| NBA playoff takeaways: Nuggets force Game 7 vs. top-seeded ThunderNBA playoff takeaways: Nuggets force Game 7 vs. top-seeded Thunder | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round. |
| Despite illness, Murray helps Nuggets force G7Despite illness, Murray helps Nuggets force G7 | Jamal Murray fought through an illness to score 25 points as the Nuggets defeated the Thunder to force Game 7 in their series. |
| Canes oust Caps in G5 on Svechnikov's late goalCanes oust Caps in G5 on Svechnikov's late goal | Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a second time in three years. |
| Vegas rides late birdie binge to 64, leads PGAVegas rides late birdie binge to 64, leads PGA | Jhonattan Vegas made five birdies on his last six holes to shoot 7-under 64 -- his best score in 45 rounds at the majors -- and leads the PGA Championship by two shots. |
| QB Williams sought to avoid Bears, book detailsQB Williams sought to avoid Bears, book details | Quarterback Caleb Williams looked to find a way around the NFL's collective bargaining agreement in an effort to avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears, details from a forthcoming book reveal. |
| Eliminated Capitals expect Ovechkin to be backEliminated Capitals expect Ovechkin to be back | Next season would be the 21st in the NHL for Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, who will turn 40 in September. |
| Soto on Bronx return: It'll be '50,000 against 1'Soto on Bronx return: It'll be '50,000 against 1' | Mets star Juan Soto knows Yankees fans won't be welcoming him with open arms when he returns to the Bronx on Friday night, saying, "Whatever they do, they have a right to do it." |
| Ohtani marks bobblehead night with 2 HRs in routOhtani marks bobblehead night with 2 HRs in rout | On his bobblehead night, Shohei Ohtani hit his 14th and 15th homers to tie for the MLB lead, and the Dodgers rolled past the Athletics 19-2 on Thursday night. |
| Source: 49ers selling 6.2% of team to 3 familiesSource: 49ers selling 6.2% of team to 3 families | The San Francisco 49ers are working to complete the sale of a 6.2% ownership stake in the team to three Bay Area families, a source told ESPN on Thursday. |
| 100 days until CFB: Storylines and more100 days until CFB: Storylines and more | With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season. |
| Looking ahead to the rest of the 2025 PGA ChampionshipLooking ahead to the rest of the 2025 PGA Championship | Is Scottie Scheffler now the favorite? How will Quail Hollow play the rest of the way? |
| The Boston Celtics and the price of historyThe Boston Celtics and the price of history | In Boston, past NBA glories can lift a franchise but also weigh a team down. |
| WNBA season preview: Power Rankings, playoff odds and everything to know about all 13 teamsWNBA season preview: Power Rankings, playoff odds and everything to know about all 13 teams | Where do all 13 teams start in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings? Will they make the playoffs? Can the Liberty win another title? |
| Back for more: What will Clark, Reese and 2024 rookie class do for an encore?Back for more: What will Clark, Reese and 2024 rookie class do for an encore? | What should we expect from the likes of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in Year 2? |
| MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 in mid-May?MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 in mid-May? | The Tigers roar into the top three this week, while the Subway Series in the Bronx will be a clash of two top-five teams. |
| Ranking MLB's Rivalry Weekend matchups: Which feuds burn hottest?Ranking MLB's Rivalry Weekend matchups: Which feuds burn hottest? | Not all of MLB's rivalry matchups are barn burners -- but there's plenty to watch this weekend. |
| 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. |
| Each NFL teams' social media 2025 schedule releaseEach NFL teams' social media 2025 schedule release | The 2025 NFL schedule was released Wednesday, prompting unique reveals by multiple teams on social media. |
| 'You need a reality show for that': How the Giants' quarterback room developed'You need a reality show for that': How the Giants' quarterback room developed | The Giants' transformation at the game's most important position emanated from a high-level plan. |
| 'We don't want to be a one-hit wonder': Expectations on the rise for Indiana, Cignetti'We don't want to be a one-hit wonder': Expectations on the rise for Indiana, Cignetti | After an impressive first year under coach Curt Cignetti, what do the Hoosiers have in store for Year 2? |
| How every rookie QB fits with his new NFL team: Who will play in 2025 -- and who has long-term potential?How every rookie QB fits with his new NFL team: Who will play in 2025 -- and who has long-term potential? | Which quarterbacks landed in perfect spots? We look at expectations, fits and roles for all 13 drafted QBs, including two first-rounders. |
