| The two quotes that explain everything about the Pacers-Thunder matchupThe two quotes that explain everything about the Pacers-Thunder matchup | What's fueling the Pacers and Thunder? The NBA Finals matchup can be understood through these two quotes. |
| Rodgers plans to sign with Steelers, sources sayRodgers plans to sign with Steelers, sources say | Aaron Rodgers plans to sign with the Steelers, sources told ESPN, uniting the future Hall of Famer with a team that desperately needs a QB. |
| Fever star Clark (quad) could return next weekFever star Clark (quad) could return next week | Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has missed the past three games with a left quad strain, will be reevaluated this weekend and could return as early as next week. |
| QB Wilson a mentor for all Giants, not just DartQB Wilson a mentor for all Giants, not just Dart | Russell Wilson's job description with the New York Giants doesn't say anything about being a mentor to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. That doesn't mean he won't be one, naturally. |
| Spain beat France in 9-goal thriller, reach NL finalSpain beat France in 9-goal thriller, reach NL final | Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal inspired his country to a thrilling 5-4 win over France on Thursday to send the holders through to their third successive Nations League final where they will face Iberian neighbours Portugal. |
| D-backs score 7 in 9th to rally past reeling BravesD-backs score 7 in 9th to rally past reeling Braves | The Diamondbacks, trailing 10-4, rallied with seven runs in the ninth inning to complete a three-game sweep of the Braves, who have lost 11 of their last 14. |
| Colts QB Richardson sidelined with shoulder injuryColts QB Richardson sidelined with shoulder injury | Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, in the midst of a quarterback battle with veteran Daniel Jones, has aggravated the right shoulder joint he injured in 2023 and will be sidelined for an undetermined length of time, coach Shane Steichen said Thursday. |
| J. Ishbia in line to take over ChiSox from ReinsdorfJ. Ishbia in line to take over ChiSox from Reinsdorf | Billionaire private equity investor Justin Ishbia is in line to take over ownership of the White Sox from Jerry Reinsdorf, the team said in a release. |
| Lopez balks at Haney fight for 'personal reasons'Lopez balks at Haney fight for 'personal reasons' | A propose megafight between Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney, which was being targeted for August, has fallen apart, with Lopez's team saying he will not be fighting for "personal reasons." |
| ⚽ Top 100 men's soccer players in the world⚽ Top 100 men's soccer players in the world | It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100. |
| Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers -- finally: Grading the move, and whether he's actually an upgradeAaron Rodgers to the Steelers -- finally: Grading the move, and whether he's actually an upgrade | The Steelers finally landed Rodgers after months of anticipation. But can the move actually improve the offense? Let's grade the signing. |
| Rodgers brings MVP résumé to Steelers -- but their offense goes against his playing styleRodgers brings MVP résumé to Steelers -- but their offense goes against his playing style | Rodgers' playing style doesn't exactly fit the offense Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith run. |
| How drug cartel wars led coach Gerry Glasco to Texas Tech: 'Nothing about softball is scary to me'How drug cartel wars led coach Gerry Glasco to Texas Tech: 'Nothing about softball is scary to me' | Facing elimination in the 2025 WCWS is not a problem for Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco after what he has seen. |
| Ranking every WNBA team's roster core, 1-13: Which team has the best young players?Ranking every WNBA team's roster core, 1-13: Which team has the best young players? | Let's stack every WNBA team's core by the youth of its roster, leading off with the Fever and Caitlin Clark. |
| Power Rankings: Dream ride four-game winning streak to move up in Week 3 editionPower Rankings: Dream ride four-game winning streak to move up in Week 3 edition | Las Vegas, Washington and Chicago join Atlanta as risers as the league begins Commissioner's Cup play. |
