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Yankees' LeMahieu Struggling with Foot Injury
DJ LeMahieu's return to the New York Yankees from a fractured right foot encountered a setback Tuesday night. The veteran infielder exited the first game of his rehab assignment with soreness in the f...
Apr 24, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates Unveil Yinzerpalooza Mystery Bobblehead
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the final promotional bobblehead for the season that will be given out to the first 20,000 fans attending the July 20 game against the Phillies, during the team'...
Apr 24, 2024
Steelers Not Expecting to Pick Up Quarterback Justin Fields
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly not expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option. A first-round draft pick in 2021, Fields was traded to the Steelers by the Chi...
Apr 24, 2024
Ruff Returns to Coach Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have rehired Lindy Ruff, the last head coach to lead the franchise to the NHL playoffs back in 2011. Ruff was fired by the New Jersey Devils after 61 games this season, and replace...
Apr 23, 2024
Yankees Manager Boone Ejected, Oakland Athletics Win
The New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics opened their four-game series with a rare Monday matinee at Yankee Stadium, and manager Aaron Boone was in the dugout for all of one batter during a 2-0 loss...
Apr 23, 2024
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National Sports
Agent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pick
Apr 26, 2024
The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft, a decision that caught Kirk Cousins off-guard, according to his agent.
Sources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for Herbert
Apr 26, 2024
The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN.
Embiid puts up 50, reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis
Apr 26, 2024
Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face.
Niners: WR trade unlikely despite Pearsall pick
Apr 26, 2024
Despite using their first pick in the NFL draft on WR Ricky Pearsall, the Niners say they are unlikely to trade Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.
Lakers falter again, on brink of another 4-0 exit
Apr 26, 2024
With the Lakers in another 3-0 hole to the Nuggets, LeBron James said the pressure the team is facing "is what the postseason is about."
Ravens GM: Dabo texted us to draft Clemson CB
Apr 26, 2024
Dabo Swinney texted the Ravens during the NFL draft, imploring them to take ex-Clemson CB Nate Wiggins.
Knicks call Embiid's flagrant on Robinson 'dirty'
Apr 26, 2024
The Knicks took exception to a flagrant foul 76ers star Joel Embiid committed on Mitchell Robinson, calling the play "dirty."
Hulkenberg to join Sauber from Haas in 2025
Apr 26, 2024
Hulkenberg joined Haas in 2023 after three seasons without a full-time ride and has been one of the grid's in form drivers this season.
2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick
Apr 26, 2024
The Chicago Bears did as expected and picked Caleb Williams at No. 1. We look at the pros and cons of every pick in Thursday's opening round.
Can the Bears develop Caleb Williams? Here are 11 coaches, 2 GMs on what it takes
Apr 26, 2024
The Bears need to reverse course if they're going to develop Caleb Williams. Here are expert tips on quarterback development.
Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye fuel QB takeover of Round 1
Apr 26, 2024
Here's what we know about how Williams, Daniels and other first-round QBs will fit in.
2024 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Round 1
5 hours ago
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of rookies taken in the early rounds of the NFL draft and provide initial 2024 projections.
'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees' captain believes he can turn it around
Apr 26, 2024
The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?
Power Rankings: Where every team stands one month into the season?
Apr 26, 2024
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
Rams unveil 60-yard turf football field on shore of Hermosa Beach
12 hours ago
The 60-yard turf football field will be used for a weeklong series of community efforts.
Manchester United face summer of big decisions over Ten Hag, transfers
Apr 26, 2024
The future of manager Erik ten Hag and player recruitment will be at the heart of Man United's summer plans.
Man City remind Arsenal of their ruthless late-season form as title race pressure mounts
Apr 26, 2024
Manchester City's unrelenting form towards the end of the Premier League season is now a recurrent theme as they seek a fourth straight title.
How tough love (and disrespect) fuels Paolo Banchero
6 hours ago
The Orlando Magic haven't won a playoff series in 14 years. Banchero believes he can break the cycle.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt the latest additions to the NFL's father-son club
Apr 26, 2024
The star wideout and offensive tackle joined the Mannings, McCaffreys, Bosas and more.
Williams, Harrison Jr. lead NFL draft's best dressed stars
Apr 26, 2024
For some stars, what they wear could be just as notable as where they land.
