| NBA conference finals takeaways: Knicks' season is on life supportNBA conference finals takeaways: Knicks' season is on life support | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western Conference finals. |
| Pacers hold off late charge, put Knicks in 2-0 holePacers hold off late charge, put Knicks in 2-0 hole | Behind Pascal Siakam's 39-point performance, the Pacers will head home with a 2-0 series lead after hanging on for a 114-109 win over the Knicks in Game 2 on Friday night. |
| MVP SGA, runner-up Jokic headline All-NBA teamsMVP SGA, runner-up Jokic headline All-NBA teams | The five players who finished atop the MVP balloting, including winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and runner-up Nikola Jokic, highlighted the All-NBA teams. |
| Skinner shutout helps Oilers draw even with StarsSkinner shutout helps Oilers draw even with Stars | Connor Brown scored after getting hit in the mouth by a skate, Stuart Skinner made 25 saves for his third shutout of the postseason and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 in Game 2 on Friday night to even the Western Conference final. |
| Braves' Acuña homers on 1st pitch after year awayBraves' Acuña homers on 1st pitch after year away | Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his first pitch 467 feet for a home run in his dramatic return to the Braves on Friday night, almost one year after he tore his left ACL. |
| Skenes on trade chatter: 'Anybody can play GM'Skenes on trade chatter: 'Anybody can play GM' | Paul Skenes didn't hear Pirates GM Ben Cherington say that trading him to give the club an influx of position player talent is "not at all part of the conversation." When someone relayed Cherington's comments to him, the 22-year-old ace laughed. |
| Red Sox slam O's 19-5 behind Devers' 8 RBIsRed Sox slam O's 19-5 behind Devers' 8 RBIs | Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning and a grand slam in a 13-run eighth, to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 19-5 on Friday in a day-night doubleheader opener. |
| Napoli edges out Inter to win 4th Serie A titleNapoli edges out Inter to win 4th Serie A title | Napoli clinched their second Serie A title in three seasons after edging out Inter Milan thanks to a 2-0 home victory over Cagliari in a dramatic finale to the season on Friday. |
| Green Bay files NCAA waiver to play in $1M TBTGreen Bay files NCAA waiver to play in $1M TBT | Green Bay filed for a waiver from the NCAA to allow its men's basketball team to compete in The Basketball Tournament, the $1 million, winner-take-all summer tournament. |
| ⚾ Best player of a generation: Betts or Trout?⚾ Best player of a generation: Betts or Trout? | Betts is climbing the all-time WAR list the same way Trout once was. We examine the two and dive into which players similarly ruled previous eras. |
| Oilers make a statement with 3-0 win in Game 2: Grades, takeaways for both teamsOilers make a statement with 3-0 win in Game 2: Grades, takeaways for both teams | The Western Conference finals are tied 1-1 heading to Edmonton for Game 3. |
| Best surprises, worst surprises and no surprises: Takeaways from Week 1 of the WNBABest surprises, worst surprises and no surprises: Takeaways from Week 1 of the WNBA | The Mercury's depth is better than expected, and shooting from the Sky and Valkyries has underwhelmed. |
| Picking the NFL’s most underrated players: 12 names -- one at every position -- deserving of more respectPicking the NFL’s most underrated players: 12 names -- one at every position -- deserving of more respect | Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFL? We picked one at 12 different positions, including a veteran tight end. |
| How Jim Irsay prepared his daughters to succeed him as Colts ownersHow Jim Irsay prepared his daughters to succeed him as Colts owners | Jim Irsay's three daughters have played key roles with the Colts. |
| Which NBA Finals matchup is most compelling? We're ranking all four possible seriesWhich NBA Finals matchup is most compelling? We're ranking all four possible series | No matter which two teams escape the conference finals, we're headed for a never-before-seen Finals matchup. |
| Mets, Dodgers prepare for high-stakes NL matchupMets, Dodgers prepare for high-stakes NL matchup | Last year's NLCS teams are about to meet again. We break down how they've played so far. |
| What we like and don't like about the CFP seeding changeWhat we like and don't like about the CFP seeding change | A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and has consequences moving forward. |
| Can the NWSL withstand the allure of Europe?Can the NWSL withstand the allure of Europe? | The NWSL stands at a crossroads, facing competition for talent from overseas women's soccer leagues. |