| 'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau | Despite back-to-back 50-win seasons, whispers about Tom Thibodeau's future in New York had percolated for months. |
| New season, new division challengers: Ranking the NFL’s most likely worst-to-first teamsNew season, new division challengers: Ranking the NFL’s most likely worst-to-first teams | Since 2002, 25 teams have gone from worst to first in a single season. Who will shock us in 2025? |
| How members of the Pasadena Run Club are finding salvation in a post-wildfire worldHow members of the Pasadena Run Club are finding salvation in a post-wildfire world | Though still reeling from the Eaton fire, a group of L.A. area runners are determined to build a worthwhile future. |
| Oilers win a thriller: Grades for both teams, what to watch in Game 2Oilers win a thriller: Grades for both teams, what to watch in Game 2 | Edmonton strikes first in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Here's how it happened and what comes next Friday. |
| UFC 316 expert picks, best bets: How can O'Malley take back Dvalishvili's title?UFC 316 expert picks, best bets: How can O'Malley take back Dvalishvili's title? | Former UFC fighters give their predictions for the main and co-main events. |
| Barcelona keep or dump: What do Yamal & Co. need to build on success?Barcelona keep or dump: What do Yamal & Co. need to build on success? | Barcelona returned to the top of LaLiga under new coach Hansi Flick. What moves should they make to avoid a step back in 2025-26? |
| Dest latest USMNT absentee in Gold Cup rosterDest latest USMNT absentee in Gold Cup roster | United States international and PSV Eindhoven defender Sergiño Dest is the latest USMNT player to pull out of the Concacaf Gold Cup. |
| Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan qualify for '26 WCJordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan qualify for '26 WC | Jordan and Uzbekistan qualified for the men's World Cup finals for the first time on Thursday, while South Korea booked their place at an 11th successive finals. |
| FIFA inks latest Saudi deal, as PIF backs Club WCFIFA inks latest Saudi deal, as PIF backs Club WC | FIFA took another Saudi Arabian investment Thursday for the U.S.-hosted Club World Cup, announcing a commercial deal with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund. |
| Sources: Liverpool reject Barça approach for DíazSources: Liverpool reject Barça approach for Díaz | Barcelona have failed in a bid to sign Liverpool winger Luis Díaz, sources have told ESPN. |
| NWSL approves intraleague loans for first timeNWSL approves intraleague loans for first time | The NWSL announced on Thursday that it will now allow intraleague loans for all teams, and that Boston and Denver franchises will have access to significantly more money to build their initial rosters. |
| Sources: City on brink of agreeing Aït-Nouri dealSources: City on brink of agreeing Aït-Nouri deal | Manchester City are on the brink of agreeing a deal with Wolves for left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, sources have told ESPN. |
| Palmer handed Mudryk's No. 10 shirt at ChelseaPalmer handed Mudryk's No. 10 shirt at Chelsea | Cole Palmer has been handed Mykhailo Mudryk's No. 10 shirt at Chelsea, the club confirmed on Thursday. |
| Willian: Chelsea's Estêvão has potential of YamalWillian: Chelsea's Estêvão has potential of Yamal | Former Chelsea winger Willian believes new signing Estêvão could be as good as Lamine Yamal and can help the club win titles again for years to come. |
| Is Novak Djokovic a real contender for the French Open title?Is Novak Djokovic a real contender for the French Open title? | He defeated No. 3 Zverev in the quarterfinals -- but can Djokovic continue this level? In his way stands Sinner, and likely Alcaraz too. |
| Why are there so few women coaches in professional tennis?Why are there so few women coaches in professional tennis? | Just 12 out of 128 players in the 2025 French Open women's main draw have a woman coach. |
| What it's like in the Rockies' clubhouse as they barrel toward the wrong kind of historyWhat it's like in the Rockies' clubhouse as they barrel toward the wrong kind of history | Colorado has made headlines for all the wrong reasons so far, but the Rockies aren't giving up just yet. |
| MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week? | While baseball's powerhouses battle for the top spot, two contenders continue their fall down our list. |
