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ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

Takeaways: Hurricanes searching for answers after lopsided Game 2 loss to Panthers
Can the Hurricanes find a way back into the series as it moves back to Florida? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

USWNT, Current defender Cook suffers torn ACL
Kansas City Current and United States women's national team defender Alana Cook tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in her left knee last week, the Current announced on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

Pachuca coach Almada resigns ahead of CWC
Pachuca coach Guillermo Almada has submitted his resignation, which the Liga MX team has not yet accepted due to a contract buyout clause, three weeks before the Club World Cup starts.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

Panthers dominate in Game 2: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 3
Can the Hurricanes find a way back into the series as it moves back to Florida? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

NBA conference finals takeaways: Thunder dominate as issues plague Wolves
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

Panthers rout Canes in ECF as Bennett scores 2
Sam Bennett scored two goals, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes 5-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

OKC rolls to 2-0 lead behind new MVP SGA's 38
After receiving his MVP trophy, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, and the Thunder dominated the Wolves again in a 118-103 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

'Juiced' after MVP win, SGA hangs 38 on Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his league MVP trophy and proceeded to torch the Wolves for 38 points as the Thunder routed Minnesota to take a 2-0 series lead.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

?? Haliburton 'choke' latest in Pacers-Knicks beef
The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2025

Fever win in Clark's first 3-less game since '22
The Fever beat the Dream on Thursday night despite Caitlin Clark not making a 3 for just the second time in her career, college and pro.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Braves' Acuna (left ACL) expected to return Fri.
The Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to make his season debut on Friday after sitting out nearly a full season.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Rockies off to worst 50-game start since 1895
The Rockies were swept in a four-game series by the Phillies to fall to 8-42 this season -- the worst 50-game start in MLB since the 1895 Louisville Colonels (7-43).

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Malone clears air: Jokic, not SGA, my MVP choice
Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who drew the ire of Denver fans when he said Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander "showed why he's the MVP" earlier this week, said he would have picked Nikola Jokic if he had a vote this season.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Knicks' loss fuels PGA Tour rookie to Colonial lead
John Pak said there was "a fire lit under me" after the Knicks' loss to the Pacers, and the PGA Tour rookie shot a 7-under 63 to lead the Charles Schwab Challenge.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

How Jim Irsay prepared his daughters to succeed him as Colts owners
Jim Irsay's three daughters have played key roles with the Colts, including Carlie Irsay-Gordon.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Manning says Irsay turned Indy into football town
Jim Irsay reshaped Indianapolis into a city obsessed with football, Peyton Manning said Thursday on ESPN's "NFL Live."

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Pirates' Cherington shuts down Skenes trade talk
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on Thursday that the possibility of trading ace Paul Skenes is "not part of the conversation at all."

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

?? Timeline of Pacers-Knicks off-court beef
The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Ex-Brewer Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury
Former Brewers player Darin Ruf is suing the Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while playing at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park two years ago.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Danes oust Canada at hockey worlds; U.S. wins
Denmark stunned Canada with a goal in the final minutes to eliminate the favorites from the hockey world championships, while the U.S. won to reach the semifinals.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Red Sox's Hendriks calls out 'vile' social posts
Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure over death threats he says he received following Boston's recent loss to the Mets.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Shanahan out as Leafs president after 11 seasons
Brendan Shanahan is out as Maple Leafs president, ending the Hall of Famer's tenure after 11 years and 9 playoff appearances -- but none beyond the second round.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

What we like and don't like about the CFP seeding change
A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and has consequences moving forward.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Nuggets make Adelman HC, remove interim tag
The Nuggets have agreed on a deal to make David Adelman the franchise's next head coach.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Cavs' Mobley headlines NBA's All-Defensive Team
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers), Dyson Daniels (Hawks), Luguentz Dort (Thunder), Draymond Green (Warriors) and Amen Thompson (Rockets) made the NBA's All-Defensive first team.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

