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The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League regular season begins Friday and Saturday in Albany, New York, with four games. It’s homecoming weekend for the New York Atlas, who will play two games, while it will also be our first look at the defending champion Utah Archers. Plus, how much will we get to see of the

The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League season begins this weekend, with two games on Friday and two more on Saturday. But we’re looking way beyond just the opening games: Who are the top teams in the East and West? Who’s going win the championship? And which players will win MVP and rookie of the year? Paul

Remembering the life and legacy of Mike Leach (2:46) Gene Wojciechowski chronicles the life of two-time national coach of the year Mike Leach. (2:46) Dave WilsonMay 29, 2025, 12:05 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. The

Ovechkin wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award (2:36) Mark Messier congratulates Alex Ovechkin for winning the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. (2:36) Associated Press May 29, 2025, 01:45 PM ET WASHINGTON — The Capitals said Thursday that no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s future in the NHL after an email was sent to

David SchoenfieldMay 28, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 The Detroit Tigers were going nowhere on Aug. 10, 2024, headed for another losing season, which would have been their eighth in a row, and their 10th consecutive non-playoff season. They were

Kiley McDanielMay 28, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for three MLB teams. Co-author of Author of ‘Future Value’ The silly season for the MLB draft is in full swing. College conference tournaments and many state

Would Matheus Cunha be a smart signing for Man United? (2:18) The ESPN FC crew discuss whether or not Matheus Cunha would be a positive signing for Manchester United. (2:18) Rob DawsonMay 27, 2025, 04:02 PM ET Wolverhampton Wanderers have given Manchester United permission to conclude a deal for Matheus Cunha, sources told ESPN. United

Ohtani hits leadoff homer in consecutive games, Dodgers win play Shohei Ohtani smokes first-pitch leadoff HR for Dodgers (0:22) Shohei Ohtani attacks the first pitch of the game and sends it out of the park to give the Dodgers an immediate lead over the Guardians. (0:22) Associated Press May 26, 2025, 08:16 PM ET CLEVELAND

Who could Cristiano Ronaldo join to play at the Club World Cup? (2:17) Julien Laurens explains why Cristiano Ronaldo could join a club on a short-term deal to play at the FIFA Club World Cup. (2:17) ESPN News Services May 26, 2025, 06:30 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo scored Monday in the Saudi Pro League’s season

ESPN May 25, 2025, 05:34 PM ET Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has said he has “goosebumps” thinking ahead to the start of next season and believes his team is only missing a “little percentage” in their quest for major honours. The north London side finished second in the Premier League for the third consecutive season

Barcelona will be in Pot 1 of seeds for the league phase draw of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, and for the second successive season it’s because Roma missed out on the final day. Last season, Roma would have been in the Champions League had Atalanta finished in fifth place in Serie A, but they

Dave McMenaminMay 24, 2025, 11:18 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. MINNEAPOLIS — As much as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals showed the gap between

Aaron Judge hammers 18th homer to give Yanks early lead (0:33) Aaron Judge pummels a 405-foot home run into deep right field to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead over the Rockies. (0:33) Associated Press May 24, 2025, 09:25 PM ET DENVER — Aaron Judge insisted he doesn’t pay too much attention to his numbers

Rafael Devers goes off for 2 HRs, 8 RBIs for Red Sox (1:16) Rafael Devers hits a three-run homer and grand slam with eight RBIs in Game 1 of the doubleheader for Boston. (1:16) ESPN News Services May 23, 2025, 05:53 PM ET BOSTON — Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run

Green Bay’s best plays from last season (1:58) Take a look at the top plays of last season from Doug Gottlieb’s first year in charge at Green Bay. (1:58) Kyle BonaguraMay 23, 2025, 01:33 PM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Green Bay filed for a waiver from

Jorge Castillo Close Jorge Castillo ESPN Staff Writer ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Alden Gonzalez Close Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff

David SchoenfieldMay 23, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 For almost a decade, Mike Trout was the unquestioned best player in baseball. From 2012 to 2019, he won the American League MVP award three times and finished second in the voting

Ange on his Spurs future: ‘Que Sera, Sera’ (0:50) Ange Postecoglou signed off his press conference after their Europa League win in a philosophical mood. (0:50) James OlleyMay 21, 2025, 07:22 PM ET BILBAO, Spain — Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has insisted he is unaware of any meetings about his future at the club

NBA insiders May 21, 2025, 11:35 PM ET The 2025 NBA conference finals have tipped off, with four teams fighting for a spot in the Finals. The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder, after a tough seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets, kicked off the Western Conference finals Tuesday night. They defeated Anthony Edwards and

ESPN News Services May 20, 2025, 06:22 PM ET Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a victory in his final appearance at Etihad Stadium, as Omar Marmoush scored a stunner in a 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Tuesday that saw them climb to third in the table. The decorated club captain called his

Pep Guardiola tells Man City: I want a smaller squad or I’ll quit play Guardiola: ‘No one like Kevin’ on De Bruyne’s emotional Man City goodbye (1:55) Pep Guardiola praises Kevin De Bruyne following his final game at the Etihad in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth. (1:55) Associated Press May 20, 2025, 07:09 PM

Jon Arnold May 19, 2025, 10:58 AM ET The 2025 MLS season is now firmly underway, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 14 to come up with this week’s order of all 30 teams in the league.

