Recent Sports News and Updates

Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night by hitting a playoff franchise-record 23 3-pointers to beat the Celtics 111-101, evening the series at 1-1.

Bengals three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants more long-term security than the team has offered and has requested to be traded, his agent confirmed to ESPN.

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.

Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe called it "unbelievable" what Bruins forward Brad Marchand was able to do in Boston's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday.

Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race at St. Petersburg was disqualified Wednesday because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race, making Pato O'Ward the winner.

Replay review of an initial out call on Jo Adell's attempted steal of second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning was not overturned, resulting in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.

The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.

The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city's lakefront.

One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.

Elly De La Cruz and his team are looking to turn the shortstop's style into a little more substance.

Joel Embiid is hobbled with a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?

The Cavaliers have stifled the Magic's offense, holding Orlando under 90 points in both Games 1 and 2.

The Orlando Magic haven't won a playoff series in 14 years. Banchero believes he can break the cycle.

The Lions spent big to keep 2021 draftees Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell in Detroit through 2028.

Reggie Bush getting his Heisman back is a natural result of college sports' new name, image and likeness rules. Will the NCAA follow suit with similar cases?

From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason.

Klopp said he'd leave Liverpool at the end of the season, but it appears his players have already switched off as a loss at Everton practically ends their title hopes.

Despite the win over Sheffield United, there is still concern about what Erik ten Hag can provide.

A week after losing El Clasico, Barcelona's rearranged LaLiga match against Valencia could help Real Madrid's bid for a 15th Champions League crown.

The rate of pitchers getting hurt has reached a tipping point. Here's what those in the game have to say about the problem -- and potential solutions.

The star wideout and offensive tackle -- both likely first-round picks -- are looking to join the Mannings, McCaffreys, Bosas and more.

En route to the draft, Williams shared a flight with a familiar face.

The coaching carousel and transfer portal have completely upended things just 17 days after UConn won the NCAA title. Welcome, previously unranked and next-in-line teams.

These are supposed to be dream jobs for many college basketball coaches. And yet, top candidates turned down the opportunity to lead Kentucky men's and Tennessee women's basketball. Why?

Who is the NWSL's best player? Welcome to the first edition of ESPN's NWSL MVP Tracker, our data-driven look at who's hot and who's not throughout the season.

We take a look at the leading contenders to win Euro 2024 to see how they are shaping up, how their squads are looking and pick out the rising stars.

Real Madrid have made AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw one of their top targets. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Tristan H. Cockcroft searches for fantasy value from MLB cellar dwellers.