Recent Sports News and Updates

The Milwaukee Bucks have ruled two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of Friday night's Game 3 of the series against the Indiana Pacers with a left calf strain.

The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft, a decision that caught Kirk Cousins off guard, according to his agent.

The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN.

Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face.

Josef Newgarden insisted he is "not a liar" and said he didn't know he had broken IndyCar rules until Monday, the day after the manipulated push-to-pass systems were discovered, leading to his disqualification from the season opener.

No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is breaking records before setting foot in Chicago, setting the record for draft night sales in any sport.

Alabama transfer Rylan Griffen, one of the best shooters in the portal, has committed to Kansas, he told ESPN.

More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation.

The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more.

The Chicago Bears did as expected and picked Caleb Williams at No. 1. We look at the pros and cons of every pick in Thursday's opening round.

The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?

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

The Bears need to reverse course if they're going to develop Caleb Williams. Here are experts' tips on quarterback development.

Here's what we know about how Williams, Daniels and other first-round QBs will fit in.

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.

Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of rookies taken in the early rounds of the NFL draft and provide initial 2024 projections.

What does it take to accomplish a feat only four people in UFC have before? Lets start with this to-do list.

Who will win the 2023-24 Premier League title? Ian Darke looks at the final fixtures as Man City are in control, but can Arsenal or Liverpool pip them?

Americans like Pulisic and McKennie, who could face each other Saturday, are helping boost the league's profile.

UCF shortstop Jasmine Williams went from losing 40,000 Instagram followers and almost quitting softball to finding her passion again.

From Oregon's new QB to more Colorado roster turnover, breaking down the biggest storylines from teams in action Saturday.

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

For some stars, what they wear could be just as notable as where they land.

More than 1,100 names are in the transfer portal. Who are the top players looking for a new school?

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.

Liverpool will look to Germany to try and sign defender Willian Pacho from Eintracht Frankfurt. Transfer Talk has the latest.