CFP approves new seeding model next season
The College Football Playoff is moving to a straight seeding model, giving the top four teams by seed a first-round bye, the CFP committee announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Fore-warned: Poch tells USMNT to forget golf clubs
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino set some expectations ahead of the team's return to action at this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup after a disastrous fourth-place finish at the Nations League in March.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

?? What Game 1 collapse means for Knicks
As the Pacers rallied in Game 1, the Knicks faced a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Gold Cup absences are a worst-case scenario for USMNT's World Cup hopes
The USMNT has precious little time to prep for next year's World Cup. A weakened Gold Cup roster won't help.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Fernandes, Garnacho cast doubt over Utd futures
Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho have cast doubt on their Manchester United futures following the Europa League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Deco: Barça like Rashford; PSG watching Yamal
Paris Saint-Germain have "always" been interested in signing Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's sporting director Deco said, adding that ahead of the summer window, the club are monitoring Liverpool's Luis Díaz and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Conte 'regrets' Napoli absence for Serie A finale
Napoli manager Antonio Conte called for calm heads when his team bid to clinch the Serie A title on Friday, underlining his deep sense of responsibility to the city while expressing regret to be watching from the stands due to suspension.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Messi: Favorite goal was vs. Man Utd in UCL final
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi named the header he scored against Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final while representing Barcelona as the favorite goal of his storied career.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Poch defends Pulisic's USMNT Gold Cup absence
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino defended the decision not to select Christian Pulisic for this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

United miss out as transfer guru signs PSG deal
PSG transfer guru Luis Campos has ended speculation over a move to Manchester United by signing a five-year contract with the French club's owners, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), to continue his role with the Champions League finalists.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

'Go and change the world': Commanders' Dan Quinn delivers speech at alma mater
The Commanders head coach concluded his Salisbury University commencement speech with a bang.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Reports: Liberty sell stake at record valuation
New York Liberty owners sold shares of the WNBA team at what would be a record valuation of $450 million for a women's pro sports franchise, according to multiple reports.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Lions star DE Hutchinson cleared for full return
Lions star Aidan Hutchinson says he's fully cleared to return for football activities.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Top international prospect Sarr commits to Duke
Top international basketball prospect Dame Sarr has committed to Duke, he told ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Sources: CFP moving to straight seeding model
The College Football Playoff is moving to a straight seeding model, giving the top four teams a first-round bye, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Penske cheating scandal: IndyCar's pre-500 black eye explained
For the second time in a year, IndyCar's biggest team (whose owner also owns the series) got caught cheating.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Stop worrying and celebrate the tush push -- all the reasons it deserved to live
Some believe the play is unstoppable, and now it has proved unkillable -- even for the NFL and its owners.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Summing up the offseason for every AFC team: Barnwell's 16 superlatives
The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned over their roster. And the Raiders are in line to take a huge step forward.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Rebuilding Blackhawks hire Blashill as head coach
Jeff Blashill, the ex-Red Wings coach who has been an assistant with the Lightning for the past three seasons, will be the Blackhawks' next head coach, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Penske focused on moving forward after firings
Roger Penske personally told Will Power about the firings of Team Penske's top three executives -- a decision Power said his boss made after a sleepless night contemplating how to handle a cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Olympic-style event in 2026 to feature PED use
A new company hoping to infuse PEDs into Olympic-style sports says it will hold its first formal competition next May.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

J.J. McCarthy, fiancée Katya Kuropas announce pregnancy
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback and his fiancée posted the news on social media Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

WWE 2K25's first character pack is out, Tyrese Haliburton will join the next one
The New Wave Pack has also added 40 new moves and taunts, plus signature maneuvers for the wrestlers included.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Detroit's HR potential soars? Skenes worth trading? Don't be surprised
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 22, 2025

