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May 14, 2026

Avs storm back from down 3-0, make West finals
Trailing 3-0 midway through the second period, the Avs tied it late in regulation before Brett Kulak capped the rally in overtime to put Colorado in the Western Conference finals with a 4-3 win over the Wild.

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May 14, 2026

Braves rally by Cubs, first in majors to 30 wins
The Braves improved MLB's top record to 30-13 with another thrilling win Wednesday night, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Cubs 4-1.

ESPN Sports
May 14, 2026

Cavs rally for OT win, head home with 3-2 lead
The Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Pistons 117-113 in overtime Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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May 14, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Cavs storm back in Detroit ...
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May 14, 2026

Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Fan at White Sox game injured in fall into bullpen...
The Royals-White Sox game at Rate Field was delayed for a brief time Wednesday after a fan fell into the Kansas City bullpen in right field.

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May 13, 2026

How Bev Priestman is quietly rebuilding her career...
Bev Priestman stands on the brink of her first trophy since being banned for her role in Canada's drone scandal at the 2024 Olympics.

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May 13, 2026

Celebrities at the NBA playoffs: Eminem, 50 Cent a...
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

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May 13, 2026

Pep: Man City 'there just in case' Arsenal slip up...
Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City will make sure they are "there just in case" Arsenal slip up in the title race, despite admitting that player fatigue forced him to rest his star forwards in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Source: Fins make Achane 3rd-highest-paid RB
The Dolphins and De'Von Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, making him the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

NBA lands on '3-2-1 lottery' proposal, per Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Stephen A. Smith's radio show Wednesday that the NBA has landed on a proposal to present to the league's board of governors later this month to revamp the league's draft lottery in an attempt to curb tanking.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Vegas' McNabb banned 1 game for hit on Poehling
Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb will serve a one-game suspension in Thursday's Game 6 following an interference infraction that injured Ducks forward Ryan Poehling.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Follow live: Miami, Cincinnati tied up as Messi sc...
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May 13, 2026

2026 NBA draft combine highlights: Who stood out f...
Biggest takeaways from the first stretch of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.

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May 13, 2026

Nothing to see here: Reds' Triple-A affiliate Loui...
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May 13, 2026

Wings celebrate Azzi Fudd's MBA from UConn by givi...
The Dallas Wings rookie received her MBA from UConn this week, and her teammates decided to give her another degree.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Four QBs, four storylines: Netflix's 'Quarterback'...
The Netflix series is back for it's third season and will showcase four quarterbacks from the Titans, Bengals, Commanders and Buccaneers.

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May 13, 2026

Feeling the pressure yet, Arsenal? Man City simply...
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are going to make Arsenal earn Premier League trophy.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

A thank-you letter to Jason Collins, the first ope...
Jason Collins, who died Tuesday, leaves a remarkable legacy as the NBA's first openly gay active player.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

?? How OKC built a drama-free potential dynasty
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

NFL nixed minority offensive asst. mandate in '25
The NFL ended a mandate that all 32 teams hire a minority coach as an offensive assistant ahead of the 2025 season and not because of recent pressure from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Sources: Optimism Knicks' Anunoby back for ECF
There is growing optimism that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Pulisic gives Milan, USMNT positive injury update
United States forward Christian Pulisic is likely to recover from a lower back injury in time for AC Milan's penultimate Serie A match this weekend.

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May 13, 2026

Packers-Rams set as 1st Thanksgiving Eve game
The Packers will visit the Rams in the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

ACC stance: 24-team playoff would provide 'hope'
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips backed a 24-team expanded College Football Playoff format, a move supported by a majority of the league's coaches and ADs.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Yanks' Fried has sore elbow, set to undergo tests
Yankees ace Max Fried was pulled from Wednesday's start against the Orioles after just three innings because of soreness in his pitching elbow.

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May 13, 2026

As urgency mounts in the Bronx, Aaron Judge hasn't...
The Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations -- and his numbers at the plate -- sky-high.

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May 13, 2026

Florida AG continues push against Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who in March threatened potential civil action against the NFL over the Rooney Rule, said Wednesday that he has issued an investigative subpoena to the league.

