ineligibility list. |
| Sasaki unsure if velocity dip tied to shoulder issueSasaki unsure if velocity dip tied to shoulder issue | Roki Sasaki, who is on the injured list with a shoulder impingement, said he isn't sure if the injury is the main reason for an alarming dip in his fastball's velocity. |
| RB Henry agrees to $30M extension with RavensRB Henry agrees to $30M extension with Ravens | Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $30 million extension that includes $25 million fully guaranteed over the next two seasons, agent Todd France told ESPN's Adam Schefter. |
| Twins rally to sweep O's, extend win streak to 10Twins rally to sweep O's, extend win streak to 10 | Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer in Game 1, and Kody Clemens added another in Game 2 as the Twins swept Baltimore to extend their win streak to 10 games. |
| Sources: USC's No. 1 class for '26 loses LB GriffinSources: USC's No. 1 class for '26 loses LB Griffin | Four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the No. 29 overall recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has decommitted from USC's top-ranked class, sources told ESPN. |
| 📱 Each NFL team's social media schedule reveal📱 Each NFL team's social media schedule reveal | The 2025 NFL schedule was released Wednesday, prompting unique reveals by multiple teams on social media. |
| The 49ers are back! Trouble for the Cowboys! Let's overreact to the NFL schedule revealThe 49ers are back! Trouble for the Cowboys! Let's overreact to the NFL schedule reveal | Will the 49ers roll into the playoffs? Can the Giants, Lions and Cowboys overcome tough slates? Let's size up schedule reveal fallout. |
| NFL schedules are out! See all 32, plus our bold predictions and reactionsNFL schedules are out! See all 32, plus our bold predictions and reactions | The season opens with the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys. |
| NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics hold off Knicks, force Game 6NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics hold off Knicks, force Game 6 | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round. |
| Updated 2025 MLB draft rankings: Top 150 prospects -- and a mini-mock draftUpdated 2025 MLB draft rankings: Top 150 prospects -- and a mini-mock draft | The race for the No. 1 overall pick is wide open. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer. |
| How Alex Bregman is adjusting to life in a new clubhouseHow Alex Bregman is adjusting to life in a new clubhouse | The longtime face of the Astros is now tearing it up for the Red Sox -- while his future remains uncertain. |
| The 100 most impactful transfers for the 2025 college football seasonThe 100 most impactful transfers for the 2025 college football season | A definitive list of the top players to enter the portal this winter and spring. |
| 2026 recruiting class rankings: Miami makes move after landing five-star OT2026 recruiting class rankings: Miami makes move after landing five-star OT | We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle. |
| New NBA mock draft: We project all 59 picksNew NBA mock draft: We project all 59 picks | With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's our updated two-round mock. |
| The NBA's balance of power shifted on Monday nightThe NBA's balance of power shifted on Monday night | One stunning night turned the league's conference divide into a chasm. |
| Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Graziano makes sense of 10 lingering offseason questionsWait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Graziano makes sense of 10 lingering offseason questions | Let's reason on why the Bears didn't improve at RB, why the Steelers didn't plan better at QB and why the Bengals didn't extend Trey Hendrickson (yet). |
| Will Harrison Jr. break out? Can McConkey be a No. 1? 2nd-year WR questionsWill Harrison Jr. break out? Can McConkey be a No. 1? 2nd-year WR questions | We answered big questions about top receivers from the 2024 draft class. |
| Back for more: What will Clark, Reese and 2024 WNBA rookie class do for an encore?Back for more: What will Clark, Reese and 2024 WNBA rookie class do for an encore? | The 2024 WNBA rookies had a historic impact. What should we expect from the likes of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in Year 2? |
| 10 moves that shaped the WNBA offseason -- and what they mean for 202510 moves that shaped the WNBA offseason -- and what they mean for 2025 | Seven head coaching changes. Veterans on the move. Here's a rundown of the key developments. |
| A-Rod among well-wishers on Jayson Tatum's postsurgery Instagram postA-Rod among well-wishers on Jayson Tatum's postsurgery Instagram post | The star forward recently completed surgery on his right Achilles tendon that was ruptured on Monday. |
| Jayson Tatum's injury timeline and what to learn from other NBA stars' Achilles tearsJayson Tatum's injury timeline and what to learn from other NBA stars' Achilles tears | Following Tatum's devastating Achilles injury Monday, what has recovery looked like for other NBA stars? |
| How could the GOP tax bill affect sports teams?How could the GOP tax bill affect sports teams? | A new tax plan that aims to curb breaks for team owners could lead to increased costs for fans, experts say. |
| 'It's everything I thought it would be': What's next for Rory McIlroy after long-awaited Masters win?'It's everything I thought it would be': What's next for Rory McIlroy after long-awaited Masters win? | It's been just over a month since McIlroy's knees buckled under the weight of a dream finally achieved. He enters the PGA Championship as a distinct favorite, but he's still basking in his Masters title. |
