| Eastern Conference playoffs: Brunson dagger sends Knicks to next roundEastern Conference playoffs: Brunson dagger sends Knicks to next round | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round. |
| Brunson's clutch 3 sinks Pistons, Knicks advanceBrunson's clutch 3 sinks Pistons, Knicks advance | Jalen Brunson made a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds remaining and the Knicks defeated the Pistons, 116-113, to advance to the Eastern semifinals. |
| Redick: Lakers must get in 'championship shape'Redick: Lakers must get in 'championship shape' | Head coach JJ Redick says the Lakers must get into "championship shape" if they're going to contend for an NBA title next season. |
| Leafs finish off Senators for spot in East semifinalsLeafs finish off Senators for spot in East semifinals | Max Pacioretty scored a late tiebreaking goal in the third period to send the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in Game 6 of the first-round matchup. |
| Sources: Rangers close to hiring Sullivan as coachSources: Rangers close to hiring Sullivan as coach | The New York Rangers are in advanced contract talks to make former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan the next head coach, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Kevin Weekes on Thursday. |
| Haliburton's dad to stay away from Pacers gamesHaliburton's dad to stay away from Pacers games | After conversations with the Pacers' front office, Tyrese Haliburton's father, John, will not attend the team's home and road games for the foreseeable future, a Pacers spokesperson told ESPN. |
| 'Frustrating end': Tigers DFA struggling Maeda'Frustrating end': Tigers DFA struggling Maeda | Kenta Maeda, who has a 6.21 ERA in his 36 appearances for the Tigers spanning two seasons, was designated for assignment. Detroit recalled prospect Tyler Owens. |
| Source: De Bruyne in talks for MLS move to FireSource: De Bruyne in talks for MLS move to Fire | Chicago Fire FC is in talks with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne on a designated player contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. |
| '27 QB prospect Taylor commits to Cornhuskers'27 QB prospect Taylor commits to Cornhuskers | Quarterback Trae Taylor, one of the top pocket passers in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Nebraska over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M. |
| 📈 MLB Power Rankings: Who sits atop our list?📈 MLB Power Rankings: Who sits atop our list? | The NL is still dominating MLB -- and our rankings -- while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list. |
| Follow live: Nuggets return to L.A. with chance to eliminate ClippersFollow live: Nuggets return to L.A. with chance to eliminate Clippers | null |
| What a championship for these 10 playoff teams would say about the NBAWhat a championship for these 10 playoff teams would say about the NBA | From the Celtics to the Thunder, here's how potential titles could lead into varied versions of an NBA future. |
| NBA offseason preview: Complete guides for Pistons, Lakers and every eliminated teamNBA offseason preview: Complete guides for Pistons, Lakers and every eliminated team | NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team. |
| Which NFL teams already need a QB for 2026? Reid’s first-round mock draft has four in the top 10Which NFL teams already need a QB for 2026? Reid’s first-round mock draft has four in the top 10 | Four QBs in the top 10? Two big trades? Let's make way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round. |
| Browns QB Shedeur Sanders makes surprise visit to Cleveland-area high schoolBrowns QB Shedeur Sanders makes surprise visit to Cleveland-area high school | The Browns quarterback rookie wasted no time in making a positive impact on the Cleveland youth. |
| Who are your club's future stars? Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teamsWho are your club's future stars? Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams | Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in. |
| Europa League continues to offer Man United a lifeline for this seasonEuropa League continues to offer Man United a lifeline for this season | This Manchester United team that has struggled in the Premier League continues to look far better in the Europa League. |
| NCAA deal with sportsbooks looks crass but is sneaky smartNCAA deal with sportsbooks looks crass but is sneaky smart | NCAA's deal with sportsbooks contains language to crack down on problematic prop bets. |
| How every five-star recruit fits at his new schoolHow every five-star recruit fits at his new school | There are 21 five-stars in the Class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college. |
| College Football Playoff impact: Players who stuck aroundCollege Football Playoff impact: Players who stuck around | The portal closed and the draft ended. Who are the best players who stuck around even though they had options? |
| Latest rosters for 90+ teams: Transfers, recruits, moreLatest rosters for 90+ teams: Transfers, recruits, more | Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26. |
