| NHL draft tracker: Schaefer selected at No. 1, Misa goes No. 2 and more as Flames close out Round 1NHL draft tracker: Schaefer selected at No. 1, Misa goes No. 2 and more as Flames close out Round 1 | Here is a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32 picks from Friday night at the NHL draft. |
| Sources: Wolves' Reid to sign 5-year, $125M dealSources: Wolves' Reid to sign 5-year, $125M deal | Naz Reid intends to sign a five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN. |
| Schaefer goes No. 1 to Isles; Misa, Frondell followSchaefer goes No. 1 to Isles; Misa, Frondell follow | The Islanders selected gifted defenseman Matthew Schaefer, 17, with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. Center Michael Misa went second to the Sharks, and the Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third. |
| Panthers keep playoff MVP Bennett on 8-year dealPanthers keep playoff MVP Bennett on 8-year deal | The Panthers signed Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett to an eight-year extension worth $64 million on Friday night, hours before the start of the NHL draft. |
| Martinez's near no-hitter, Steer's 3 HRs lift RedsMartinez's near no-hitter, Steer's 3 HRs lift Reds | Nick Martinez took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before allowing pinch-hitter Elias Diaz's double and Spencer Steer hit three home runs, leading the Reds over the Padres 8-1 on Friday night. |
| Bailey to report to Jazz on Saturday, team saysBailey to report to Jazz on Saturday, team says | Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday, plans to report to the Utah Jazz as expected Saturday, a team representative told ESPN on Friday. |
| Marte says fan shouted he messaged late motherMarte says fan shouted he messaged late mother | Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night. |
| BYU QB Retzlaff denies woman's rape allegationsBYU QB Retzlaff denies woman's rape allegations | BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff responded to a woman's allegations that he raped, strangled and bit her in 2023, calling them "ridiculous and bizarre." |
| Flagg: 'Blessing' not being Mavs' centerpieceFlagg: 'Blessing' not being Mavs' centerpiece | Cooper Flagg called it a "blessing" to be the rare No. 1 overall pick who isn't the centerpiece of a rebuilding franchise, landing instead on a Dallas Mavericks roster loaded with veterans, including a few future Hall of Famers. |
| 💍 Ravens' safety proposes to longtime girlfriend💍 Ravens' safety proposes to longtime girlfriend | The Baltimore Ravens safety and Reese Damm, his now-fiancée, have been dating since high school and announced their engagement via a shared Instagram post. |
| Which NBA teams' drafts get an A? What about a C-? We have grades for all 30Which NBA teams' drafts get an A? What about a C-? We have grades for all 30 | Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves. |
| Best picks, surprising moves and top trades: Making sense of Round 1Best picks, surprising moves and top trades: Making sense of Round 1 | Our ESPN draft insiders break down the twists, turns and trades of Wednesday's first round. |
| Best power half-seasons ever: Where Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge rank -- and whether they can keep it upBest power half-seasons ever: Where Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge rank -- and whether they can keep it up | Two AL hitters are crushing long balls at a historic rate. Before their 81st games, we compare their first-half performances to the best ever -- and whether they can keep it going. |
| Power Rankings: A new No. 1 and a top-5 debutPower Rankings: A new No. 1 and a top-5 debut | The Mets falling as their slump continues and the Astros notching their highest ranking of the season. |
| Who could be a WNBA All-Star starter? Predictions, questions, more for 2025Who could be a WNBA All-Star starter? Predictions, questions, more for 2025 | Who could join leading vote-getters Clark and Collier as a starter -- and who could miss the cut? |
| Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pickEarly 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick | There's considerable excitement around next year's draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot. |
| Wetzel: Please don't expand NCAA basketball tournamentsWetzel: Please don't expand NCAA basketball tournaments | The NCAA will risk an iconic slice of Americana if it expands the NCAA men's and women's tournaments again. |
| NBA free agency: Grading the biggest moves, including Naz Reid's new dealNBA free agency: Grading the biggest moves, including Naz Reid's new deal | Kevin Pelton breaks down the offseason's most impactful signings and extensions. |
| Grading the Celtics' flurry of trades, plus every deal during the NBA draftGrading the Celtics' flurry of trades, plus every deal during the NBA draft | Deals are already getting done ahead of the NBA draft. Catch up on the latest trade grades. |
| The NFL's most team- and player-friendly contracts at six positions: Who makes the list?The NFL's most team- and player-friendly contracts at six positions: Who makes the list? | We picked out deals that favor the team's salary cap (Sam Darnold) and deals that favor the player's bank account (Jaycee Horn) at key positions. |
| What's ahead in 2025 for Notre Dame, UConn and the Pac-2?What's ahead in 2025 for Notre Dame, UConn and the Pac-2? | Could the Irish make another CFP run? Could UConn build on a breakthrough season? We break down what 2025 looks like. |
| State check: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 1 quizState check: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 1 quiz | How well do you know your state sports trivia? From D.C. to Alabama, we're putting your knowledge to the test. |
| A weird, wonderful night with Ryans, the Rockies and an unlikely world-record attemptA weird, wonderful night with Ryans, the Rockies and an unlikely world-record attempt | What happens when hundreds of Ryans -- no Bryans allowed! -- descend on Coors Field in the hopes of making history? Delightful chaos. |
| Complete draft order of picks for every roundComplete draft order of picks for every round | When does your favorite team pick in every round of the draft? Here's a pick-by-pick look at all 20 rounds. |