Jeff CarlisleMay 20, 2025, 09:39 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. When it comes to the U.S. men’s national team, manager Mauricio Pochettino isn’t exactly working with a blank canvas. The core of the team that reached the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup remains

Liberty beats Texas A&M to reach softball super regionals play Texas A&M shocked by Liberty in historic upset (0:29) Top-seed Texas A&M is stunned by Liberty as the Aggies become the first No. 1 seed to lose in the regional round. (0:29) ESPN News Services May 18, 2025, 11:40 PM ET COLLEGE STATION, Texas —

Luis Muriel stuns Inter Miami with counter-attack goal (0:41) Luis Muriel latches onto a long ball and opens the scoring for Orlando City vs. Inter Miami. (0:41) Lizzy Becherano May 18, 2025, 10:16 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi urged the team to stay strong and remain united after losing

Multiple Contributors May 18, 2025, 08:00 AM ET It all comes down to this for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. Sunday’s game marks the conclusion of a wild roller coaster of a series that included two wins to start for Toronto, then three straight for Florida, followed by a hard-fought win in

Paolo UggettiMay 17, 2025, 10:23 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the ball sailed through the air, Scottie Scheffler’s shuffling feet froze in their place. He watched his parabola of a tee shot reach its apex before landing exactly where it needed to — just short of the 14th green, bounding forward then rolling onto

Jeff Kassouf May 16, 2025, 12:26 PM ET The National Women’s Soccer League said that it would abandon future games when players have life-threatening emergencies, acknowledging Friday that the game should have ended after Angel City’s Savy King collapsed on the field during a match on May 9. Play resumed after roughly 10 minutes of

Slot wants ‘to leave behind’ Trent exit (2:17) Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he wants to “draw a line” under the exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold and move on. (2:17) Beth LindopMay 16, 2025, 01:08 PM ET Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called for fans not to boo teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the club’s remaining games

Espanyol attempts to spoil Barca’s celebrations by turning on sprinklers (0:22) City rivals Espanyol turn the sprinklers on Barcelona players as they celebrate winning LaLiga on their pitch. (0:22) Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 15, 2025, 08:30 PM ET Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was praised for getting his celebrating players off the pitch as tensions

ESPN News Services May 15, 2025, 06:46 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career. Following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, Ronaldo’s estimated total earnings are around $275 million. The Portuguese forward increased his income by

Tim BontempsMay 14, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast.

Jonathan Givony Close Jonathan Givony ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer Joined ESPN.com in July 2017 Founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international teams Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer Joined ESPN.com in 2023 Covered the NBA and NBA draft

The best of Roki Sasaki’s strikeouts this season (1:02) Relive some of the best strikeouts Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki has dealt to opposing batters this season. (1:02) Associated Press May 13, 2025, 10:01 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Touted Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki landed on the injured list Tuesday because of right shoulder

Mike ClayMay 14, 2025, 06:43 AM ET Close Mike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast. It’s

How Wrexham moved one step away from the Premier League (1:02) Take a look at Wrexham’s journey to being promoted to the Championship. (1:02) Marissa Lordanic May 12, 2025, 08:23 PM ET Wrexham AFC will play three A-League clubs as part of a preseason friendly tour across Australia and New Zealand in July. The Red

Reuters May 12, 2025, 04:45 PM ET Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires on Monday a list of 15,000 violent soccer fans who will be banned from stadiums during the upcoming Club World Cup. The expanded tournament, to be held in the U.S. from June 14 to July

Jonathan Givony Close Jonathan Givony ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer Joined ESPN.com in July 2017 Founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international teams Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer Joined ESPN.com in 2023 Covered the NBA and NBA draft

Jonathan Givony Close Jonathan Givony ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer Joined ESPN.com in July 2017 Founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international teams Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer Joined ESPN.com in 2023 Covered the NBA and NBA draft

Sean Taylor’s brother has game-sealing INT on anniversary of Taylor’s death (0:33) Gabe Taylor snags the game-sealing interception for Rice on the 14-year anniversary of his brother, Sean’s, death. (0:33) John KeimMay 10, 2025, 06:39 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with

Shedeur: My job isn’t to prove people wrong, I prove myself right (0:58) Shedeur Sanders discusses the advice he got from Tom Brady and not worry about proving people wrong. (0:58) Daniel OyefusiMay 10, 2025, 01:17 PM ET Close Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins

Commanders GM excited for draft in D.C. in 2027 (2:14) Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters joins “The Pat McAfee Show” and voices his excitement about Washington D.C. hosting the draft. (2:14) Associated Press May 9, 2025, 02:55 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — Gabe Taylor, younger brother of late Washington safety Sean Taylor, is attending

Evan Mobley dishes a dime to Jarrett Allen for a Cavs slam (0:21) Evan Mobley gathers his own rebound and dimes Jarrett Allen for a Cavaliers flush. (0:21) Jamal CollierMay 9, 2025, 07:04 PM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region

NBA insiders May 9, 2025, 10:43 PM ET The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is here, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game of the Eastern and Western conference semifinals. The No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers kicked off the East semis by taking a two-game lead over the No. 1

Rob DawsonMay 8, 2025, 07:00 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United are through to the Europa League final, but not before showcasing just why they’ve been left needing this competition to save their season. Man United led 3-0 from the first leg in Bilbao and faced an Athletic Club without four of their most

Connor O’Halloran May 8, 2025, 07:19 PM ET BODØ, Norway — Ange Postecoglou had barely taken his seat at his unveiling as Tottenham Hotspur manager almost two years ago when he was first asked about that painful, cursed word: “Spursy.” He made a promise that day that he would put an end to it. Now

Tristan H. Cockcroft May 7, 2025, 10:40 AM ET It’s prime time for trading in fantasy baseball leagues. As we discussed last week, seasonal sample sizes remain small, and therefore even the most established, highly drafted stars in the midst of early-season slumps might be harshly and unfairly judged by their fantasy managers. Whether it’s

Eric KarabellMay 6, 2025, 11:00 AM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”. Last Wednesday night, Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Justin Martinez began the ninth inning with a three-run

Brian WindhorstMay 6, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books It’s common knowledge that intensity increases in the postseason, but there’s also a tremendous amount of nuance, of little things that make the difference between an extended run and an early vacation.

