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Jan 19, 2020
For Conor McGregor, a rematch with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is "a massive fight with global appeal" and "the fight you make" above all others, UFC president Dana White said.
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Jan 19, 2020
Conor McGregor's TKO made the loudest splash, but it wasn't the only noteworthy moment at UFC 246.
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Jan 19, 2020
In a matter of 40 seconds, McGregor knocked out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. So where does he go from here?
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Jan 19, 2020
Our experts react to some surprising results and look ahead at what might be next for the winners and losers.
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Jan 19, 2020
Should McGregor wait for a title shot or stay active vs. a tough foe? How about an old nemesis for Cowboy?
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Jan 19, 2020
McGregor's 40-second victory at UFC 246 wowed many of his peers and athletes from other major pro sports.
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Jan 19, 2020
Conor McGregor made a resounding return to the Octagon, finishing Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in just 40 seconds of the first round Saturday night at UFC 246.
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Jan 19, 2020
Women's MMA pioneer Roxanne Modafferi defeats hobbled Maycee Barber in the UFC 246 prelims.
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Jan 18, 2020
Erling Haaland continued his incredible campaign with a hat trick on his Borussia Dortmund debut, which sparked a comeback from 3-1 down to win 5-3.
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Jan 18, 2020
Erling Haaland continued his incredible campaign with a hat trick on his Borussia Dortmund debut, which sparked a comeback from 3-1 down to win 5-3.
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Jan 18, 2020
In a major upset, Jeison Rosario stopped Julian Williams in the fifth round of Williams' homecoming fight to take his unified junior middleweight world title Saturday night in Philadelphia.
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Jan 18, 2020
The Cardinals got back on track with a key ACC upset, while Kentucky and Florida both scored SEC wins.
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Jan 18, 2020
Vanderbilt had one of the worst 3-point shooting performances in Division I basketball over the past 20 seasons, going 0-for-25 against Tennessee to snap a streak of 1,080 straight games of making at least one 3.
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Jan 18, 2020
While second baseman Jose Altuve was open and eager to address the sign-stealing scandal at the Astros' winter fan festival, third baseman Alex Bregman was stoic and stingy with his words as the team sets its sights on spring training.
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Jan 18, 2020
Tyson Fury said on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show on ESPN Radio that it would be great for both boxing and combat sports if Conor McGregor returned to the ring. McGregor lost by TKO to Floyd Mayweather in 2017 and has spoken of fighting Manny Pacquiao.
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Jan 18, 2020
McGregor returns to the Octagon to face Cerrone. Follow all the action from prelims to main card.
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Jan 18, 2020
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon to face Cowboy Cerrone. Follow all the action from prelims to main card.
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Jan 18, 2020
The Portland Trail Blazers have traded Kent Bazemore, Anthony Tolliver and two second-round picks to the Sacramento Kings for Trevor Ariza, Wenyen Gabriel, and Caleb Swanigan, league sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jan 18, 2020
Two shots separate South Koreans Inbee Park and Sei Young Kim atop the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions leaderboard, with several other golfers within striking distance.
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Jan 18, 2020
Summer Tapasa became a viral video star after she blocked and battled a would-be thief. Now she's got a job offer with the UFC and was in the middle of the weigh-in action Friday.
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Jan 18, 2020
At the Red Sox Winter Weekend fan festival, Boston slugger J.D. Martinez reiterated his confidence that his club will be cleared in MLB's investigation into sign stealing.
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Jan 18, 2020
The case against Odell Beckham Jr. for slapping a cop's butt won't be pursued by the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office.
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Jan 18, 2020
The case against Odell Beckham Jr. for slapping a cop's butt won't be pursued by the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office and the New Orleans Police Department said the officer in question won't pursue charges.
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Jan 18, 2020
The officer whose butt was slapped by Odell Beckham Jr. no longer wants to pursue charges against the Browns receiver, and the New Orleans Police Department may withdraw the warrant for OBJ, a source told ESPN's Mike Triplett.
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Jan 18, 2020
Erling Haaland continued his incredible campaign with a hat trick on his Borussia Dortmund debut, which sparked a comeback from 3-1 down to win 5-3.
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Jan 18, 2020
More than half of MLB fans believe Astros players should have been penalized along with team management in the aftermath of the sign-stealing scandal, according to an online survey conducted on behalf of ESPN.
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Jan 18, 2020
Reid is coaching his sixth conference championship game, while the other three coaches are in their first.
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Jan 18, 2020
Since falling short of the Super Bowl last season with an OT loss to the Patriots, Mahomes has figured out "how to win when things aren't perfect."
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Jan 18, 2020
The Clippers star went to L.A. to team up with Kawhi Leonard and play in his hometown. But there was one more motivation much closer to his heart.
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Jan 18, 2020
Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson received a technical foul Friday night after he gave Memphis' Jae Crowder a "slap to the backside," as crew chief Kenny Mauer said after the game. Thompson and Crowder were hit with double technicals earlier in the game.
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Jan 18, 2020
Dots were connected this summer that suggested Chris Paul could be a fit in Miami. But the Heat are just fine without that trade, and so are the Thunder.
