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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.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Clark proud of 3-point breakthrough in OT loss
Fever star Caitlin Clark took three quarters to find her groove Friday night before carrying the Fever into overtime with a score-tying triple with 3.1 seconds left in regulation.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Injury-riddled Mets lose Holmes to fractured fibul...
Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured right fibula when he was hit by a 111.1 mph comebacker in the fourth inning against the Yankees.

ESPN Sports
May 16, 2026

Takeaways: Spurs close out Timberwolves
Here's what we've learned from the Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Wilson torches Sun for 45 as Aces win 3rd straight...
A'ja Wilson had a dominant night, scoring 45 points on 15-of-18 shooting from the field, and the Aces rolled to their third straight win with Friday's 101-94 win over the Sun.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Pistons' huge 2nd half buries Cavs, forces Game 7
The top-seeded Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cavaliers on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Follow live: Spurs in control vs. Wolves with hope...
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ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Takeaways: Cavs storm back in Detroit to take a 3-...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons series.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Thunder's Williams says he's healthy entering WCF
Thunder star wing Jalen Williams, who has missed the past six games due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, declared himself healthy entering the Western Conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Dodgers' Snell a latch scratch, then lands on IL
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was a late scratch from his second start of the season Friday at Angel Stadium because of loose bodies in his left elbow, which will sideline him indefinitely.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

?? Blue Devils Flagg, Roberson hard launch
The couple shared memories of their vacation to Turks and Caicos together, confirming relationship rumors.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Smalley, McNealy atop crowded PGA leaderboard
Newcomers Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy were each at 4-under 136 for a share of the lead at the PGA Championship on Friday, with a long list of stars on their heels through two rounds.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Follow live: Pistons in control vs. Cavs with seas...
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ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Looking ahead to the weekend at the PGA Championsh...
Is Scottie Scheffler the favorite? Will Aronimink continue to play hard? We break down big questions.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Liverpool's latest collapse leaves Champions Leagu...
Liverpool were looking to secure a UCL spot. But after losing to Aston Villa, they will sweat it out to qualify.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Kerr on return to Warriors: 'I have to be better'
In his first media availability since deciding to return to the Golden State Warriors for a 13th season, Steve Kerr was critical of the job he did in his 12th season as the head coach.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Silent Knights: Media freeze-out costs VGK, Torts
The NHL has stripped the Golden Knights of their second-round pick and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000 for the team's decision to avoid speaking to the media after its series-clinching win over the Ducks.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Villa clinch UCL spot to leave Liverpool's in doub...
Aston Villa secured qualification for next season's Champions League with a 4-2 win over Liverpool at Villa Park on Friday, which left the Merseyside club's place in Europe's premier competition still in doubt.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Weighing the impact of each of the nine bye weeks ...
With the schedule revealed, we look at the potential pitfalls, quirks, and reveal if Bye-maggedon will be upon us.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Five-star analysis: How Texas A&M's four top commi...
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 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 15, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1! Who replaced the ...
Move over, L.A -- there's a new team atop our list in Week 7 thanks to a red-hot offense.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Scheffler, field navigating 'absurd' hole location...
Scottie Scheffler stopped just short of calling the setup at Aronimink for the PGA Championship unfair while acknowledging he's not necessarily enjoying the experience.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Michigan men: Woodson Jr. tabs dad's Wolverines
Four-star defensive back Charles Woodson Jr. has committed to Michigan, where his father was a two-time All-American and the winner of the 1997 Heisman Trophy.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Ex-ACU player banned for allegedly fixing games
A former Abilene Christian men's basketball player was permanently banned by the NCAA on Friday for allegedly helping rig basketball games for sports bettors.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Suspect arrested in shooting of Missouri's Hardy
A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi has been arrested.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Yanks' Fried headed to 15-day IL with bone bruise
The New York Yankees will place pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bruise, the team announced Friday.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

What's next for the 2025 draft class? Solak answer...
Should Travis Hunter play only defense? Can Ashton Jeanty and Emeka Egbuka break out? Is Will Campbell's role in danger? And what's next for Nick Emmanwori?

ESPN Sports
May 15, 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 15, 2026

NFL pushes back on criticism of streaming games
The NFL is defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms amid criticism from President Donald Trump and scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

NFL sees Wednesday play as 'only good' for fans
Increased ratings and the league's focus on holiday seasons could lead to more games on nontraditional days, NFL officials say.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Rousey, Carano on weight for 1st MVP MMA card
Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou all made weight for their respective bouts on MVP's inaugural MMA card set to air Saturday on Netflix.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Hughes 'definitely open' to extension with Wild
Eligible to sign a contract extension July 1, star defenseman Quinn Hughes says he is "definitely open" to reaching a deal to remain with the Wild.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Back soon? Skubal tossing 2 weeks post-surgery
Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is playing catch, just two weeks after having surgery on his pitching elbow, sparking hope in Detroit that the team's ace could be back sooner than expected.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Underwood gets new deal after Final Four run
Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract that runs through 2031-32, and the deal could extend through 2035-36 based on the team's performance over the next four seasons.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 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 15, 2026