Bush's restored Heisman a natural progression in new college sports world
17 hours ago
Bush getting his Heisman back is a natural result of college sports' new name, image and likeness rules.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Houston at No. 1; decimated Duke, Kentucky fall
20 hours ago
The coaching carousel and transfer portal have completely upended things just 17 days after UConn won the NCAA title. Welcome, previously unranked and next-in-line teams.
Women's transfer rankings: The top 25 players on the move
5 hours ago
More than 1,100 women's college basketball players are in the transfer portal. Who are the top players looking for a new school next season?
Men's transfer tracker: Where will Andrej Stojakovic end up?
5 hours ago
All the movement in and out of the transfer portal, including the effect of the new deadline for grad transfers.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool interested in Frankfurt's Pacho
11 hours ago
Liverpool will look to Germany to try and sign defender Willian Pacho from Eintracht Frankfurt. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Weekend preview: What our experts will be watching
17 hours ago
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Roundtable: Which players are our experts determined to roster?
18 hours ago
The fantasy experts list the players they are going out of their way to roster this season.
NFL
Agent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pick
4 hours ago
The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft, a decision that caught Kirk Cousins off-guard, according to his agent.
Sources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for Herbert
4 hours ago
The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN.
Chiefs trade up with Bills, pick speedy WR Worthy
4 hours ago
The Chiefs traded up four spots with the Bills on Thursday to pick Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who set a scouting combine record when he ran a 4.21 in the 40-yard dash.
Vikings trade up to 10th pick, land QB McCarthy
4 hours ago
The Vikings traded up to the No. 10 pick with the Jets to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Thursday at the NFL draft.
Niners: WR trade unlikely despite Pearsall pick
Apr 26, 2024
Despite using their first pick in the NFL draft on WR Ricky Pearsall, the Niners say they are unlikely to trade Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.
Ravens GM: Dabo texted us to draft Clemson CB
4 hours ago
Dabo Swinney texted the Ravens during the NFL draft, imploring them to take ex-Clemson CB Nate Wiggins.
Broncos make Nix record-tying 6th 1st-round QB
4 hours ago
The Denver Broncos picked Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 pick Thursday night, moving to select their quarterback of the future.
Eagles star Brown gets historic $96M extension
4 hours ago
The Eagles and A.J. Brown have agreed on a three-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick
Apr 26, 2024
The Chicago Bears did as expected and picked Caleb Williams at No. 1. We look at the pros and cons of every pick in Thursday's opening round.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye fuel QB takeover of Round 1
4 hours ago
Here's what we know about how Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and other first-round QBs will fit in.
2024 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Round 1
5 hours ago
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of rookies taken in the early rounds of the NFL draft and provide initial 2024 projections.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt the latest additions to the NFL's father-son club
Apr 26, 2024
The star wideout and offensive tackle joined the Mannings, McCaffreys, Bosas and more.
'Oh Yeah!' Kool-Aid McKinstry adds flavor to NFL nickname game
Apr 26, 2024
The former Alabama star looks to join the unofficial club of players with nicknames that superseded their given names.
Flight connection: Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze land in Chicago together
8 hours ago
Caleb Williams shared a flight with a familiar face en route to the 2024 NFL draft, then became his teammate Thursday.
Williams, Harrison Jr. lead NFL draft's best dressed stars
8 hours ago
For some stars, what they wear could be just as notable as where they land.
'Our fans asked us to be more H-Town': Texans deliver with new uniforms
23 hours ago
Houston's new looks for 2024 include an "H-Town Blue" Color Rush set, as well as a Battle Red combo with an alternate helmet.
'It's time for a change': Broncos unveil new uniforms, including Orange Crush throwbacks
23 hours ago
Denver's set has not undergone any major changes since 1998. Check out all the details on the new looks here.
MLB
Where does every team stand one month into the season?
14 hours ago
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
Sudden impact: Crow-Armstrong HR lifts Cubs
9 hours ago
Hitless in his first 16 MLB at-bats dating to last season, the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong finally got his first hit with a tiebreaking home run vs. the Astros.
Jays place right-hander Francis on 15-day IL
9 hours ago
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis.
MLB bringing back Players Weekend in August
9 hours ago
For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.
Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest lifetime award
9 hours ago
Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
M's Crawford to IL after tweaking oblique in BP
9 hours ago
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice Wednesday and was placed on the injured list Thursday.
A's put slumping Gelof on IL with oblique strain
9 hours ago
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof, who is hitting .196 with two RBIs in 24 games, was put on the IL with a strained left oblique.
