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King's gambit: Why NBA players are turning to chess
NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.
Arteta: Arsenal defeat a 'big punch in the face'
Mikel Arteta lamented his Arsenal side's "strange" performance in their 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, saying the result was a "big punch in the face."
SGA, Jokic among at least 168 out NBA-wide Fri.
Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Grizzlies.
Sources: Griner finalizing 7-figure deal to join Sun
Two-time WNBA scoring champion Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Sun, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Redick: 'Everybody' wants to face hobbled Lakers
Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer Los Angeles as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.
Sources: NYT investigating reporter's Vrabel ties
The Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel amid questions raised about the two this week, sources told ESPN.
???? NFL draft rankings: Miller's top 482 players
Matt Miller has finalized his rankings for the 2026 draft, listing top players and providing grades for each one.
Which of the NFL draft's QBs will be elite? We projected the top five prospects
Aaron Schatz uses his QBASE 2.0 model to project NFL career ceilings and floors for the 2026 draft class' QBs.
'It's the new frontier': How AI is pushing NFL draft prep to 'a different level'
When a prospect skips combine workouts, teams can use artificial intelligence to project his measurables.
Dodgers' Muncy caps 3-HR night with walk-off shot
Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a game-winning, two-out solo blast in the ninth inning, to rally the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7.
Spring game previews: Alabama, Florida among ones to note Saturday
Nine Power 4 schools have spring games this weekend.
A big summer awaits Manchester United, where transfers take priority
Manchester United are making the final push to end the season on a high note, before an important summer of recruitment for players and coach alike.
Is failing to qualify for the CL actually better for Premier League teams?
The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer, but maybe for PL teams, it's just an extra headache?
Transfer rumors, news: Man United scouting Diomande, Ndiaye
Manchester United have shortlisted attackers Yan Diomande and Iliman Ndiaye ahead of the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest.
The NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories, from floaters to defense
Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.
2026 rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.
Wembanyama checks another 'box,' hits 65 games
Victor Wembanyama reached the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility with a 40-point outing that included 13 rebounds in a 139-120 win over the Mavericks.
Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s, clinch 2-seed
The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans.
Red-hot Rory sets Masters record with 6-shot lead
Rory McIlroy closed with six birdies over his last seven holes to finish at 7-under 65 and push his lead to six shots, the largest at the Masters after 36 holes.
Going batty: Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling
A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.