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ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Hall of Famer Leslie to be honored with statue
Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, who led the Sparks to two titles, will be honored with a statue on Sept. 20 in the Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Pages is best fantasy bat on Dodgers? Vargas is to...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

What LeBron needs to return to L.A. -- and why it'...
The Lakers and LeBron might need each other more than either would care to admit.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

If Vasiliy Lomachenko makes a comeback, who could ...
From Shakur Stevenson to Naoya Inoue and Gervonta Davis, Andreas Hale breaks down Vasiliy Lomachenko's return options.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Higgo late to tee time, gets 2-shot penalty at PGA...
Garrick Higgo was penalized two strokes for being late to his Thursday morning tee time in the first round of the 108th PGA Championship.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

? MLB mock draft: 1st-round projections, intel
Starting with an intriguing decision at the top of the board, here's how the first 40 picks of this July's draft could play out.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Source: Oilers fire Knoblauch after two Cup Finals...
Despite back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025 and with an extension that had not yet begun, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch has been fired.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

2026 MLB mock draft 1.0: Who will go No. 1 to the ...
Starting with an intriguing decision at the top of the board, here's how the first 40 picks of this July's draft could play out.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Who in the USMNT 'has that dog in them'? xDAWG can...
The USMNT have been accused of lacking their once-trademark fight in recent seasons. If only there were a metric that could help quantify grit ...

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Best pitchers? Hitters to watch? Early favorites? ...
Bill Connelly picks top players, teams and what to watch for in the 2026 college softball regionals.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Source: Nabers had 'cleanup,' hopeful for Week 1
Malik Nabers underwent a second procedure on his right knee earlier this offseason and the Giants remain hopeful the wide receiver will be ready for Week 1, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

MLS players on facing Messi: The thrill of meeting...
MLS players find themselves in a precarious position: meeting their heroes and facing their wrath.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

The Warrior still remains
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

How every rookie QB fits with his new NFL team
We look at expectations, fits and roles for every drafted quarterback, including two first-rounders.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

NFL execs predict 2027 offseason: QB carousel, Geo...
From contract standoffs to the QB carousel and potential trades, NFL execs predicted next year's biggest stories.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor bet...
Bobby Marks examines 10 teams with draft assets, players, contracts -- and challenges -- in the pursuit of Giannis.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Biggest lessons of the Stanley Cup playoffs so far...
With nearly two full rounds in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the rest of the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Ducks force a ...
Anaheim is in a must-win situation, and it's a critical Game 5 in Buffalo.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Ohtani avoids bats, Soto avoids serious injury and...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

'It's up to the Lakers': What LeBron needs to retu...
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1! Who replaced the ...
Move over, L.A -- there's a new team atop our list in Week 7 thanks to a red-hot offense.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Will there be a lockout? Salary cap coming? Guide ...
The MLB and MLBPA met for the first time this week. These are the topics that will dominate conversations.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Reds' Triple-A affiliate host 'Nothing Night' prom...
Louisville Bats shunned on-field promotions, videoboard shenanigans, outside music and ad-reads.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Copy of Before Ted Lasso, Cristo Fernández had pro soccer ...
You may know Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas in the hit series "Ted Lasso," but now he's living out his soccer dreams for real with El Paso Locomotive.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Want to hire the next Jürgen Klopp? This is how da...
All clubs now use analytics to sign players in the transfer window, but now some are embracing it in their managerial searches too.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

The inside story of the Beer Sabre: The drinking vessel that united a city and sport
The lore of the plastic swords has been more expansive than the quantity of them in existence.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United revive interest ...
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham is back on Manchester United's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Amid slump, Ohtani stars again on mound in win
Out of the lineup again as he slumps at the plate, Shohei Ohtani continued his dominance on the mound Wednesday night, striking out eight in seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over the Giants.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Inter Miami is changing, but Messi's brilliance is...
Inter Miami's current setup is almost unrecognizable compared with the last time they visited Cincinnati.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Braves rally by Cubs, first in majors to 30 wins
The Braves improved MLB's top record to 30-13 with another thrilling win Wednesday night, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Cubs 4-1.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Avs storm back from down 3-0, make West finals
Trailing 3-0 midway through the second period, the Avs tied it late in regulation before Brett Kulak capped the rally in overtime to put Colorado in the Western Conference finals with a 4-3 win over the Wild.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Cavs rally for OT win, head home with 3-2 lead
The Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Pistons 117-113 in overtime Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Cavs storm back in Detroit ...
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ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Fan at White Sox game injured in fall into bullpen...
The Royals-White Sox game at Rate Field was delayed for a brief time Wednesday after a fan fell into the Kansas City bullpen in right field.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

