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May 20, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Uni...
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has caught the eye of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Atkinson OK keeping timeouts while Cavs collapsed
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson defended holding on to his timeouts down the stretch of the fourth quarter Tuesday, even as his team was blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in the final minutes of the Eastern Conference finals opener.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Knicks flip script, attack Harden to spark rally
The Knicks flipped the script on the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Jalen Brunson sparked a historic rally by relentless targeting James Harden.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

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

Petitti lays out 24-team reasoning, picks apart 16...
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti on Tuesday gave his first extensive public comments in support of a 24-team College Football Playoff model, making it clear the league has no interest in pursuing a 16-team format.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Knicks rally from 22 down in 4th to take Game 1
The Knicks rallied from a 22-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter to stun the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime to take Game 1.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

?? Ben Simmons' sportfishing club earns win
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 19, 2026

Filings: Flores lawyers subpoenaed 25 NFL teams
Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL intensified this week after court filings revealed his lawyers served subpoenas to 25 NFL teams and served more than 1,000 discovery requests in an attempt to obtain communications related to discrimination claims.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Tuberville wins Republican nod for Alabama Gov.
Former college football coach and current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has won the Republican nomination for governor in Alabama.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Wood races home for inside-the-park grand slam
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood hit the majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022 against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

NBA coaching carousel: Jason Kidd, Mavericks part ...
Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

AD Manuel seeking more 'steadiness' at Michigan
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is seeking more steadiness around the program after a period that featured football and men's basketball national titles but also several high-profile controversies.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons
Jason Kidd is out as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons in what the team described as a mutual decision Tuesday evening.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

After so many near-misses, Arsenal finally get it ...
Finally! After waiting more than 20 years to be crowned Premier League champions again, Arsenal can now lay the ghosts of the past few seasons to rest.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Pep Guardiola's probable final act was a letdown, ...
After Man City conceded the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola wouldn't admit he's leaving, but that'll come soon enough.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

While Arsenal win Premier League glory, Spurs stil...
As their fierce rivals celebrated a long-awaited league title, Spurs remained in danger of relegation.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

After 8,060-day drought, Arsenal are deserved Prem...
Mikel Arteta deserves plenty of praise for Arsenal's first Premier League title in 2004, but the Gunners are well-set to win more thanks to him and the flaws of their rivals.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Bills WR Coleman calls this year 'make or break'
Embattled Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman called his third season in the NFL "make or break."

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

NFL set to up int'l slate; games can't be protecte...
NFL owners Tuesday approved the ability to play up to 10 international games per season, starting in 2027, and will no longer allow teams to protect opponents from international scheduling.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Sources: VGK yet to allow Cassidy, teams to talk
Multiple NHL teams are waiting to interview Bruce Cassidy but have not yet received permission from the Vegas Golden Knights as of Tuesday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

College baseball Week 14: Top 25, best moments and...
What do the latest top 25 rankings look like?

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Copy of Updated MLB draft rankings: Top 150 prospects
Here's who is soaring up draft boards as college baseball tournament week begins.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Wherever Lionel Messi goes, pitch invaders, chaos ...
Why does it seem like Lionel Messi is interrupted by pitch invaders everywhere he goes? Well, because he often is.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 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 19, 2026

After hitting out at Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah's Li...
Salah's comments following Liverpool's loss to Aston Villa will make for a strange farewell at Anfield.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Spygate explainer: Why Southampton were booted fro...
Southampton were preparing for the Championship playoff final, until the league ruled them guilty of spying and expelled them days before the game. What did they do, and where do we go from here?

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Arsenal win 1st PL title in 22 years after City dr...
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Chiefs' Rice violates probation, ordered to jail
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to immediately serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of the terms of his probation.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Cole to make long-awaited Yankees return Friday
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will make his season debut Friday in his first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Rebuilding Canucks fire first-year coach Foote
Adam Foote, after his first year as an NHL head coach, and three assistants were fired by the Canucks on Tuesday after compiling a 25-49-8 record.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Copy of From laughingstock to ... pioneers? The Marlins ar...
Whether it's calling pitches from the dugout or radically rethinking BP, Miami isn't afraid to fail.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Real or not? An early verdict on MLB's most surpri...
We offer an early postseason verdict on MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Southampton booted from EFL playoffs for spying
Southampton have been kicked out of the Championship playoff final after being found guilty of spying on multiple opponents during the 2025-26 season.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Wolverines star Johnson to remain in NBA draft
Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. is keeping his name in the NBA draft.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Braves catalyst Baldwin to IL with oblique injury
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Who steps up for injury-depleted Chicago Sky?
Andre looks at the early success for the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky, and recommends four players to add.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Inside the shift that turned the Knicks into an NB...
With Karl-Anthony Towns morphing into a point-center, New York's offense has looked unstoppable ahead of the East finals.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Neymar the headliner of Ancelotti's curious Brazil...
Manager Carlo Ancelotti announced his squad, with Neymar taking center stage in his return to the team.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