Video Highlights 1:31 Tyrese Haliburton breaks Cavs’ hearts with dagger game-winning 3 2:46 Cavs crumble in final minute as Pacers steal win in Game 2 2:08 Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Game Highlights 0:26 Mitchell shaken up after Nesmith’s massive putback slam 0:25 Max Strus is fired up after he drains his 5th 3-pointer Haliburton’s

Greg WyshynskiMay 5, 2025, 08:09 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SECAUCUS, N.J. — The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday night, moving up 10 spots to make the league’s first live televised drawing a memorable one. “It was dramatic,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told ESPN after

Video Highlights 2:13 Brunson scores 29 as the Knicks overcome the Celtics in overtime 0:47 Mikal Bridges’ clutch steal at buzzer seals Game 1 for Knicks 2:08 New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics: Game Highlights 0:22 OG Anunoby’s and-1 jam gives Knicks lead in OT 1:01 Brunson, Tatum miss potential winners as game heads to

ESPN News Services May 4, 2025, 12:59 PM ET Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open after beating Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo — a WTA 125 tournament. It was the 27-year-old Japanese player’s first

Sources: Yankees promote George Lombard Jr., 19, to Double-A play George Lombard Jr. hammers a HR for Yankees (0:35) George Lombard Jr. ties the game for the Yankees with a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning vs. the Astros. (0:35) Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. was promoted to Double-A by

Fever hopeful Caitlin Clark (leg) returns Sunday vs. Brazil play Check out these plays from the Fever-Mystics preseason game (0:47) Watch some of the action from the preseason game between the Fever vs. the Mystics. (0:47) Michael VoepelMay 3, 2025, 01:44 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s

Associated Press May 3, 2025, 04:11 PM ET Jim Dent grew up in the caddie yards of Augusta, Georgia, eventually working at the Masters and honing his game at the municipal course known as “The Patch.” He went on to become one of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters and one of the top Black golfers

Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich will no longer coach the San Antonio Spurs and is transitioning to a full-time role as the team’s president of basketball operations, the team announced Friday. Mitch Johnson, who was named acting head coach after Popovich suffered a mild stroke in November, takes over head coaching duties permanently. Popovich

Nate SaundersMay 2, 2025, 05:25 PM ET MIAMI — Mercedes wunderkind rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli beat the McLaren drivers to pole position for the sprint race in Miami and in doing so became the youngest pole sitter in any Formula 1 format. Antonelli, 18, beat championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.045 seconds to top a

Kenta Maeda strikes out Jose Altuve in final batter faced for Tigers (0:16) Kenta Maeda catches Jose Altuve looking in his final appearance for the Tigers before being designated for assignment. (0:16) Alden GonzalezMay 1, 2025, 09:14 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the

ESPN staffMay 2, 2025, 12:39 AM ET Thursday was a slate of two key Game 6s with one team closing out their series, and the other staying alive for another game. First, the Pistons hosted the New York Knicks, but fell 116-113 despite a furious fourth quarter comeback. The Knicks won the series in six

Thuram, Dumfries fuel return of ‘real Inter Milan’ vs. Barcelona play Marcotti: Inter Milan were brave vs. Barcelona (1:09) Gab Marcotti praises Inter Milan’s “brave” performance away at Barcelona in their UCL semifinal first leg game vs. Barcelona. (1:09) Associated Press Apr 30, 2025, 07:05 PM ET BARCELONA, Spain — Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries

Mark Ogden James Olley Apr 29, 2025, 06:40 PM ET LONDON — Ousmane Dembélé handed Paris Saint-Germain a crucial UEFA Champions League advantage by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 semifinal first-leg win against Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday. Dembélé, who gave PSG an injury scare by limping off in the second half

Marco Wutz Apr 29, 2025, 12:03 PM ET It’s not just EA Sports College Football 26 — an exciting gaming summer continues for football fans on Aug. 14, 2025, with the release of Madden NFL 26 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The football simulation will leave behind PS4 and Xbox

Altuve’s home run gives Astros the lead (0:55) The Astros get on top of the Tigers thanks to Jose Altuve’s two-run shot in the sixth inning. (0:55) ESPN News Services Apr 28, 2025, 07:16 PM ET HOUSTON — Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the

Donovan Mitchell lobs a beauty to Jarrett Allen for a Cavs alley-oop (0:24) Jarrett Allen climbs the ladder to throw down Donovan Mitchell’s lob for a Cavaliers alley-oop. (0:24) Brian WindhorstApr 28, 2025, 10:10 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books MIAMI — Up

West 1st Round – Game 4 GS leads series 3-1 Houston Rockets 52-30, 23-17 away 106 1 2 3 4 T HOU 26 31 23 26 106 GS 28 22 32 27 109 Golden State Warriors 48-34, 24-17 home 109 Winner Icon Golden State Warriors Gamecast Box Score Play-by-Play Team Stats Shot Chart Draymond Green

NBA insiders Apr 28, 2025, 12:15 AM ET The 2025 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game in the march to the Finals. The Detroit Pistons’ comeback to even their first-round series fell short Sunday, as the New York Knicks head back to Madison Square Garden

Video Highlights 1:45 Pacers soar to victory as Dame goes down with an injury in Game 4 0:23 Myles Turner puts Giannis on poster with nasty slam 1:59 Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Game Highlights 0:17 Tyrese Haliburton dimes Obi Toppin to pad the Pacers’ lead 0:34 Nesmith’s wild block results in a Haliburton and-1

Will Howard’s NFL draft profile (1:00) Check out some of the key numbers behind Ohio State QB Will Howard’s college career. (1:00) Brooke PryorApr 26, 2025, 04:15 PM ET Close Brooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs

Kyle McCord’s NFL draft profile (0:51) Check out some of the top highlights from Syracuse’s Kyle McCord. (0:51) Tim McManusApr 26, 2025, 04:05 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010.

MiLaysia Fulwiley goes behind the back for filthy basket (0:20) MiLaysia Fulwiley uses a behind-the-back move to score a nice basket for South Carolina. (0:20) Kendra AndrewsApr 25, 2025, 03:17 PM ET Former South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley is transferring to LSU, she announced on social media Friday, landing the Tigers one of the most

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 25, 2025, 02:03 PM ET Real Madrid denied they were considering boycotting Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, despite skipping Friday’s pregame news conference and training session in protest over comments made by the refereeing team. The club were angered by Friday’s remarks by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea

Kane: Winning a trophy will stop the noise around me (2:51) Harry Kane speaks about whether he feels it is unfair that he hasn’t won a major club trophy. (2:51) Reuters Apr 24, 2025, 06:24 AM ET Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday with a win over top-four hopefuls Mainz if rivals

Arsenal confident in Martin Zubimendi deal despite Real Madrid interest – sources play Marcotti: Zubimendi picking Arsenal over Real Madrid would be a statement (1:47) Gab & Juls discuss Arsenal’s growing hopes of signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. (1:47) James OlleyApr 24, 2025, 06:50 AM ET Arsenal are confident they will make Real Sociedad

