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Jul 14, 2026
Is Scheffler or McIlroy the favorite? Can an English golfer win on home soil? How will Royal Birkdale play this week? We break down what to watch at the 2026 Open Championship.
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Jul 14, 2026
Scottie Scheffler is preparing for the 154th Open Championship preceded by a rare weekend off. Scheffler missed the cut at last week's Scottish Open, ending his streak of 78 straight PGA Tour starts in which he made the cut.
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Jul 14, 2026
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
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Jul 14, 2026
United States striker Folarin Balogun revealed that he predicted President Donald Trump's involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension would "cause a lot of controversy."
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Jul 14, 2026
At age 20, Macklin Celebrini will be the youngest ever cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL series when it's released later this year.
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Jul 14, 2026
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his resume; and says he does not want to leave the school.
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Jul 14, 2026
Golfers raved about the firm, fast conditions Tuesday at Royal Birkdale, two days before the start of the Open Championship.
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Jul 14, 2026
Wednesday will see England and Argentina meet for the first time since 2005, and it's a rivalry that has defined the World Cup thanks to some unforgettable encounters. Here's why this game is so compelling.
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Jul 14, 2026
Manuel's eventful decade in Ann Arbor has been marked by athletic successes and marred by controversy.
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Jul 14, 2026
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the 2026 World Cup as we build up to the first semifinal -- France vs. Spain.
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Jul 14, 2026
As they prepare to face France's four musketeers, Spain have built their own powerful "all for one" mentality.
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Jul 14, 2026
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics kick off two years from Tuesday. Here's our way-too-early look at some of the stories to watch for LA28 -- and beyond.
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Jul 14, 2026
2026 summer league is in full swing! Our NBA insiders break down first impressions of top rookie debuts.
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Jul 14, 2026
Once overlooked as recruits, these summer league rookies are proving why they were first-round draft picks.
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Jul 14, 2026
The 20-year-old superstar was revealed as the next cover athlete of the EA Sports NHL series.
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Jul 14, 2026
From Miz's heat to Schwarbombs to everything Ohtani brings, these players are why baseball is having a moment.
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Jul 14, 2026
Everyone thinks they can fix the USMNT. But maybe the U.S. is actually making progress and luck just hasn't been on its side -- what then?
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Jul 14, 2026
Evaluators around the league ranked their top 10 off-ball linebackers. Is Fred Warner still No. 1? Which young standout is high on the list?
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Jul 14, 2026
Wings star Paige Bueckers called out the lack of Black women head coaches in the WNBA, saying Black women deserve "the same equal opportunity" to coach in the league.
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Jul 14, 2026
Nick Faldo has accused Bryson DeChambeau of having "zero clue of strategy" when it comes to links golf as the American looks to end an unwanted major streak at Royal Birkdale.
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Jul 14, 2026
Though support is growing for MLB to participate in the Olympics in 2028, it's complicated by disagreements with the MLBPA, according to sources.
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Jul 14, 2026
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
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Jul 14, 2026
The tears are barely dry from the USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit, but the page immediately turns to the 2030 World Cup. Here's who could represent the U.S. in four years.
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Jul 14, 2026
With Kelsey Mitchell posting her sixth straight game with 25 points or more, Indiana moves up to No. 4. Golden State holds on to the top spot.
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Jul 14, 2026
One reclassification has strengthened Texas' case to be a Final Four contender.
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Jul 14, 2026
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
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Jul 14, 2026
The Bulls hired a new front office and coach and drafted at No. 4 in the draft, just like they did in 2020. Here's why they believe this is a new era -- not a repeat of the last.
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Jul 14, 2026
The big leagues looked a lot different when Verlander first broke through.
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Jul 14, 2026
Bucks guard Tyler Herro said he wants to "move on" from his physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo last week in Las Vegas and is "focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee."
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Jul 14, 2026
The Bulls hired a new front office and coach and drafted at No. 4 in the draft, just like they did in 2020. Here's why they believe this is a new era -- not a repeat of the last.
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Jul 14, 2026
Can Brian Daboll take Cam Ward's game to another level? How will Sean Payton scheme up Jaylen Waddle? Is the Chris Shula-Myles Garrett combo unstoppable?