NAACP calls for boycott of some college programs
The NAACP on Tuesday launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign to urge Black athletes and fans to boycott some public universities over voting restrictions.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon as wrist injury lingers
Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday said he is pulling out of the grass-court Grand Slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Sources: Luis commits to LSU; eligibility still TB...
Former St. John's star RJ Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, has committed to LSU, sources told ESPN, but his eligibility is in question after spending this past season on two-way contracts in the NBA.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Sources: NHL denies Knights' appeal of sanctions
The Vegas Golden Knights have lost their appeal of NHL-imposed sanctions for not making the team available to the media, meaning coach John Tortorella's fine and a loss of a second-round draft pick stands.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Who will be beasts of the East? Early look at the ...
Who will represent the East in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Borrowed pants, busted slump: Jazz Chisholm Jr. us...
Chisholm resorted to wearing the pants of Giancarlo Stanton, who is 7 inches and 61 pounds larger than him, to get out of his slump -- and it worked.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

From the king of ABS to the teams that are best --...
We break down the early numbers on baseball's challenge system.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Ronald Acuna Jr. ready to roll and more Tuesday n...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Prospect stock watch: Joshua Baez could lead the n...
Eric Karabell looks at the potential next wave of top fantasy baseball prospects to make some noise in 2026.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Sky's Jackson has torn ACL, out rest of season
The Sky announced Tuesday that forward Rickea Jackson, injured in Sunday's game against Minnesota, has a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Fever's Clark named Grand Marshal for Indy 500
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been named the Grand Marshal for Sunday's 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

JSN posts video over 'disrespectful' trophy gaffe
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the NFL's reigning AP Offensive Player of the Year, posted a video to his Instagram account that showed how his trophy was mislabeled.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

?? Ranking top 50 USMNT players for World Cup
Who are the 50 best Americans who should be selected for the World Cup roster? We look at club form and rank them as the USMNT Player Performance Index returns.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 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 19, 2026

Winners, disappointments and looking ahead followi...
Where does Aaron Rai go from here? Who disappointed at Aronimink? Here's a look back at the PGA Championship and also ahead to in the U.S. Open in June.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Top 50 USMNT players, ranked by club form: A new No. 1 tops Americans before World Cup
Who are the 50 best Americans that should be selected for the World Cup roster? We look at club form and rank them as the USMNT Player Performance Index returns.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Boxing divisional rankings: Kuse enters strawweigh...
Siyakholwa Kuse earned a WBC title and a place among the top strawweights with a win over Melvin Jerusalem. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: Ngannou moves back in and...
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Chiefs who? This summer, Kansas City is all-in on ...
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest event to ever come to Kansas City, and the locals are ready to impress.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Hey look, a 10-ft inflatable Messi! Wait, that is ...
Want to watch Lionel Messi play in your own backyard? Lowe's latest offering might be the next best thing.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Wherever Messi goes, pitch invaders, chaos -- and ...
Why does it seem like Lionel Messi is interrupted by pitch invaders everywhere he goes? Well, because he often is.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Why Browns are giving Deshaun Watson another chanc...
The 30-year-old is competing with Shedeur Sanders to start in 2026. Here's what we know about his journey and future.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

And just like that, Point KAT unlocked the Knicks'...
With Karl-Anthony Towns morphing into a point-center, New York's offense has looked unstoppable ahead of the East finals.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

From laughingstock to ... pioneers? The Marlins ar...
Whether it's calling pitches from the dugout or radically rethinking BP, Miami isn't afraid to fail.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Billie Jean King, 82, graduates from Cal State LA
Billie Jean King, the 82-year-old sports and equality icon, received her bachelor's in history from Cal State Los Angeles on Monday, walking across a stage in hot pink glasses and royal blue sneakers, at the Shrine Auditorium.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

2026 NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks, plus what we learned at the combine
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