Michael VoepelApr 23, 2025, 10:25 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. The 2025 WNBA draft is in the books, and starting next month we’ll find out how

Jeff BorzelloApr 23, 2025, 09:30 AM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. The first act of the college basketball offseason has come to a close, with the transfer window closing at midnight on April 22. New names could trickle out over the next day or two for

Peter SchragerApr 23, 2025, 06:50 AM ET The countdown is on for the 2025 NFL draft. It’s time for my one and only mock draft, where I project Round 1. As always, this isn’t what I would do if I were the general manager for every team — it’s how I’d sort through the top

ESPN Apr 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Who is the best defensive back in college football in 2025? For our panel of experts, the choice is clear: Ohio State’s Caleb Downs. The Buckeyes safety, who anchored the back end for the national champs, garnered nine of 10 first-place votes in our survey. Our college football

Seth WalderApr 22, 2025, 06:45 AM ET Close Seth Walder is an analytics writer at ESPN, specializing in quantitative analysis. He is also a regular on “ESPN Bet Live” and helps cover sports betting. Seth has been at ESPN since 2017. He previously worked at the New York Daily News covering the Jets and Giants.

NBA insiders Apr 21, 2025, 05:57 PM ET The 2024-25 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game in the march to the Finals. Monday’s action in the Western Conference features Game 2 between the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers, two days after a thrilling overtime win

Tim MacMahonApr 21, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM DALLAS MAVERICKS’ OFFICIALS and select staffers, past and present, packed the team’s plane along with members of Dirk Nowitzki’s inner circle. The flight was bound for Springfield, Massachusetts

The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin April 20 on ESPN (0:30) Get hyped for the Stanley Cup playoffs, beginning April 20 on ESPN. (0:30) ESPN staffApr 20, 2025, 07:00 AM ET After a two-game opening night, the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continue Sunday with a trio of Game 1s: New Jersey Devils-Carolina Hurricanes (3 p.m. ET

D’Arcy Maine Apr 19, 2025, 08:27 PM ET FORT WORTH, Texas — The Oklahoma Sooners had 366 days to stew on their early exit from the 2024 NCAA gymnastics championships and the denial of their quest for a three-peat. After being inundated with a seemingly never-ending replay of what went wrong and, according to head

Buster OlneyApr 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Last October, the San Diego Padres came within one game of knocking the Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs early — one game. San Diego manager Mike Shildt thinks of

Sean Allen Close Sean Allen Special to ESPN.com Sean Allen is a contributing writer for fantasy hockey and betting at ESPN. He was the 2008 and 2009 FSWA Hockey Writer of the Year. Victoria Matiash Close Victoria Matiash Special to ESPN.com Victoria Matiash is a contributing writer for fantasy hockey and betting at ESPN. Victoria

NBA Insiders Apr 19, 2025, 12:43 AM ET The 2025 NBA playoffs are set! An exciting final week saw the Eastern Conference bracket finalized on Friday. The West wasn’t set until the last game, an overtime clash between Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors and Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers. There are now

Chris LowApr 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee NASHVILLE — It’s a memory that flashed through Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea’s mind more than once when the program was in the throes of a 26-game SEC losing streak in 2022, his second season

Canadiens clinch last playoff spot in regular-season finale play Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights (1:59) Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights (1:59) ESPN News Services Apr 16, 2025, 10:41 PM ET Kaiden Guhle scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up the last Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over

Dawson: Salah & Van Dijk renewals make Liverpool title favourites next year (2:09) Rob Dawson says the rest of the Premier League will be “demoralised” by Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s Liverpool contract renewals. (2:09) Beth LindopApr 17, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract at

Associated Press Apr 15, 2025, 09:38 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Jackie Robinson was the first to break baseball’s color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers 78 years ago Tuesday. His legacy continues to inspire people inside the major leagues — and outside, too. Players and staff from the Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and

ESPN News Services Apr 15, 2025, 05:50 PM ET Britain’s Harriet Dart has apologized for saying her opponent, France’s Lois Boisson, “smells really bad” during her comprehensive defeat at the Rouen Open on Tuesday. During a second-set changeover, Dart, who lost 6-0, 6-3, was captured on the broadcast asking the umpire to tell Boisson to

ESPN staffApr 16, 2025, 12:31 AM ET The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies are facing off in the NBA play-in tournament game Tuesday night for the Western Conference’s No. 7 seed. With identical records, the winner of the matchup will face the Houston Rockets in the first round. The loser plays Friday against the

ESPN Apr 13, 2025, 06:45 PM ET The 2024-25 NBA postseason has arrived, with the play-in tournament beginning on Tuesday before wrapping up on Friday. The first round of the playoffs starts on Saturday, with the winners of each best-of-seven series advancing to the conference semifinals. The top six teams from each conference have clinched

Rory McIlroy chips in for eagle to take the lead (0:20) Rory McIlroy moves one stroke ahead as he chips in for eagle on Hole 2. (0:20) ESPN staffApr 13, 2025, 03:28 PM ET Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is roaming the greens of Augusta National not as a spectator but as a

Rory chips through green into the water (0:51) Rory McIlroy scuppers a fine Day 1 at the Masters after chipping into the drink at Hole 15. (0:51) ESPN Apr 12, 2025, 03:58 PM ET Masters week is here, and with it comes all the pageantry and tradition of one of the world’s most iconic sporting

Beth LindopApr 11, 2025, 03:31 AM ET If Liverpool’s narrow derby victory over Everton last week had some supporters reaching for the champagne, Sunday’s shock 3-2 defeat away to Fulham in the Premier League ensured that, for now, it remains firmly on ice. Though second-placed Arsenal’s drab 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday diminished the

Dave Aubrey Apr 10, 2025, 11:25 AM ET EA Sports’ latest hyper-fast racing sim, F1 25, is shaping up to be the kind of refined and accurate racing experience that the most hardcore and dedicated F1 fans want. To see the progress the team has made, we visited the Codemasters office in Birmingham, UK, and

