| How Boston avoids breaking up its roster, plus offseason guides for every NBA teamHow Boston avoids breaking up its roster, plus offseason guides for every NBA team | NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team. |
| Knicks finish off Celtics as fans rejoice in NYCKnicks finish off Celtics as fans rejoice in NYC | The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Celtics with astonishing ease, rolling to a 119-81 victory in Game 6 on Friday night. |
| Sources: Purdy, 49ers reach 5-year, $265M dealSources: Purdy, 49ers reach 5-year, $265M deal | Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft who has gone on to become a Pro Bowler, is finalizing a 5-year, $265M deal with the 49ers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. |
| Mets' Soto listens to boos, tips hat in Bronx returnMets' Soto listens to boos, tips hat in Bronx return | Juan Soto's return to Yankee Stadium in a Mets uniform Friday night went just about as he expected: with loud, relentless boos and chants from a scorned fanbase still offended by his offseason choice. |
| Report: Rory driver ruled nonconforming at PGAReport: Rory driver ruled nonconforming at PGA | Rory McIlroy was forced to use a backup driver in the PGA Championship when his regular driver was tested and deemed to be nonconforming after he arrived at Quail Hollow, according to a report on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio on Friday. |
| Collier pours in 34 as Lynx spoil Bueckers' debutCollier pours in 34 as Lynx spoil Bueckers' debut | Napheesa Collier scored 34 points to outshine the WNBA debut of Paige Bueckers, who had 10 points, in the Minnesota Lynx's 99-84 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday night. |
| Matthews lifts Leafs to 'big' G6 win over PanthersMatthews lifts Leafs to 'big' G6 win over Panthers | Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night. |
| Sources: Nuggets' Gordon in doubt for Game 7Sources: Nuggets' Gordon in doubt for Game 7 | Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is in doubt for Sunday's Game 7 after being diagnosed with a strained left hamstring, sources told ESPN. |
| Fever's Clark on entering Year 2: 'I know I belong'Fever's Clark on entering Year 2: 'I know I belong' | As she embarks on her second season in the WNBA, Fever star Caitlin Clark likened her rookie year to being a freshman in high school and then college, saying that going into Year 2, "You just have a different sense of confidence about you." |
| 📷 Bueckers leads WNBA's best dressed for debut📷 Bueckers leads WNBA's best dressed for debut | Before the WNBA's best take the floor, they dazzled the pregame tunnel with their opening-night outfits. |
| What to watch heading into PGA Championship weekendWhat to watch heading into PGA Championship weekend | We break down some of the biggest stories heading into the weekend at the PGA Championship. |
| 2025 WNBA predictions: Staff picks to win title, MVP, more2025 WNBA predictions: Staff picks to win title, MVP, more | New York seeks back-to-back titles and A'ja Wilson is after another MVP. |
| Will Aaron Judge hit .400? Blast 60 home runs? Our predictions based on his incredible startWill Aaron Judge hit .400? Blast 60 home runs? Our predictions based on his incredible start | The Yankees' superstar outfielder is outdoing even himself so far. Will he go over or under his current pace? |
| The 10 hottest times in New York baseball historyThe 10 hottest times in New York baseball history | This weekend's Subway Series is the latest chapter in NYC's epic hardball history. |
| NBA playoff takeaways: Knicks' Game 6 knockout gives New York conference finals berthNBA playoff takeaways: Knicks' Game 6 knockout gives New York conference finals berth | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round. |
| Thibs, Brunson carryovers from last time Knicks were in the Eastern Conference finalsThibs, Brunson carryovers from last time Knicks were in the Eastern Conference finals | The New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since May 2000. |
| 49ers QB Brock Purdy is no longer Mr. Irrelevant: New contract comes with pressure to lead, win49ers QB Brock Purdy is no longer Mr. Irrelevant: New contract comes with pressure to lead, win | San Francisco has long benefited from the league's best bargain contract. Now, it's on Purdy to deliver results. |
| Derek Carr retired, then an avalanche of unanswered questions followedDerek Carr retired, then an avalanche of unanswered questions followed | Derek Carr surprisingly announced his retirement on May 10. The decision -- and the timing -- has insiders throughout the league talking. |
| Who are the best coaches in college football? We rank the top 10Who are the best coaches in college football? We rank the top 10 | Kirby Smart has to be No. 1, or does he? What about Ryan Day? Or Marcus Freeman? Who made our list -- and why. |
| Tiering 25 rookie running backs by expected role: Lead backs, committee options and depth backupsTiering 25 rookie running backs by expected role: Lead backs, committee options and depth backups | Which rookie RBs will make noise in 2025? We grouped 25 draft picks by expected Year 1 role, from Ashton Jeanty to Jacory Croskey-Merritt. |
