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May 25, 2026

? Who are USMNT's biggest World Cup snubs ever?
Some World Cup roster selections can be surprising, but who are some United States players who were shockingly left out in the past?

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Lakers hire 'rocket scientist' as assistant GM
The Lakers made their first significant move of the offseason by hiring Rohan Ramadas as an assistant GM under president and GM Rob Pelinka, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Wawrinka waves goodbye in final French Open
Stan Wawrinka waved a fond goodbye to the French Open after losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Jesper de Jong in the first round on Monday.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

French Open heat wave making for faster court
Temperatures for the opening two days of the French Open have soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) -- far beyond normal for late May in the French capital.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Can Learner Tien continue his meteoric rise?
On Saturday, Learner Tien became the youngest Geneva Open winner since 1989. And he's one of the best hopes for the American men at the French Open.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Memorial Day MLB standings check: Which teams are ...
Our experts look at the best and worst of the season to date -- and predict which teams will rule from here on out.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Utah Royals a surprise No. 1, Washington Spirit No...
The Utah Royals have surprised everyone by soaring to the top of the NWSL standings -- and leading out Power Rankings after Matchday 9 to boot.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Roster-building lessons from the NBA's final four,...
What could other teams learn from the Knicks, Cavs, Thunder and Spurs?

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Fantasy baseball: A pair of Blue Jays exit early, and other news for Monday
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver, Nashville, Miami lo...
Vancouver and Nashville are the hottest teams in MLS heading into the World Cup break.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

What's the deal? The info you need to know ahead o...
The events, the players and the storylines that will define the WSOP as poker's premiere event returns to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Domi out indefinitely after surgery complications
Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely after complications arose during an offseason surgery.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Walk-off balk? 51 runs? Ten astounding box scores ...
In the spirit of gearing up for this week's NCAA baseball tournament action, ESPN compiled 10 games from the 2026 regular season with truly remarkable box scores.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Women's College World Series field is set
Everything you need to know about the softball postseason is here.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

The year Yankees star Aaron Judge unlocked his pow...
Aaron Judge arrived at Fresno State unsure whether he was a pitcher or a hitter, or both. Within a year, the debate was over.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Roster-building lessons from the NBA's final four ...
What could other teams learn from the Knicks, Cavs, Thunder and Spurs?

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Six NBA trade proposals: Landing spots for Morant,...
ESPN's NBA insiders pitch six trades that could rock the offseason. But which move would truly change the league landscape?

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Spain WC squad has no players from Real Madrid
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad which features Lamine Yamal but is without any Real Madrid players.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Atkinson: Cavs are 'analytically' beating Knicks
Kenny Atkinson said the Cavaliers "analytically" have won two of the first three games against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

How did Tottenham, one of the world's 10 richest c...
Tottenham Hotspur escaped relegation on the final day of the season. How did it come to this for one of the Premier League's so-called "Big Six" clubs?

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Tottenham stay in Premier League, but big rebuild ...
Plus, two Italian giants missed the Champions League, and Harry Kane pushed Bayern to the domestic double.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Keys to Game 3 of Hurr...
Monday's game is a pivot point in the Eastern Conference finals. Plus, highlights from Avs-Knights Game 3 and updated playoff stats.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Memorial Day MLB standings check: Playoff field pr...
Our experts look at the best and worst of the season to date -- and predict which teams will rule from here on out.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Recapping college baseball conference tournaments:...
Recapping all Power 4 baseball conference tournaments.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Why drafting OSU's Carnell Tate to pair with Cam Ward was 'easy decision' for Titans
With premium defensive options on the board, Tennessee made unanimous decision to get an impact player on offense.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Milan failure puts Pulisic ...
AC Milan will be looking at major changes after the club failed to seal a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

'Punched us in our face early': OKC flounders in G...
The Thunder turned in their worst offensive performance in years Sunday night in Game 4 as the Spurs evened the Western Conference finals at 2-2.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Argentina, World Cup fans on tenterhooks as Messi ...
Soccer fans are now holding their breath after Lionel Messi appeared to injure his leg in Sunday's MLS match.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

MacKinnon injured as Avs face 'big hill to climb'
Center Nathan MacKinnon was hobbled after blocking a shot in the second period on Sunday, and the Stanley Cup-favorite Avalanche eventually fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, a series Colorado now trails 3-0.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Suarez, 'doing this for Kyle,' wins emotional 600
Daniel Suarez won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, capping an emotional day in which the auto racing world remembered the late Kyle Busch.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Spurs shut down OKC in Game 4 to even series
Victor Wembanyama helped carry the Spurs to a Game 4 win, evening the series with OKC after a 33-point performance Sunday night.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Another comeback win for the cardiac Knights: Grad...
Vegas is now up 3-0 heading into Game 4. Here's how it all went down, and how it impacts the rest of the series.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

'This fight is on': Mercedes will need to manage m...
Russell has nothing to lose after a disappointing finish in Montreal. That might create a driver management problem for Mercedes.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Rosenqvist wins closest Indy 500 by 0.02 seconds
Felix Rosenqvist of Sweden won the closest Indianapolis 500 ever in a one-lap shootout by a margin of 0.0233 seconds.