Ronaldo’s strong performance kept Al Nassr in the title fight. EA Sports Marco Wutz Apr 10, 2025, 11:41 AM ET Portuguese soccer icon — and newly minted fighting game character — Cristiano Ronaldo netted his third Team of the Week (TOTW) nomination in EA Sports FC 25 as part of TOTW 30 thanks to a clutch

28d Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell James Wood’s potential for fantasy stardom is already evident. Charles Brock/Icon Sportswire Eric KarabellApr 10, 2025, 02:47 PM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best

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Kiefer Sherwood’s OT winner completes epic Canucks comeback (0:35) After a furious third-period comeback, Kiefer Sherwood wins it for the Canucks with an overtime goal vs. the Stars. (0:35) ESPN News Services Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM ET DALLAS — Kiefer Sherwood scored with 1:16 left in overtime after Pius Suter scored two of Vancouver’s

Greg WyshynskiApr 8, 2025, 06:54 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Chaz Lucius, a former first-round pick for the Winnipeg Jets, announced his retirement on Tuesday due to a hereditary tissue disorder. The 21-year-old center played for the Manitoba Moose, the AHL affiliate of the Jets, this season. Lucius said he

Charlie CremeApr 6, 2025, 05:10 PM ET Close Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. Change and uncertainty were the themes of college basketball’s last offseason. But after a wave of realignment, conferences settled and familiar faces in different places produced a thrilling season. Four teams reached the No. 1 ranking in

Myron MedcalfApr 7, 2025, 11:23 PM ET Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato SAN ANTONIO — When Walter Clayton Jr. decided to withdraw from the NBA draft last year, he posted his announcement with a simple message on Instagram: “1 more.” In 2023-24, his first season with

Houston fails to get a shot off in final seconds as Florida wins national championship (0:21) Down 12 in the second half, Florida holds on in the final seconds to complete its comeback and win its third national championship. (0:21) Jeff BorzelloApr 7, 2025, 11:19 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014.

Jesse RogersApr 6, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. When the rain finally lifted after a 90-minute delay and the St. Louis Cardinals opened their season in front of 47,395 red-clad fans at Busch Stadium, two long-familiar sights were a bit of a surprise

Nicol slams Liverpool’s ‘horrible’ performance vs. Fulham (2:24) Steve Nicol reacts to Liverpool’s 3-2 loss to Fulham in the Premier League. (2:24) James OlleyApr 6, 2025, 12:00 PM ET LONDON — Has a team ever been such a deserved Premier League winner-in-waiting yet so obviously in need of a rebuild at the same time? This

What will Emma Hayes do with USWNT backline vs. Brazil? (2:08) Ali Krieger examines potential lineups USWNT manager Emma Hayes could deploy after an injury to Tierna Davidson. (2:08) Jeff Kassouf Apr 4, 2025, 04:22 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — United States women’s national team coach Emma Hayes said she feels confident in her team’s

What will Emma Hayes do with USWNT backline vs. Brazil? (2:08) Ali Krieger examines potential lineups USWNT manager Emma Hayes could deploy after an injury to Tierna Davidson. (2:08) Jeff Kassouf Apr 4, 2025, 09:59 PM ET LOS ANGELES — U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said the federation would strongly support expansion of the Women’s

Steph puts defender on skates before hitting step-back 3 (0:14) Steph Curry’s sweet footwork leads to a 3-pointer against the Nuggets. (0:14) Ohm YoungmisukApr 5, 2025, 03:09 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly

How Barcelona staved off Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey (1:18) Sid Lowe and Luis Garcia break down Barcelona’s tight victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals. (1:18) Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Apr 3, 2025, 08:33 AM ET Spain’s sports ministry (CSD) ruled Thursday that Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor can continue

Draymond strips Doncic to seal Warriors’ win (0:21) Draymond Green swipes the ball away from Luka Doncic to seal the Warriors’ win over the Lakers. (0:21) ESPN staffApr 4, 2025, 12:47 AM ET The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 on Thursday night in a key battle with playoff implications. The

Jeff Wagenheim and Ian Parker Apr 2, 2025, 04:19 PM ET The UFC announced Tuesday that two of the most-anticipated fights of the summer will land on the same card, as men’s bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former title holder Sean O’Malley will stage a rematch of their UFC 306 showdown and women’s bantamweight champion

David SchoenfieldApr 1, 2025, 11:50 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 There are slow starts, there are slumps, and then there is whatever Rafael Devers is going through. The 28-year-old three-time All-Star for the Boston Red Sox has been one of baseball’s best

play Nico Williams scores two stunners as Athletic Club thrash Valladolid (2:19) Nico Williams scored two excellent solo goal’s for Athletic Club as they put seven Real Valladolid. (2:19) Adam Brown Apr 2, 2025, 07:16 PM ET Arsenal have made contact with the representatives of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, while Sporting CP striker Viktor

Guardiola: We will have to adapt without Haaland (1:14) Pep Guardiola confirms Erling Haaland is set to miss the majority of the rest of the season for Manchester city. (1:14) Rob DawsonApr 1, 2025, 07:55 AM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Erling Haaland could be on the sidelines for seven weeks with

How ‘scary’ Barcelona kept their LaLiga title charge on track (1:47) Alejandro Moreno reacts to Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Girona in LaLiga. (1:47) Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Apr 1, 2025, 08:12 AM ET Hansi Flick has said there is no luck to Barcelona success this season but he knows it is trophies that matter as

How ‘scary’ Barcelona kept their LaLiga title charge on track (1:47) Alejandro Moreno reacts to Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Girona in LaLiga. (1:47) Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Mar 30, 2025, 02:35 PM ET Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he loves his team’s thirst for goals after they scored four more against Girona on Sunday to

ESPN staffMar 31, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The Stars were the third team to clinch a playoff berth this season, and the most likely outcome for Dallas is earning the No. 2 seed in the Central Division and squaring off with the Colorado Avalanche in the first round. But the Stars still have a chance

Bill BarnwellMar 31, 2025, 06:10 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with

