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May 03, 2026

Copy of Lightning or Canadiens in Game 7? X factors, top p...
Who will take on the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2? Our panel makes their predictions.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previewing a Game 7 .....
Here's what to watch in Lightning-Canadiens Game 7 and Avalanche-Wild Game 1.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Early 2027 NFL mock draft: Which prospects could g...
Will Arch Manning go No. 1? What about Jeremiah Smith? Let's make some way-too-early predictions.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Insid...
Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first fantasy draft picks of the year

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Mauricio injury forces Mets to mull Bichette at SS...
Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Embiid to Philly: Don't sell tickets to Knicks fan...
Joel Embiid pleaded with 76ers fans to not sell their tickets to Knicks fans ahead of the rivals' playoff series.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previewing a Game 7......
Here's what to watch in Lightning-Canadiens and Colorado-Minnesota. Plus, a recap and highlights from Canes-Flyers and more.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Lightning or Canadiens in Game 7? X factors, top p...
Who will take on the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2? Our panel makes their predictions.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Malen monitored by Chelsea,...
Chelsea and Manchester United are among the clubs eyeing Aston Villa's Donyell Malen. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

David Benavidez isn't just winning -- he's taking ...
David Benavidez overwhelms again, and with his KO of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, proves he's boxing's most relentless force.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Benavidez stops Ramirez, becomes three-division ch...
David Benavidez dominated Gilberto Ramirez to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Benavidez trounces 'Zurdo' in one-sided TKO win
In a brilliant performance, David Benavidez became a three-division champion with a sixth-round TKO win over Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on Saturday night then called out the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Acuña exits with hamstring tightness, set for MRI
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning because of left hamstring tightness.

ESPN Sports
May 03, 2026

Tocchet: Flyers not 'mentally prepared' for Game 1...
After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 earlier this week, Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said his team wasn't "mentally prepared" in its Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, adding that "we just didn't make any plays."

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Huge hats, crazy suits and more
The Kentucky Derby brings out some of the most outrageous hats you'll ever see.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Copy of East playoff takeaways: 76ers outlast Celtics in G...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

The NBA playoffs' second round is waiting on two G...
Not one, but two Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

?? Shedeur Sanders graduates from Colorado
The Cleveland Browns quarterback took the stage at Colorado on Saturday, graduating with a sociology degree.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

76ers, Embiid vanquish Celtics in Game 7 thriller
The 76ers became just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit after holding on in a thrilling Game 7 win over their bitter rivals.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Orlando rallies from 3 down to stun Messi, Miami
Orlando City rallied from three goals down to beat Inter Miami 4-3 on Saturday as Lionel Messi's side remained winless at its new stadium.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Follow live: 76ers, Celtics going back and forth i...
Follow along for all of the top moments and highlights from Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Golden Tempo rallies from last, wins Derby at 23-1...
Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack to edge Renegade at the wire, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Leonard, Cink named Ryder Cup assistant captains
Speaking at the Kentucky Derby, U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said on Saturday that Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink will be two of his assistants for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor in Ireland.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

F1's Miami GP brought forward amid storm threat
Formula 1 has moved the start time of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix forward by three hours because of forecasts of heavy thunderstorms and rain.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Benavidez-'Zurdo' Ramirez live updates, results an...
David Benavidez challenges Gilberto Ramirez for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on Saturday. Follow live.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Verstappen sees 'light at the end of the tunnel'
Max Verstappen is convinced there is "light at the end of the tunnel" for Red Bull after securing a front row start at the Miami Grand Prix with a strong qualifying performance.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Celtics' Tatum (knee) out for Game 7 vs. 76ers
Jayson Tatum, after being a late addition to the Celtics' injury report Saturday, has been ruled out of Game 7 against the 76ers with left knee stiffness.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Ravens on QB Pavia: 'Show us what you can do'
Ravens coach Jesse Minter was noncommittal about undrafted rookie Diego Pavia, saying they're looking for what he can contribute in camp.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Hurricanes to get Ehlers back in time for Game 1
Veteran forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, will return on Saturday, when his club hosts the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Antonelli beats Verstappen to third straight pole
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli bounced back from a troubled sprint by storming to pole position for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Sources: Sorsby hires attorney amid NCAA probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for making bets via a gambling app, has retained the noted lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

'It's excellence': Shedeur Sanders graduates from ...
The Cleveland Browns quarterback took the stage at Colorado on Saturday, graduating with a sociology degree.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