| Graziano makes sense of 10 lingering offseason questionsGraziano makes sense of 10 lingering offseason questions | Let's reason on why the Bears didn't improve at RB, and why the Steelers didn't plan better at QB. |
| Man City keep or dump: How should Guardiola & Co. rebuild?Man City keep or dump: How should Guardiola & Co. rebuild? | It's been a bad season for Pep Guardiola and Man City, and it's clear they're in a full rebuild mode. Who has a future on this team? |
| Müller says goodbye as Bundesliga's dramatic final day loomsMüller says goodbye as Bundesliga's dramatic final day looms | Thomas Müller already said farewell to the Bayern Munich faithful. Now he'll wave goodbye to Bundesliga. |
| 'Gentleman' Flick pulls Barça off field before party'Gentleman' Flick pulls Barça off field before party | Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was praised for getting his celebrating players off the pitch as tensions threatened to spill over after they secured the LaLiga title on Thursday with a 2-0 win at Espanyol. |
| Furious Messi saved from red card by ArenaFurious Messi saved from red card by Arena | San Jose Earthquakes head coach Bruce Arena helped save Lionel Messi from receiving a red card following the final whistle of Wednesday night's game against Inter Miami. |
| UEFA slams Infantino's late arrival from Trump tourUEFA slams Infantino's late arrival from Trump tour | FIFA president Gianni Infantino's late arrival from the Middle East, where he joined President Donald Trump, delayed the opening of FIFA's annual meeting. |
| Ronaldo tops Curry, Fury on Forbes' earnings listRonaldo tops Curry, Fury on Forbes' earnings list | Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career. |
| Infantino on 64-team WC: Every idea a good ideaInfantino on 64-team WC: Every idea a good idea | FIFA President Gianni Infantino appeared on Thursday to give some support to South American confederation CONMEBOL's idea of having 64 teams in the 2030 World Cup. |
| CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointmentCBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointment | A Rio de Janeiro court ordered the removal of the Brazilian Football Confederation's board, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues, and appointed Fernando Sarney as interim president to promptly organize new elections. |
| Fletcher to leave Wrexham but 'not by choice'Fletcher to leave Wrexham but 'not by choice' | Veteran forward Steven Fletcher has announced he is leave Wrexham when his contract expires this summer, although "not by choice." |
| Sources: Madrid set to sign Huijsen before CWCSources: Madrid set to sign Huijsen before CWC | Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for £50 million before the Club World Cup, sources told ESPN. |
| Coast to coast: High school hoops factory relocating from California to FloridaCoast to coast: High school hoops factory relocating from California to Florida | The elite high school basketball factory will relocate from the West Coast to the East Coast. |
| Potential upsets? Hitters to watch? Early favorites? We preview the 2025 softball regionalsPotential upsets? Hitters to watch? Early favorites? We preview the 2025 softball regionals | Bill Connelly picks top players, teams and what to watch for in the 2025 college softball regionals. |
| 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? |
| 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. |
| UFC Fight Night: Does Burns have a best path to ending Morales' unbeaten run?UFC Fight Night: Does Burns have a best path to ending Morales' unbeaten run? | Who has the edge in this week's UFC Fight Night? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks. |
| What Marshall, Holm and others signing with MVP means for women's boxingWhat Marshall, Holm and others signing with MVP means for women's boxing | Andreas Hale takes a closer look at the new fighters in the MVP roster and shares his thoughts on the matchups already made. |
| Legit or impostor? Predicting whether the NWSL teams defying expectations can keep it upLegit or impostor? Predicting whether the NWSL teams defying expectations can keep it up | The early-season form of many NWSL teams has been surprising. Let's dig deeper and predict whether this will continue or if it's a blip. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Liverpool, Madrid interested in WhartonTransfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Liverpool, Madrid interested in Wharton | Barcelona, Liverpool and Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on England international Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