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Jan 17, 2020
In the aftermath of the Astros' cheating scandal, a big question lingers for former Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish, who was rocked by Houston during the 2017 World Series: "Was I tipping [pitches], or were they stealing [signs]?"
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Jan 17, 2020
Naomi Osaka said she struggled with the scrutiny that came with being the No. 1-ranked player in the world but has made a conscious decision not to worry about "outside noise."
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Jan 17, 2020
As smoke from nearby fires affects the air quality in Melbourne, what protocols do officials have in place to protect players, fans and staff?
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Jan 17, 2020
Serena Williams' path to a 24th major title is filled with former Grand Slam winners. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer top a more balanced men's side.
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Jan 17, 2020
Jason Garrett is sticking in the NFC East, with the former Cowboys head coach reaching a deal Friday to take over the Giants' offense.
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Jan 17, 2020
Jason Garrett is sticking in the NFC East, with the former Cowboys head coach reaching a deal Friday to take over the Giants' offense, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.
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Jan 17, 2020
Over 40 coaches voted and more than half of them voted for Maryville University as the No. 1 team in the country in ESPN's preseason College League of Legends coaches poll.
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Jan 17, 2020
Minnesota gets Karl-Anthony back on Friday at Indiana after he missed 15 games with a sprained left knee.
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Jan 17, 2020
Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns was back Friday at Indiana after he missed 15 games because of a sprained left knee and scored a team-high 27 points in a 116-114 loss.
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Jan 17, 2020
Ryan Tannehill turned around a franchise, and a few other former Dolphins have shaken up the league. These are the trades that shaped the season.
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Jan 17, 2020
As the Australian Open is set to begin, there is something tone-deaf about the idea of playing tennis while a country burns. Athletes are raising money for relief efforts, but it's not enough. It's time for them to raise their voices about climate change.
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Jan 17, 2020
The NBA won't hold a vote at April's owners meeting about plans to alter the league's in-season schedule, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, but still hopes to make changes.
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Jan 17, 2020
Kyrie Irving says he's spoken to teammates to clear up any confusion about remarks he made Wednesday about the players he sees as being part of the Nets' future.
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Jan 17, 2020
Clemson junior Travis Etienne, rated as the No. 4 draft-eligible running back by ESPN, will return for his senior season. He has rushed for 4,038 yards in his three seasons with the Tigers.
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Jan 17, 2020
The most interesting sports shots from around the globe this week include a motorbike race along a desert canyon and an epic photobomb by an ice luger.
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Jan 17, 2020
The most interesting sports shots from around the globe this week include a motorbike race along a desert canyon and an epic photobomb by an ice luger.
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Jan 17, 2020
Former White Sox pitcher Jack McDowell, who never played for Tony La Russa, said a camera-aided sign-stealing system was set up by the Hall of Fame manager prior to his being fired, and that was used after McDowell made his debut in 1987.
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Jan 17, 2020
Ravens coach John Harbaugh defended quarterback Lamar Jackson following the team's 28-12 divisional playoff loss to the Titans, noting he's younger than Heisman winner Joe Burrow.
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Jan 17, 2020
President Donald Trump paid tribute to the national champion LSU football team on Friday, saying it would long be remembered as one of the greatest in college football history.
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Jan 17, 2020
Conor McGregor and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone both weighed in at 170 pounds for their UFC 246 fight Saturday.
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Jan 17, 2020
Major League Baseball has no hold on banned players after they die, a source told ESPN, which could be significant when it comes to Hall of Fame consideration for "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and others who were banned for life and have since died.
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Jan 17, 2020
Five years ago, the Deflategate allegations against the Patriots spun out of control. Did the NFL actually learn anything from it?
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Jan 17, 2020
Social media shaped MLB's first uniquely 21st century scandal.
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Jan 17, 2020
Three days of sign-stealing scandal buildup erupted on social media Thursday, leading to a day of conspiracies and confusion -- and MLB without control of its sport.
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Jan 17, 2020
Sweden has become a dominant defensive pipeline. How did Victor Hedman help lead the way for a talented next wave of blueliners?
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Jan 17, 2020
What should we expect in the Gamecocks' Big Monday test? ESPN.com's experts preview the game and weigh in on UConn-Tennessee and the Pac-12 race.
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Jan 17, 2020
How has a retread coach made it work inside the league's most treacherous minefield?
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Jan 17, 2020
Georgia has hired Todd Monken to be its new offensive coordinator and playcaller, sources confirmed to ESPN's Mark Schlabach. Monken spent this past season as the offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns.
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Jan 17, 2020
Soccer's gaps between the one-percent and the rest are widening to the point of breaking the sport. Here's our way of restoring some balance.
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Jan 17, 2020
Butler's home loss to Seton Hall knocked the Bulldogs back to the No. 2 line -- and steady Kansas took advantage.
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Jan 17, 2020
Our panel checks in on a handful of hot topics around the league, including scoring races, goaltender trades and more.
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Jan 17, 2020
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray says he's still focused on football, but he says he thinks "it would be fun" to play professional baseball at the same time. "Athletically, I think, yeah, I could do it," he said.
