Klay exorcises 'demons' as Mavericks oust Kings

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:42:44 EST)

Klay Thompson's performance Wednesday was in stark contrast to last season's play-in flop and helped the Mavs eliminate the Kings for a shot at the West's final playoff berth.

Sources: McNair out as Kings GM after play-in loss

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:42:44 EST)

Monte McNair is out as Kings general manager following the team's season-ending loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday night in the play-in tournament, sources told ESPN.

Herro-led Heat again knock Bulls out of play-in

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:42:44 EST)

Led by Tyler Herro's 38 points, the Heat eliminated the Bulls from the play-in tournament for a third consecutive season, holding Chicago to a season-low 90 points in the process.

Van Dijk signs contract extension at Liverpool

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:43:03 EST)

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a contract extension putting an end to speculation over whether this season would be his last at Anfield.

Sources: UCLA among schools eyeing Iamaleava

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:42:44 EST)

UCLA has had conversations with representatives of transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava for less money than he was asking for from Tennessee, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Sources: QB Browne among UNC players to portal

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:42:44 EST)

North Carolina quarterback Ryan Browne is among the Tar Heels entering the transfer portal, sources said Wednesday, as is sacks leader Beau Atkinson.

3 die in boat crash at Major League Fishing event

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:45:46 EST)

Two boats collided during a fishing tournament in Alabama, killing three people, officials said.

Reigning champ Gators land ex-Princeton star Lee

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:42:44 EST)

Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee, one of the top point guards in the transfer portal, has picked newly crowned champion Florida over St. John's and Kansas, he announced.

How Paul Skenes is growing into life as MLB's next megastar

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:41:41 EST)

Amid the noise that comes with achieving superstar status, the Pirates ace finds himself in the quiet.

NBA postseason preview: Stars, matchups and X factors that could decide the champion

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:35:30 EST)

Everything you need to know about the teams battling it out in the postseason, including first-round matchups.

Bontemps' ballot: Final selections for MVP, All-NBA and every award

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:18:58 EST)

Who is the MVP? The top rookie? The Defensive Player of the Year? Tim Bontemps reveals his official awards ballot.

'I know how badly they want to win': How the Senators grew into being a playoff team

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:21:32 EST)

Ottawa is back in the postseason for the first time since 2017 -- with plans to make it an annual occurrence.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:21:32 EST)

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.

CFB spring transfer portal: Recapping news, rumors and analysis from Day 1

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:42:31 EST)

The spring transfer period is open. Nico Iamaleava and Gio Lopez are among the top players available.

Why Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:46:39 EST)

Too confident? Too famous? Here's what former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders faced and why he's sure he'll succeed.

'She can carry a franchise': What Wings can expect from Paige Bueckers in Year 1

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:12:04 EST)

All-Star? MVP? Or Hall of Famer? WNBA GMs break down what to expect from Bueckers' rookie season -- and beyond.

From A-plus Wings to C-minus Valkyries, grading every team's draft performance

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:12:32 EST)

Dallas, with Bueckers at No. 1, and Washington, which got Sonia Citron at No. 3, got high marks.

Arsenal's maturity seals Arteta's finest night in KO of Madrid

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:50:00 EST)

Lessons learned in their runner-up Premier League campaigns propelled Arsenal to the Champions League semis.

Inter use grit to reach Champions League semis, but they must be better vs. Barcelona

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:51:53 EST)

Inter qualified for the UEFA Champions League semifinals, but can they improve to eliminate a tough Barcelona side and make it to the final?

Ancelotti: Madrid future in doubt after UCL exit

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:48 EST)

Carlo Ancelotti said he "doesn't know" if Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday was his last game in charge of Madrid in the competition.

Arsenal deliver 'proudest night' for Arteta vs. Real

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:48 EST)

Mikel Arteta is targeting Champions League glory after celebrating his "proudest night" as Arsenal manager on Wednesday as the Gunners knocked out holders Real Madrid to reach their first semifinal since 2009.

