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Jun 23, 2026

Devers apologized to Vitello: 'A misunderstanding'...
Giants first baseman Rafael Devers apologized to manager Tony Vitello and said his actions at first base in the ninth inning of San Francisco's one-run loss to Miami on Sunday are being "blown out of proportion."

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Ghana: 'VAR went for coffee' to aid 'lucky' Englan...
Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after saying England escaped a penalty and red card in Tuesday's goalless World Cup stalemate.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Johnson reunites with May, goes No. 9 to Mavs
Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. was taken with the ninth pick by the Mavs and his former coach at Michigan, Dusty May, and was one of three Wolverines to go in the lottery along with Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

'The City is Ready': Trae Young welcomes AJ Dybant...
The Washington star welcomed the No. 1 pick to the nation's capital and appeared to tease a future conversation about jersey numbers.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Bills great Kelly recently had stroke, feels 'good...
Jim Kelly said he suffered a stroke this spring and subsequently spent a few days in the hospital, but added that he currently feels "really good."

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Bulls boost frontcourt, take UNC's Wilson at No. 4...
The Bulls used the fourth overall pick on North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, considered perhaps the best athlete with one of the highest upsides in this year's draft.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Copy of ?? Boozer, Dybantsa lead NBA draft night fits
The NBA's next generation of players arrived in style for the 2026 draft in Brooklyn.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Jayhawks' Peterson lands with Jazz at No. 2 pick
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had been considered a potential No. 1 pick, wound up with the Jazz as the second pick of the 2026 NBA draft.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Rebuilding Grizzlies nab Duke's Boozer at No. 3
Memphis took another step toward its next era with the selection of Cameron Boozer, a move that could accelerate the club's reset.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Follow live: AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1, Jazz take...
Tune in to ABC and ESPN to watch how the first round of the NBA draft plays out.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Wizards opt for BYU's Dybantsa with No. 1 pick
The Wizards ushered in a new era by drafting AJ Dybantsa first overall, selecting him over Kansas' Darryn Peterson.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

2026 NBA draft: Boozer, Dybantsa turn heads with d...
The NBA's next generation of players arrived in style for the 2026 draft in Brooklyn.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Copy of Ronaldo underlines legacy, importance to Portugal ...
"Why does Cristiano Ronaldo still start?" was a valid question after his dud vs. Congo DR, but he answered it emphatically in Portugal's win on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Worries exposed for England as Kane looks lost and...
England's stats vs. Ghana were dominant -- more possession, more shots, more passes -- but the goals never came, raising concerns for this World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Wetzel: NFL's denial of Sorsby sends the right mes...
The NFL sent a powerful reminder to Sorsby and others: Sports wagering can bring significant repercussions.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Answering five questions on Brendan Sorsby's optio...
What's next for Brendan Sorsby with no NFL supplemental draft? Could he return to college?

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Inside the Bills' new $2.1 billion stadium: Heated...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Hammon won't apologize, says Brunson 'outlier'
Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledged Tuesday that Knicks star Jalen Brunson has put himself in a unique class of players, but didn't back off her general stance that small guards generally don't lead teams to NBA championships.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Kane's late miss sees England frustrated by Ghana
Harry Kane missed a golden late chance as England's World Cup campaign was brought back to Earth with a goalless draw against Ghana at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Senators land Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
The Senators acquired left winger William Eklund, prospect Kasper Halttunen and the rights to prospect Brandon Svoboda from the Sharks for the No. 9 pick in this week's NHL Draft.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Ex-Olympic skier Miller arrested on drug charges
Bode Miller, one of the most decorated Alpine skiers in American history, was arrested earlier this month in Idaho on two drug charges.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

In a World Cup on home soil, El Tri is making Mexi...
At Qatar 2022, there was a divide between Mexico and the country they represented. That's all changed at this World Cup on home soil.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Oregon QB Dante Moore on Tokyo billboards ahead of...
The Ducks are in Japan this week for the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase, and part of the promotion is Dante Moore on billboards.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

NHL trade grades: Report cards for Devils, Flames ...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Bilas' top NBA draft prospects: Most talented, bes...
Who should be No. 1? Who is the best guard after Darryn Peterson? Jay Bilas highlights 11 top prospects.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Cabinet OK's 5-year, age-based eligibility for D-I...
The NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model. This marks a win for the NCAA as it attempts to bring consistency to the landscape.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Sources: Falcons, TE Pitts agree to $54M deal
Tight end Kyle Pitts and the Falcons reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes $36 million fully guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Sweet Jazz? 2B's in-game lollipop bothers Boone
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to play while enjoying a lollipop during Monday night's game left a sour taste in manager Aaron Boone's mouth.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