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Jul 14, 2026
Now that all 20 rounds are in the books, it's time to see what Kiley McDaniel makes of your team's draft class.
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Jul 14, 2026
NC State's defensive coordinator continues to find ways to honor his daughter after she died of cancer.
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Jul 14, 2026
Baseball's best are in Philly. Here are the matchups we want to see and what our experts think will happen.
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Jul 14, 2026
From Miz's heat to Schwarbombs to everything Ohtani brings, these players are why baseball is having a moment.
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Jul 14, 2026
Evaluators around the league ranked their top 10 off-ball linebackers. Is Fred Warner still No. 1? Which young standout is high on the list?
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Jul 14, 2026
Who are the elite QBs in the NFL? Which passer ranks No. 1? Where do 2024 draftees land?
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Jul 14, 2026
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we now know our four World Cup semifinalists.
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Jul 14, 2026
Everyone thinks they can fix the USMNT. But maybe the U.S. is actually making progress and luck just hasn't been on its side -- what then?
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Jul 14, 2026
United States forward Folarin Balogun has signed with LeBron James' agency Klutch Sports following a breakout World Cup that elevated his profile on and off the pitch.
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Jul 14, 2026
Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Jul 14, 2026
The nine players who will be competing for the $10 million first prize at the 2026 World Series of Poker are Lucas Jumalon, Rami Hammoud, Jamie Shaevel, Greg Mueller, Michael Gagliano, Mario Boos, Lauri Saaskilahti, Han Feng and Evagoras Evagorou.
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Jul 14, 2026
Jordan Walker homered on his last six swings to beat hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber, becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby.
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Jul 14, 2026
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points, rookie Olivia Miles had a career-high 33 -- to go along with eight assists -- and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 at Target Center on Monday night for their third straight victory.
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Jul 14, 2026
Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on a stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA summer league game against the Bulls.
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Jul 14, 2026
The tears are barely dry from the USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit, but the page immediately turns to the 2030 World Cup. Here's who could represent the U.S. in four years.
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Jul 14, 2026
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
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Jul 14, 2026
We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year as the 2026 Derby champion is crowned.
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Jul 13, 2026
Jules Koundé said Monday that Spain winger Lamine Yamal's comments that France should fear the defending Euro champions ahead of their FIFA World Cup semifinal weren't a sign of disrespect.
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Jul 13, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers ace showed off a special Pokémon-themed All-Star Game glove that includes a Charizard card inside of it.
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Jul 13, 2026
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
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Jul 13, 2026
Beginning with next year's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation.
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Jul 13, 2026
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on AJ Dybantsa and other rookies at summer league.
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Jul 13, 2026
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Victor Wembanyama signing a $252 million rookie extension.
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Jul 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, fresh off signing the most lucrative contract in NBA history for an undrafted player, spoke Monday about his new-look franchise, and how it moves forward amid the departure of LeBron James in free agency.
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Jul 13, 2026
Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates were welcomed home by a crowd of thousands following their historic World Cup achievements in North America.
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Jul 13, 2026
A 12-team mock draft shows how two additional teams can impact positional depth at the QB and TE positions.
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Jul 13, 2026
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
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Jul 13, 2026
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
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Jul 13, 2026
Walker Kessler, who will have a clean bill of health to start next season, said he will "run through a brick wall" for the Lakers after they committed money and draft assets toward acquiring him.
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Jul 13, 2026
Phillies star Bryce Harper said Monday that he did not know how FanDuel would use a personalized video he made for a customer, who has since accused the sportsbook in a lawsuit of taking advantage of his gambling addiction.
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Jul 13, 2026
The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber will lead off for the NL in the All-Star Game as the replacement for Shohei Ohtani, while Riley Greene, Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger will start for the AL.
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Jul 13, 2026
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, sources have told ESPN.
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Jul 13, 2026
The Rams' Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge in June, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed to ESPN.
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Jul 13, 2026
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
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Jul 13, 2026
FIFA's mandated three-minute breaks have been a talking point throughout the 2026 World Cup.
