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May 18, 2026

Sources: Nashville expected to host SB 2030
NFL owners are expected to name Nashville as host of Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 when they meet Tuesday for the league's spring meeting, sources told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Who will Xabi Alonso sign f...
Chelsea want Brentford's Igor Thiago and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as Xabi Alonso prepares to start work as manager. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

At meetings, Big 10 coaches push for 24-team CFP
It's clear from early conversation at the Big Ten spring meetings that coaches remain adamant about moving to a 24-team College Football Playoff, an idea that began less than a year ago and has gained support across the ACC and Big 12.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Pistons bounced, but year 'not a disappointment'
Though he watched his Pistons suffer a 125-94 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters afterward that the season, overall, was "not a disappointment."

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Knicks-Cavs, Thunder-Spurs: Big questions, stats, ...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

NBA conference finals preview: What matters most i...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

'It's always beat Michigan': Cavs troll Pistons af...
Moments after the buzzer sounded, Cleveland turned its attention to trolling Detroit.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

?? Tom Brady walks Gucci Resort 2027
The legendary quarterback added modeling to his lengthy résumé Saturday, when he walked down the catwalk at the Gucci Resort 2027 collection fashion show in New York.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Mitchell, Cavs break through, rout Pistons in G7
The Cavaliers throttled the top-seeded Pistons in Game 7 to advance to the franchise's first Eastern Conference finals since LeBron James' final year in Cleveland.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Cavaliers close out Pistons...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
For all but four NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Draft combine highlights: Biggest questions, riser...
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Clark sets mark with stat boost, then sets it agai...
A statistical correction helped Caitlin Clark set a WNBA record for 20-point, 10-assist games hours before she added to it with another stellar performance Sunday.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Rory fires back at fan after 'USA' shout from gall...
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship on Sunday boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Sky star Jackson helped off with knee injury
Rickea Jackson exited the Sky's win over the Lynx on Sunday after suffering a left knee injury, with teammate Natasha Cloud saying she felt the officials did not control the game and "failed to protect Rickea."

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

How Aaron Rai outlasted some of golf's biggest sta...
At the start of Sunday, Rai was two shots out of the lead. By the end of it, he had beaten some of golf's superstars.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Follow live: Cavaliers building lead over Pistons ...
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ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

At sportsbooks, Rai's PGA win a major long shot
DraftKings Sportsbook had Aaron Rai at 290-1 to win the Wanamaker Trophy on Thursday morning, which made the biggest long shot to win a major in at least the past 20 years.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Rai rises to the top, eclipses stars for PGA title...
Aaron Rai shot a 5-under 65 to pull away from some of the game's biggest stars, becoming the first English-born golfer to win the PGA Championship since 1919.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Mets swipe Subway Series after 'awesome' rally
Still in last place in the National League East, the Mets might have turned a corner this weekend, authoring two wins to close out the Subway Series with the Yankees, the last of which was fueled by Tyrone Taylor's ninth-inning, three-run home run Sunday.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Denny Hamlin outlasts crashes, Chase Briscoe in Al...
Denny Hamlin edged teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday to win NASCAR's All-Star Race, which saw several crashes during the first two segments collect more than half the 36-car field.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Rai rises to the top, eclipses stars for PGA title
Aaron Rai shot a 5-under 65 in the final round to pull away from the game's biggest stars, becoming the first English-born golfer to win the PGA Championship since 1919.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Lottie Woad wins at gusty Cincinnati for second LP...
Lottie Woad held off Haeran Ryu on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Maketewah Country Club in the Kroger Queen City Championship.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Mariners call up top prospect Emerson for debut
The Mariners are calling up star prospect Colt Emerson, adding the No. 6-ranked prospect to the lineup for his major league debut.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Fever's Boston (leg) to miss first game in WNBA
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston will miss a WNBA game for the first time after being ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm with a lower leg injury, coach Stephanie White said.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Hamlin outduels Briscoe for 2nd All-Star Race win
Denny Hamlin edged teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday to win NASCAR's All-Star Race, which saw several crashes during the first two segments collect more than half the 36-car field.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

14-4 under Mattingly, Phils surge over .500 mark
The resurgent Phillies improved to 14-4 under interim manager Don Mattingly on Sunday and snuck over the .500 mark, at 24-23, for the first time since April 7 as Philadelphia blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0, completing a three-game sweep.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Ailing Astros lose Altuve to IL with oblique strai...
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has a left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Tom takes the runway: Brady makes modeling debut a...
The legendary quarterback added modeling to his lengthy résumé Saturday, when he walked down the catwalk at the Gucci Resort 2027 collection fashion show in New York.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Sights, sounds and more moments from the final rou...
The top of the leaderboard is crowded at Aronimink. Follow along here.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Win in Rome: Sinner's title is Italian Open histor...
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to win the Italian Open in 50 years and in the process became the second man after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 events.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Kitayama's 63 at PGA Championship ties mark
Kurt Kitayama tied the lowest final round in major championship history with a 7-under 63 on Sunday at the PGA Championship.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Mets' Holmes: Surgery still an option, but unlikel...
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes said he most likely won't need surgery on his fractured right fibula, but he is not completely ruling it out.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Rangers' Seager remains sidelined, having MRI
Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Astros because of back spasms.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Early look at the Avalanche-Golden Knights matchup...
Who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