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Jan 17, 2020
This week the spotlight falls on the tricks of Ja Morant, OKC's sensational soph and two Mavs bigs earning a little respect.
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Jan 17, 2020
Liverpool will win their first league title in three decades, but bank on 98 points and no Invincibles.
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Jan 17, 2020
What to watch for in both games. Matchup breakdowns. Stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It's all here for the NFL conference championships.
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Jan 17, 2020
What can we expect as Conor McGregor returns from an absence of over a year to take on Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246?
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Jan 17, 2020
If Conor McGregor wins, should he be in line for a lightweight title shot? Our experts weigh in.
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Jan 17, 2020
Brandon Ingram had a career-high 49 points, and the Pelicans came away with a 138-132 overtime victory over the Jazz that was more dramatic than expected after a foul call went against New Orleans at the end of regulation.
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Jan 17, 2020
The questions in a crowded ACC start at the top, and ESPN.com's experts weighed on Duke-Louisville and a range of other topics.
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Jan 16, 2020
Sabrina Ionescu had a career-high 37 points by playing one of the best games on a résumé full of contenders.
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Jan 16, 2020
Joe Burrow's father, who lives in Ohio, says his son would be happy to be drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Jan 16, 2020
Joe Burrow's father, who lives in Ohio, says his son would be happy to be drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Jan 16, 2020
Laurent Hurtubise, who was born with one arm, recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 fourth hole at the PGA West Stadium Course in La Quinta, California, on Thursday.
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Jan 16, 2020
Major League Baseball said Thursday that its investigation into stealing signs found no evidence that any Astros players wore electronic devices that would have notified them of certain pitches, including during the 2019 season.
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Jan 16, 2020
The Giants made Alyssa Nakken the first female coach on an MLB staff Thursday. She will be in uniform, will travel, throw batting practice and hit fungoes, manager Gabe Kapler said.
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Jan 16, 2020
Serena Williams' path is filled with Grand Slam winners. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer top a more balanced men's side.
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Jan 16, 2020
New Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said he'd continue to have Kellen Moore call plays on offense because "I wanted to make sure we were able to capitalize on what has been established here."
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Jan 16, 2020
ESPN takes readers behind the scenes to reveal why Barcelona finally dismissed Ernesto Valverde, and why they put their belief in Quique Setien.
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Jan 16, 2020
Dave Aranda, who spent the past four years as defensive coordinator at LSU and helped the Tigers win the national title, is getting his first head-coaching job.
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Jan 16, 2020
Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, who spent the past four years at LSU and helped the Tigers win the national title, is expected to get his first head-coaching job at Baylor, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 16, 2020
Here's what you need to know as Beltran became the third skipper to lose his job this week.
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Jan 16, 2020
Carlos Beltran, before beginning his first season on the job with the New York Mets, became the third MLB manager to lose his job as a result of the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, joining AJ Hinch and Alex Cora.
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Jan 16, 2020
Agent Drew Rosenhaus conditionally terminated his relationship with Antonio Brown until the free-agent receiver seeks counseling, according to an NFLPA source.
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Jan 16, 2020
Milwaukee went 6-for-7 from beyond the arc in the first quarter and stormed out to a double-digit lead over Boston.
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Jan 16, 2020
The Hawks have sent swingman Allen Crabbe to the Timberwolves for point guard Jeff Teague and forward Treveon Graham.
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Jan 16, 2020
The Hawks are sending swingman Allen Crabbe to the Timberwolves for point guard Jeff Teague and forward Treveon Graham, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jan 16, 2020
Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau have had their tense moments over the past year, mostly relating to slow play.
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Jan 16, 2020
The New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant accusing Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. of simple battery of a Superdome security officer.
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Jan 16, 2020
Karl-Anthony Towns will be the first celebrity to join in the festivities during the launch weekend of the Call of Duty League.
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Jan 16, 2020
Matthew Tkachuk is reminding us of legendary pests. Plus, Jersey Fouls, winners and losers of the week and more.
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Jan 16, 2020
Questions abound as McGregor returns. A trip to his native Ireland reveals that they extend well beyond the Octagon.
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Jan 16, 2020
LaFleur was best man in his wedding. Saleh helped him get his start in the NFL. Now LaFleur, the Packers' offensive playcaller, will have to beat Saleh, the 49ers' defensive coordinator, to get to the Super Bowl.
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Jan 16, 2020
Who could fill the unexpected managerial opening in Houston? Here are some names to watch.
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Jan 16, 2020
Your might think Zion's Blue Devils were better, but this year's Duke group is improved in several key metrics.
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Jan 16, 2020
Justin Fuente has decided to remain at Virginia Tech after interviewing with Baylor.
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Jan 16, 2020
As smoke from nearby fires affects the air quality in Melbourne, what protocols do officials have in place to protect players, fans and staff?
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Jan 16, 2020
The Houston Astros have interviewed Buck Showalter for their managerial vacancy, ESPN has confirmed.
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Jan 16, 2020
Robin Lopez and Wesley Matthews have reunited in Milwaukee and introduced their new team to an unorthodox tradition.
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