ESPN Mar 29, 2025, 10:05 PM ET The Elite Eight is set. And joining Duke, LSU, South Carolina and UCLA in the next round of the women’s NCAA tournament are TCU, Texas, UConn and USC. The matchups set on Saturday are intriguing ones: an in-state showdown between No. 2 TCU and No. 1 Texas, as

Charlie CremeMar 29, 2025, 10:17 PM ET Close Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. The games have gotten bigger, more competitive and exciting, but chalk remains the writing utensil of choice as the 2025 women’s NCAA tournament shifts to the Elite Eight. UConn, TCU and UCLA Bruins rode big performances by

Andrea AdelsonMar 28, 2025, 01:14 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Kim Caldwell was hired nearly one year ago to be the coach at Tennessee, where she set a goal right away. “My goal was to make it to the Sweet 16,” she

Nolan Arenado belts a solo HR for the Cardinals (0:25) Nolan Arenado hits a solo home run in the eighth inning for the Cardinals. (0:25) Jesse RogersMar 27, 2025, 10:40 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. ST. LOUIS — Nolan Arenado’s eighth-inning blast didn’t give the

Associated Press Mar 28, 2025, 06:35 AM ET Brazilian player Dani Alves won his appeal of a sexual assault conviction as a Spanish court overturned the ruling Friday in a case that lasted more than three years and saw the former Barcelona defender spend 14 months in jail. Alves was found guilty in February 2024

Kevin SeifertMar 26, 2025, 01:35 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate

Mark SchlabachMar 26, 2025, 05:42 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle was driving 107 mph before he was stopped and arrested by police on March 19, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department incident report. Tuggle

The best of the worst from the White Sox’s historic season (1:55) Take a look at some of the low moments from the White Sox’s historically bad 2024 season. (1:55) David PurdumMar 26, 2025, 10:07 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 The good news for Chicago White Sox

Video Highlights 1:22 Scaloni: We don’t need Raphinha’s statement to hype a game 1:45 Should Brazil pursue Ancelotti if it sacks Dorival Junior? Brazil humiliated by Argentina in 4-1 WCQ defeat Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup berth with a decisive 4-1 victory over Brazil in Tuesday’s South American qualifier. Mar 26, 2025, 01:24 am

Bam Adebayo spins off Draymond, slams all over Butler (0:15) Bam Adebayo loses Draymond Green with a spin and he slams it down with Jimmy Butler defending him. (0:15) ESPN Mar 25, 2025, 09:57 PM ET The Miami Heat defeated the Golden State Warriors 112-86 in a game that marked the return of Jimmy Butler

Jamal CollierMar 25, 2025, 08:38 PM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota’s iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson. He has been at ESPN since Sept. 2021 and previously covered

Zach Freemantle’s dunk ices Xavier’s First Four win over Texas (0:18) Xavier plays keepaway from Texas before Zach Freemantle’s dunk wraps up the Musketeers’ win. (0:18) Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Mar 23, 2025, 01:44 PM ET Xavier coach Sean

Walter Clayton Jr. hits dagger 3 to put Florida up 6 (0:17) Walter Clayton Jr. hits a big-time three to give the Gators an insurmountable lead over UConn late. (0:17) David HaleMar 23, 2025, 02:45 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. RALEIGH, N.C. — Dan

Tavion Banks slams dagger alley-oop as Drake upsets Mizzou (0:21) Tavion Banks throws down an alley-oop to seal the win as Drake stuns Missouri. (0:21) Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Mar 24, 2025, 08:48 AM ET Iowa has hired Drake’s

Kevin Knox II takes flight for alley-oop jam (0:15) Kevin Knox II takes flight for alley-oop jam (0:15) The Golden State Warriors will sign forward Kevin Knox II to a deal for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Knox, the No. 9 pick in 2018, appeared in seven games for the

ESPN Mar 22, 2025, 12:49 AM ET The first 32 games of the men’s 2025 NCAA tournament are in the books — and March Madness rolls into the round of 32 starting Saturday. Whether you missed or simply want to relive the action, consider this your guide to all 16 of Friday’s games with analysis

ESPN Mar 22, 2025, 10:35 PM ET After two jam-packed days of college basketball, the second round of the men’s NCAA tournament is underway. The field has been cut in half, the contenders have emerged — and we get to do it all again today. We’ve got you covered with all the March Madness action

ESPN Mar 21, 2025, 02:08 AM ET The first day of March Madness brought upsets, blowouts and an action-packed 13 hours of college basketball. Below is your guide to all 16 first-round games from Day 1 of the men’s 2025 NCAA tournament, complete with analysis from on-site reporters of how each game was won, and

Cesar HernandezMar 21, 2025, 09:22 AM ET Is it too early to start making assumptions about how the MLS regular season will pan out? It’s a fair question to ask. With four matchdays in the books and only 360-plus minutes of play per team, 2025 yields a small sample size and plenty of time left

Ryan McGeeMar 21, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year As we all watched Josh Berry and the Wood Brothers celebrate their underdog victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, one thought kept swirling through my mind.

Reuters Mar 19, 2025, 04:56 PM ET Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez will miss their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a hamstring injury, the Argentine FA said on Wednesday. Inter Milan’s Martinez remained on the bench for the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 win over Feyenoord last week with

ESPN News Services Mar 19, 2025, 07:49 PM ET Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad for their two-legged UEFA Nations League quarterfinal with Spain, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said Wednesday. Gravenberch suffered an injury suffered in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final loss to Newcastle United at Wembley

Christian Eriksen expects to leave Man Utd at end of season play Amorim praises Hojlund and Garnacho for ending goal droughts (1:16) Ruben Amorim reacts to Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho’s goals during Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Leicester in the Premier League. (1:16) ESPN Mar 18, 2025, 05:54 PM ET Manchester United midfielder Christian

Jeff Kassouf Mar 18, 2025, 07:14 PM ET The San Diego Wave have agreed a deal to sign Colombian defender Daniela Arias from Brazil’s Corinthians, sources told ESPN. The Wave will pay a transfer fee of $150,000 to secure Arias, sources said. Arias, 30, is a center-back who played for Colombia at the 2023 World