ESPN Sports
May 25, 2026

Takeaways: Spurs rout Thunder to take Game 4
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Detmers retires 24 of 25, K's 14 as Angels sweep
Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Angels beat the Rangers 2-1 Sunday night on Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error for their first series sweep this season.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Messi exit overshadows Miami win, record half
Lionel Messi left the field in the 72nd minute of Inter Miami's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium on Sunday night, heading straight to the locker room after grabbing his left thigh.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Follow live: Spurs start hot with hopes to even se...
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ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

SGA, Jokic, Wembanyama headline All-NBA teams
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections, while San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama missed joining them in that club by one vote.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

In the blink of an eye: Rosenqvist's closest-ever ...
Felix Rosenqvist had never won on an oval. Taking the closest-ever Indianapolis 500 victory Sunday ensures that no one will forget his first.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Clark cards 60, finishes 30 under for Nelson win
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Ionescu makes season debut, Liberty fall to Wings
Veteran guard Sabrina Ionescu made her season debut for New York, but Dallas spoiled the party, as Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd each scored 24 points en route to a 91-76 victory Sunday.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Celebrities at the NBA playoffs: Taylor Swift, Tra...
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

All gas, no brakes: Curt Cignetti drives honorary ...
The Indiana Hoosiers' national champion coach led the field of competitors around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway track ahead of Sunday's race.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Judge halts homer drought with walk-off vs. Rays
The Yankees' Aaron Judge ended a career-worst 11-game streak with no RBIs by hitting a game-ending, two-run homer in the ninth inning vs. the Rays.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Northwestern wins ninth women's lacrosse title
No. 1 Northwestern beat No. 2 North Carolina 14-11 to win its ninth NCAA Division I women's lacrosse national championship.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Rare Ronaldo card fetches $1.35M at private sale
Cristiano Ronaldo's green, 1-of-1 numbered 2018 Panini Kaboom card sold privately yesterday for $1.35 million via a Fanatics Collect private sale, Fanatics confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

WNBA rescinds Bueckers' technical for clapping
Paige Bueckers was happy her technical foul from Friday night's game against Atlanta was rescinded by the league on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Rosenqvist wins closest Indianapolis 500 ever
Felix Rosenqvist of Sweden won the closest Indianapolis 500 ever in a one-lap shootout by a margin of 0.0233 seconds.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Sleepwalking over: How Tottenham staved off relega...
Tottenham Hotspur needed until the final day of the Premier League season to avoid the humiliation of relegation, and soul-searching begins for next season.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Catharsis and joy: Arsenal finally lift Premier Le...
Arsenal got to party with the Premier League trophy after going to Crystal Palace and notching one final win.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

'We're all pulling for him': Why Brent Burns has a...
Burns wants to win a Cup for himself and the Avalanche, but there's another group in his mind, too.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Busch receives tributes before, during Indy 500
The tributes for Kyle Busch started before racing's biggest day of the year officially began.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Legge crashes early at Indy to end 'Double' quest
Katherine Legge's attempt to become the first woman to complete "The Double" -- 1,100 miles over two tracks on one day -- ended when she crashed in the Indianapolis 500

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Jays' Cease exits early; Vladdy pulled after HBP
Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease left in the fifth inning because of left hamstring discomfort, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also exited after being hit in the elbow by a pitch.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Fernandes claims Premier League assist record
Bruno Fernandes has claimed a record-breaking 21st assist in a Premier League season.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Spurs stay up as West Ham relegated from EPL
Tottenham have avoided relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the 2025-26 season.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' offers for L...
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

'I Scored a Touchdown': Antwaan Randle El to Ward ...
The Steelers teammates share the details of the TD -- and the celebration -- from Super Bowl XL.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

?? Celebrities at NBA playoffs: Taylor Swift, more...
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Brycen Mautz to debut; keep an eye on the skies fo...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Results: Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven in Round 11
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk had a tougher time than expected, but keeps his titles.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

French Open experts' picks: Who will win?
With Carlos Alcaraz out, can anyone beat Jannik Sinner for the men's French Open title? Will Coco Gauff repeat? Our experts weigh in.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Kostyuk: Missile struck near parents' Kyiv home
Marta Kostyuk revealed that a missile strike hit just 100 meters from her parents' home in Kyiv, Ukraine, hours before her match at the French Open.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Why Barcelona's latest UWCL title feels like the e...
Barcelona rejoiced at winning their fourth Women's Champions League in six years on Saturday. Yet, amid the euphoria, it felt like the end of an era.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Why Patriots QB Drake Maye should improve in Year ...
The New England quarterback is entering a vital second season with his offensive coordinator.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

'I Scored a Touchdown': Antwaan Randle El to Hines...
The Steelers teammates share with ESPN the details of the TD -- and the celebration -- from Super Bowl XL.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

'That's why he's going to be MVP for the next 10 y...
What makes the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year so dangerous isn't that he blocks so many shots. It's that he prevents players from shooting in the first place.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Inside the Shaolin monastery that helped build Vic...
Monks in central China helped turn Wemby into what he is now: The most unstoppable force in basketball.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: How the Avs turn the t...
Colorado faces an 0-2 deficit to Vegas. Plus, highlights from Hurricanes-Canadiens Game 2 and updated playoff stats.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Ex-QB Manziel pummels influencer in MMA debut
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel flashed some skills as a fighter in his MMA debut, stopping social media influencer Bob Menery in the first round Saturday night before saying one fight was "good enough."