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May 13, 2026

Pats rookie Hutchins faces dom. assault charge
Patriots rookie defender Quintayvious Hutchins, a seventh-round draft choice from Boston College, was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of assault and battery against a family/household member.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Schaefer unanimous choice as NHL's top rookie
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year, the first unanimous choice for the award in 33 years.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

NBA defends 11% rise in foul calls during playoffs...
NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Trump admin waves visa bonds for World Cup fans
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds as long as they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

'I really think he's just playing a different game...
Amid mounting pressure to end his team's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations -- and his numbers at the plate -- sky-high.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

World Cup predicted starting lineups
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 30 days out: Who is...
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

? How 'Dani Rojas' realized his pro soccer dream
You may know Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas in the hit series "Ted Lasso," but now he's living out his soccer dreams for real with El Paso Locomotive.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Will there be a lockout? Is a salary cap coming? G...
The MLB and MLBPA met for the first time this week. These are the topics that will dominate baseball's CBA conversations.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Venus Williams, 45, to play French Open doubles
Venus Williams will play in the women's doubles at the French Open this month together with Hailey Baptiste, who is 21 years her junior.

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May 13, 2026

Scheffler favored at PGA again; Young's odds leap
Scottie Scheffler ( 385) has his shortest odds going into a PGA Championship in his career, Rory McIlroy ( 910) and Jon Rahm ( 1400) are in chase, and Cameron Young ( 1475) has made a massive jump from his 80-1 initial odds.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Why are MLB's stars not so 'starry' in 2026?
Tristan H. Cockcroft examines the play of the preseason top 20 and why the results thus far have been disappointing.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Rich Rodriguez Q&A: The secret sauce at West Virgi...
In his second go-around in Morgantown, Rodriguez notes how much has changed and what has stayed the same.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? 10 lingering of...
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, plus more.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Will 13 personnel drive NFL offenses in 2026? Barn...
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

2026 PGA Championship: Experts' picks and betting ...
Who do our golf experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there is value? We break down the favorites and much more.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Arge...
How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Before Ted Lasso, Cristo Fernández had pro soccer ...
You may know Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas in the hit series "Ted Lasso," but now he's living out his soccer dreams for real with El Paso Locomotive.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

?? Post-lottery NBA mock draft with all 60 picks
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Leafs fire head coach Berube after 2 seasons
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube, the team announced Wednesday.

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May 13, 2026

Steelers-Saints in Paris part of record int'l slat...
The NFL on Wednesday revealed the matchups of an international slate that features nine games, the most outside the United States in the league's history.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries o...
Ripped for a draft day trade and for cutting a fan favorite, the Valkyries' 2-0 start reversed the narrative.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

How Saquon Barkley's youth camp became the experie...
Barkley made sure that Mikey Ash, an Eagles fan with a rare genetic disorder, got the chance to score a touchdown at his youth camp.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 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 13, 2026

Gina Carano will pioneer in MMA again versus Ronda...
After 17 years away, Gina Carano will usher in a new era of MMA again in her return to the sport.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

A new sense of urgency in the Bronx? For Aaron Jud...
Amid mounting pressure to end his team's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations -- and his numbers at the plate -- sky-high.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Can other NFL offenses copy the Rams' 13 personnel...
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 ...
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Who will start? Predicted XIs for the 2026 World C...
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Seven days inside the Thunder's basketball utopia
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Everything you need to know for Pistons-Cavs Game ...
The Cavaliers and Pistons are headed back to Detroit tied 2-2. We broke down the key factors ahead of Game 5.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Copy of MMA divisional rankings: Strickland rises and Chim...
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Van shows he's a top...
Men's flyweight champion knocks out Taira to secure spot in ESPN P4P rankings.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

'It's up to the Lakers': What LeBron needs to return to L.A. -- and why it's not so simple
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Yelich's return, Ewing's debut and other Wednesday...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

85 new players? Inside Oklahoma State's roster ove...
First-year coach Eric Morris brought his QB and 19 other players from North Texas, but that was just the start.

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May 13, 2026

Guide to MLB's labor battle: What to know about in...
The MLB and MLBPA met for the first time this week. These are the topics that will dominate baseball's CBA conversations.

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May 13, 2026

How the Steelers are coaching up QB Drew Allar
Building up the rookie's footwork and getting him more work under center is key for coach Mike McCarthy.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Why playing in two NFL-type systems has Carson Bec...
Beck knows how to call a cadence and take snaps under center, while many other rookie QBs don't.