Mets' makeover vs. run-it-back Yankees: What's wor...
With the first Subway Series of the season upon us, we take a look at two teams with very different philosophies.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Why the 2026 NFL schedule benefits the Lions and E...
Mike Clay reacts with the players and teams most helped and hurt by the 2026 NFL schedule.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

How all 32 NFL teams unveiled their 2026 schedules...
From memes to mini movies, all 32 teams brought their A-games with clever schedule reveal posts.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

?? NFL schedule overreactions: Tough for Bears?
How could strength of schedule impact postseason hopes for the Bears, Bengals and Chiefs? Does the Dolphins' slate point to them landing the top draft pick?

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Sources: Man Utd, Carrick in talks on coach deal
Manchester United are progressing with talks with Michael Carrick about taking the head coach's job permanently, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Top-10 7-foot junior Hill commits to Boilermakers
Top-10 junior Isaiah Hill committed to Purdue on Friday, becoming the highest-ranked prospect to commit to the Boilermakers since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Food for thought? eBay user pays $9 million for pr...
The user paid $9,000,100 to win a private lunch with the Warriors star and legendary investor.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Sights, sounds and more second-round moments
Here is the best of the action from Friday at Aronimink Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

The familiar legends teaching the young Spurs: Why...
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Sources: Man Utd to offer coaching job to Carrick
Manchester United are progressing with talks with Michael Carrick about taking the head coach's job permanently, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Turner: No fines from Rivers; Giannis always late
Bucks center Myles Turner said on his podcast that former coach Doc Rivers "didn't fine anybody ever" and that Giannis Antetokounmpo would "show up whenever he wants."

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Why the Aces are ready to run it back (again)
What keeps the Aces inspired after three titles in four years and A'ja Wilson's WNBA-record four MVP awards?

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

MVP MMA 1: Ranking the fights by entertainment pot...
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are in the main event, but wild cards Nate Diaz and Mike Perry could steal the show.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

After a nasty divorce from MMA a decade ago, Ronda...
In an event she masterminded, Ronda Rousey is hoping to reconstruct the ending to her MMA story.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

FA Cup final preview: Man City or Chelsea?
Wembley hosts a clash of two English giants on Saturday (10 a.m. ET; ESPN2, ESPN ). Who will win?

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

How the Spurs are learning from the greats who cam...
From Pop to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson, team legends are teaching this inexperienced squad the "Spurs Way."

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

?? 2026 schedule reveals for all 32 NFL teams
From memes to mini movies, all 32 teams brought their A-games with clever schedule reveal posts.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Mock draft 1.0: Who will go No. 1 to the White Sox...
Starting with an intriguing decision at the top of the board, here's how the first 40 picks could play out.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Every Premier League team reranked: Explaining Man...
Let's rank all 20 Premier League teams for the final time this season: Why Man City have overtaken Arsenal, and why both Liverpool and Chelsea collapsed.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

James Madison, Old Dominion and newcomer Louisiana...
A look at what's in store for the new-look Sun Belt, which could have some changes at the top this season.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

2026 NBA draft combine highlights: Biggest questio...
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 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 15, 2026

How an amputee cornhole pro's friendship unraveled into a killing
One was a quadruple amputee and cornhole pro, the other a recent father. How did their friendship end in a killing?

ESPN Sports
May 15, 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 15, 2026

Extreme makeover vs. running it back: 2026 scoreca...
With the first Subway Series of the season upon us, we take a look at two teams with very different philosophies.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Buzz: How teams REALLY value prospects -- and what...
Tools over production? College pitchers over prep aces? Go inside the conversation your team's scouts and execs are having.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Answering eight big questions about NFL sophomores...
Should Travis Hunter play only defense? Can Ashton Jeanty and Emeka Egbuka break out? Is Will Campbell's role in danger? And what's next for Nick Emmanwori?

