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ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

?? Dan Snyder's estate hits market for $49.9M
Nearly three years after Dan Snyder sold the Washington Commanders, his former home was put back on the market Wednesday -- for $49.9 million.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Bears say Chicago stadium options 'exhausted'
The Bears reiterated Thursday that they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Source: Giants give GM Schoen multiyear deal
The Giants and general manager Joe Schoen agreed to terms on a multiyear extension.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Sources: Stafford gets 1-year, $55M extension
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement on a one-year, $55 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The QB is now tied to L.A. through the 2027 season, with $105 million remaining on his deal.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

NASCAR icon Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41
NASCAR icon Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races across the sport's three series than any other driver in history, has died at the age of 41.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Mamdani's $50 WCup ticket lottery fuels NJ feud
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that 1,000 tickets costing just $50 will be made available to residents of the city of more than 8 million for the World Cup.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Harbaugh: Giants unsure when Nabers will return
The Giants don't know when star wide receiver Malik Nabers will be back from what coach John Harbaugh said Thursday was "not a simple knee" injury.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Sources: OKC's Williams (hamstring) day-to-day
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams will be evaluated day-by-day, game-to-game with a left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Titans' Ward takes field at OTAs 10 pounds lighter...
Titans quarterback Cam Ward said he has lost close to 10 pounds this offseason by monitoring his diet.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Marlins prospect Snelling to undergo TJ surgery
Marlins prospect Robby Snelling, injured after his major league debut, will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

There's a new No. 1! Ranking the top 50 MLB prospe...
Starting with a big shakeup at the top, we rank baseball's next wave of stars.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Lions ink All-Pro LB Campbell to 4-year extension
The Lions have signed Jack Campbell to a four-year contract extension, putting him under contract with the franchise through the 2030 season.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

?? A.J. Brown gets married in oceanfront wedding
The star Eagles wide receiver became a husband over the weekend at Montage Laguna Beach in California.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Chinyelu back to Florida after pulling out of draf...
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu decided Thursday he will return to the Gators for his senior season after removing his name from the NBA draft.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'
LeBron James says the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder in the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Top-10 sophomore Mercer to Cincy, will reclassify
Top-10 high school sophomore Kam Mercer has committed to Cincinnati, he told ESPN, while also planning to reclassify up into the 2027 class.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

USMNT's Richards tears ankle ligaments before WC
USMNT defender Chris Richards has suffered two torn ligaments in his ankle, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Thursday, just five days before the U.S. roster is named for the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

'We were just rooted in the culture of LeBron': Ho...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Busch (illness) hospitalized, out of Coca-Cola 600...
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch will not compete in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after being hospitalized as the result of a severe illness.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Copy of ?? MLB Power Rankings: A team's top-3 debut
Week 8 brought many changes, from a move at the bottom to the highest rankings we've seen in years for a few playoff hopefuls.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

DFS site founder donates $10M to UGA hoops
The University of Georgia men's basketball program is getting a $10 million boost from the founder of one of the nation's largest daily fantasy sports companies.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

French Open prize money won't change this year
The French Open will not adjust its prize money pool this year despite player complaints about their share of the major's revenue, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Copy of There's a new No. 1! Ranking the top 50 MLB prospe...
Starting with a big shakeup at the top, we rank baseball's next wave of stars.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Start the countdown: 100 things to know before col...
From must-see games to Heisman Trophy contenders, we cover the top storylines ahead of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Weekend predictions: Will Tottenham or West Ham st...
Relegation beckons in the Premier League for either Spurs or West Ham, while there's a David vs. Golaith battle happening in Portugal. Julien Laurens makes his predictions.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Copy of Copy of UWCL final preview, prediction: Will Barcelona bea...
This season's UWCL showpiece is a rematch of the 2024 final that saw Barcelona beat OL Lyonnes 2-0, but what will happen this time?

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Solak sizes up the Aaron Rodgers re-signing
Does Rodgers have anything left? Will the Steelers' offense look the same as it did in 2025?

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Copy of Copy of How 34 generations of ancient warrior training hel...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Nneka Ogwumike has unfinished business in Los Ange...
After helping deliver a new CBA, the forward is back where she became a WNBA star and looks to lead the Sparks to the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

The Cavs were 'in the wilderness' after LeBron lef...
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Copy of Ranking every possible Finals series: Which matchu...
Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