| Mock drafts, rankings, order, analysis and moreMock drafts, rankings, order, analysis and more | Here's your one-stop shop for everything MLB draft. |
| Kupcho, Maguire shoot best-ball 60, lead DowKupcho, Maguire shoot best-ball 60, lead Dow | Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play Friday to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship, the LPGA Tour's only team event. |
| Will the USMNT's star absentees hurt their hopes for the 2026 World Cup?Will the USMNT's star absentees hurt their hopes for the 2026 World Cup? | Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest: the U.S. has none of them at the Gold Cup. Is that damaging to their World Cup prep? |
| 5 questions the USMNT must answer in Gold Cup knockouts (and before 2026 World Cup)5 questions the USMNT must answer in Gold Cup knockouts (and before 2026 World Cup) | The USMNT finished the group stage without a loss, and yet no one seems particularly comforted by that. |
| Sources: Brentford reject Man Utd's Mbeumo bidSources: Brentford reject Man Utd's Mbeumo bid | Brentford have rejected an overall package worth £62.5 million ($85.7 million) for Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United, sources told ESPN. |
| Sources: USMNT's Agyemang close to Derby moveSources: USMNT's Agyemang close to Derby move | Charlotte FC and USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang is closing in on a transfer to Derby County for a fee of $7 million, sources confirmed to ESPN. |
| Spain's Bonmati hospitalized with viral meningitisSpain's Bonmati hospitalized with viral meningitis | Two-time Ballon d'Or winner and Spain national team star Aitana Bonmatí has been hospitalized with viral meningitis just six days before the start of the Euro 2025. |
| Man City favored ahead of PSG in CWC bettingMan City favored ahead of PSG in CWC betting | Manchester City is the +275 favorite to win the Club World Cup, according to ESPN BET odds, but they've been far from a popular selection. |
| Sources: USMNT's Weah rejects Forest dealSources: USMNT's Weah rejects Forest deal | Nottingham Forest have ended their interest in Tim Weah after the United States striker rejected the club's contract proposal, sources told ESPN. |
| Guardiola: Grealish omission not due to behaviorGuardiola: Grealish omission not due to behavior | Pep Guardiola has rejected the suggestion that Jack Grealish's omission from the Manchester City squad has anything to do with his off-field behaviour. |
| Sources: Giroud to join Lille as LAFC confirms exitSources: Giroud to join Lille as LAFC confirms exit | Olivier Giroud will join French club Lille this summer, sources have told ESPN, after LAFC confirmed it had agreed to terminate the French striker's contract. |
| Liverpool sign goalkeeper Woodman from PrestonLiverpool sign goalkeeper Woodman from Preston | Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Freddie Woodman when his contract with Preston North End expires on June 30. |
| Wimbledon odds: Sabalenka, Alcaraz favorites to winWimbledon odds: Sabalenka, Alcaraz favorites to win | We're tracking the odds all the way through Wimbledon, where Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are the betting favorites to win. |
| How to bet tennis Grand Slams: Wagers to make, ones to avoid at WimbledonHow to bet tennis Grand Slams: Wagers to make, ones to avoid at Wimbledon | Tennis betting analyst Pam Maldonado offers her strategies and tips for wagering on Grand Slam tournaments. |
| PLL Power Rankings ahead of Week 5: Cannons the new No. 1PLL Power Rankings ahead of Week 5: Cannons the new No. 1 | Margins are tight this season, but one club has risen to the top. Where do the rest land in the rankings? |
| No boxing, no love: Which version of Chavez Jr. shows up against Paul?No boxing, no love: Which version of Chavez Jr. shows up against Paul? | The 39-year-old risks the possibility of further damaging the credibility of the last name made famous by his father, Julio Sr. |
| Chavez? Tyson? Canelo? Inside the process to pick a Jake Paul opponentChavez? Tyson? Canelo? Inside the process to pick a Jake Paul opponent | Jake Paul discusses his team and other matchmakers to explain the challenges of finding the right matchup. |
| Can Ilia Topuria do everything left on his UFC to-do list by 30?Can Ilia Topuria do everything left on his UFC to-do list by 30? | If Topuria becomes a two-division champion this weekend, his three-year plan kicks into gear. |
| College Football 26 confirms new mascots, other presentation detailsCollege Football 26 confirms new mascots, other presentation details | EA Sports dives into the pomp and pageantry of CFB 26. |
| NBA 2K25 gets finals prediction right, NHL 25 continues to missNBA 2K25 gets finals prediction right, NHL 25 continues to miss | One of the simulations also predicted its respective Finals MVP correctly. |
| A'ja Wilson, Josh Allen among 2025 ESPYS candidates; vote nowA'ja Wilson, Josh Allen among 2025 ESPYS candidates; vote now | Vote today and determine which athletes and teams go home with an ESPY. |
| Meet the favorites, sleepers and spoilers of NASCAR's first in-season tournamentMeet the favorites, sleepers and spoilers of NASCAR's first in-season tournament | Whether you're a weekly watcher or a casual Cup fan, this guide will get you up to speed on the drivers in the bracket. |
| Club World Cup group stage takeaways, predicting the winner, moreClub World Cup group stage takeaways, predicting the winner, more | The Club World Cup group stage is complete and the knockouts begin this Saturday. So let's review the good and bad of the tournament so far, and make some picks for who wins it all on July 13. |
| Madrid win group, Man City get dominant win over JuventusMadrid win group, Man City get dominant win over Juventus | Real Madrid's 3-0 win over RB Salzburg sees them win Group H on the final day of group stage action. |
| What we're hearing in the transfer window: Liverpool turn to Hato; Arsenal to make moves?What we're hearing in the transfer window: Liverpool turn to Hato; Arsenal to make moves? | The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal go up against Spurs for Eberechi EzeTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal go up against Spurs for Eberechi Eze | Arsenal have stepped up their efforts for Eze. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