World Cup live updates: Kane, England still search...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027? Ranking...
With the 2026 class just announced, let's look ahead to next year.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

From U.S. to Spain, why every round-of-32 team wil...
Then there were 32. Or we're getting there, anyway. So, let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each probably won't.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

So, no supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby? Answ...
What's next for Brendan Sorsby with no NFL supplemental draft? Could he return to college? Will he go to the 2027 NFL draft? Here's what to know.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

World Cup live updates: Leão adds another as Portu...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion
The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Tiger makes first public appearance since arrest
Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his arrest in late March when he introduced CEO Brian Rolapp during a PGA Tour news conference Tuesday at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

NFL nixes 2026 supplemental draft; Sorsby stuck
The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year, effectively halting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's path to the league this season.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Rolapp to assume PGA Tour commish role Jan. 1
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will assume the dual role of commissioner when Jay Monahan steps down from the position at the end of the year, the tour announced Monday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Ronaldo snaps goal drought, 1st to score at 6 WCs
Cristiano Ronaldo made history Tuesday by becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups, finding the net in Portugal's game with Uzbekista

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Infantino: Trump to present World Cup final trophy...
U.S. President Donald Trump will present the trophy to the winners of the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

You Belong With Me: Taylor Swift makes Tight End U...
While eyes were on the couple amid their upcoming wedding, the singer/songwriter attended the exclusive event for tight ends.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

VAR review: Should one of Messi's record-breaking ...
We are reviewing incidents to explain the process in terms of both the VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Teams with rising fantasy value, players to target...
Eight fantasy signs to watch, including which teams are abundant with fantasy value.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Two-round NBA mock draft: Latest intel on the lott...
We have an updated 60-pick mock draft with new intel ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

WNBA Power Rankings: Atlanta replaces New York for...
Atlanta is on top with a little help from Washington's unexpected three-game win streak and chaos elsewhere.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Latest buzz: Everything we're hearing about the fa...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

World Cup live updates: Ronaldo starts as Portugal...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Cops look at battery claim against Jets QB Smith
Jets quarterback Geno Smith is being investigated by police for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Blazers hiring Wolves' Nori as coach, sources say
The Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as the team's new head coach. Nori has spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach for the Wolves.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Ex-Wings, Leafs coach Babcock to lead Oilers
Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Ohio State to enshrine Tressel in Ring of Honor
Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to six Big Ten titles and the 2002 National Championship title, will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on Sept. 5.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Rotation depth? Clutch hitting? Biggest strengths ...
For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Free agent pickups: AL Central rookies headline th...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Latest rumblings on NHL trades, signings, picks du...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Jeff Passan hands out unexpected MLB awards before...
Who has caught our attention with the most amazing -- or embarrassing moments this season? We hand out hardware, with a twist.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Now or never for Burrow! Make-or-break year for St...
Do the Bengals have their best shot at a Super Bowl? Could the Texans pass on an extension for C.J. Stroud? We're sizing up five offseason overreactions.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

32 teams, 32 surprises: Which players stood out on...
From rookies to veterans, here are the players who have made an early impression on every team ahead of training camp.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Buzz: What OTA standouts should managers buy the f...
Mike Clay takes a look at some of the biggest offseason surprises that could hold fantasy value.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Inside Real Madrid's transfer plans: Mourinho pull...
José Mourinho's predecessors at Real Madrid were frustrated by a lack of control over transfers.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Why was Scotland's Tartan Army cheering for the Mi...
After celebrating with the Red Sox, members of Scotland's famed Tartan Army marched into loanDepot park and adopted the Marlins for a night.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

First overall, first in fashion: No. 1 NBA draft l...
From Paolo Banchero's purple suit and "P5" chain to LeBron James' all-white look, fashion statements for NBA top draft picks have evolved greatly over the years.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: Kape punches his ticket t...
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Where is heavyweight morale a year after Jon Jones...
Perception of the heavyweight division was in the dumps when Jon Jones retired.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Messi makes history and shows why he is the game's...
Amazing doesn't even begin to describe Lionel Messi, whose two goals in Argentina's win over Austria made him the top men's or women's World Cup scorer. And he's not done yet.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

?? Grading big NBA trades: Who won 3-team deal?
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the three-team deal that saw Julius Randle land in Brooklyn.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Tour's 2-track plan has separate fields, schedules...
The PGA Tour has approved recommendations from the Future Competition Committee that will dramatically reshape the tour's competitive structure, with two separate series of tournaments that will run concurrently starting in 2028.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Updated two-round mock draft: What we're hearing o...
We have an updated 60-pick mock draft with new intel ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Steelers embrace Mike McCarthy in first offseason without Mike Tomlin
A new, altered schedule and fundamentals-first focus define Pittsburgh's reset under its new head coach.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Grading big NBA trades: Who fared best in the Timb...
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the three-team deal that saw Julius Randle land in Brooklyn.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Fashion police: How FIFA works to prevent World Cu...
The similar shirts in March's U.S.-Belgium friendly created confusion on the pitch, so how does FIFA keep teams' looks separate during the World Cup?