After hitting out at Slot, Salah's Liverpool farew...
Mohamed Salah's comments following Liverpool's loss to Aston Villa have set the stage for a strange farewell at Anfield. The acrimony is fitting for what has been a disastrous season for the defending champs.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Lewandowski earned emotional Barça farewell after ...
Robert Lewandowski leaves Barcelona after four years with seven trophies and well over 100 goals.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Is big-budget spending sustainable in college spor...
At the Big Ten meetings in Southern California, "unsustainable" is being uttered in the shadow of success.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sportscars': H...
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 19, 2026

Perfect team fits for 14 remaining free agents: Wh...
Finding homes for 14 players still available, including Deebo Samuel, Joey Bosa and Stefon Diggs.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Which rookies will make the biggest 2026 impact? W...
Let's predict the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for the 2026 season. Who will lead in rushing yards? Touchdowns? Sacks?

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Prospect stock watch: Emerson has arrived, so who ...
Eric Karabell looks at the potential next wave of top fantasy baseball prospects to make some noise in 2026.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Is there a king of ABS? Which teams are best at ch...
We break down the early numbers on baseball's challenge system.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: The NHL's 'Final Four'...
It's Avalanche-Golden Knights and Hurricanes-Canadiens for the right to play in the Cup Final.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United linked with Dort...
Manchester United are eyeing a pair of Borussia Dortmund stars, but they face stiff competition from other European clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

'I have to be better,' SGA says of MVP night letdo...
After being presented his second straight MVP trophy in a pregame ceremony Monday, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, by his own admission, didn't perform up to that lofty standard in a thrilling Western Conference finals opener against the Spurs.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Defeated Sabres proud of franchise's 'giant step'
Though their renaissance season ended with an emotional 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7, the Buffalo Sabres skated off the ice Monday to a standing ovation after a historic campaign that saw the end of a 14-season playoff drought.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Mets stay hot with historical 10-run 12th inning
Carson Benge hit an RBI single and a two-run double during a historic 10-run 12th inning in New York's wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday, as the Mets became the first NL team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since 1919.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

VAR review: Arsenal should've received a red card ...
Kai Havertz didn't see red for an obviously reckless tackle vs. Burnley, which might alter the title race.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Takeaways: Spurs defeat defending champions in Gam...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Wemby spoils SGA's MVP night as Spurs stun OKC
Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds in a statement performance on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP night.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Canadiens outlast Sabres in overtime in Game 7
Alex Newhook scored his second Game 7-winning goal of the postseason, this time in overtime in the Canadiens' victory over the Sabres on Monday night.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

Angels no-hit by A's Ginn into 9th, win on walk-of...
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Angels and Zach Neto followed with a two-run walk-off home run.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2026

'Never too late': Billie Jean King, 82, graduates
Billie Jean King, the 82-year-old sports and equality icon, received her bachelor's in history from Cal State Los Angeles on Monday, walking across a stage in hot pink glasses and royal blue sneakers, at the Shrine Auditorium.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

'It's time': Riley confident USC ready for CFP run...
USC coach Lincoln Riley is not back down from his assurance that the Trojans are in a championship window, saying the time is now to truly compete.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Follow live: Spurs, Thunder going down to the wire...
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ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Higgo, late at PGA, reportedly splits with caddie
Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie, per Golfweek, a move that came after the South African was penalized two shots for being late to his opening-round tee time at the PGA Championship last week.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Nats ban spectator over white nationalist banner
The Nationals have identified at least one person who will be banned from the ballpark after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was unfurled in the crowd during Sunday's game.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

PCA regrets 'choice of words' in exchange with fan...
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized Monday for his "choice of words" in a heated exchange with a fan during the team's loss to the White Sox on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Struggling Yanks consider bringing Cole back early...
The Yankees are deciding whether to skip Gerrit Cole's final rehab start and instead have him make his season debut at Yankees Stadium.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Spurs' Fox (ankle) out for Game 1 vs. Thunder
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox was ruled out for Game 1 of the West finals against the Thunder on Monday night because of a right ankle sprain.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Follow live: Thunder host Spurs in Game 1
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ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Big questions, stats, keys to the NBA's conference...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 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 18, 2026

Playoff takeaways: Cavaliers close out Pistons in ...
Here's what we've learned as the conference finals in the East and West are now set.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

Azzi Fudd jokingly grills Curry on his UConn WBB a...
Fudd has had a longstanding connection with Curry, but she does have one "bone to pick" with him.

ESPN Sports
May 18, 2026

VAR review: Arsenal should've got a red card in cr...
Kai Havertz didn't see red for an obviously reckless tackle vs. Burnley, which may alter the title race.

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