2026 Kentucky Derby: Huge hats, crazy suits and mo...
The Kentucky Derby brings out some of the most outrageous hats you'll ever see, and the 2026 running was no different.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Reynolds 'gutted' as Wrexham's PL dream dashed
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has said that he is "completely gutted" after Wrexham's dream of reaching the Premier League came to an end, for this season anyway, on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

???? From Biles to Brady: Derby through the years
From actors to athletes, these celebrities turned heads at the Kentucky Derby with their stylish looks.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Bruins' McAvoy offered in-person hearing for slash...
Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 Friday, meaning the Bruins veteran could be suspended for six or more games to start next season.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Padres reach deal to sell to Jones-Feliciano group...
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

McDavid plagued by foot fracture in Round 1 loss
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday that captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area during his team's six-game loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Mahomes on track to participate in first OTAs
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, continuing to progress well in his rehab from knee surgery, is on track to participate in the first round of OTAs.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Sources: Torrens, Mets agree to 2-year extension
The New York Mets and catcher Luis Torrens are in agreement on a two-year, $11.5 million contract extension through the 2028 season, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Tatum listed as questionable for G7 vs. 76ers
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was a late addition to the injury report with left knee soreness Saturday afternoon, roughly six hours before the Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Ukraine's Kostyuk tops Russian Andreeva for title
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine beat Mirra Andreeva of Russia 7-5, 6-3 to win the Madrid Open title Saturday.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Date, time, horses, odds, format, purse
It's time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby! Check out the schedule, field, rules and more event facts now.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

From Biles to Brady, looking back at Kentucky Derb...
From Hollywood actors and actresses to star athletes, these celebrities turned heads at the Kentucky Derby with their stylish looks.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

NBA Futures: Knicks advance, move to 19-1 to win c...
The Knicks are 19-1 to win the NBA championship after their lopsided series-clinching win over Atlanta, while the Timberwolves are at 180-1.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Stanley Cup odds: Sabres, Golden Knights advance; ...
The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain favorites, while the Canadiens and Lightning will go to Game 7.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Dumornay's return ends Arsenal's UWCL defense, sen...
After watching Lyon lose their semifinal first leg, Melchie Dumornay's masterful display turned the tie.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Nagelsmann to Man United, Luis Enrique to Man City...
Several top Premier League clubs will be in the market for new managers this summer, but which moves actually make sense? We pick the best candidates for teams in the market right now.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Ranking the 50 best WNBA players heading into the ...
From former MVPs such as A'ja Wilson to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Flyers' Cam York meets fan who caught stick after ...
Flyers defenseman Cam York hurled his stick into the crowd after his game-winning goal against the Penguins.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Wrexham's rapid rise hits first hitch as Premier L...
Like all modern Hollywood franchises, the final chapter of Wrexham's journey to the Premier League needs a Part 2, as they were denied a shot at a fourth straight promotion.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Prates stops Della Maddalena at UFC in Perth
Carlos Prates has put himself right in contention for a shot at the UFC welterweight title following a devastating striking performance against former champion Jack Della Maddalena.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Wrexham's PL dream on hold with playoff miss
Wrexham suffered Championship playoff qualification heartbreak on Saturday after they were leapfrogged by promotion rivals Hull City by on a dramatic final day of the Championship season.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Kentucky Derby at 19 horses with The Puma out
The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, so the 152nd edition of the race will be run Saturday with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Lakers close out series ag...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

The NBA playoffs' second round is waiting on three...
Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

It's Derby day! Storylines and betting angles to k...
The basics and insider intel you need to sound smart while betting the most exciting two minutes in sports.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Three Game 7s! What will decide each NBA first-rou...
Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Hurri...
Round 2 is set to begin. Here are keys to the series, along with recaps of Friday's thrillers and updated stats.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Inside the Seahawks' draft approach to maintain a ...
What did Jadarian Price, Bud Clark and six other Seattle picks have in common?

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

UFC Fight Night Perth: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Ca...
Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates meet in the main event as the UFC returns to Perth, where local fighters Quillan Salkilld and Steve Erceg are also in action. Follow the live action here.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Ex-Paralympian, F1 driver Zanardi dies at 59
Four-time Paralympic gold-medallist and former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has died at 59.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

How have UFL's 4-point FG and ban on punts inside ...
Taking a closer look at some of the trends, rule changes and other takeaways from the start of Mike Repole's first season with the league.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Should the Texans pay C.J. Stroud? NFL execs from around the league weigh in
After paying Will Anderson, will Houston do the same with its franchise quarterback?

