| NBA conference finals takeaways: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to winNBA conference finals takeaways: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to win | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western Conference finals |
| SGA takes over in 2nd half as OKC stomps WolvesSGA takes over in 2nd half as OKC stomps Wolves | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half and the top-seeded Thunder beat the Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1. |
| Panthers cruise past Hurricanes in East openerPanthers cruise past Hurricanes in East opener | Carter Verhaeghe and Aaron Ekblad scored tone-setting first-period goals, and Sergei Bobrovsky remained strong in net as the reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers beat the Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Game 1. |
| Vikes' Jefferson dreams of winning Olympic goldVikes' Jefferson dreams of winning Olympic gold | After NFL owners unanimously approved allowing the league's players to play flag football at the 2028 Olympics, Vikings star Justin Jefferson said the chance of winning a gold medal is "a dream." |
| Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora, tooBuehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora, too | Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston's 2-0 win over the New York Mets in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes Tuesday, and moments later, manager Alex Cora was removed, as well. |
| Fever fail to handle Dream's 'physicality' in lossFever fail to handle Dream's 'physicality' in loss | The Dream got 21 points from Brittney Griner to hold off the Fever 91-90 on Tuesday night. |
| Jeanty: OC wants me to ditch 'Halloween' stanceJeanty: OC wants me to ditch 'Halloween' stance | Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty says that offensive coordinator Chip Kelly wants him to adjust his pre-snap stance. |
| Burrow: Another night game at Ravens 'isn't ideal'Burrow: Another night game at Ravens 'isn't ideal' | Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made a tongue-in-cheek suggestion for the NFL to give Cincinnati a home night game vs. the Ravens in 2026. |
| U.S. hockey star Knight says '26 Games her lastU.S. hockey star Knight says '26 Games her last | Hilary Knight, one of the most decorated players in women's hockey, told USA Today the 2026 Milan Winter Games will be her final Olympics. |
| 😲 MLB's most surprising teams so far😲 MLB's most surprising teams so far | We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season. |
| Panthers win big: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2Panthers win big: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2 | Can the Hurricanes punch back before the series shifts to Florida? Here's what you need to know. |
| NFL stars and Olympic flag football: Why some are hesitantNFL stars and Olympic flag football: Why some are hesitant | A vote Tuesday paved the way for players such as Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill to play Olympic flag football. |
| WNBA Power Rankings: Minnesota on top, Golden State at the bottom in Week 1WNBA Power Rankings: Minnesota on top, Golden State at the bottom in Week 1 | Minnesota, New York and Indiana are 1-2-3 in Week 1, but which team climbed eight spots from our preseason rankings? |
| Eight things we learned from the WNBA's opening weekendEight things we learned from the WNBA's opening weekend | The Mystics might be better than projected. The Fever defense is better, period. |
| NBA conference finals: Everything to know about Knicks-Pacers, Thunder-Wolves seriesNBA conference finals: Everything to know about Knicks-Pacers, Thunder-Wolves series | With the NBA Finals just a round away, our experts break down how each team got here and what we are hearing about each series. |
| NBA playoffs: Experts' picks for Pacers-KnicksNBA playoffs: Experts' picks for Pacers-Knicks | Our NBA experts pick which teams will advance to the Finals. |
| Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final fourStanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final four | The semifinal round of the 2025 playoffs begins Tuesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs. |
| Early look at the Stars-Oilers matchup in the Western Conference finalsEarly look at the Stars-Oilers matchup in the Western Conference finals | Who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more. |
| NBA conference finals horoscopes: Which teams are poised to ascend, and which will go in retrograde?NBA conference finals horoscopes: Which teams are poised to ascend, and which will go in retrograde? | What does the Zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading. |
| Chaos awaits in stacked SEC baseball tournamentChaos awaits in stacked SEC baseball tournament | For the very first time, all 16 SEC teams will get to participate in this year's conference baseball tournament. |
| No QBs allowed: We name the 25 best non-QB players for 2025No QBs allowed: We name the 25 best non-QB players for 2025 | It's not all about quarterbacks. These players could have a big impact on 2025, even if they don't throw a pass. |
| QB tiers for every FBS program: Returning stars and, of course, Arch ManningQB tiers for every FBS program: Returning stars and, of course, Arch Manning | From Clemson to Kennesaw State, David Hale ranks all 136 FBS school quarterbacks into tiers. |
| Latest Bracketology: UConn emerges as a No. 1 seed for 2025-26Latest Bracketology: UConn emerges as a No. 1 seed for 2025-26 | With Alex Karaban among the returning players, the Huskies crack the top line of our latest projected field. |
