| Judge's HR fuels Yanks: 'Ghosts were pulling' to CFJudge's HR fuels Yanks: 'Ghosts were pulling' to CF | Aaron Judge hit a two-run drive into Monument Park for his first home run of this postseason, and the Yankees beat the Guardians 6-3 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead. |
| Akers returns to Vikings after trade with TexansAkers returns to Vikings after trade with Texans | The Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026 from the Texans in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026. |
| Lions extend McNeill for 4 years; $55M guaranteedLions extend McNeill for 4 years; $55M guaranteed | The Lions and DT Alim McNeill agreed to a four-year extension worth $97 million, including $55 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN. |
| Stewart, family 'OK' after anti-gay threat via emailStewart, family 'OK' after anti-gay threat via email | Liberty star Breanna Stewart said she and her family are "OK" after her wife received a threatening, anti-gay email following Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. |
| Messi nets hat trick, says games 'can be my last'Messi nets hat trick, says games 'can be my last' | Lionel Messi turned in another vintage performance for Argentina, scoring three goals and adding two assists in a runaway win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night. |
| USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019 | Raúl Jiménez scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Mexico to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico. |
| Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Wild historyGustavsson scores first goalie goal in Wild history | Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson became just the 15th goaltender to score a goal in NHL history and the first in franchise history. |
| Dodgers: No plans to move down Ohtani in orderDodgers: No plans to move down Ohtani in order | Shohei Ohtani is 0-for-19 hitting with the bases empty, but the Dodgers have no plans to move the slugger down in the order for Game 3 against the Mets on Wednesday. |
| USA, Mexico ratings: El Tri teach Pochettino a Concacaf lessonUSA, Mexico ratings: El Tri teach Pochettino a Concacaf lesson | Raul Jimenez was excellent for Mexico, while the performances of Aidan Morris and Tim Ream will leave new U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino with plenty to ponder. |
| Who are the best players in the NBA? Our annual countdown beginsWho are the best players in the NBA? Our annual countdown begins | NBA Rank is back! We're counting down the top 100 players in the league. What players broke into Nos. 100 to 51? |
| Heartache, near misses, elusive title dream: Oral history of Liberty's tortured pastHeartache, near misses, elusive title dream: Oral history of Liberty's tortured past | An original franchise when the WNBA launched in 1997, the star-crossed Liberty are still chasing their first title. |
| Hunter? Jeanty? Ward? Votes are in for ESPN's midseason Heisman WatchHunter? Jeanty? Ward? Votes are in for ESPN's midseason Heisman Watch | Fourteen ESPN college football writers voted on their top five for the sport's most coveted trophy. |
| Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him? | Deshaun Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team. |
| Week 7 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus lessons from every team so farWeek 7 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus lessons from every team so far | How high did the Lions rise and the Cowboys fall in our rankings? Plus, one lesson that we've learned so far. |
| Sources: Tuchel set to be named England bossSources: Tuchel set to be named England boss | Thomas Tuchel is set to become England's new head coach after talks accelerated with the Football Association at a rapid pace in the past 48 hours, sources told ESPN. |
| Mbappé's reps deny reports of rape allegationMbappé's reps deny reports of rape allegation | Allegations of rape against Kylian Mbappé are "totally false" and "a slanderous rumour," his representatives said Tuesday, following media reports that he was the subject of an investigation over an incident in a Stockholm hotel on Oct. 10. |
| Raphinha brace carries Brazil to 4-0 WCQ winRaphinha brace carries Brazil to 4-0 WCQ win | Raphinha converted a penalty in each half to guide an improved Brazil to a 4-0 home win over Peru in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. |
| Source: Man Utd end Ferguson's ambassador dealSource: Man Utd end Ferguson's ambassador deal | Sir Alex Ferguson is set to step back from his ambassadorial role at Manchester United at the end of the season, a source told ESPN. |
| LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World CupLaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup | LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it. |
| Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last seasonReport: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season | Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report published on Tuesday. |
| New NWSL franchise gets name: BOS Nation FCNew NWSL franchise gets name: BOS Nation FC | Using an anagram for the term "Bostonian," the National Women's Soccer League's newest franchise unveiled its name on Tuesday: BOS Nation Football Club. |
| AP NCAA women's basketball poll reaction: Biggest early-season game for every Top 25 teamAP NCAA women's basketball poll reaction: Biggest early-season game for every Top 25 team | The AP preseason women's basketball Top 25 poll is out. Here are the biggest games ahead for every team in the rankings. |
| AP men's poll: What you need to know about each Top 25 teamAP men's poll: What you need to know about each Top 25 team | Kansas starts No. 1, over Alabama. National champion UConn, meanwhile, is outside the top-2 again. |
| Sinner cements the No. 1 ranking, Nadal sets retirement dateSinner cements the No. 1 ranking, Nadal sets retirement date | Sinner will end the year at No. 1 -- while Sabalenka has a chance to as well. And Nadal confirmed his final tournament. |
| Tom Brady, one of many athletes to become owners, adds to his portfolioTom Brady, one of many athletes to become owners, adds to his portfolio | Brady joins a list of athletes that includes LeBron James, Serena Williams, Wayne Gretzky and Marshawn Lynch. |
| The Sabrina Carpenter curse: How teams have fared when she dons their jerseysThe Sabrina Carpenter curse: How teams have fared when she dons their jerseys | The singer wore a Dallas Cowboys sweatshirt the week leading up to the Detroit Lions' win against the Cowboys. |
| 'Dana White's Contender Series' results: Four fighters earn UFC contracts to close Season 8'Dana White's Contender Series' results: Four fighters earn UFC contracts to close Season 8 | The UFC signed 42 new fighters on Season 8 of "Dana White's Contender Series". Here's everything you need to know about the latest season of DWCS. |
| How Davante Adams trade impacts fantasy, betting oddsHow Davante Adams trade impacts fantasy, betting odds | While the Jets have high hopes for a Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers reunion, fantasy managers should temper expectations. |
| Heir to Hamilton's throne: Antonelli is F1's next big thingHeir to Hamilton's throne: Antonelli is F1's next big thing | At just 18 years old, Kimi Antonelli is set to be the most hyped rookie in F1 since Lewis Hamilton -- the man whose seat the Italian will take in 2025. |
| 'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket | A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations. |
| Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 7?Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 7? | Our college football experts break down how each top 25 team performed in Week 7. |
| NFL Week 7: Betting odds and lines for every gameNFL Week 7: Betting odds and lines for every game | The updated lines -- ATS, money line and totals -- for every NFL Week 7 game. |
| Heisman and CFP odds watch: Oregon, Dillon Gabriel enter conversationHeisman and CFP odds watch: Oregon, Dillon Gabriel enter conversation | The expanded 12-team playoff format has injected more excitement and unpredictability into both races. |
| Ranking the PFL Super Fights: Is Francis Ngannou's MMA return No. 1?Ranking the PFL Super Fights: Is Francis Ngannou's MMA return No. 1? | Ngannou-Ferreira? Cyborg-Pacheco? Eblen-Edwards 2? Which title bout is the best matchup at PFL Super Fights? |
| How Real Madrid and Spain are reviving the art of long-range shootingHow Real Madrid and Spain are reviving the art of long-range shooting | For an art form that is allegedly dying out, long-distance goals have played a big part in Spanish football recently, especially for Real Madrid. |
| Goals are not enough: How data created the modern strikerGoals are not enough: How data created the modern striker | Strikers were once judged by a single metric. Today, their overall contribution is more valuable. |
| Transfer Talk: Man United plot swoop on Madrid target DaviesTransfer Talk: Man United plot swoop on Madrid target Davies | Manchester United will look to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest. |
