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ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona look to land Tott...
Barcelona intend to negotiate with Tottenham Hotspur over center back Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Ohtani's 'superstar' night: leadoff HR, 5 scoreles...
Shohei Ohtani returned to the lineup on his start day, hitting a leadoff home run, then pitching five scoreless innings in the Dodgers' win over the Padres.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

'Goodbye cookie cakes; hello luxury sports cars': ...
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 21, 2026

Orgeron back to LSU as assistant on Kiffin's staff...
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a football national championship in 2019, is returning to the program as a special assistant to recruiting and defense on longtime friend Lane Kiffin's coaching staff.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Cubs' PCA calls pair of errors 'genuinely laughabl...
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong called his errors over the past two games "laughable" after allowing a ball to scoot under his glove in the second inning of Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Brewers.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Eagles LB Smith arrested after car clocked at 135
Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested May 15 and accused of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia, the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office told ESPN Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Golden Knights strike first, down Avs to open seri...
Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference finals by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Thunder tie series as SGA bounces back with 30
The Thunder got a bounce-back performance from MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a game-high 30 points, and Oklahoma City held on for a 122-113 win over the Spurs to even their series at 1-1.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Spurs, already minus Fox, lose Harper (hammy)
Spurs guard Dylan Harper suffered a right hamstring injury in Wednesday night's loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Thunder.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Copy of NBA playoff takeaways: OKC takes Game 2 at home
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder and Knicks-Cavaliers series.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2026

Golden Knights take Game 1: Grades for both teams,...
What stood out most from Game 1 of Western Conference finals and what to look for in Game 2.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Follow live: Game 2 shaping up to be another Spurs...
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ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Montreal seals first PWHL title in Game 4 shutout
Abby Roque had two goals to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first PWHL championship with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Chestnut to defend hot dog title while on probatio...
Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner of Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will compete in the July 4 spectacle while on probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Villa's Martínez broke finger before UEL final win...
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he broke his finger while warming up for his team's Europa League final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team
The NBA unveiled its All-Rookie selections Wednesday night, with the Mavs' Cooper Flagg, the Hornets' Kon Knueppel and the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe being unanimous picks for first-team honors.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Follow live: Thunder look to even series on home c...
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ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Fever's Clark sitting out vs. Fire with back issue...
Fever star Caitlin Clark woke up with stiffness and soreness in her back and will miss Wednesday's game against the Fire.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Judge in Sorsby lawsuit vs. NCAA recuses himself
Phillip Hays, the judge initially assigned to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, has recused himself.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Raiders' Kubiak: Mendoza has been 'as advertised'
QB Fernando Mendoza has made a strong impression in his first month with the Raiders, with coach Klint Kubiak saying the No. 1 pick has been "as advertised."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Villa wins Europa League for 1st trophy in 30 year...
Aston Villa cruised to their first trophy in 30 years in a dominant 3-0 win over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday night in Istanbul.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Mizzou's Hardy thankful, starts road to rehab
Ahmad Hardy is back in Missouri just over a week after the All-America running back was shot in his home state of Mississippi. Missouri's football program released a 14-second video Wednesday in which Hardy said he was "starting the road to my rehab."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Browns HC praises Sanders: 'Come a long way'
Browns coach Todd Monken praised quarterback Shedeur Sanders' development Wednesday, saying the second-year player has "come a long way."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Colts' Ward 'whole' again after tragedy, injuries
After two seasons of heartbreak and injury, Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward, who pondered retirement, said he opted to return because he's in a better headspace.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Can the Steelers win with a 42-year-old quarterbac...
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 20, 2026

Canes' 11-day playoffs layoff is most since 1919
The Hurricanes, who swept their first two playoff series, will have gone 11 full days without a game prior to Game 1 vs. the Canadiens -- the longest layoff since 1919.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Burrow: 2026 Bengals 'most talented' in my era
Quarterback Joe Burrow said he believes this year's Bengals squad is the most talented roster he's played with since joining the franchise.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Blazers lay off many business-side employees
The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off a significant number of business-side employees as part of a reorganization under new owner Tom Dundon.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kid...
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Wednesday the "very tough decision" to fire coach Jason Kidd was his and his alone.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Kentucky, Gonzaga agree to discontinue series
Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to discontinue a men's college basketball series that had been scheduled to run for two more seasons.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Rodgers says he'll retire after season: 'This is i...
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that the 2026 season will be the last of his Hall of Fame-worthy career.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

