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WNBA draft team-by-team grades: Fever, Sparks score perfect marksWNBA draft team-by-team grades: Fever, Sparks score perfect marks
The Fever picking Caitlin Clark was a slam dunk. But multiple teams scored "A" grades, including the Sparks, Sky and Mystics.
'Reality is coming' for Caitlin Clark: What WNBA greats are saying'Reality is coming' for Caitlin Clark: What WNBA greats are saying
Sue Bird, Elena Delle Donne, Nneka Ogwumike, Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie describe what Clark should expect.
Clark goes first to Fever, leads 'generational class'Clark goes first to Fever, leads 'generational class'
In what had been a long-anticipated move, the Indiana Fever officially selected Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark with the first pick in Monday night's 2024 WNBA draft. Stanford's Cameron Brink was the second player off the board, to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Engelbert: WNBA looking to add 14th team by '26Engelbert: WNBA looking to add 14th team by '26
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is "pretty confident" the league will expand to 16 teams by 2028 and that the goal is to bring in a 14th team for 2026, she told reporters Monday.
Sources: Nets prepared to hire Kings' FernandezSources: Nets prepared to hire Kings' Fernandez
Jordi Fernandez, the Kings' top assistant, has emerged as the Nets' choice to become the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Suit seeks millions from Chiefs' Rice, SMU's KnoxSuit seeks millions from Chiefs' Rice, SMU's Knox
The Chiefs' Rashee Rice and SMU's Teddy Knox are being sued in Texas for over $1 million in actual damages and $10 million in punitive damages for allegedly causing a six-vehicle crash March 30 in Dallas.
Sources: Steph, LeBron headline Olympic rosterSources: Steph, LeBron headline Olympic roster
U.S. basketball is finalizing a 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball roster that includes several of the generation's iconic players.
Robinson's 'strength, courage' hailed across MLBRobinson's 'strength, courage' hailed across MLB
Major League Baseball is marking the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier.
McDavid 4th player in NHL history with 100 assistsMcDavid 4th player in NHL history with 100 assists
Edmonton star Connor McDavid, who returned to the lineup after missing three games because of a lower-body injury, notched his 100th assist of the regular season in the Oilers' convincing 9-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.
Rangers seal Presidents' Trophy, vow to not 'relax'Rangers seal Presidents' Trophy, vow to not 'relax'
The Rangers won their league-best 55th game and finished with 114 points -- both franchise records -- and will have home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
The favorites, the underdogs and the Lakers: All you need to know ahead of the NBA playoffsThe favorites, the underdogs and the Lakers: All you need to know ahead of the NBA playoffs
The postseason is here. Let's take a closer look at the 20 teams still in the hunt for the NBA title -- including a trio of MVPs that will need to survive the play-in tournament to advance.
The NBA playoff bracket is now set. What are the matchups?The NBA playoff bracket is now set. What are the matchups?
It's time for the postseason. Here's how the bracket looks after the dust settled.
Leaving Arizona: Everything you need to know about the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake CityLeaving Arizona: Everything you need to know about the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City
Why Utah? What's the future of the NHL in Arizona? What will the new team be called, and where will it play? Answers to all of that and much more here.
'Glad we're finally on the same side': Haliburton among many to react to WNBA draft'Glad we're finally on the same side': Haliburton among many to react to WNBA draft
The top picks of the WNBA draft sparked reactions across the sports world, including for the Indiana Fever's decision to pick Caitlin Clark.
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark dazzle on WNBA draft's orange carpetAngel Reese, Caitlin Clark dazzle on WNBA draft's orange carpet
The latest crop of hoops prospects put their most fashionable foot forward at the WNBA draft.
How a stolen Jackie Robinson statue impacted a Wichita communityHow a stolen Jackie Robinson statue impacted a Wichita community
The desecration of a cherished statue rocked a tight-knit community. Now they're regaining their footing.