NFL experts Mar 18, 2025, 06:00 AM ET NFL free agency has started to slow down since officially opening last Wednesday, so it’s a good time to take stock of the moves. Some teams have made splash signings, adding standouts like Sam Darnold, Davante Adams, Justin Fields, Josh Sweat and Carlton Davis III to their

Paolo UggettiMar 17, 2025, 02:42 PM ET PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — It was almost unfair, giving Rory McIlroy an extra 15 hours to know the exact shots he would need to hit to win. Once the Players Championship became a three-hole aggregate Monday playoff due to a Sunday weather delay, McIlroy had the clear

ESPN Mar 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Sergio Ramos has the all-time LaLiga record for red cards (20) while playing for Real Madrid and picked up his final one for the club (No. 26) across all competitions against Manchester City in the Champions League in February 2020. Since then, the 38-year-old has simply refused to

Luis Miguel Echegaray and Alex Kirkland and Constantin Eckner Mar 16, 2025, 04:54 PM ET Both the title fight and the relegation race look largely settled in the Premier League, but everywhere in between, uncertainty reigns supreme. In LaLiga, Real Madrid engineered more reason to feel aggrieved. Meanwhile in Germany, there are some unfamiliar faces

ESPN staffMar 16, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Though it lacks the volume of teams in close proximity like the Eastern Conference wild-card race, the Western derby is no less wild. Sunday’s action will provide yet another clue as to who will earn the final spot in that half of the postseason bracket. Heading into Sunday’s

ESPN staffMar 15, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Each of the teams in the Eastern Conference playoff mix has 15 to 17 games remaining in the regular season. Three teams in the Atlantic Division have all but clinched their spots — the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning — and two from the

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The SEC is on the cusp of college basketball history, as the league is poised to break the record for most NCAA tournament bids by a conference. The question lingering over Selection Sunday: How many more bids will the SEC receive than the current record of 11, set by the Big East

Chargers beef up OL, agree to 2-year deal with Mekhi Becton play McAfee congratulates Najee Harris on joining Chargers (2:32) “The Pat McAfee Show” crew reacts to Najee Harris joining the Chargers and breaks down why it likes the move. (2:32) Kris RhimMar 14, 2025, 11:42 PM ET Close Kris Rhim is a reporter for

Why can’t Man United play like this on a regular basis? (1:51) Stevie Nicol and Mark Ogden discuss Manchester United advancing in the Europa League after a dominating performance against Real Sociedad. (1:51) Rob DawsonMar 14, 2025, 04:41 AM ET Bruno Fernandes has hit back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s suggestion that some Manchester United players

ESPN Mar 14, 2025, 04:59 AM ET Prince William has said he finds the 3 p.m blackout rule “irritating” and is a hindrance to his Aston Villa fandom. The English Football Association introduced the ruling in the 1960s that prevents 3 p.m kickoffs from being televised so as not to hamper attendances at lower-league games.

Tim BontempsMar 13, 2025, 12:41 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast.

NBA insiders Mar 12, 2025, 11:00 PM ET The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics 118-112 in a blockbuster matchup between two NBA Finals favorites Wednesday. Behind Chet Holmgren’s double-double (23 points, 15 rebounds) and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points, the Western Conference-leading Thunder have defeated Boston twice this season and improved their

ESPN Mar 11, 2025, 01:40 PM ET PSV have announced that they will compensate fans attending the second leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie at Arsenal on Wednesday. The gesture comes in response to the Dutch side’s 7-1 drubbing in the first leg of the tie, leaving them with them a near-impossible

Sir Jim Ratcliffe likens ‘iconic’ new Manchester United stadium to Eiffel Tower (4:37) Manchester United co-owner says that fans from around the world will want to visit the new stadium, likening it to when Paris built the Eiffel Tower. (4:37) Rob DawsonMar 11, 2025, 03:00 PM ET Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has admitted the

McAfee: ‘Upside is there’ with Jets’ new QB Justin Fields (1:21) Pat McAfee applauds the Jets’ front office after New York agreed to terms with quarterback Justin Fields on a two-year deal. (1:21) Rich CiminiMar 10, 2025, 07:09 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the

How does Sam Darnold’s signing impact the QB market? (0:57) Dan Orlovksy and Adam Schefter explain how Sam Darnold’s deal with the Seahawks helps to shape the rest of the quarterback landscape in free agency. (0:57) Brady HendersonMar 10, 2025, 08:29 PM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation and covers the

McVay tells McAfee how Stafford decided on Rams return (2:26) Sean McVay joins Pat McAfee to discuss Matthew Stafford’s return to the Los Angeles Rams. (2:26) Sarah BarshopMar 9, 2025, 09:00 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for

Myles Garrett agrees to record contract extension with Browns (2:08) Jeremy Fowler joins “SportsCenter” to break down Myles Garrett’s record-breaking contract extension with the Browns. (2:08) Daniel OyefusiMar 9, 2025, 01:55 PM ET Close Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as

Dave McMenaminMar 8, 2025, 11:26 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. BOSTON — The Lakers’ eight-game winning streak came to an end Saturday against the Celtics by a score of

ESPN Staff Mar 9, 2025, 01:15 AM ET Magomed Ankalaev earned the biggest win of his UFC career, beating Alex Pereira to claim the UFC light heavyweight title in the main event during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. Pereira was in control for the first round, but he appeared to

Echegaray: World Cup final doesn’t need a halftime show (2:49) Luis Miguel Echegaray reacts to FIFA’s decision to have a halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final. (2:49) Associated Press Mar 7, 2025, 05:58 PM ET President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring

Michael C. WrightMar 7, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M DOWN A HALLWAY adjacent to the San Antonio Spurs’ locker room at Frost Bank Center, De’Aaron Fox pumped iron alone, long after all his new teammates had gone home for

Georgia Swarm’s Lyle Thompson scores his 350th career goal (0:38) Lyle Thompson scores his 350th career goal in the first quarter vs. the Black Bears. (0:38) ESPN staffMar 7, 2025, 07:30 AM ET The march to May continues, with key matchups on the docket as the playoff picture takes shape. Check here for standings. Six

Andrea AdelsonMar 6, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Brooke Wyckoff remembers the first time she watched Ta’Niya Latson play. Not in person at a gym. But on a small cell phone screen, a highlight video recorded thousands of miles and