Royals' Marsh on IL after taking liner off elbow
9 hours ago
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the injured list Thursday after he took a 91 mph liner off his pitching elbow the previous night against the Blue Jays, putting what had been a breakout season for him on hold.
'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees captain believes he can turn it around
Apr 26, 2024
The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?
‘There's a common theme with all these guys that are going down’: Pitchers weigh in on MLB’s injury epidemic
Apr 26, 2024
The rate of pitchers getting hurt has reached a tipping point. Here's what those in the game have to say about the problem -- and potential solutions.
'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player
22 hours ago
Elly De La Cruz took baseball by storm as a human highlight reel. Now, the 6-foot-5 shortstop and his team are looking to turn all that style into a little more substance.
Pitching, defense and a budding star: Why the red-hot Royals might actually be for real
Apr 25, 2024
Kansas City has had a surprising and enjoyable run to open the season. Now, the question is whether it's going to be a long run.
Dodgers East? Milwaukee Plus? Inside David Stearns' plan to turn Mets into MLB's new model franchise
Apr 22, 2024
From the small-market Brewers to the Big Apple, here's how the Mets' new president is reimagining things in Queens.
NBA
Lakers falter again, on brink of another 4-0 exit
Apr 26, 2024
With the Lakers in another 3-0 hole to the Nuggets, LeBron James said the pressure the team is facing "is what the postseason is about."
Embiid puts up 50, reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis
3 hours ago
Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face.
Knicks call Embiid's flagrant on Robinson 'dirty'
3 hours ago
The Knicks took exception to a flagrant foul 76ers star Joel Embiid committed on Mitchell Robinson, calling the play "dirty."
'Floodgates open' for Magic, Banchero in win
3 hours ago
Magic ride hot shooting to 121-83 win over the Cavaliers, Orlando's first playoff win at home in almost 13 years.
Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
3 hours ago
Warriors star Stephen Curry finished ahead of DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year Award.
Bucks' Middleton (ankle) questionable for Game 3
3 hours ago
Bucks forward Khris Middleton's is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn't practice Thursday.
Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage
3 hours ago
Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night and beat the Celtics, evening the series at 1-1.
Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA
3 hours ago
Chet Holmgren got hot early and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a playoff career high as Oklahoma City dominated New Orleans on Wednesday night.
'We've got to be better': Suns leave Minnesota down 2-0 in series
Apr 24, 2024
The Suns lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves after palpable frustrations bubbled through in the second half.
Why do so many players have beef with Rudy Gobert?
Apr 24, 2024
The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why.
The birth of the Nova Knicks
Apr 22, 2024
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.
NHL
Isles goalie change backfires as Canes go up 3-0
2 hours ago
Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin was pulled in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes after giving up three goals on 14 shots.
Bruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs' heads
15 hours ago
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery thinks goaltender Jeremy Swayman's dominance against the Maple Leafs -- before and during their current first-round Stanley Cup playoff series -- has started to rattle some players.
Ovechkin won't press to get self, Caps on track
15 hours ago
The Capitals need production out of Alex Ovechkin to get back in their series against the Rangers, but the Washington captain says the best plan is to "just settle down a little bit."
Cole, longtime voice of hockey in Canada, dies
6 hours ago
Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half-century, died at the age of 90 on Wednesday night.
Blackhawks, Vlasic agree to six-year contract
21 minutes ago
The Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal.
Kraken, Amazon Prime arrange streaming deal
19 hours ago
The Kraken will be the first NHL team to have a streaming deal with Amazon Prime Video for all non-nationally televised games.
Stars seek answers, down 2-0 again to Knights
21 hours ago
The Stars dropped their sixth straight game to the Golden Knights and find themselves in a 2-0 series hole to Vegas for the second straight postseason.
How the first 17 games of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first round
21 hours ago
From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
21 minutes ago
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
'The most dangerous man on the ice': How Auston Matthews can level up his legacy in Round 1
Apr 24, 2024
He's one of the sport's superstars and led the NHL in goals this season. A series win against Toronto's tormentors would elevate him further.
Nathan MacKinnon is having the best season of his career, but he still gets overshadowed
Apr 23, 2024
From a crowded Hart field to a Justin Bieber snub, the Avs star still doesn't seem to get his due. But don't expect him to worry about what anyone else thinks.
Peter Laviolette coached the Caps -- now he's trying to eliminate them
Apr 23, 2024
This is the eighth time in history that a fired coach has faced his former team in the ensuing Stanley Cup playoffs; previously, those coaches went 6-1.