The Wienie 500 is a viral appetizer for Sunday's I...
The Indy 500 may be the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but on Friday, Indianapolis will also host the Greatest Viral Sensation in Racing: the Wienie 500.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Sinner opens career slam bid vs. French wild card
Jannik Sinner won't have the crowd on his side when he starts his quest for a career Grand Slam at the French Open this weekend. Sinner has drawn a French opponent in the first round -- Clement Tabur, ranked a career-high 165th.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Borrowed pants, busted slump: Jazz Chisholm Jr. us...
Chisholm resorted to wearing the pants of Giancarlo Stanton to get out of his slump -- and it worked.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Basketballs to blue marlins: Ben Simmons' sportfis...
The Sport Fishing Championship's South Florida Sails -- and controlling owner Ben Simmons -- captured the Blue Marlin Open at Walker's Cay on Sunday in the Bahamas.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Power Rankings: A top-3 debut and an AL team's hig...
This week's changes include the highest rankings we've seen in years for a few playoff hopefuls.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: Who is the n...
Starting with a big shakeup at the top, we rank baseball's next wave of stars.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Has the college football transfer portal killed QB...
With starters often locked in due to portal investments, QB battles are becoming more rare.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and p...
From must-see games to Heisman Trophy contenders, we cover 100 things to know ahead of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

A welcome-to-the-NFL moment in the third grade? Co...
Criticism increases as Carlie Irsay-Gordon emerges from her father's shadow, but she's prepared.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

The best, worst offseason moves of the AFC: Barnwe...
The Steelers signing Jamel Dean? Solid move. The Colts guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones? Not so much. Let's pick out offseason highs and lows in the AFC.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Meet the Caniacs: Carolina's tailgating, BBQ-chowing, pig-loving superfans
The Hurricanes are fueled by a rowdy, outlandish crowd that brings a college football vibe to the NHL.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Georgia's big-swinging Diamond Dogs are powered by...
Can Georgia run the table, win the SEC tournament and even the MCWS behind its home-run-hitting prowess?

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

New York's best offense? Whoever just switched ont...
New York's massive Game 1 comeback was built off attacking James Harden to a historic level. What can Cleveland do for a Game 2 counter?

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Searching for some help? Get Seattle on your radar...
Tristan H. Cockcroft analyzes Seattle's underperforming team and points to the potential league-winning trades you can make for them.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Hurri...
The first game of the Eastern Conference finals is upon us.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup p...
Four teams remain alive in the postseason, with several legit candidates for playoff MVP.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Ranking every possible Finals series: Which matchup would be the most compelling?
Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Man United Keep or Dump: Extend Bruno? Is Carrick ...
Manchester United have been revitalized under Michael Carrick, but what moves do they need to make to take the next step? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden break it down.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona look to land Tott...
Barcelona intend to negotiate with Tottenham Hotspur over center back Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Ohtani's 'superstar' night: leadoff HR, 5 scoreles...
Shohei Ohtani returned to the lineup on his start day, hitting a leadoff home run, then pitching five scoreless innings in the Dodgers' win over the Padres.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sports cars': ...
Recruiting is in it's hottest months, but the massive visit-weekend blowouts are coming to an end in exchange for a negotiation.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Cubs' PCA calls pair of errors 'genuinely laughabl...
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong called his errors over the past two games "laughable" after allowing a ball to scoot under his glove in the second inning of Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Brewers.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Eagles LB Smith arrested after car clocked at 135
Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested May 15 and accused of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia, the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office told ESPN Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Orgeron back to LSU as assistant on Kiffin's staff...
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a football national championship in 2019, is returning to the program as a special assistant to recruiting and defense on longtime friend Lane Kiffin's coaching staff.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Golden Knights strike first, down Avs to open seri...
Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference finals by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Thunder tie series as SGA bounces back with 30
The Thunder got a bounce-back performance from MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a game-high 30 points, and Oklahoma City held on for a 122-113 win over the Spurs to even their series at 1-1.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Spurs, already minus Fox, lose Harper (hammy)
Spurs guard Dylan Harper suffered a right hamstring injury in Wednesday night's loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Thunder.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Copy of NBA playoff takeaways: OKC takes Game 2 at home
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder and Knicks-Cavaliers series.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Golden Knights take Game 1: Grades for both teams,...
What stood out most from Game 1 of Western Conference finals and what to look for in Game 2.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Follow live: Game 2 shaping up to be another Spurs...
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ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Montreal seals first PWHL title in Game 4 shutout
Abby Roque had two goals to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first PWHL championship with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Chestnut to defend hot dog title while on probatio...
Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner of Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will compete in the July 4 spectacle while on probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Villa's Martínez broke finger before UEL final win...
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he broke his finger while warming up for his team's Europa League final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team
The NBA unveiled its All-Rookie selections Wednesday night, with the Mavs' Cooper Flagg, the Hornets' Kon Knueppel and the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe being unanimous picks for first-team honors.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Follow live: Thunder look to even series on home c...
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ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Judge in Sorsby lawsuit vs. NCAA recuses himself
Phillip Hays, the judge initially assigned to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, has recused himself.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Raiders' Kubiak: Mendoza has been 'as advertised'
QB Fernando Mendoza has made a strong impression in his first month with the Raiders, with coach Klint Kubiak saying the No. 1 pick has been "as advertised."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Fever's Clark sitting out vs. Fire with back issue...
Fever star Caitlin Clark woke up with stiffness and soreness in her back and will miss Wednesday's game against the Fire.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Villa wins Europa League for 1st trophy in 30 year...
Aston Villa cruised to their first trophy in 30 years in a dominant 3-0 win over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday night in Istanbul.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Colts' Ward 'whole' again after tragedy, injuries
After two seasons of heartbreak and injury, Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward, who pondered retirement, said he opted to return because he's in a better headspace.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Browns HC praises Sanders: 'Come a long way'
Browns coach Todd Monken praised quarterback Shedeur Sanders' development Wednesday, saying the second-year player has "come a long way."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Mizzou's Hardy thankful, starts road to rehab
Ahmad Hardy is back in Missouri just over a week after the All-America running back was shot in his home state of Mississippi. Missouri's football program released a 14-second video Wednesday in which Hardy said he was "starting the road to my rehab."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Can the Steelers win with a 42-year-old quarterbac...
Does Rodgers have anything left? Will the Steelers' offense look the same as it did in 2025? And can running it back actually work for Pittsburgh?