Ryan HockensmithMar 5, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the

Tim KurkjianMar 5, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Has covered baseball since 1981 On the fictional St. Louis Wolves team in Abbott and Costello’s famed routine, the third baseman’s name is I Don’t Know, which is appropriate because, for large stretches of baseball history, teams have tried, often

ESPN staffMar 5, 2025, 10:47 PM ET After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record of 894. Ovechkin began the 2024-25 season with 853 goals and now has 885. The excitement around the chase has led

George Mason sets D-I record with incredible 23-run inning (2:58) Watch every run from George Mason’s historic second inning against Holy Cross. (2:58) ESPN Mar 4, 2025, 06:58 PM ET The George Mason University baseball team scored 23 runs in an inning against Holy Cross on Tuesday to break an NCAA Division I record that

Rich CiminiMar 4, 2025, 01:23 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York

Jose Altuve records his 3rd career 20/20 season (0:48) Jose Altuve hits his 20th home run on the season against the Angels to seal his third career 20/20 season. (0:48) Associated Press Mar 3, 2025, 05:43 PM ET WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros are planning to play Jose Altuve mostly in left

ESPN News Services Mar 3, 2025, 08:17 PM ET INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals in his quest for a rare Indian Wells three-peat, while defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test. Djokovic beat Alcaraz to reach the Australian Open semifinals in January and

Updated: Mar 2, 2025, 03:36 pm Fulham keeper Bernd Leno saved two penalties as they beat FA Cup holders Manchester United 4-3 in a shootout to secure their spot in the quarter-finals after Sunday’s dramatic fifth-round tie at Old Trafford ended 1-1 after extra time. The match went to penalties after United’s Bruno Fernandes grabbed

Nicol: Man City did not want Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals (1:07) Craig Burley and Steve Nicol react to the FA Cup quarterfinal draw. (1:07) ESPN Mar 2, 2025, 02:39 PM ET Manchester City will visit Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals as Pep Guardiola’s side look to salvage a disappointing season. The draw

Skenes shines in spring training debut for Pirates (1:17) Paul Skenes strikes out four batters over three innings in his spring training debut for the Pirates vs. the Orioles. (1:17) Associated Press Mar 1, 2025, 04:28 PM ET BRADENTON, Fla. — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to

Kentucky’s Jaxson Robinson to have wrist surgery, miss rest of season Jeff BorzelloMar 1, 2025, 05:21 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson, the team’s second-leading scorer, will undergo surgery on his wrist and miss the rest of the season, coach Mark Pope

Isaiah Bond says he’ll break Xavier Worthy’s record time at combine play The best of Isaiah Bond’s 2024 season as he heads to the draft (1:55) Check out some of the best highlights from Isaiah Bond as he declares for the 2025 NFL draft. (1:55) Todd ArcherFeb 28, 2025, 09:45 AM ET Close Todd Archer

play Caitlin Clark’s busy offseason, from visiting Taylor Swift to Nelly Korda (0:49) Check out how Caitlin Clark has traveled the country on a variety of side quests during her first WNBA offseason. (0:49) Michele SteeleFeb 28, 2025, 03:14 PM ET Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky will be hosting Caitlin Clark and the Indiana

‘Gator-on-gator crime!’ UF alum Billy Horschel goes toe-to-toe with alligator (0:16) Billy Horschel takes a break from his round of golf to try to escort an actual gator back to the water. (0:16) Associated Press Feb 27, 2025, 01:37 PM ET PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A Gator took on a gator. Billy Horschel won.

Michael VoepelFeb 26, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. For the first time in half a century, Texas and Baylor were not scheduled to play

Alex KirklandFeb 26, 2025, 06:53 AM ET Antony will be available to play for Real Betis against Real Madrid on Saturday after the Spanish football federation (RFEF) overturned his red card in Betis’ 2-1 win at Getafe last weekend. The forward — who has starred for Betis since joining on loan from Manchester United in

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Multiple Contributors Feb 25, 2025, 05:53 PM ET How do you say goodbye to the GOAT? Diana Taurasi has retired from pro basketball after 20 seasons in the WNBA, three league championships and more than 10,000 points. What’s left to say about the 2009 WNBA MVP, six-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time league scoring champion and

UConn players in the WNBA: A lineage of greatness (1:58) Check out some of the notable achievements by UConn players who have left their mark on the WNBA. (1:58) ESPN staffFeb 25, 2025, 06:14 PM ET All good things must come to an end. Diana Taurasi, who is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, announced her

Penn State’s Abdul Carter (shoulder) won’t work out at combine play Why Field Yates has Travis Hunter as No. 1 overall in latest mock draft (1:45) Field Yates breaks down some of the notable selections from his Mock Draft 3.0, including Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and Cam Ward. (1:45) Jeff LegwoldFeb 24, 2025, 05:19 PM

ESPN staffFeb 24, 2025, 01:20 PM ET It should be no surprise to anyone that Auburn remains on top of the AP top 25 men’s college basketball poll after winning both of last week’s games. Alabama seemed to shake off its two back-to-back losses to defeat ranked Kentucky 96-83 at home — although it couldn’t

Michallik: Guardiola should have seen Man City’s decline coming (0:59) Janusz Michallik believes Pep Guardiola isn’t honest with himself regarding the alarming decline of his Manchester City team this season. (0:59) ESPN Feb 23, 2025, 01:56 PM ET Mohamed Salah said Liverpool’s modern-day legends “need another title” after they swatted aside Manchester City at the

Alex Rodriguez wins Bucknell student $10K with half-court shot (0:32) Alex Rodriguez banks in a half-court shot to win a Bucknell student $10,000. (0:32) ESPN News Services Feb 23, 2025, 03:34 PM ET LEWISBURG, Pa. — – Former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez showed his skill on the hardwood Sunday, making a half-court shot

James OlleyFeb 22, 2025, 01:47 PM ET LONDON — With eight minutes of normal time left on Saturday, West Ham United replaced match winner Jarrod Bowen with Evan Ferguson, a striker they signed on loan earlier this month. If you didn’t know better, it almost felt like a move to mock Arsenal. After all, how

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