| 2025 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick2025 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick | A couple of surprising trades highlighted the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, including the Giants' move up for a QB. |
| Sanders slides out of NFL draft's opening roundSanders slides out of NFL draft's opening round | Shedeur Sanders is still on the board following the first round of the NFL draft. |
| Giants trade up for QB Dart after drafting CarterGiants trade up for QB Dart after drafting Carter | The Giants selected Penn State star Abdul Carter and QB Jaxson Dart in the first round of the NFL draft. |
| Jags trade up for Hunter, who can 'alter the sport'Jags trade up for Hunter, who can 'alter the sport' | The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to acquire the No. 2 pick Thursday and selected wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter. |
| Morant exits vs. Thunder after frightening fallMorant exits vs. Thunder after frightening fall | Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant crashed to the court after Thunder guard Luguentz Dort fouled him on a high-flying attempt to finish on a fast break. |
| Steelers pass on QBs: 'We wanted' DT HarmonSteelers pass on QBs: 'We wanted' DT Harmon | The Steelers fielded several offers for the No. 21 pick, but said they never considered trading it away when they had the chance to take Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon on Thursday night. |
| Packers end 1st-round WR drought, pick GoldenPackers end 1st-round WR drought, pick Golden | Much to the delight of the Packers-heavy crowd jammed between Lambeau Field and the draft stage, Green Bay selected receiver Matthew Golden of Texas with the 23rd pick in the draft. |
| Raiders draft Jeanty with 1st pick of Carroll eraRaiders draft Jeanty with 1st pick of Carroll era | The Raiders selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. |
| Sources: USC recruit Arenas in coma after crashSources: USC recruit Arenas in coma after crash | Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas has been placed in an induced coma after he was involved in a serious car crash in the Los Angeles area, sources told ESPN. |
| How Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pickHow Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick | Tennessee made Ward the No. 1 pick Thursday, but his journey started long ago in Texas. |
| Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 ... againPower Rankings: There's a new No. 1 ... again | There's another change at the top, and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings. |
| Ian Darke's Premier League flops of the season: Højlund, Foden, moreIan Darke's Premier League flops of the season: Højlund, Foden, more | It's not been the easiest season for Man United or Rasmus Højlund, but who else has notably underperformed in the Premier League this season? Ian Darke makes his picks. |
| Bundesliga's race for Europe: Can Dortmund come back to reach UCL?Bundesliga's race for Europe: Can Dortmund come back to reach UCL? | The Bundesliga table is tight near the top, with 11 teams possessing real and achievable European aspirations. |
| Sources: Brazil in talks again with Ancelotti's campSources: Brazil in talks again with Ancelotti's camp | Carlo Ancelotti is once again the front-runner for Brazil's vacant coaching job, sources told ESPN Brasil. |
| Vardy to leave Leicester: 'Our greatest-ever player'Vardy to leave Leicester: 'Our greatest-ever player' | Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. |
| Szczesny on smoking: Don't follow my exampleSzczesny on smoking: Don't follow my example | Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has told ESPN he has lost his battle with smoking and urged others not to follow his lead. |
| Source: Bayern's Müller rejects Cincinnati offerSource: Bayern's Müller rejects Cincinnati offer | Bayern Munich midfielder/forward Thomas Müller has rejected a contract offer from FC Cincinnati, a source confirmed to ESPN. |
| Ancelotti scolds Endrick for 'clowning' vs. GetafeAncelotti scolds Endrick for 'clowning' vs. Getafe | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has scolded Endrick after his missed goal-scoring opportunity in Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga win at Getafe. |
| Sources: Arsenal confident in Zubimendi dealSources: Arsenal confident in Zubimendi deal | Arsenal are confident they will make Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi their first major summer signing despite interest from Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN. |
| Mavs coach Kidd joins Everton ownership groupMavs coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group | Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday. |
| Arena: Poch doesn't understand culture of USMNTArena: Poch doesn't understand culture of USMNT | Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena has criticized the appointment of current head coach Mauricio Pochettino, saying that a non-American lacks the necessary understanding of the country's culture. |
| 2025 NFL draft superlatives: Biggest personalities, boldest moments and more2025 NFL draft superlatives: Biggest personalities, boldest moments and more | The 2025 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event. |
| 2025 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Round 12025 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Round 1 | Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2025 projections. |
| Bracketology: First look at 2026 has familiar teams on top lineBracketology: First look at 2026 has familiar teams on top line | South Carolina, UConn, UCLA and Texas are the No. 1 seeds in our first projection of the 2026 bracket. |
| For Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia is second time a charm?For Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia is second time a charm? | Rodriguez led West Virginia to prominence when he was its head coach in the aughts. Can he work his magic again in 2025? |
| Why Nico Iamaleava soured on Tennessee and ended up at UCLAWhy Nico Iamaleava soured on Tennessee and ended up at UCLA | What really went down in Nico Iamaleava's split with Tennessee and move to UCLA? |
| NBA playoff odds: Celtics win again, on collision course with West favorite ThunderNBA playoff odds: Celtics win again, on collision course with West favorite Thunder | Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship. |
| Stanley Cup playoffs odds: Stars a top 5 favorite after Game 3 win over AvalancheStanley Cup playoffs odds: Stars a top 5 favorite after Game 3 win over Avalanche | Every playoff team's odds to win the Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP. |
| Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, newsStanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news | From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason. |
| Rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheetsRankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets | Rankings, projections, player profiles, draft strategies -- we've got everything you need to dominate your fantasy women's basketball draft from every angle. |
| Tucker finishes 2025 as fantasy's No. 1? Alonso hits .300? Don't be surprisedTucker finishes 2025 as fantasy's No. 1? Alonso hits .300? 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. |
| Expert's picks, best bets: Can Machado Garry elude Prates' hard strikes?Expert's picks, best bets: Can Machado Garry elude Prates' hard strikes? | A retired welterweight and betting expert make their picks for UFC Fight Night from Kansas City. |
| Chris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn timeline: How their rivalry unfoldedChris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn timeline: How their rivalry unfolded | Nick Parkinson looks at the rivalry between Eubank and Benn that started decades ago between their fathers. |
| Welcome to the Cheap Seats at Clemson, home of college baseball's rowdiest fansWelcome to the Cheap Seats at Clemson, home of college baseball's rowdiest fans | Fans in the raucous right-field grandstand at Doug Kingsmore Stadium have been ragging opposing teams for more than two decades. |
| Thompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominateThompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominate | The NWSL MVP Tracker is back for 2025 to rank the best players, as Alyssa Thompson tries to catch Debinha and Temwa Chawinga. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing move for ÉdersonTransfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing move for Éderson | Manchester United are looking at a summer move for Atalanta midfielder Éderson. Transfer Talk has the latest. |
| EA Sports F1 25 preview: Aiming for the championships with Braking PointEA Sports F1 25 preview: Aiming for the championships with Braking Point | Braking Point returns in EA F1 25, with new difficulty levels and a continuation of the game's story. |