?? Solak: Why did the Steelers re-sign Rodgers?
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 17, 2026

Sources: SGA wins MVP for second straight year
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Man United ratings: Bruno Fernandes gets 9/10 afte...
Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 as Bruno Fernandes tied the Premier League assist record with Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

MVP MMA 1 takeaways: Rousey gets her storybook mom...
Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA event played out exactly as it should have.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Lessons from a high-scoring Week 1: Add Johannes, ...
Fantasy women's basketball players to watch and streaming picks for the weekend ahead to win your matchups.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Copy of WSL season grades: Man City get an A, Chelsea a C ...
Manchester City won the Women's Super League title with ease, but how did all 12 teams fare this season?

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Breece Hall believes he, Jets can 'really flourish...
The New York running back said part of the reason he signed a new contract was because of their new additions.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

'All right, who's Trey Smack?': How Matt Stover di...
Smack, the only kicker drafted in 2026, left lacrosse behind after a single kick of a football.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

New York and New Jersey divisions deepen over who ...
Expense burden falls mainly on New Jersey while FIFA awards New York the top billing

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Why Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso now, and what went w...
Chelsea moved quickly to hire former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, but what will he bring to the club?

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres-Canadiens serie...
The Hurricanes are still waiting to find out their next opponent. Get caught up on everything here.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Why the fallout from this Cavs-Pistons Game 7 coul...
A third straight second-round loss for the Cavaliers would invite enormous questions about their superstars -- and rival teams are watching.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Mourinho wants Man City's R...
Jose Mourinho is pushing for Real Madrid to make Manchester City midfielder Rodri his first signing. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Ohtani resets as little league HR keys 5-RBI night...
Back in the lineup after a few days off, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and five RBIs in Saturday night's 15-2 win over the Angels, including a wild two-run triple in which he scored following a throwing error.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

If the Aaron Rodgers offense didn't work in 2025, ...
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 17, 2026

McGregor returns: Looking back at the sports world...
It was announced on Saturday that the famed fighter will return to the Octagon for the first time since 2021.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Conor McGregor's return cements the best MMA summe...
UFC CEO Dana White announced that Conor McGregor is coming back, but will he make it to the Octagon in July?

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Drake references LeBron James multiple times on ne...
The tension between LeBron James and Drake seems to continue in the rapper's latest album.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Ngannou blitzes Lins, stakes claim as 'best' HW
Former UFC champ Francis Ngannou made quick work of Philipe Lins on Saturday night, knocking him out in the first round before proclaiming himself the "best" heavyweight in the world.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Rousey submits Carano by armbar in 17 seconds
Ronda Rousey's first MMA fight in 10 years lasted only 17 seconds, as the former UFC champion quickly submitted Gina Carano via armbar to win their main event bout.

ESPN Sports
May 17, 2026

Goalie change fuels rally as Sabres force Game 7
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday to force a Game 7 in this Eastern Conference semifinal series.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Facing elimination, Sabres start, pull Lyon again
Buffalo goaltender Alex Lyon started Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, with his Sabres facing elimination, but was pulled halfway into the first period after allowing three goals on three shots, giving way to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Mourinho confirms Madrid links; decision next week...
José Mourinho confirmed Saturday that his agent, Jorge Mendes, is in contact with Real Madrid over potentially returning as coach of the Spanish giants for next season.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

McGregor books July 11 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor will make his much-anticipated return to the Octagon on July 11 against Max Holloway in a nontitle welterweight bout at UFC 329.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Snell set for surgery; L.A. hopeful for '26 return...
Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow Tuesday, and the Dodgers expect him to return this season.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Grading NFL offseason deals: Did the Steelers over...
We're handing out report cards on the offseason's biggest moves, including the Steelers re-signing Aaron Rodgers.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

'It's going to be such a good Sunday': Stage set f...
With 21 players within four shots of leader Alex Smalley, Sunday figures to be unpredictable and chaotic.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in Triple-A...
Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball and threw 86 pitches in his likely penultimate injury rehabilitation start.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Napoleon Solo bests Iron Honor to win Preakness
Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Sources: Rodgers to sign 1-year deal with Steelers...
Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers is expected to return the Steelers on a one-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Top moments from the third round of the PGA Champi...
The third round was full of incredible shots and no shortage of lead changes. Here are the best moments.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

With Aaron Rodgers' return, Steelers now have a QB...
Mike McCarthy typically carries three QBs into Week 1, so who's the odd man out in this four-person QB room?