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Éderson prioritising move t...
Could Atalanta's Éderson be one of the two midfielders Manchester United are looking to sign this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Hernandez drives in 6 runs keying Dodgers' rout
Teoscar Hernández homered and matched a career high with six RBI in the Dodgers' 11-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

Knicks win 10th straight, take command of ECF
The Knicks continued their dominant run through the Eastern Conference playoffs, winning their 10th straight game to take a 3-0 series lead over Cleveland.

ESPN Sports
May 24, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Knicks take 3-0 series lead...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the series.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Ehlers wins it OT as favored Canes dodge 2-0 hole
Nikolaj Ehlers, in his first season with the Hurricanes, got loose up the center of the ice and shot a puck past Jakub Dobes at 3:29 of overtime to lift Carolina past the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday, leveling the Eastern Conference finals at 1-1.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Storm surge! Grades and takeaways from the Hurrica...
The Eastern Conference finals is now 1-1 heading to Montreal. Here's what it all means.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Boxing results: Oleksandr Usyk stops Rico Verhoeve...
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk had a tougher time than expected but keeps his titles.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Breaking down Oleksandr Usyk's win and the questio...
What we learned from Oleksandr Usyk's performance against Rico Verhoeven, and what could be next for Jack Catterall and Hamzah Sheeraz.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

'Don't show this to Steve': Jimmy Butler performs ...
The Warriors star jumps around on stage showing that his ACL injury seems to be healing well.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Carter halts talk of Giants rift over Dart's polit...
Linebacker Abdul Carter was among Giants players who took to social media Saturday to shut down speculation there was a locker room rift after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a pep rally.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Springer, Jays hand Skenes second straight loss
George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run and the Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season Saturday.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Usyk avoids huge upset with last-second stoppage
Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven to score a controversial 11th-round stoppage in Giza, Egypt, preventing what would have been a monumental upset during the WBC heavyweight title bout Saturday.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Cards' Torres, 28, homers in emotional MLB debut
Four years after considering retirement, Bryan Torres made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in his debut.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

OKC rules out Mitchell for Game 4 with calf strain...
Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference finals because of a right calf strain.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Kane hat trick powers Bayern to German Cup title
Harry Kane hit a hat trick and took his season's tally to 61 goals as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final to lift the trophy for a 21st time and the first since 2020.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

'You are our everything': Jordan Love, Ronika Ston...
Jordan Love and Ronika Stone have spent a full month with their newborn daughter.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Iran says WC camp moved from U.S to Mexico
The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Reports: Reyna in, Luna out of USMNT WC roster
Gio Reyna will be included in the United States' 2026 World Cup roster, while midfielder Diego Luna is among the notable absentees, according to multiple reports.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Congrats, you're promoted to the Premier League! N...
The English Championship playoff final is known as "the richest game in sports" as it gets you promoted to the Premier League, but how do you go about staying there?

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven live updates, re...
Heavyweight champion Oleksander Usyk takes on kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in a boxing match. Follow live.?

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Liberty's Ionescu to make season debut vs. Wings
Sabrina Ionescu plans on making her season debut Sunday as the New York Liberty visit the Dallas Wings.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Barcelona routs OL Lyonnes to win UWCL title
Barcelona thrashed record holders OL Lyonnes 4-0 in the Champions League final in Oslo, to clinch their fourth European title.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

?? NBA free agent rankings: LeBron and more
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Family: Busch died from severe pneumonia, sepsis
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Latvia stuns the U.S. 4-2 at ice hockey worlds
Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals to help Latvia upset the United States 4-2 for the defending champion's third loss at the ice hockey world championship.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Kerley says he'll run clean at Enhanced Games
American sprinter Fred Kerley says he will run clean at the upcoming Enhanced Games, adding that he also expects to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Hull City wins scandal-plagued playoff, up to EPL
Hull City have been promoted to the Premier League after a 1-0 win the Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough on Saturday at Wembley Stadium

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

From the favorites to the underdogs: Ranking the F...
Which tennis players are most likely to win the French Open -- and who could surprise?

ESPN Sports
May 23, 2026

Alex Eala is changing what Filipino athletes, fans...
Eala, who will continue her tennis journey at the French Open, is no longer chasing success simply for herself.

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