| Tier rankings: From Scottie and Rory to just happy to make the cutTier rankings: From Scottie and Rory to just happy to make the cut | Can Rory McIlroy win his second major of the year? Which LIV golfers can contend? We break down the field. |
| 'My face, my rules': How FSU's Michaela Edenfield made makeup her competitive advantage'My face, my rules': How FSU's Michaela Edenfield made makeup her competitive advantage | Why "Area 51" uses makeup to empower her game and combat childhood bullying. |
| Premier League Rookie of the Year: Ranking the best new U19 playersPremier League Rookie of the Year: Ranking the best new U19 players | The Premier League Rookie of the Year award doesn't exist, but it should. Here are the young players who would be in the running for the 2024-25 prize. |
| If Flick can make Barcelona more boring, they'll become unstoppableIf Flick can make Barcelona more boring, they'll become unstoppable | Barcelona are the most entertaining team around, but less excitement could yield even more trophies. |
| The lesson of Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe? History is messyThe lesson of Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe? History is messy | Museums exist to tell about history, and history is always messy -- including in sports. |
| Grading how every Big Ten men's basketball team performed in 2024-25Grading how every Big Ten men's basketball team performed in 2024-25 | Rutgers' star duo fell short of expectations while Wisconsin's John Tonje helped the Badgers surpass theirs. |
| Rested, recharged, stronger than ever: How Fever's Caitlin Clark used offseason to resetRested, recharged, stronger than ever: How Fever's Caitlin Clark used offseason to reset | When cameras weren't catching her hanging with Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark honed her game on the court and in the weight room. |
| Onside/Offside: Barça impress, Man United and Tottenham underwhelmOnside/Offside: Barça impress, Man United and Tottenham underwhelm | What teams showed the best and the worst of the 2024-25 European season? Luis Miguel Echegaray talks about all of that in his latest Onside/Offside column. |
| Sources: Man City eye Wirtz as Liverpool look onSources: Man City eye Wirtz as Liverpool look on | Manchester City are pushing to sign Florian Wirtz but face stiff competition from Bayern Munich, a source has told ESPN. |
| NWSL players call for changes after King collapseNWSL players call for changes after King collapse | The NWSL Players Association said that play should have been stopped in the game between Angel City FC and the Utah Royals on Friday following the nearly 10-minute delay to provide medical attention to Savy King. |
| Bologna win Coppa Italia as Pulisic, Milan fall shortBologna win Coppa Italia as Pulisic, Milan fall short | Dan Ndoye's second-half strike earned Bologna a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday to secure their first major trophy in 51 years. |
| U.S. investor Ohanian buys stake in WSL's ChelseaU.S. investor Ohanian buys stake in WSL's Chelsea | Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder and husband of tennis great Serena Williams, has acquired a 10% stake in Women's Super League champions Chelsea, a source told Reuters. |
| Sources: Liverpool in advanced Frimpong talksSources: Liverpool in advanced Frimpong talks | Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, sources have told ESPN. |
| Amorim won't quit United but insists job on lineAmorim won't quit United but insists job on line | Ruben Amorim has said he will not quit as Manchester United coach but insisted he will be sacked if results do not pick up. |
| Kulusevski injury adds to Spurs' UEL final crisisKulusevski injury adds to Spurs' UEL final crisis | Dejan Kulusevski is set to miss Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League final against Manchester United after undergoing surgery on a knee injury. |
| Sources: Barça eye backup for Yamal, RaphinhaSources: Barça eye backup for Yamal, Raphinha | Barcelona are eyeing a central defender, a full-back and a left winger this summer as they attempt to go one step further in the Champions League next season, sources have told ESPN. |
| The UFC 317 and 319 title fights have big implications for the futureThe UFC 317 and 319 title fights have big implications for the future | Pound-for-pound mainstays litter the main cards of UFC 317 and UFC 319, which means action is on the docket for sure. |
| MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Who landed in top five, Della Maddalena or Silva?MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Who landed in top five, Della Maddalena or Silva? | Two fighters make their first appearance in our top 10, one of them close to the top. |
| 2025 NFL schedule analysis: Projections, odds, players to upgrade and downgrade2025 NFL schedule analysis: Projections, odds, players to upgrade and downgrade | The friendliest and toughest slates in fantasy, who makes the NFL playoffs and the race for the No. 1 pick in 2026. |
| Unexpected statistical trends to exploit going forwardUnexpected statistical trends to exploit going forward | Tristan H. Cockcroft examines unexpected statistical anomalies from the first quarter of the 2025 season. |
| Andrew Painter and other prospects on the riseAndrew Painter and other prospects on the rise | All the prospects that fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as we reach the middle of May. |
| What to know ahead of ImolaWhat to know ahead of Imola | What to know as Formula 1 heads to Imola at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari for round seven of the 2025 season. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João PedroTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João Pedro | Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all have their eyes on João Pedro as a summer target. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