Neymar exits in tears after fresh injury setback

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:48 EST)

Neymar suffered a fresh injury setback when the Brazil star was forced to leave Santos' match with Atlético-MG due to a left thigh injury.

Kompany: Injuries were 'big issue' in Bayern exit

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:48 EST)

Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarter-final.

Madrid fans boo as Mbappé exits loss with injury

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:29:43 EST)

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé injured his right ankle in Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Wednesday

Inter setting no limits with treble dream still alive

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:48 EST)

With a treble still on the cards, Inter Milan are not setting themselves any limits after beating Bayern Munich to advance to the Champions League semifinals.

Ex-MLS forward dies following fall from 11th floor

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:48 EST)

Gabon forward Aaron Boupendza has died at 28 following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation has said.

Tevez targets Ronaldo, Messi for farewell game

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:48:32 EST)

Carlos Tevez wants former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to take part in his farewell game in Buenos Aires.

Ian Darke's Premier League stars of the season: Salah, Isak, more

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:02:19 EST)

It's fair to say Mohamed Salah will scoop up all the individual prizes. But who else has stood out?

NBA playoffs bracket

(Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:35:16 EST)

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What comes next for the flailing Suns -- and Kevin Durant

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:39:33 EST)

After firing their third coach in three years, the Suns' next -- and perhaps only -- move is trading Kevin Durant.

Surprise teams, contenders and OU's quest to five-peat: Big questions for the rest of the softball season

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:45:50 EST)

Is anyone outpitching NiJaree Canady? Which teams are serious contenders? Bill Connelly dives into the 2025 college softball season thus far.

Previewing the NCAA gymnastics championships

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:50:33 EST)

Can LSU defend its title? Or will OU get redemption? What to watch as the NCAA gymnastics championships begin Thursday.

2025-26 Way-Too-Early Top 25: Teams on the rise in version 2.0

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:34:23 EST)

Texas Tech and BYU climb our Way-Too-Early 2025-26 rankings thanks to key player returns and portal additions.

Why Aaliyah Chavez is no longer No. 1 in the final 2025 class rankings

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:29:33 EST)

The final high school player rankings saw big jumps -- including Jasmine Davidson taking over as the best player in the 2025 ESPN 100.

How Tennessee coach Josh Heupel scored one for coaches everywhere

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:38:48 EST)

By refusing quarterback Nico Iamaleava's NIL demand, Heupel and Tennessee took a stand for the good of the program.

College baseball's next big thing: Rintaro Sasaki

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:16:18 EST)

Rintaro Sasaki chose to play for Stanford over going pro in Japan, so what exactly brought him to college baseball?

Congress enters China doping clash between U.S., WADA

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:26:50 EST)

Outrage lingers on Capitol Hill over swimmers testing positive for banned substance before 2021 Olympics.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United to replace Onana with Santos?

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:14:00 EST)

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kauã Santos could replace Manchester United's André Onana in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news and gossip.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Schedule predictions, stats

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:10:45 EST)

All you need to know as Formula 1 heads to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia for round five of the 2025 season.

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Who earned a spot, Volkanovski or Jandiroba?

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:10:54 EST)

There's a new featherweight champion and new strawweight No. 1 contender -- but just one is in ESPN's top 10.

Who will new featherweight champ Volkanovski fight in first defense?

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:10:54 EST)

Should Alexander Volkanovski get Movsar Evloev? Is Paddy Pimblett-Charles Oliveira a real possibility?

John Cena's most memorable WrestleMania matches

(Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:50:52 EST)

Before Cena dons the jorts a final time at WrestleMania, we look at 10 matches that have shaped his legacy.

Jalen Hurts among several sports stars on Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2025' list

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:22:05 EST)

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback joined Serena Williams, Simone Biles and others on the list of sports figures to be honored.

Connor McDavid leads second round of EA Sports NHL 25 Team of the Season

(Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:58:42 EST)

The second batch of honorees has been announced, including the Oilers superstar, with one more group to come.