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye PSG's Barcola...
Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola is one player Liverpool are considering to replace Mohamed Salah. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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May 02, 2026

White Sox rookie Murakami hits MLB-best 13th HR
Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, and the White Sox beat the Padres 8-2 on Friday night.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Lakers blow out Rockets, advance to face Thunder
The Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday night by holding the Rockets to a season low in points.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

'A little too far': McAvoy tossed for violent slas...
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ejected late in their Game 6 elimination loss to the Sabres for a violent slash on forward Zach Benson.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Raptors force Game 7 in OT...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
May 02, 2026

Men's basketball: Arkansas, Duke, Kansas are top 3...
For the first time since 2023, Duke will not end the recruiting cycle with the No. 1 recruiting class.

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May 02, 2026

Women's basketball: USC, South Carolina go 1-2
USC keeps its hold on No. 1, South Carolina slots right behind, as Arizona and Arizona State enter the top 25.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Sabres win playoff series for 1st time since 2007
The Sabres defeated the Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Pistons roar back to stun ice-cold Magic, force G7...
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Barrett saves Raptors' season with dramatic 3
RJ Barrett got a friendly bounce to hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime, helping the Raptors force Game 7 with a 112-110 win over the Cavs on Friday night.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Always a Runner wins the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
Always a Runner won the 152nd edition of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday night.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Pistons complete comeback,...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB te...
Who is rising in every major league farm system a month into the season? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Follow live: 8-seed Magic one quarter away from en...
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ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

BoSox fan sky banner urges owner Henry to 'sell'
A small plane towing a banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team flew over Fenway Park on Friday while Boston and the Houston Astros took batting practice.

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May 01, 2026

?? Aaron Judge's cleats feature logo of his dogs
The Yankees slugger wore custom Nike cleats featuring a logo of his dachshunds, Penny and Gus.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Trout remains in top-10 form? Stewart wins NL rook...
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 01, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Brewers going cautious rout...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Verstappen: 'Halved the gap' to leaders in Miami
MIAMI -- Max Verstappen has said Red Bull has halved the gap to the leading pack with the upgrade package its brought to the Miami Grand Prix.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Sources: Colts declining Richardson's '27 option
The Colts are declining to exercise QB Anthony Richardson's fifth-year option for 2027, a source told ESPN, meaning Richardson will hit unrestricted free agency after the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol
Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Arkansas and accused of underage alcohol possession and possession of a fake ID.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

No charges for Steelers' Metcalf over fan incident...
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges stemming from his altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the Steelers' December game against the Detroit Lions, the Wayne County Prosecutors Office announced May 1.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark
Diamondbacks second baseman Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games on Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Final 2026 recruiting class rankings: Arkansas, Du...
For the first time since 2023, Duke will not end the recruiting cycle with the No. 1 recruiting class.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Final 2026 recruiting class rankings: USC, South C...
USC keeps its hold on No. 1, South Carolina slots right behind, as Arizona and Arizona State enter the top 25.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Notre Dame adds Monds to future QB pipeline
Notre Dame secured another addition to its future quarterback pipeline Friday with a commitment from four-star prospect Wonderful Monds IV, ESPN's No. 14 pocket passer in the 2027 class.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Report: Mets standing by manager Mendoza
The Mets have no immediate plans to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team owning MLB's worst record at 10-21.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

F1's Miami schedule in doubt amid storm threat
MIAMI -- Formula 1 might struggle to complete the full Miami Grand Prix if forecasts of heavy thunderstorms come to pass on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Cooper, Muse, Ruff up for coach of year award
Jon Cooper, Dan Muse and Lindy Ruff are finalists for the Jack Adams Award.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

$4K World Cup tickets for USMNT still available
Tickets for most of the FIFA World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Fantasy cheat sheet: Rankings, picks, everything y...
Be prepared for your drafts with this printable cheat sheet, featuring position tiers, rankings and more.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

NLL semifinals preview: Key stats, players, schedu...
The playoffs continue this weekend with the four remaining teams squaring off, and all games available on the ESPN App.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Solak's NFL Rookie of the Year favorites: Ranking ...
Which draft picks are set up to win Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year? Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Report: Valkyries top WNBA with $850M valuation
For the second straight year, the Golden State Valkyries topped the WNBA with an $850 million valuation, according to Sportico.

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

?? Fantasy football mock draft: Year of the RB?
Running backs went early and as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first fantasy draft picks of the year

ESPN Sports
May 01, 2026

Worst team money could buy? The lowest moments of ...
The team with MLB's second-highest payroll has the worst record in the majors. Here's how New York got here.

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