| 'She's a folk hero in our sport': How NiJaree Canady became college softball's first million-dollar player'She's a folk hero in our sport': How NiJaree Canady became college softball's first million-dollar player | Palo Alto to Lubbock: Inside why NiJaree Canady transferred to Texas Tech.  |
| Potential upsets? Early favorites? We preview the 2025 softball regionalsPotential upsets? Early favorites? We preview the 2025 softball regionals | Bill Connelly picks top players, teams and what to watch for in the college softball regionals. |
| Chelsea's struggles without Jackson make Champions League qualification uncertainChelsea's struggles without Jackson make Champions League qualification uncertain | Chelsea barely beat Man United, but serious questions linger about whether the Blues can clinch a Champions League spot as Nicolas Jackson remains out. |
| Sources: Marsch, Blackmon in talks for Canada NTSources: Marsch, Blackmon in talks for Canada NT | Canada men's national team manager Jesse Marsch has initiated discussions with Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon about the possibility of him representing Canada, sources told ESPN. |
| Fastest to 25: Chawinga sets NWSL scoring recordFastest to 25: Chawinga sets NWSL scoring record | Temwa Chawinga's goal on Friday night secured a 1-0 win for the Kansas City Current against the Orlando Pride, making her the quickest player in NWSL history to reach 25 goals. |
| Maresca: Stop judging Chelsea by past gloriesMaresca: Stop judging Chelsea by past glories | Enzo Maresca has warned onlookers not to judge Chelsea against their past glory days and urged supporters to "trust" him after taking a significant step towards Champions League qualification. |
| Pep slams Prem scheduling: 9 years fighting thisPep slams Prem scheduling: 9 years fighting this | Pep Guardiola has hit out at the Premier League over the scheduling of Manchester City's fixture against Bournemouth. |
| Salah: Don't boo TAA in final Liverpool gamesSalah: Don't boo TAA in final Liverpool games | Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called for fans not to boo teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the club's remaining games this season. |
| Arteta: Havertz transformed body during injuryArteta: Havertz transformed body during injury | Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz has undergone a "transformation in his body" while being injured and claimed he "destroyed all the metrics we had in the gym for the last 10 years." |
| NWSL: Game should've stopped after King collapseNWSL: Game should've stopped after King collapse | The National Women's Soccer League said that it would abandon future games that have life-threatening emergencies to players. |
| Galaxy extend coach despite record winless startGalaxy extend coach despite record winless start | Head coach Greg Vanney has been given a multi-year contract extension by the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy despite their historic 13-game winless skid to start the new season. |
| Every Premier League team reranked: Spurs, Forest plummet; Man United can't bounce backEvery Premier League team reranked: Spurs, Forest plummet; Man United can't bounce back | It's time to rank all 20 teams in the Premier League one final time! Did Man United or Man City bounce back? Could Forest and Tottenham hang on? |
| How Hansi Flick won the LaLiga title and took Barcelona back to the topHow Hansi Flick won the LaLiga title and took Barcelona back to the top | Flick won LaLiga with Europe's most thrilling team. Here's how he did it. |
| 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. |
| Handing out grades for every full-time Cup driver: From four A's to a painful FHanding out grades for every full-time Cup driver: From four A's to a painful F | From an overachieving Kyle Larson to a struggling Brad Keselowski, we have report cards. |
| Welcome to Banditland: Buffalo eyeing an NLL championship three-peatWelcome to Banditland: Buffalo eyeing an NLL championship three-peat | The Bandits are on the verge of history, while star Dhane Smith is also chasing down an all-time record -- owned by his coach. |
| 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. |
| FA Cup win won't save Man City, but it can kick-start their rebuildFA Cup win won't save Man City, but it can kick-start their rebuild | Manchester City have had their fair share of struggles this season, but a win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final could spark their return to the top of English and European soccer. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool and Chelsea to challenge Inter for DavidTransfer rumors, news: Liverpool and Chelsea to challenge Inter for David | Clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona could challenge Inter Milan for Jonathan David. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
| Amid growing pains at Ferrari, will Hamilton win in F1 again?Amid growing pains at Ferrari, will Hamilton win in F1 again? | Lewis Hamilton is not accustomed to losing, but he's been doing a lot of it. Will that ever change at Ferrari? |