| Preview: Top storylines, prospects and major leaguers for all teamsPreview: Top storylines, prospects and major leaguers for all teams | Breaking down the top storylines for supers and the top prospects and current major leaguers for all 16 teams. |
| The Paul George Trade is about to deliver an NBA titleThe Paul George Trade is about to deliver an NBA title | The Thunder and the Pacers can trace their superstars and their cores back to trades involving the nine-time All-Star wing. |
| 'I have a lot to prove': Broncos' Bo Nix striving to up his game after successful rookie season'I have a lot to prove': Broncos' Bo Nix striving to up his game after successful rookie season | Nix led all rookies in touchdown passes and got the Broncos to the playoffs, but he knows the NFL will be ready for him in Year 2. |
| We pitched trade offers for three NFL starsWe pitched trade offers for three NFL stars | Kirk Cousins, Trey Hendrickson and Jalen Ramsey could all be traded soon. |
| 'Like John Wayne': To succeed at Western Kentucky, Tyson Helton seeks gunslingers'Like John Wayne': To succeed at Western Kentucky, Tyson Helton seeks gunslingers | The coach knows he's going to lose players each year to power conference programs. He's finding ways to win anyway. |
| Ranking the top 64 NHL draft prospects, including projected ceilings and floorsRanking the top 64 NHL draft prospects, including projected ceilings and floors | There is no hockey left to be played this season for the top players available June 27-28. Here's how they stack up. |
| Pacers, Thunder is latest NBA Finals matchup that includes long championship droughtPacers, Thunder is latest NBA Finals matchup that includes long championship drought | This year is the second NBA Finals in which both participants are on title droughts that exceed 40 years. |
| Dave Roberts jokingly gives Shohei Ohtani remote-controlled car for his daughterDave Roberts jokingly gives Shohei Ohtani remote-controlled car for his daughter | Dodgers' Dave Roberts and his wife bought Shohei Ohtani's daughter a pink remote-controlled Porsche. |
| Buxton goes 20/20? Rockies bats rebound in a big way? Don't be surprisedBuxton goes 20/20? Rockies bats rebound in a big way? 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. |
| Twins turn to David Festa in wake of Pablo Lopez injuryTwins turn to David Festa in wake of Pablo Lopez injury | All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news. |
| The 20 rookies you should draft in fantasy footballThe 20 rookies you should draft in fantasy football | Fans get excited about rookies, but which ones are truly worth taking in fantasy drafts this summer? |
| Why Vasiliy Lomachenko was different from the restWhy Vasiliy Lomachenko was different from the rest | Lomachenko always challenged himself by taking on top opposition from the start of his pro career. |
| Meet the 2025 Boxing Hall of Fame class: Pacquiao, Paz, moreMeet the 2025 Boxing Hall of Fame class: Pacquiao, Paz, more | All you need to know about Manny Pacquiao, Michael Nunn, Mary Jo Sanders, Vinny Paz and others. |
| The best, worst and wildest U.S. soccer kits outside MLS, NWSLThe best, worst and wildest U.S. soccer kits outside MLS, NWSL | Without leaguewide kit deals, U.S. soccer's lower-league clubs are making their mark with eye-catching shirts. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Ten Hag to give Antony a Man United escape route at LeverkusenTransfer rumors, news: Ten Hag to give Antony a Man United escape route at Leverkusen | New Bayer Leverkusen coach Erik ten Hag is ready to make a move for Manchester United forward Antony. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
| Top 25 regardless of class: Ranking the best players of 2026, 2027 and 2028Top 25 regardless of class: Ranking the best players of 2026, 2027 and 2028 | How do the best of the 2026, 2027 and 2028 classes stack up against each other? Let's rank the top 25 players. |
| Thunder vs. Pacers: Who has the NBA Finals edge according to NBA 2K25?Thunder vs. Pacers: Who has the NBA Finals edge according to NBA 2K25? | Here's how the NBA Finals teams stack up in NBA 2K25's various player ratings. |
| Odds, post positions for the Belmont StakesOdds, post positions for the Belmont Stakes | Preakness winner Journalism and Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty have the best odds in the eight-horse field for Saturday's Belmont Stakes. |