How Bev Priestman is quietly rebuilding her career...
Bev Priestman stands on the brink of her first trophy since being banned for her role in Canada's drone scandal at the 2024 Olympics.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Celebrities at the NBA playoffs: Eminem, 50 Cent a...
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Pep: Man City 'there just in case' Arsenal slip up...
Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City will make sure they are "there just in case" Arsenal slip up in the title race, despite admitting that player fatigue forced him to rest his star forwards in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Source: Fins make Achane 3rd-highest-paid RB
The Dolphins and De'Von Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, making him the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

NBA lands on '3-2-1 lottery' proposal, per Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Stephen A. Smith's radio show Wednesday that the NBA has landed on a proposal to present to the league's board of governors later this month to revamp the league's draft lottery in an attempt to curb tanking.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Vegas' McNabb banned 1 game for hit on Poehling
Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb will serve a one-game suspension in Thursday's Game 6 following an interference infraction that injured Ducks forward Ryan Poehling.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Follow live: Miami, Cincinnati tied up as Messi sc...
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ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

2026 NBA draft combine highlights: Who stood out f...
Biggest takeaways from the first stretch of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Nothing to see here: Reds' Triple-A affiliate Loui...
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ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Wings celebrate Azzi Fudd's MBA from UConn by givi...
The Dallas Wings rookie received her MBA from UConn this week, and her teammates decided to give her another degree.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Four QBs, four storylines: Netflix's 'Quarterback'...
The Netflix series is back for it's third season and will showcase four quarterbacks from the Titans, Bengals, Commanders and Buccaneers.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Feeling the pressure yet, Arsenal? Man City simply...
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are going to make Arsenal earn Premier League trophy.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

A thank-you letter to Jason Collins, the first ope...
Jason Collins, who died Tuesday, leaves a remarkable legacy as the NBA's first openly gay active player.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

?? How OKC built a drama-free potential dynasty
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

NFL nixed minority offensive asst. mandate in '25
The NFL ended a mandate that all 32 teams hire a minority coach as an offensive assistant ahead of the 2025 season and not because of recent pressure from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Sources: Optimism Knicks' Anunoby back for ECF
There is growing optimism that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Pulisic gives Milan, USMNT positive injury update
United States forward Christian Pulisic is likely to recover from a lower back injury in time for AC Milan's penultimate Serie A match this weekend.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Packers-Rams set as 1st Thanksgiving Eve game
The Packers will visit the Rams in the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

ACC stance: 24-team playoff would provide 'hope'
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips backed a 24-team expanded College Football Playoff format, a move supported by a majority of the league's coaches and ADs.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Yanks' Fried has sore elbow, set to undergo tests
Yankees ace Max Fried was pulled from Wednesday's start against the Orioles after just three innings because of soreness in his pitching elbow.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

As urgency mounts in the Bronx, Aaron Judge hasn't...
The Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations -- and his numbers at the plate -- sky-high.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Florida AG continues push against Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who in March threatened potential civil action against the NFL over the Rooney Rule, said Wednesday that he has issued an investigative subpoena to the league.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Pats rookie Hutchins faces dom. assault charge
Patriots rookie defender Quintayvious Hutchins, a seventh-round draft choice from Boston College, was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of assault and battery against a family/household member.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Schaefer unanimous choice as NHL's top rookie
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year, the first unanimous choice for the award in 33 years.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

NBA defends 11% rise in foul calls during playoffs...
NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Trump admin waves visa bonds for World Cup fans
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds as long as they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

'I really think he's just playing a different game...
Amid mounting pressure to end his team's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations -- and his numbers at the plate -- sky-high.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

World Cup predicted starting lineups
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 30 days out: Who is...
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