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Top moments and more from the third round of the P...
Here are the best sights and sounds from Saturday's action at Aronimink Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Phillies' Wathan makes history as fill-in manager
Dusty Wathan filled in as manager for Philadelphia's 6-0 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday while Don Mattingly attended his son Trevor's graduation from Purdue University.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Rory rallies, gets 'a little bit closer' at PGA
Rory McIlroy, the two-time reigning Masters champion who authored a slow start to the PGA Championship, climbed back into contention in the season's second major on Saturday, telling reporters that he's proud of the rally, but "there's one more day left."

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

'Fantastic round' earns Rahm share of PGA lead
After Saturday's third round, Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm and Ludvig Aberg were part of a five-way tie for the top spot at warm and blustery Aronimink Golf Club, where the PGA Championship heads into its final round on Sunday with a leaderboard logjam.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

MVP MMA live: Results and analysis for Ronda Rouse...
Follow along as Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou make their MMA returns for MVP MMA.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Cards endorse shirtless fan trend after walk-off
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol says he welcomed the atmosphere dozens of shirtless fans brought during Friday night's win in extra innings and hoped it would continue into the weekend.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Svitolina handles Gauff for 3rd Italian Open title...
Elina Svitolina claimed her third Italian Open title Saturday, defeating American Coco Gauff, who lost in the final in Rome for the second straight year, in three sets.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

What's next for LeBron, Giannis and Kawhi? We aske...
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Sources: Alonso agrees to become Chelsea coach
Xabi Alonso is set to be confirmed as Chelsea head coach within the next 24 hours, sources have told ESPN, after agreeing to terms to take charge at Stamford Bridge.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Celebrini shines as Canada blanks Italy at worlds
Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist as Canada improved to 2-0 at the world championships with a 6-0 victory over Italy.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

?? NBA intel: What's next for LeBron, others?
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Knicks' Anunoby: hamstring not as bad as in past
OG Anunoby practiced again Saturday with the Knicks, saying afterward that his right hamstring injury is not as bad as the one he suffered in the 2024 playoffs.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Pep: Not even 1 beer for Man City after FA Cup win...
Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City players would not be allowed "even one beer" to celebrate their FA Cup success as his attention turned immediately to the crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Copy of Love and basketball: Cooper Flagg, Arianna Roberso...
The couple shared memories of their vacation to Turks and Caicos together, confirming relationship rumors.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Semenyo's stunner seals FA Cup for Man City; Chels...
Antoine Semenyo's sublime back-heel finish was worthy of winning any cup final, while Chelsea could now miss out on Europe altogether.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Top moments and more from the third round
Here are the best sights and sounds from Saturday's action at Aronimink Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Semenyo wins FA Cup for treble-chasing Man City
Manchester City kept alive their hopes of winning a domestic treble as Antoine Semenyo's sensational second-half finish broke Chelsea's resolve to settle the FA Cup final 1-0 at Wembley.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Chargers OC McDaniel in NFL accelerator program
The NFL's revamped accelerator program features several notable head coaching and general manager candidates -- and even a head coach from 2025 in Mike McDaniel.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Manchester City celebrate WSL success as Shaw says...
Manchester City beat West Ham and celebrated their Women's Super League title, while Bunny Shaw said goodbye with two key goals.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Pages is best fantasy bat on Dodgers? Vargas is to...
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 16, 2026

Tracking title races, relegation: When can Arsenal...
How are the battles for major honors, Champions League spots and relegation shaping up across the continent? Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

PGA joins Masters, U.S. Open with $20M purse
The PGA Championship is joining the Masters and U.S. Open in the $20 million-plus purse club.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

The inside story of the Beer Sabre: The drinking v...
The lore of the plastic swords has been more expansive than the quantity of them in existence.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

NY and NJ divisions deepen over who is the real WC...
Expense burden falls mainly on New Jersey while FIFA awards New York the top billing

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Sabres force a...
The Canadiens can close out the series on Saturday, with the Hurricanes waiting for the series winner.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

The 2026 Preakness Stakes: the bets, the track and...
Need a reason to bet on all 14 horses? This is the ultimate guide to the 151st running of the Preakness.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

How Florida State's Isa Torres became a record-bre...
An injury might have made it possible for the infielder to break an NCAA record.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Lewandowski to leave Barça at end of season
Robert Lewandowski announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season when his contract expires.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Schwarber ups HR total to 20 as Phils win wild one...
Kyle Schwarber can't really explain why he's on a tear right now. "It's a great question," the Phillies slugger said after smashing a pair of two-run homers -- boosting his season total to 20 -- during an 11-9, 10-inning victory over the Pirates.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

UFL says in-game ref interviews strengthening tran...
The UFL believes in-game discussions can help focus postgame conversations on the competition rather than calls.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

How a rare infection threatened DaVon Hamilton's N...
In 2023, Jaguars doctors had never seen this type of infection in an NFL player.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eyeing RB Leipzig...
Liverpool are looking to bring in RB Leipzig duo Yan Diomande and Antonio Nusa. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Spurs oust Wolves in rout, set up clash with OKC
Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Spurs ran away with a 139-109 win to close out the Wolves in six games and set up a Western Conference finals clash with the Thunder.

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