In 2004, Eli Manning forced a draft-day trade. Why doesn't this happen more often?In 2004, Eli Manning forced a draft-day trade. Why doesn't this happen more often?
In this era of athlete empowerment, why don't more top NFL prospects try to dictate where they go?
Two $25 million receivers?! Why DeVonta Smith's contract extension makes sense for the EaglesTwo $25 million receivers?! Why DeVonta Smith's contract extension makes sense for the Eagles
With Smith's new contract, plus A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts, the Eagles now have the core of their offense locked in.
What does Scheffler's Masters win mean for the rest of majors season?What does Scheffler's Masters win mean for the rest of majors season?
From Scottie Scheffler's potential to Rory McIlroy's major quest to Tiger Woods' future plans, here are six topics of discussion as the golf world shifts its focus to the PGA Championship at Valhalla Country Club in May.
Masters win puts the rest of the golf world in Scottie Scheffler's shadowMasters win puts the rest of the golf world in Scottie Scheffler's shadow
This is the best player in the world, and he could be just getting started.
MLS Power Rankings: Red Bulls stay top, Philly Union No. 2MLS Power Rankings: Red Bulls stay top, Philly Union No. 2
The New York Red Bulls held onto top spot with a draw vs. Chicago, while Philadelphia remains the league's only unbeaten team after a comeback in Atlanta.
NWSL Power Rankings: KC stays unbeaten as Marta helps Pride soarNWSL Power Rankings: KC stays unbeaten as Marta helps Pride soar
Marta delivered a super-sub performance to help Orlando Pride surge in our NWSL Power Rankings. Meanwhile, who can stop Kansas City Current?
2024-25 transfer tracker: Ivisic, Wagner, Bradshaw have left Kentucky2024-25 transfer tracker: Ivisic, Wagner, Bradshaw have left Kentucky
All the movement in and out of the transfer portal -- including the exodus out of Lexington as Kentucky experiences a coaching change.
Arsenal must shake off Villa loss, Leverkusen's title joy, more: Marcotti recaps the weekendArsenal must shake off Villa loss, Leverkusen's title joy, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Arsenal need to ask the tough questions in the wake of Sunday's loss without losing focus. PLUS: Why Leverkusen's title means so much.
How Man United were awarded and escaped a penalty thanks to VARHow Man United were awarded and escaped a penalty thanks to VAR
How United were awarded a penalty and escaped conceding another thanks to a late VAR intervention.
7 things from women's soccer: Man United add to Chelsea cup woes; Russo key for Arsenal7 things from women's soccer: Man United add to Chelsea cup woes; Russo key for Arsenal
It was another action-packed weekend of women's football across Europe as Man United dumped holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup.
How the Braves keep moving forward -- no matter what gets in their wayHow the Braves keep moving forward -- no matter what gets in their way
Losing an ace two weeks in would ruin the season for most teams -- but Atlanta isn't most teams.
'We all know what Rafa is capable of': Can Nadal get back to top form for the French Open?'We all know what Rafa is capable of': Can Nadal get back to top form for the French Open?
Once the Grand Slam record holder, Rafa Nadal has been injured for more than a year. On Tuesday, he will play in Barcelona, hoping it gives him the preparation he needs heading into the French Open next month.
Way-too-early UFC 400 lineup: Which of today's stars will be there?Way-too-early UFC 400 lineup: Which of today's stars will be there?
Bo Nickal? Maycee Barber? Ilia Topuria? Which UFC stars could fight on the main card of UFC 400?
UFC 300 takeaways: Pereira's triple-champ aspirations, Holloway holds all the keysUFC 300 takeaways: Pereira's triple-champ aspirations, Holloway holds all the keys
The deepest fight card in MMA history delivered in a big way. Here's everything we learned at UFC 300.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Barça's Raphinha an €80m Premier League targetLIVE Transfer Talk: Barça's Raphinha an €80m Premier League target
Barcelona are holding out for a €80 million offer from an unnamed Premier League club for Raphinha. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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