?? Inside Arsenal's 5-phase plan to win the PL tit...
Arsenal's Premier League title triumph has been years in the making. For the first time, ESPN can reveal the strategy which took them back to the top.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

LIV to pitch new model amid bankruptcy report
LIV Golf is moving forward with its plan to take a new business model to potential investors despite a report that the league is laying groundwork for potential bankruptcy in the U.S.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Long, No. 5 women's hoops recruit, picks Irish
Eve Long, the No. 5 recruit and the top forward in the 2027 SC Next Super 60, committed to Notre Dame on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Makar out Game 1 of Western Conference finals
Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

How to bet the CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Scheffler a bi...
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the best bets to make.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Winners, disappointments and looking ahead
Where does Aaron Rai go from here? Here's a look back at the PGA Championship and also ahead to June.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Copy of 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

?? Inside Arsenal's 5-phase plan to win PL title
Arsenal's Premier League title triumph has been years in the making. For the first time, ESPN can reveal the strategy which took them back to the top.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Spurs, Wemby return to Paris in '27 vs. Pelicans
The Spurs will face the Pelicans in Paris and Manchester, England, on Jan. 14 and 17 next season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Kevin Harvick is a NASCAR Hall of Famer: 'People d...
Kevin Harvick was voted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday, recognizing a career that started under a cloud but now shines in the broadcast booth.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

60 (or 70?) home runs? What Kyle Schwarber's early...
The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

'I think you can never have too much Tebow': A loo...
Some owners like Jeffrey Lurie and Clark Hunt helped land franchise quarterbacks, while others -- like Jimmy Haslam -- were less fortunate.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Perfect team fits for 14 remaining NFL free agents...
Let's find new homes for players who are still available, including Joey Bosa, and Stefon Diggs.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 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 20, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Ranking the WNBA's 10 best offseason additions 10 ...
Draftees, trade acquisitions and free agents found their way onto news teams. These 10 have had the most impact.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 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 20, 2026

Wetzel: N.C. officials should reverse dicey DQ in high school state meet
A vague policy aimed at taunting produced a foolish and discrediting result, Wetzel writes.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie conf...
The semifinal round of the 2026 playoffs begins Wednesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Avalanche, Golden Knig...
The next round of the 2026 playoffs is set to begin with the two Western juggernauts.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Kansas is the merriest band of juco bandits in col...
By scouring the juco ranks, Kansas baseball has turned itself into one of the sport's top programs.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Is this the year Kyle Schwarber joins the 60 ... o...
The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

When NFL owners get involved with football decisio...
Some owners like Jeffrey Lurie and Clark Hunt helped land franchise quarterbacks, while others -- like Jimmy Haslam -- were less fortunate.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

AEW's Darby Allin keeps tempting fate -- and coming back for more
Whether crashing through flaming tables, diving off ladders or scaling Everest, the AEW champion has turned risk into his identity.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

'Trust the process': Inside Arsenal's five-phase p...
Arsenal's Premier League title triumph has been years in the making. For the first time, ESPN can reveal the strategy which took them back to the top.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

How 34 generations of ancient warrior training hel...
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Searching for some help? Get Seattle on your radar...
Tristan H. Cockcroft analyzes Seattle's underperforming team and points to the potential league-winning trades you can make for them.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2026

Top 50 USMNT players, ranked by club form: A new N...
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 20, 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 20, 2026

Copy of 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 20, 2026

How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2026

Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?
With starters often locked in due to portal investments, QB battles like those at Alabama and Tennessee are becoming more rare.

ESPN Sports
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

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

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

A 0.1% chance to win: Key numbers of the Knicks' miraculous comeback against Cavs
Here's a look at the key numbers behind New York's wild come from behind victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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

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

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

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

Borrowed pants, busted slump: Jazz Chisholm Jr. us...
Chisholm resorted to wearing the pants of Giancarlo Stanton to get out of his slump -- and it worked.

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

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

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

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.

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