What this epic Knicks collapse means for the series -- and for New York's title chances
As the Pacers rallied in Game 1, the Knicks faced a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Asian hoops league hopes to produce 'next Yao'
The new Asian University Basketball League hopes to bring together the top colleges across Japan, China and Korea and beyond -- and also to produce the NBA's next Asian superstar.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

?? MLB Power Rankings: A new team at No. 1
Detroit continues its meteoric rise up our list ... all the way to the top spot in Week 8, bypassing two dominant NL teams.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has announced he will leave the club after the end of this summer's Club World Cup.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Sabalenka, Sinner top seeds in French Open draw
The 2025 French Open draw was announced Thursday, with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz earning top seeds on the men's side, while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are atop the women's draw.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

The 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketball
Milos Uzan, Alex Condon and other college hoops stars whose NBA draft decisions could materially shape 2025-26.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Why do fans boo their team, and will it happen again to Alexander-Arnold?
In his first match at Anfield after confirming his Liverpool exit, Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

LME's Premier League 2024-25 awards: From MVP to best signing, best goal, more
As the 2024-25 Premier League season concludes Sunday, it's time for LME's annual awards. Who earned the highest praise this season?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Can F1's rule change add action to the spectacle of Monaco?
The quirks that make Monaco unique also make it terrible for F1 racing. Will a new rule change fix that?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

'Serial winner' Ange unsure on future: 'Que será'
BILBAO, Spain -- Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has insisted he is unaware of any meetings about his future at the club, but said "whatever happens, happens" after ending Spurs' 17-year wait for a trophy.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

The Wolves' offensive evolution is stalling in the West finals
Minnesota built itself into a juggernaut after the All-Star break. Here's how OKC is dismantling it.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here's what the data says
The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years. Who's right?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Defense has turned Cardinals into contenders -- and set up a trade deadline dilemma
St. Louis might have baseball's best gloves. Will that mean the Cards hold on to their best arms this summer?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

MLB Power Rankings: A brand-new team debuts at No. 1
Detroit continues its meteoric rise up our list ... all the way to the top spot in Week 8, bypassing two dominant NL teams.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

All you need to know about the newest season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'
Here's everything you need to know about Season 33 of TUF. From how to watch, the coaches involved and the fighters competing for a UFC contract.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

16 AFC teams, 16 offseason awards: Sizing up each front office's past few months with one superlative
The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned over their roster. And the Raiders are in line to take a huge step forward.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Which rookies will make biggest impact? Projecting first-year leaders in 10 stat areas
We predicted the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for 2025. Who will dominate box scores this fall?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

16 must-watch stars, 8 must-watch matchups: Top players in the 2025 college softball super regionals
From aces to top hitters, here are the top players to watch in the 2025 NCAA super regionals.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

NWSL's Boston to play opening season at Gillette
Boston Legacy, a 2026 NWSL expansion franchise, will play its first season at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, due to delays with the redevelopment of its proposed home stadium.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Can Arsenal upset Barcelona?
Underdogs Arsenal face champions Barcelona in the 2025 UEFA Women's Champions League final, but who will come out on top?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Inside the world of NBA 'ball boys,' the league's unsung heroes
Ball boys are everywhere on the court but are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, the NBA couldn't function without them.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Flaming hot: Christian Pulisic models new AC Milan kit
AC Milan's new home kit sees the return of the historic "Diavoletto" symbol, which is integrated into the flame motifs running through the stripes.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Hurricanes-Panthers Game 2 preview: Key players, matchup notes, stats to know
Florida dominated Carolina in Game 1 to the tune of a 5-2 win. Will the outcome be different Thursday?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Can the Hurricanes score enough goals to win the Stanley Cup?
For years, the team has had trouble getting goals in tight playoff games. Has that changed?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Updated SP rankings for every FBS team, plus an early look at CFP contenders
How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Which teams are the most QB-needy for 2026? Here are 11 teams that are in the market
We take a look at which teams might have their eye on a quarterback from the 2026 class.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Knicks acknowledge they 'let off the gas' late
The Knicks led the Pacers by 14 points with under three minutes to play Wednesday night, but through an array of defensive mistakes and costly turnovers, they lost in overtime to open the Eastern Conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