? How 'Dani Rojas' realized his pro soccer dream
You may know Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas in the hit series "Ted Lasso," but now he's living out his soccer dreams for real with El Paso Locomotive.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Will there be a lockout? Is a salary cap coming? G...
The MLB and MLBPA met for the first time this week. These are the topics that will dominate baseball's CBA conversations.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Venus Williams, 45, to play French Open doubles
Venus Williams will play in the women's doubles at the French Open this month together with Hailey Baptiste, who is 21 years her junior.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Scheffler favored at PGA again; Young's odds leap
Scottie Scheffler ( 385) has his shortest odds going into a PGA Championship in his career, Rory McIlroy ( 910) and Jon Rahm ( 1400) are in chase, and Cameron Young ( 1475) has made a massive jump from his 80-1 initial odds.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Why are MLB's stars not so 'starry' in 2026?
Tristan H. Cockcroft examines the play of the preseason top 20 and why the results thus far have been disappointing.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Rich Rodriguez Q&A: The secret sauce at West Virgi...
In his second go-around in Morgantown, Rodriguez notes how much has changed and what has stayed the same.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? 10 lingering of...
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, plus more.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Will 13 personnel drive NFL offenses in 2026? Barn...
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

2026 PGA Championship: Experts' picks and betting ...
Who do our golf experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there is value? We break down the favorites and much more.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Arge...
How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Before Ted Lasso, Cristo Fernández had pro soccer ...
You may know Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas in the hit series "Ted Lasso," but now he's living out his soccer dreams for real with El Paso Locomotive.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

?? Post-lottery NBA mock draft with all 60 picks
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Leafs fire head coach Berube after 2 seasons
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Steelers-Saints in Paris part of record int'l slat...
The NFL on Wednesday revealed the matchups of an international slate that features nine games, the most outside the United States in the league's history.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries o...
Ripped for a draft day trade and for cutting a fan favorite, the Valkyries' 2-0 start reversed the narrative.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

How Saquon Barkley's youth camp became the experie...
Barkley made sure that Mikey Ash, an Eagles fan with a rare genetic disorder, got the chance to score a touchdown at his youth camp.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

After a nasty divorce from MMA a decade ago, Ronda...
In an event she masterminded, Ronda Rousey is hoping to reconstruct the ending to her MMA story.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Gina Carano will pioneer in MMA again versus Ronda...
After 17 years away, Gina Carano will usher in a new era of MMA again in her return to the sport.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

A new sense of urgency in the Bronx? For Aaron Jud...
Amid mounting pressure to end his team's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations -- and his numbers at the plate -- sky-high.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Can other NFL offenses copy the Rams' 13 personnel...
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 ...
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Who will start? Predicted XIs for the 2026 World C...
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Seven days inside the Thunder's basketball utopia
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Everything you need to know for Pistons-Cavs Game ...
The Cavaliers and Pistons are headed back to Detroit tied 2-2. We broke down the key factors ahead of Game 5.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Van shows he's a top...
Men's flyweight champion knocks out Taira to secure spot in ESPN P4P rankings.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Copy of MMA divisional rankings: Strickland rises and Chim...
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

'It's up to the Lakers': What LeBron needs to return to L.A. -- and why it's not so simple
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Yelich's return, Ewing's debut and other Wednesday...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

85 new players? Inside Oklahoma State's roster ove...
First-year coach Eric Morris brought his QB and 19 other players from North Texas, but that was just the start.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Guide to MLB's labor battle: What to know about in...
The MLB and MLBPA met for the first time this week. These are the topics that will dominate baseball's CBA conversations.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

How the Steelers are coaching up QB Drew Allar
Building up the rookie's footwork and getting him more work under center is key for coach Mike McCarthy.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Why playing in two NFL-type systems has Carson Bec...
Beck knows how to call a cadence and take snaps under center, while many other rookie QBs don't.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Man United's FA Youth Cup dominance isn't about tr...
The FA Youth Cup might not seem significant at first look, but it is a useful window into the next generation at Man United and Man City. For United in particular, they have big hopes for JJ Gabriel.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

'Intensity and physicality': How the Avalanche bec...
The Avs have doubled their hits per game rate from the regular season. Fellow Stanley Cup contenders should be very concerned.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Wild force a G...
It's now or never for Minnesota. Plus, highlights from Tuesday's doubleheader and updated stat leaders.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Legge first woman to try Indy-NASCAR double
Katherine Legge will attempt to become the first woman to complete the "double" by racing in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

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