| Times Square fights: How boxing is failing its rank and file boxersTimes Square fights: How boxing is failing its rank and file boxers | On a weekend where Ryan Garcia and Canelo Alvarez are stealing the spotlight, the sport is failing its true boxers. |
| Bradley's take: Breaking down Garcia vs. Romero, Teofimo-Barboza and moreBradley's take: Breaking down Garcia vs. Romero, Teofimo-Barboza and more | Timothy Bradley Jr. looks at the main matchups on Friday in New York's Times Square. |
| Expert picks, best bets: How Sandhagen gets past Figueiredo at UFC Fight NightExpert picks, best bets: How Sandhagen gets past Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night | Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo headline UFC Fight Night from Des Moines, Iowa. |
| Betting the 151st Kentucky Derby: What you need to know to make a smart race wagerBetting the 151st Kentucky Derby: What you need to know to make a smart race wager | The basics and insider intel you need to sound smart while betting the most exciting two minutes in sports. |
| In its spell as F1 host, Miami has become America's MonacoIn its spell as F1 host, Miami has become America's Monaco | A good F1 venue goes beyond on-track action, and when it comes to spectacle and fun, Miami is second to none. |
| Wins put Man Utd, Spurs on brink of unlikely finalWins put Man Utd, Spurs on brink of unlikely final | Big wins for Man United and Tottenham in the Europa League semifinals kept alive their hopes of lifting a major trophy and qualifying for the Champions League. |
| Sources: Brazil give Ancelotti May 26 deadlineSources: Brazil give Ancelotti May 26 deadline | The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday extended its deadline for Carlo Ancelotti to take over as national team coach, sources told ESPN. |
| Maguire revels in 'Harrydinho' nickname: 'Brilliant'Maguire revels in 'Harrydinho' nickname: 'Brilliant' | Harry Maguire has welcomed his new Brazilian-inspired nickname after the centre-back's unexpected trickery helped put Manchester United on course for a stunning 3-0 win at Athletic Club. |
| Amorim: Man Utd can't take final place for grantedAmorim: Man Utd can't take final place for granted | Ruben Amorim warned his Manchester United players that they have not yet booked their place in the Europa League final despite a dominant 3-0 win over Athletic Club in their semifinal first leg. |
| Chelsea with one foot in final after 1st-leg routChelsea with one foot in final after 1st-leg rout | Goals from Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke and a brace from Nicolas Jackson gave Chelsea a comfortable 4-1 win over Swedish side Djurgården on a tricky artificial pitch in the first leg of their Conference League semifinal on Thursday. |
| Spain national team superfan Manolo dies at 76Spain national team superfan Manolo dies at 76 | Globally recognized Spanish superfan Manuel Caceres, known for his drum-pounding support of Spain's national team across ten World Cups and eight Euros, died on Thursday at the age of 76. |
| Sources: Barça's Kounde to miss Inter 2nd legSources: Barça's Kounde to miss Inter 2nd leg | Barcelona have confirmed defender Jules Kounde suffered a hamstring injury in Wednesday's 3-3 Champions League semifinal draw against Inter Milan, with sources telling ESPN he will miss the second leg in Italy next week. |
| Advantage PSG vs. Arsenal, Barca-Inter thriller: UCL semifinals, assessedAdvantage PSG vs. Arsenal, Barca-Inter thriller: UCL semifinals, assessed | The Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League are thrilling as we hit the semifinals. Can Arsenal fight back vs. PSG? Let's break down all the first legs and project what's to come. |
| Real Madrid's running battle with referees: How did it start? When will it end?Real Madrid's running battle with referees: How did it start? When will it end? | Madrid's anger escalated in the Copa del Rey final, with an official in tears and three players sent off. |
| Draft tiers at forward/centerDraft tiers at forward/center | Andre Snellings goes through the different tiers at the forward/center position to help you in your 2025 fantasy women's basketball draft. |
| Five rookies with breakout potentialFive rookies with breakout potential | The 2025 WNBA draft class offers a number of Day 1 contributors outside of Paige Bueckers. |
| Hunter Brown leads all fantasy pitchers? Eugenio Suarez ends up a top-50 hitter? Don't be surprisedHunter Brown leads all fantasy pitchers? Eugenio Suarez ends up a top-50 hitter? Don't be surprised | Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future. |
| If parity is NWSL's 'superpower' vs. Europe competition, is expansion its kryptonite?If parity is NWSL's 'superpower' vs. Europe competition, is expansion its kryptonite? | The NWSL has excitement that the UEFA Women's Champions League and England's WSL can't match -- but how long will it last? |
| Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal join race to sign HuijsenTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal join race to sign Huijsen | Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