| Five fringe players who deserve a call-up for USMNT Gold Cup teamFive fringe players who deserve a call-up for USMNT Gold Cup team | With results far from convincing, the USMNT needs fresh blood. Could these players get minutes at the Gold Cup? |
| Which Europa League finalist has had a worse season: Man United or Spurs?Which Europa League finalist has had a worse season: Man United or Spurs? | Man United and Spurs have both had historically bad seasons but, somehow, one of them will win a European trophy and qualify for the Champions League. |
| How Amorim, Man United made it to the Europa League final in spite of themselvesHow Amorim, Man United made it to the Europa League final in spite of themselves | Man United are on the precipice heading into Wednesday's Europa League final vs. Tottenham. |
| Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combinePredicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combine | The draft could get interesting at No. 3. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out. |
| MMA divisional rankings: Michael Morales still unbeaten, no longer unrankedMMA divisional rankings: Michael Morales still unbeaten, no longer unranked | Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond. |
| How to bet tennis Grand Slams: The wagers you can make and ones to avoidHow to bet tennis Grand Slams: The wagers you can make and ones to avoid | Tennis betting analyst Pam Maldonado reveals her strategies and tips for wagering on Grand Slam tournaments heading into the French Open. |
| Where things stand for each Ryder Cup team after two majorsWhere things stand for each Ryder Cup team after two majors | Which players are locks to make each team? What tough decisions will captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald have to make? We break down how each team is shaping up. |
| Scottie Scheffler is still on top of the golf worldScottie Scheffler is still on top of the golf world | Jon Rahm made it close for a while, but Scheffler's inevitability hung in the Charlotte air. |
| NBA playoff futures: Thunder favored to win championship, followed by KnicksNBA playoff futures: Thunder favored to win championship, followed by Knicks | An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP heading into the conference finals. |
| Stanley Cup playoff odds: Panthers slight East favoritesStanley Cup playoff odds: Panthers slight East favorites | Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP. |
| Kinda, ex-Sporting Kansas City player, dies at 31Kinda, ex-Sporting Kansas City player, dies at 31 | Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda died, his club Maccabi Haifa FC announced Tuesday. He was 31. |
| Poch: Turner risks being replaced as USMNT No. 1Poch: Turner risks being replaced as USMNT No. 1 | USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said that he is open to giving playing time to another goalkeeper besides incumbent Matt Turner in upcoming matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. |
| City back in top 4 as KDB bids farewell to EtihadCity back in top 4 as KDB bids farewell to Etihad | Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a victory in his final appearance at Etihad Stadium, as Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez scored in a 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Tuesday that saw them climb to third in the table. |
| Sources: Guimarães targeted by Saudi champsSources: Guimarães targeted by Saudi champs | Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães is in the sights of Al Ittihad over a potential €120 million ($135 million) transfer, sources confirmed to ESPN Brasil. |
| Rodri makes Man City return after ACL injuryRodri makes Man City return after ACL injury | Midfielder Rodri is back in the Manchester City squad for the first time since having surgery on his ACL in September. |
| Amorim: 'Hard to explain' pressure on PostecoglouAmorim: 'Hard to explain' pressure on Postecoglou | Ruben Amorim said it's "hard to explain" why he is not under the same pressure at Manchester United as his Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou ahead of the Europa League final despite both teams suffering similarly miserable Premier League campaigns. |
| Sources: Clubs sue Liga MX for pro/rel returnSources: Clubs sue Liga MX for pro/rel return | Mexican second division clubs from the Liga de Expansión have filed a lawsuit against Liga MX and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) regarding the return of promotion of relegation, sources told ESPN. |
| Sources: United closing in on $83M Cunha dealSources: United closing in on $83M Cunha deal | Manchester United are growing increasingly confident that they will land Matheus Cunha from Wolves this summer, sources have told ESPN. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid plot move for WilliamsTransfer rumors, news: Real Madrid plot move for Williams | Will Nico Williams become the latest Galactico at Real Madrid? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
| Denver's biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA teamDenver's biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA team | NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team. |
| Free agency and draft plans for Maple Leafs, Capitals, every other eliminated teamFree agency and draft plans for Maple Leafs, Capitals, every other eliminated team | We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook. |