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Jul 13, 2026
Even without Sam Kerr, Gotham are showing the rest of the NWSL how potent their attack is, challenging Washington at the top of ESPN's Power Rankings.
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Jul 13, 2026
Conor McGregor will undergo surgery following his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, and then he will fight again.
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Jul 13, 2026
Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver in the UK, won the inaugural last-chance qualifier on Monday to earn the final spot in the 154th Open Championship, which begins July 16.
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Jul 13, 2026
Lagerald Vick, a member of the Kansas Jayhawks' Final Four basketball team in 2018, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.
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Jul 13, 2026
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
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Jul 13, 2026
We're down to the final four of the World Cup, with the four top-ranked teams set to square off. Yet all of them use very different attacking styles in order to score goals; let's break it down.
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Jul 13, 2026
Nominees include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani and more. Vote and help choose which athletes win an ESPY.
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Jul 13, 2026
The first 135 picks are in the books. Who knocked it out of the park?
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Jul 13, 2026
The first 135 picks are in the books. Who knocked it out of the park?
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Jul 13, 2026
Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to cap a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.
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Jul 13, 2026
Who are the elite QBs in the NFL right now? Which passer ranks No. 1? And where do multiple top names from the 2024 draft class land on our top-10 list?
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Jul 13, 2026
As they prepare to face France's four musketeers, Spain have built their own powerful "all for one" mentality together in their World Cup summer camp.
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Jul 13, 2026
The tears are barely dry from the USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit, but the page immediately turns to the 2030 World Cup. Here's who could represent the U.S. in four years.
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Jul 13, 2026
Ready to watch sluggers swing for the fences? We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball calendar.
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Jul 13, 2026
What you need to know about this year's hitters -- and the coaches and fathers they chose for their big moment.
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Jul 13, 2026
Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson and others saved UFC 329 from becoming an afterthought.
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Jul 13, 2026
Soccer's format for deciding cup games that end in a tie is a flawed system. So what is an alternative to the current extra 30 minutes before a penalty shootout?
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Jul 13, 2026
FIFA's mandated three-minute breaks have been a talking point throughout the 2026 World Cup.
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Jul 13, 2026
Conor McGregor returned to the UFC against Max Holloway, but the comeback was shortl
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Jul 13, 2026
Is Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy No. 1? Where does hometown favorite Tommy Fleetwood rank? We break down the favorites in the Open Championship.
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Jul 13, 2026
Coleman's first two seasons in the NFL have not gone smoothly.
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Jul 13, 2026
The status of Cleveland's signal-callers looms large as we look at what's still up in the air this offseason.
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Jul 13, 2026
2026 summer league is in full swing! Our NBA insiders break down first impressions of top rookie debuts.
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Jul 13, 2026
Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. Transfer talk has the latest.
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Jul 13, 2026
Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to cap a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.
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Jul 13, 2026
The Fever beat the defending champion Aces in Las Vegas for the second time in eight days. Caitlin Clark, who has been dealing with back issues, played 24 minutes and finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
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Jul 13, 2026
In what could be his last game of summer league, No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points to go along with seven rebounds, helping the Washington Wizards remain undefeated with a 104-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in Las Vegas.
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Jul 13, 2026
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we now know our four World Cup semifinalists.
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Jul 12, 2026
Fernández was subbed on in the 79th minute of El Paso's USL Cup match against New Mexico United on Saturday night.
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Jul 12, 2026
Former tennis player Mardy Fish won his third American Century Championship title Sunday in Tahoe.
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Jul 12, 2026
The Tempo outlasted the Liberty 93-91 Sunday in Montreal after an eventful fourth quarter that saw New York's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ejected for tossing a shoe that hit Toronto's Marina Mabrey in the back.
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Jul 12, 2026
The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department on Thursday, sources told ESPN, and as part of the review, a decision on the future of AD Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days.
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Jul 12, 2026
The Warriors agreed to hire longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel as the associate head coach under Steve Kerr, league sources told ESPN, filling the void left by the departing Terry Stotts.
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Jul 12, 2026
Stars who have thrived -- and failed -- under the hometown Derby spotlight share their stories and advice for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
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