NBA conference finals takeaways: Pacers' miraculous OT Game 1 comeback over Knicks
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

'Serial winner' Ange unsure on future: 'Que sera'
BILBAO, Spain -- Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has insisted he is unaware of any meetings about his future at the club, but said "whatever happens, happens" after ending Spurs' 17-year wait for a trophy.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Amorim: Won't seek payoff if Utd don't want me
Ruben Amorim has said he will not seek compensation from Manchester United if they decide he is not the right man for the job after the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

NWSL's Boston to play 1st season at Gillette
Boston Legacy, a 2026 NWSL expansion franchise, will play its first season at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, due to delays with the redevelopment of its proposed home stadium.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Sources: Endrick out of CWC, Bellingham set for op
Real Madrid forward Endrick will be out for two months and miss the Club World Cup with a hamstring injury, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Stars rally in Game 1: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
What stood out the most in a wild first game? What matters most for the rest of the series?

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Stars use 3rd-period flurry to take G1 from Oilers
The Stars scored three power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period to beat the Oilers 6-3 in their Western Conference final opener on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
May 22, 2025

Haliburton's wild shot keys Pacers in G1 stunner
Tyrese Haliburton sent Game 1 to overtime with a dramatic buzzer-beater, and the Pacers pulled off their latest playoff comeback in a 138-135 win over the Knicks.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Follow live: Haliburton's wild shot beats the buzzer to send Game 1 to OT
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ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Longtime Colts owner and CEO Irsay dies at 65
Jim Irsay, who had led the Colts since 1997 and presided over one of the storied franchise's greatest eras, died Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Wolves' Edwards fined for postgame profanity
The NBA fined Wolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 for "using profane language" during a news conference following Minnesota's Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal make first move for €80m Real Madrid star Rodrygo
Arsenal have held the first exploratory discussions to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Simeone wants UEL winner Romero at Atleti
Atlético manager Diego Simeone reportedly has "an obsession" with Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Inside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's improbable two-decade rise
Since he was 6 years old, the Thunder guard has dreamed of becoming the NBA's best player.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Follow live: Pacers, Knicks firing on all cylinders early in ECF Game 1
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ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

?? NFL world celebrates failed tush push ban
From the Los Angeles Chargers to Lane Johnson, here's how the NFL world reacted to the failed tush push ban.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Son ends Spurs drought: 'Let's say I'm a legend'
Captain Son Heung-Min accepted the tag of Spurs legend after lifting the club's first trophy in 17 years following a victory in Wednesday's Europa League final.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Thunder's SGA bests Jokic again to win first MVP
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points to win the league's scoring title, has earned his first NBA MVP, finishing ahead of Nikola Jokic.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Sources: Pulisic won't play for U.S. at Gold Cup
AC Milan and United States attacker Christian Pulisic won't be part of the team that takes part in the Gold Cup, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay dies at 65
Colts owner Jim Irsay, who had led the team since 1997 and presided over one of the storied franchise's greatest eras, has died.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Ange Postecoglou keeps his two-year promise with long-awaited trophy for Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year drought by winning the Europa League, as Manchester United go back to square one on a disappointing season.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Purdy happy new deal lets 49ers build around him
Brock Purdy said his contract extension with the Niners wasn't about getting as much money as he could, but making sure the team could still build a good roster around him.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Spurs beat Man Utd in Europa final, seal UCL spot
Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for a trophy on Wednesday as Brennan Johnson's 42nd-minute goal was enough to beat Manchester United 1-0 and win the Europa League.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Trump honors champion Gators at White House
President Donald Trump honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House on Wednesday, proclaiming that "lesser teams would have crumbled" during its nail-biting title game victory.

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