NHL Playoff Rank: The top 50 players, led by Auston Matthews at No. 1
Apr 23, 2024
With Matthews in the top spot, where do MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.
Leaving Arizona: Everything you need to know about the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City
Apr 15, 2024
Why Utah? What's the future of the NHL in Arizona? What will the new team be called, and where will it play? Answers to all of that and much more here.
NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures
19 hours ago
2024 NHL futures odds for every team to advance from the first round, to the Stanley Cup and to win it all.
NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds
15 hours ago
Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Motorsports
The complexities of racing an oval: it's more than just turning left
21 hours ago
"Go fast, turn left." The cliche is well known among NASCAR crowds, and Alanis King speaks to the series' best to explain the nuances of stock car's oval racing.
How IndyCar is managing interest from new teams
Apr 19, 2024
While F1 is working to keep new entrants out, there are teams lining up to join IndyCar -- and the American open-wheel series is welcoming them with open arms.
Hulkenberg to join Sauber from Haas in 2025
2 hours ago
Hulkenberg joined Haas in 2023 after three seasons without a full-time ride and has been one of the grid's in form drivers this season.
Reports: Key designer Newey wants Red Bull exit
15 hours ago
Adrian Newey, Formula One's most sought-after designer, wants to leave champions Red Bull, according to media reports on Thursday.
Pourchaire gets 2nd race; Ghiotto also joins field
18 hours ago
Theo Pourchaire is getting a second turn racing for injured Arrow McLaren driver David Malukas, while Luca Ghiotto will join the rotating cast in Dale Coyne Racing's No. 51 car.
Will Power denies having role in Penske scandal
18 hours ago
Will Power said he was unaware of any manipulations to Team Penske's push-to-power system until after last weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach and never illegally used the mechanism. Josef Newgarden has not addressed the issue yet.
Newgarden stripped of win for software violation
Apr 25, 2024
Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race at St. Petersburg was disqualified Wednesday because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race, making Pato O'Ward the winner.
Ferrari signs title deal with computer giant HP
Apr 24, 2024
Ferrari has signed a multi-year partnership with HP, making the world's second-largest PC vendor the new so-called title sponsor of Ferrari's motor racing team, including for Formula One.
Horner: Verstappen not making F1 'boring'
Apr 22, 2024
Red Bull boss Christian Horner rejected suggestions Max Verstappen has made Formula One boring after the triple world champion took his domination to new heights in China over the weekend.
Ferrari to add blue to F1 car for Miami GP
Apr 23, 2024
Ferrari will race at the Miami Grand Prix with a colour scheme featuring two different shades of blue to mark its history in the United States.
State of play in F1 as Red Bull, Max Verstappen untouchable while Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes struggle
Apr 22, 2024
With the Formula 1 season approaching its quarter-way point, we've taken a look at the state of play for each of the grid's 10 teams.
Unlapped: How to listen or watch ESPN's F1 show, episode archive, and more
Apr 24, 2024
Unlapped is ESPN's new Formula One show, featuring Katie George and F1 writers Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson, as they serve both complete newbies and seasoned motorheads. This is your one stop shop for all things F1.
F1 to discuss revised points structure
Apr 22, 2024
Formula One will this week discuss a plan to extend grand prix championship points from the top 10 to the top 12 finishers of a race.
Dixon takes Long Beach for 57th career victory
Apr 22, 2024
Scott Dixon moved closer to A.J. Foyt on IndyCar's all-time win list by picking up his 57th career victory Sunday on the downtown streets of Long Beach.
7 dead in Sri Lanka after race car veers off track
Apr 22, 2024
A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others.
After Verstappen's Chinese GP victory, who can challenge his F1 dominance?
Apr 21, 2024
Red Bull's Max Verstappen is continuously upping his game, and his performance at the Chinese Grand Prix shows he's not slowing down.
Wolff: Verstappen could still leave Red Bull
Apr 21, 2024
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen could still leave Red Bull before the end of his contract due to factors that run deeper than which team has the fastest car.
Zhou on home race: I'm honoured to be here
Apr 21, 2024
Chants of "Guanyu, Guanyu, Guanyu" drowned out all other sound at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday as Zhou Guanyu, China's first and only Formula One driver, stepped on to the starting grid ahead of his first Chinese Grand Prix.
Ricciardo on crash: Stroll 'made my blood boil'
Apr 21, 2024
Daniel Ricciardo hit out at Lance Stroll's unapologetic stance on their collision at the Chinese Grand Prix.