| Ancelotti after Madrid exit sealed: Bond is 'eternal'Ancelotti after Madrid exit sealed: Bond is 'eternal' | Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid after this weekend's final game of the LaLiga season, the club has confirmed. |
| Sources: Garnacho set for Man Utd transfer talksSources: Garnacho set for Man Utd transfer talks | Alejandro Garnacho is increasingly likely to leave Manchester United this summer, sources have told ESPN. |
| NWSL's DeMelo reveals she has hyperthyroidismNWSL's DeMelo reveals she has hyperthyroidism | Savannah DeMelo was diagnosed with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism last fall, conditions she spoke about publicly for the first time this week with ESPN. |
| Ronaldo sells stake in Valladolid following protestsRonaldo sells stake in Valladolid following protests | Brazil great Ronaldo is selling his controlling stake in Valladolid, the Spanish soccer club said on Friday. |
| Masche: Messi renewal would bring 'tranquility'Masche: Messi renewal would bring 'tranquility' | Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano emphasized his desire to captain Lionel Messi to renew his contract with the club. |
| Putellas: Past wins don't put Barça 1-0 up in finalPutellas: Past wins don't put Barça 1-0 up in final | Alexia : We may have won three Champions Leagues, but you don't start tomorrow 1-0 up. |
| Source: Boston agrees deal with Benfica's PatãoSource: Boston agrees deal with Benfica's Patão | Benfica women's coach Filipa Patão has agreed to terms with Boston Legacy FC to become the NWSL club's first head coach, a source told ESPN. |
| Wrexham Women coach resigns after four seasonsWrexham Women coach resigns after four seasons | Wrexham AFC Women's manager Steve Dale has announced his resignation from the Welsh club. |
| The case for and against Man United keeping Ruben Amorim as managerThe case for and against Man United keeping Ruben Amorim as manager | The pressure continues to build on Man United boss Ruben Amorim and whether he'll remain as manager following a Europa League final loss. So let's make the arguments for keeping him or making a clean break. |
| Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' through the eyes of Benitez, Garcia and the fansLiverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' through the eyes of Benitez, Garcia and the fans | In 2005, Liverpool came from three goals down to win the Champions League final vs. Milan. |
| The 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketballThe 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketball | Milos Uzan, Alex Condon and other college hoops stars whose NBA draft decisions could materially shape 2025-26. |
| Will Penske cheating scandal overshadow IndyCar's crown jewel?Will Penske cheating scandal overshadow IndyCar's crown jewel? | Instead of celebrating a sellout crowd, IndyCar is defusing another cheating scandal ahead of the Indy 500. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Kevin De Bruyne close to Napoli move after Man City exitTransfer rumors, news: Kevin De Bruyne close to Napoli move after Man City exit | Napoli are reportedly close to signing Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
| De Bruyne, Sané, Messi, Ronaldo among top free agents in 2025De Bruyne, Sané, Messi, Ronaldo among top free agents in 2025 | These players have contracts that expire this summer, and there are some big names involved. |
| Norris finds peace, not pressure, in F1 title expectationsNorris finds peace, not pressure, in F1 title expectations | While the weight of expectation to win F1's title can crush some, Lando Norris is using it as motivation. |
| Everything you need to bet Monaco, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600Everything you need to bet Monaco, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 | Betting guide to the biggest weekend in motorsports, with the Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500, and Coca-Cola 600. |
| Why the Colorado Rockies are every bookmaker's nightmareWhy the Colorado Rockies are every bookmaker's nightmare | Colorado has been dreadful in 2025, and sportsbooks are as unhappy about that as Rockies fans. |
| Two pro football seasons in one year? The 'unheard of' pursuit of some NFL hopefulsTwo pro football seasons in one year? The 'unheard of' pursuit of some NFL hopefuls | NFL dreams have come true for UFL players, but it can come with the price of the longest season of a player's life. |
| Experts weigh in: How will Djokovic and Swiatek fare? Can Alcaraz defend?Experts weigh in: How will Djokovic and Swiatek fare? Can Alcaraz defend? | Alcaraz and Swiatek were last year's French Open champs, but Sinner, Gauff and many more could contend. |