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Canes' 11-day playoffs layoff is most since 1919
The Hurricanes, who swept their first two playoff series, will have gone 11 full days without a game prior to Game 1 vs. the Canadiens -- the longest layoff since 1919.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Burrow: 2026 Bengals 'most talented' in my era
Quarterback Joe Burrow said he believes this year's Bengals squad is the most talented roster he's played with since joining the franchise.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Blazers lay off many business-side employees
The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off a significant number of business-side employees as part of a reorganization under new owner Tom Dundon.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kid...
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Wednesday the "very tough decision" to fire coach Jason Kidd was his and his alone.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Kentucky, Gonzaga agree to discontinue series
Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to discontinue a men's college basketball series that had been scheduled to run for two more seasons.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Rodgers says he'll retire after season: 'This is i...
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that the 2026 season will be the last of his Hall of Fame-worthy career.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

?? Inside Arsenal's 5-phase plan to win the PL tit...
Arsenal's Premier League title triumph has been years in the making. For the first time, ESPN can reveal the strategy which took them back to the top.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

LIV to pitch new model amid bankruptcy report
LIV Golf is moving forward with its plan to take a new business model to potential investors despite a report that the league is laying groundwork for potential bankruptcy in the U.S.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Long, No. 5 women's hoops recruit, picks Irish
Eve Long, the No. 5 recruit and the top forward in the 2027 SC Next Super 60, committed to Notre Dame on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Makar out Game 1 of Western Conference finals
Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

How to bet the CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Scheffler a bi...
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the best bets to make.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Winners, disappointments and looking ahead
Where does Aaron Rai go from here? Here's a look back at the PGA Championship and also ahead to June.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Copy of NBA playoff takeaways: Knicks' fourth-quarter come...
Here's what we've learned and what's next in this series.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

?? Inside Arsenal's 5-phase plan to win PL title
Arsenal's Premier League title triumph has been years in the making. For the first time, ESPN can reveal the strategy which took them back to the top.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Spurs, Wemby return to Paris in '27 vs. Pelicans
The Spurs will face the Pelicans in Paris and Manchester, England, on Jan. 14 and 17 next season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Kevin Harvick is a NASCAR Hall of Famer: 'People d...
Kevin Harvick was voted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday, recognizing a career that started under a cloud but now shines in the broadcast booth.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

60 (or 70?) home runs? What Kyle Schwarber's early...
The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

'I think you can never have too much Tebow': A loo...
Some owners like Jeffrey Lurie and Clark Hunt helped land franchise quarterbacks, while others -- like Jimmy Haslam -- were less fortunate.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Perfect team fits for 14 remaining NFL free agents...
Let's find new homes for players who are still available, including Joey Bosa, and Stefon Diggs.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
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 20, 2026

Ranking the WNBA's 10 best offseason additions 10 ...
Draftees, trade acquisitions and free agents found their way onto news teams. These 10 have had the most impact.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Power Rankings: Sky crack top 5 with hot start, mo...
Chicago has done a 180 from the disastrous end to last season. Can it sustain its trajectory amid injuries?

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

18 NBA draft withdrawal decisions that could impac...
How the stay-or-go draft decisions of Momcilovic, Chinyelu and others could shake up the 2026-27 college basketball season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Wetzel: N.C. officials should reverse dicey DQ in high school state meet
A vague policy aimed at taunting produced a foolish and discrediting result, Wetzel writes.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie conf...
The semifinal round of the 2026 playoffs begins Wednesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Avalanche, Golden Knig...
The next round of the 2026 playoffs is set to begin with the two Western juggernauts.

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