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May 13, 2026

Man United's FA Youth Cup dominance isn't about tr...
The FA Youth Cup might not seem significant at first look, but it is a useful window into the next generation at Man United and Man City. For United in particular, they have big hopes for JJ Gabriel.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

'Intensity and physicality': How the Avalanche bec...
The Avs have doubled their hits per game rate from the regular season. Fellow Stanley Cup contenders should be very concerned.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Wild force a G...
It's now or never for Minnesota. Plus, highlights from Tuesday's doubleheader and updated stat leaders.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Legge first woman to try Indy-NASCAR double
Katherine Legge will attempt to become the first woman to complete the "double" by racing in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United monitor Valverde...
Manchester United are plotting a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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May 13, 2026

Raleigh showers in full uniform, then snaps skid
Cal Raleigh's hitless streak was the longest in the majors this season, and his knock in the seventh inning was his first since April 27.

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May 13, 2026

Dorofeyev's OT goal has Knights on brink of WCF
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Ducks to take a 3-2 series lead.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Wemby's bounce-back fuels rout; Spurs lead 3-2
Victor Wembanyama, coming off his first career ejection, had 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks to propel the Spurs to a 126-97 win in Game 5, putting San Antonio one win away from the Western Conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 13, 2026

Thompson, Sabres cash in after fluke bank shot
A freakish bounce off the boards turned Tage Thompson's routine play into the most pivotal goal of Buffalo's Game 4 win, which evened the playoff series at 2 on Tuesday night in Montreal.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

NBA playoff takeaways: Spurs take a 3-2 series lea...
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Pirates' Skenes loses no-hit bid in 7th but gets w...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes had his no-hit bid vs. the Rockies end in the seventh inning Tuesday night by Mickey Moniak's clean single.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Benson's birthday goal evens series for Sabres
Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Sabres beat the Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday to even the series at 2-2.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Follow live: Timberwolves, Spurs battling in Game ...
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May 12, 2026

2026 NBA draft combine highlights: Latest on AJ Dy...
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the first stretch of testing and drills in Chicago.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

UFC 328 fight grades: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Str...
There were seven finishes on the UFC 328 card, but only one of them earned an A grade.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Banged-up Mets to reassess injury-prone players
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged that the front office needs to reexamine how it evaluates players after several free agent signings have spent the year on the IL.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Sources: 76ers president Morey out; Nurse to stay
Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the ...
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Windhorst: Everything I saw inside the NBA's myste...
Here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Sources: NBA concludes Giannis, Bucks probe
The NBA concluded its investigation into the Bucks over the shutdown of Giannis Antetokounmpo and has determined that no further action is warranted.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Bruins' McAvoy gets 6 games for slashing Benson
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy received a six-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 of their first-round series.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47...
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport for the past decade, has died of brain cancer, his family said Tuesday. He was 47.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Bengals' Iosivas: Online abuse 'got in my head'
Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas says he's aiming to tune out the "outside noise" this year, admitting that online abuse caused him to get in his own head "a little bit" amid on-field struggles last season.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Mizzou star RB Hardy out of hospital, sources say
Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy is out of the hospital after being shot early Sunday morning, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Hardy, who was second in FBS in rushing yards, has a goal of playing this year, sources said.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Sources: MLB, players' union hold first CBA talks
Top officials from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association met Tuesday to officially open up collective bargaining talks a little more than six months before the expiration of the game's labor deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Pelinka says Lakers would welcome LeBron back
Lakers president Rob Pelinka made it clear the team would welcome LeBron James back for his 24th NBA season if he chooses not to retire.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Sources: Volpe returns to Yanks; Caballero to IL
Anthony Volpe is returning to the Yankees, who recalled the former top shortstop prospect from the minor leagues Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

UConn, S.C. set 1st game since Geno-Staley spat
UConn will face South Carolina as part of a neutral-site game Nov. 24 in the first meeting between the rivals since the sideline altercation between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at last month's Final Four.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Sark slams Ole Miss academics: 'basket weaving'
One day after Lane Kiffin's controversial comments about Ole Miss, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian took a shot at the Rebels, and Florida coach Jon Sumrall weighed in.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

?? Answers for lingering NFL offseason questions
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age 29
The 2019 first-round pick played seven seasons in the NBA. A cause of death was not announced.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Inside the rivalry and friendship between Wemby an...
The French big men have been friends for a decade and now face off against each other in a 2-2 series.

ESPN Sports
May 12, 2026

Family business: Saints sign Scott Steiner's son B...
Rechsteiner, who is also Bron Breakker's cousin, spent a short stint with the Titans before signing with the Saints.

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