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Why the luck of playing in certain venues could de...
Some teams at the World Cup have a major advantage no one is talking about, but it could be the difference between winning and losing.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Jeff Passan's unexpected MLB midseason awards: Bes...
Who has caught our attention with the most amazing -- or embarrassing moments this season? We hand out hardware, with a twist.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Fever rally as Clark scores 24 but earns 5th tech
The Fever's Caitlin Clark earned her fifth technical foul of the season in Indiana's 86-77 win over Phoenix on Monday night, and later said the call was "ridiculous."

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Draft-order Olympics and three other ways to make ...
Want to add extra enjoyment to your fantasy league? Daniel Dopp offers a handful of ideas to spice things up.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics up, Liberty down and ...
Atlanta is on top with a little help from Washington's unexpected three-game win streak and chaos elsewhere.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

First-half relief pitcher MVPs, busts and waiver w...
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Argentina built the perfect stage for Messi to bre...
Lionel Messi made history by becoming the top scorer in a World Cup, but his achievement is also credited to the way Argentina has been playing so far.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

World Cup Daily: Messi's 100-year-old super fan se...
It's another day of 2026 FIFA World Cup action, and we have some big teams playing today, including Portugal and England.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Let's overreact to the NFL offseason: Massive pres...
Do the Bengals have their best shot at a Super Bowl? Could the Texans pass on an extension for C.J. Stroud? We're sizing up five offseason overreactions.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Five storylines already dominating the offseason
Here's what is being discussed around the league in the days since the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Who gets traded next? An offer sheet for Robertson...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid want Haaland if...
Real Madrid have Manchester City striker Erling Haaland on their radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Grades for both sides of the Giannis trade: Winner...
The Bucks sent star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Which side won the trade?

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Giannis traded to Heat: Everything we know about t...
How does Miami build around Giannis and Bam? What's next in Milwaukee? NBA insiders examine the move.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

'We're pretty dang good at this baseball thing': L...
After winning a third MCWS, Oklahoma might just be one of greatest under-the-radar college baseball programs.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Haaland is on a collision course with Mbappé, and ...
Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal has set up a mouth-watering, top-of-Group-I clash between Norway and France.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

?? NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks
We have a new 60-pick mock draft ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Updated NBA mock draft for all 60 picks: What will...
We have a new 60-pick mock draft ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Sneaky Sooners claim another national title
After winning a third MCWS, Oklahoma might just be one of greatest under-the-radar college baseball programs.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

OU caps improbable run with first title since '94
Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Men's College World Series finals Monday night.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Haaland, Norway join 'viral' Viking Row after win
Norway dispatched Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday in their second World Cup game, booking their ticket for the knockout stages, and their players knew exactly how to celebrate: with the "Viking Row."

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Sources: 5-year, $112M deal for Wolves' Dosunmu
Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu, 26, a second-round pick from Illinois, intends to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a player option in the fifth season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday night.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Sources: Heat land Giannis in blockbuster trade
The Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday's draft), one pick swap and one second-rounder, per sources.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing about th...
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Giannis Antetokounmpo front.

ESPN Sports
Jun 23, 2026

France star Kylian Mbappé is fast becoming 'Mr Wor...
A century of caps for France and 16 goals in 16 World Cup games? It's almost as if this tournament is made for Kylian Mbappé.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid
Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley announced Monday that he is launching a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Manfred: Giants' Pride cap guidance was 'not clear...
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a letter to Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley that the Giants failed to properly explain to players that they were allowed to decline to wear rainbow-themed caps during the club's annual Pride Night earlier this month.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Mbappé makes it rain as storms delay France win
The France star scored twice -- once before and once after the weather delay -- as the 2018 World Cup champions cruised to an easy 3-0 win against an overmatched Iraq team.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Haaland nets 2 more as Norway clinch knockouts
Norway sensation Erling Haaland scored two stellar goals to lead his team to a fairly routine 3-2 win over Senegal at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Monday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Sources: Randle off to Nets as part of 3-team deal...
The Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA draft to the Nets as part of a three-team trade that also will see Nic Claxton go to the Bulls and Minnesota get the No. 33 pick from Brooklyn, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing, includi...
We're tracking the latest news and rumors, including what we're hearing on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.

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