Cavs close out Raptors in 7 behind Allen's 22-19

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

A more vocal and animated Jarrett Allen scored 22 points and pulled down 19 rebounds, in leading the Cavaliers to a 114-102 win over the Raptors in Game 7 of their first-round series Sunday night.

C's Brown says refs had 'agenda,' calls out Embiid...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

Jaylen Brown, appearing on his Twitch stream Sunday, took issue with the officiating against him during the Celtics-76ers series, as well as with Joel Embiid, whom he accused of the type of flopping that has "ruined our game."

Longtime Yankees radio voice Sterling dies at 87

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:16:11 EST)

John Sterling, the radio voice of the New York Yankees for parts of 36 seasons, has died. He was 87.

Pistons cap comeback with Game 7 rout of Magic

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

The top-seeded Pistons routed the Magic in Sunday's Game 7 to complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit and win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

Banchero unsure of Magic's makeup after collapse

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

Orlando star forward Paolo Banchero, after the Magic lost Game 7 to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, seemed unsure of his club's prospects in a talented Eastern Conference, saying, "I can't say we're good enough to be in the Finals or the Eastern finals."

Avalanche overwhelm Wild in 9-6 Game 1 shootout

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the short-handed Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday in a wacky Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

Yankees option Volpe after rehab window closes

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

The Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after the shortstop returned from his minor league rehab assignment.

Jones-Drew, son of NFL All-Pro, commits to UCLA

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

Class of 2027 running back Duece Jones-Drew, the son of former NFL All-Pro Maurice Jones-Drew, has committed to UCLA.

😈 'Defrosted': Cavs troll Drake after Game 7 win

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:15:52 EST)

The Cavaliers put their own spin on an ice structure that Drake posted as part of the rollout of his new album, "Iceman."

Breaking down 10 lessons from a strange Round 1 an...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:46:11 EST)

Bench depth? KAT on the attack? ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the NBA's first round, and explores its impact on the rest of the playoffs and offseason.

NBA playoffs 2026: Previewing the second round

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:46:11 EST)

Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Handing out April grades to all 30 MLB teams: From...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:17:06 EST)

Failing grades for playoff favorites?! We break down whether your favorite team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2026 season.

Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams:...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:17:07 EST)

Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

NBA experts' picks for Thunder-Lakers and every se...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:43:58 EST)

NBA experts pick which teams will win the second round and claim a spot in the East and West conference finals.

East playoff takeaways: Pistons overcome 3-1 defic...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:43:58 EST)

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Steal for ...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:12:21 EST)

College coaches know the draftees in different ways. They were surprised by some moves and loved what the Cowboys, Jets, Cardinals and others did.

Early 2027 NFL mock draft: Which prospects could g...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:12:21 EST)

Will Arch Manning go No. 1? What about Jeremiah Smith? Let's make some way-too-early predictions.

WNBA season preview: Power Rankings and everything...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:18:21 EST)

Where do all 15 teams open in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings? Can the Aces run it back? How good will the Fever be?

Ranking the 50 best WNBA players

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:18:21 EST)

From former MVPs to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.

NHL insiders debate the biggest surprises, disappo...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:14:19 EST)

With Round 2 now underway, here are the biggest takeaways from the first two-plus weeks of the postseason.

The biggest questions facing each second-round Sta...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:14:19 EST)

Which trends from Round 1 -- good and bad -- will continue? Here's the key consideration for all eight clubs.

Updated top-32 rankings, plus player comps

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:14:32 EST)

Who will be selected early in the draft in June? Here's an updated list of the top 32 players available.

Should the Texans pay C.J. Stroud? NFL execs from around the league weigh in

(Sat, 2 May 2026 10:28:15 EST)

After paying Will Anderson, will Houston do the same with its franchise quarterback?

A miracle allows Kentucky Derby's most remarkable ...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 00:40:32 EST)

Bob Weihe attended 79 straight Kentucky Derbys. This is the miraculous story of how he made his 80th.

Savannah Bananas pack Kyle Field with 102,000 fans...

(Sun, 3 May 2026 12:42:33 EST)

The Bananas filled Texas A&M's football field to capacity in their game against the Texas Tailgaters.

Should Man United hire Carrick now they're back in...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:22:25 EST)

Man United clinched a return to Champions League action by beating Liverpool: does this guarantee Michael Carrick gets the permanent job? PLUS: Inter Milan win Serie A, and Arsenal get a boost from Bukayo Saka in their title race.

Why central midfielders are this summer's biggest ...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:22:24 EST)

The most in-demand players this summer all have one thing in common.

Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Insid...

(Sun, 3 May 2026 09:47:20 EST)

Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first fantasy draft picks of the year

David Benavidez isn't just winning -- he's taking ...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 02:14:02 EST)

David Benavidez overwhelms again, and with his KO of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, proves he's boxing's most relentless force.

Benavidez stops Ramirez, becomes three-division ch...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 02:14:02 EST)

David Benavidez dominated Gilberto Ramirez to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on Saturday.

Men's basketball: Arkansas, Duke, Kansas are top 3...

(Sat, 2 May 2026 08:59:46 EST)

For the first time since 2023, Duke will not end the recruiting cycle with the No. 1 recruiting class.

Women's basketball: USC, South Carolina go 1-2

(Sat, 2 May 2026 08:59:47 EST)

USC keeps its hold on No. 1, South Carolina slots right behind, as Arizona and Arizona State enter the top 25.

In Antonelli, Russell might have met his match -- ...

(Sun, 3 May 2026 20:06:21 EST)

Kimi Antonelli is on a roll, and not even preseason F1 favourite George Russell can stop him right now. ESPN's Nate Saunders delves into another impressive performance by Antonelli, this time in Miami.

Trout remains in top-10 form? Stewart wins NL rook...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 08:28:57 EST)

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might soon come to pass.

Copy of Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Arsenal on alert...

(Mon, 4 May 2026 03:53:48 EST)

Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola has Liverpool and Arsenal interested. Transfer Talk has the latest.