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Conference finals brac...
Here's a reset on where the tournament stands, including highlights from Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

2026 NLL finals preview: Key stats, players, sched...
It's Toronto vs. Halifax for the ultimate bragging rights in indoor lacrosse. Get up to speed here before the series begins.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

PLL/WLL Week 2 preview: Key players, stats and sto...
The action heads to the Ocean State. Here is the schedule and what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

FA Cup final preview: Man City or Chelsea? Analysi...
The showpiece finale has arrived! Rob Dawson and Julien Laurens break it all down and give their predictions.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Weekend predictions: Celtic to break Hearts in tit...
Silverware is on the line at Wembley, and in Scotland and Belgium. Who will claim the trophies? Julien Laurens makes his predictions.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal join Man United in ...
Arsenal are set to join Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid and Manchester United in the race for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Want to hire the next Klopp? This is how data can ...
All clubs use analytics to sign players, but some are embracing it in their managerial searches too.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Knights finish off Ducks in 6 to make West finals
Mitch Marner set the tone for the Golden Knights with a highlight-reel between-the-legs goal in the first period, and Vegas went on to beat the Ducks 5-1 to advance to the Western Conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Sabres' goaltending issues resurface in G5 loss
The Sabres face a 3-2 series deficit and goaltending questions in their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against Montreal following an ugly 6-3 loss in Game 5 on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 15, 2026

Reds' Triple-A affiliate hosts 'Nothing Night' pro...
Louisville Bats shunned on-field promotions, videoboard shenanigans, outside music and ad-reads.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

2026 NFL schedule release: Tracking all 32 teams and predictions
Seahawks vs. Patriots will open a season that features nine international games. Full schedules, bold predictions and analyses are here.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

?? 2026 schedule reveals for all 32 NFL team
From memes to mini movies, all 32 teams brought their A-games with clever schedule reveal posts.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Deion: Shedeur endured 'hell' in draft, rookie yea...
Deion Sanders said that his son Shedeur "matured spiritually" after enduring criticism and what he called untruthful reporting during his predraft process and rookie season with the Browns.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Sources: Warriors' top two assistants won't return...
Warriors assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are departing the franchise, league sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Looking ahead to the rest of the 2026 PGA Champion...
How impressive was Scheffler? We break down what the first round means for the rest of the PGA Championship.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Let's overreact to the NFL schedule release: Tough...
How could strength of schedule impact postseason hopes for the Bears, Bengals and Chiefs? Does the Dolphins' slate point to them landing the top draft pick?

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

2026 NFL schedule release: Tracking all 32 teams a...
Full schedules, bold predictions and analyses are here.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

2026 NFL schedule release: Who has easiest, hardes...
Of the 32 NFL teams, which one has the toughest schedule for the 2026 regular season?

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

How NFL schedule release became a springtime socia...
The league's annual schedule reveal, on paper is a fairly mundane event, has turned into a display of one-upmanship by teams around the country.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Mbappé benched, booed: Coach said I'm 4th-choice
Kylian Mbappé said Thursday Álvaro Arbeloa told him he was Real Madrid's "fourth-choice forward" after being benched and then whistled by fans.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Scheffler among largest throng atop PGA since '69
Scottie Scheffler carded a 67 and is tied with six other players -- the biggest logjam in 57 years after the first round of a major -- at the PGA Championship.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Pats-Seahawks SB rematch to kick off '26 season
In a rematch of Super Bowl LX, the Seahawks will welcome the Patriots to Lumen Field for the 2026 NFL season opener, one of 272 games officially announced throughout the league Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Rahm apologizes for 'inexcusable' incident at PGA
Jon Rahm apologized for hitting a volunteer in the face and shoulder with a divot after he took a swing in frustration during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

NBA: Refs right in no-call at end of Cavs-Pistons
The NBA said Thursday that officials were correct in not calling a foul on Jarrett Allen in the closing seconds of regulation of Game 5 between the Cavaliers and Pistons on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Canucks name Johnson GM, Sedins co-presidents
The Vancouver Canucks named Ryan Johnson as their new general manager while Daniel and Henrik Sedin were named co-presidents of hockey operations, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Arkansas reinstates tennis with boost in funding
The Arkansas tennis teams are back in business thanks to a short-term funding boost that the school's athletic director said "offers a viable path forward."

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Rory fires 74 at PGA, curses waywardness off tee
Rory McIlroy lamented his play off the tee -- hitting just five of 14 fairways -- as he bogeyed his final four holes for a 4-over 74 at the PGA Championship.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

M's Raleigh lands on IL for first time in career
The Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list on Thursday morning with a right oblique strain, the first IL stint of the AL MVP runner-up's career in his sixth major league season.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to play 1st WCup halftime
The first World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by global superstars Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

UGA transfer arrested on drug charges, speeding
Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle was arrested May 8 on two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

What to know ahead of Thursday's full 2026 NFL sch...
The Seahawks will open a season that features nine international games. Come back for bold predictions and more.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

The Warrior still remains
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 14, 2026

Hall of Famer Leslie to be honored with statue
Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, who led the Sparks to two titles, will be honored with a statue on Sept. 20 in the Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 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 14, 2026

What LeBron needs to return to L.A. -- and why it'...
The Lakers and LeBron might need each other more than either would care to admit.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

If Vasiliy Lomachenko makes a comeback, who could ...
From Shakur Stevenson to Naoya Inoue and Gervonta Davis, Andreas Hale breaks down Vasiliy Lomachenko's return options.

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