Pressure eased, Rory co-leads in Masters defense
Rory McIlroy did not, by his standards, play his best golf in the opening round yet still managed a 5-under 67, good for a share of the early lead wit…
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Tatum clears hurdle, happy to exit MSG on '2 feet'
Jayson Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night but more importantly, walked "off the floor on my own two feet.…
Sources: Aces agree to $1.19M deal with Young
The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Final Four MOP Cadeau to return to Wolverines
Fresh off being named the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four, star point guard Elliot Cadeau told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday that he will r…
FIFA adds new, more expensive, WC ticket tiers
FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener aga…
Source: Cincinnati looking into move for Neymar
Neymar has emerged as the latest global soccer icon to draw interest from MLS, as FC Cincinnati has begun exploring options to bring the Santos star t…
Sixers' Embiid undergoes surgery for appendicitis
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid underwent emergency surgery in Houston on Thursday after being diagnosed with appendicitis a few hours befo…
Hidalgo returning to Notre Dame for senior year
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, who was the Naismith and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year this season in women's basketball, will return to the Figh…
🏀 WNBA mock draft: New projected No. 1
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.
Masters 2026: Rory's defense, most disappointing first rounds and looking ahead to the rest of the tournament
How will a loaded leaderboard take shape? Will the course continue to get more difficult? We look at round one and what could come next at Augusta Nat…
Sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters
The first golf major of the year is underway as the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament tees off.
Baldwin best catcher? Alcantara is back? Cam Smith a top-50 bat? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Meet the newest source for steals in Chicago
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Projecting NFL draft quarterback landing spots, from No. 1 to No. 215
Projecting landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade).
Our draft experts picked 10-man rosters from 2026 class: Who has the best superteam?
Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates drafted their own rosters of 2026 draft prospects.
The latest NFL draft intel for all 32 teams: What we're hearing on how the picks could play out
Our NFL reporters answer questions for every team two weeks out from the draft, and our analysts weigh in with some new intel on picks and moves.
'My journey started even before I was born': Mukul Choudhary after single-handedly winning IPL game for LSG
Mukul Choudhary emerged as LSG’s hero with a match-winning unbeaten 54 off 27 balls in a last-ball win over KKR. Reflecting on his journey, he said, "…
Hearts vs Motherwell predictions and betting tips – League leaders under pressure
Heart of Midlothian are looking over their shoulder in the Scottish Premiership title race. Rangers and Celtic are closing in on the league leaders, w…
World Cup 2026 is just two months away – here are the cheapest tickets we’ve found to England v Croatia
The countdown is officially on, with the 2026 World Cup now just 63 days away. For England fans, excitement is reaching fever pitch as the Three Lions…
What surprise Lambiase switch means for Verstappen, Red Bull & McLaren
Formula 1 may not be staging any races in April but the news that Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, has agreed to join McLaren has p…
Penguins Clinch Playoff Berth, Home Ice For First Round Of Postseason
The red-hot Penguins are postseason-bound for the first time in four years. Penguins Clinch Playoff Berth, Home Ice For First Round Of Postseason orig…
Denver knocks Michigan out of Frozen Four in double overtime
Kent Anderson ended Michigan's season in double overtime despite the Wolverines doubling up Denver in shots. Las Vegas — For the 10th time since its 1…
Agent tries to play down Enzo Fernandez Chelsea exit but also hints it depends on UCL
If anyone has become fed up of the Enzo Fernandez story and hoped that it had died down, they may want to look away now.Because if anything, it’s only…
Liverpool confirm Andy Robertson will leave at end of the season
Liverpool have confirmed Andy Robertson will leave the club at the end of the season. The 32-year-old’s contract will expire in June, and the Reds wil…
Luke Weaver, Brett Baty can't come through in game-changing inning of Mets' loss to Diamondbacks
Luke Weaver has dominated for the Mets in 2026, but on Thursday night, he had his first stumble and was not helped by the defense behind him. The Mets…
Donovan not reading into Reinsdorf's endorsement
Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who has yet to decide on his future with the team, appreciated team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf's endorsement of hi…
Sarr (toe) to miss Wizards' final three games
Wizards forward Alex Sarr is likely to miss the final three games of the season with a toe injury.
OKC locks up No. 1 seed, joins elite company
The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a win over the Clippers to join some exclusive company.
NBA fines Magic $25K for injury report violation
The NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 on Thursday for violating league injury reporting rules before Monday night's home game against the Detroit Pi…
Stanford star freshman Okorie declares for draft
Stanford star guard Ebuka Okorie will enter the NBA draft after leading the ACC in scoring as a freshman.
Sources: Kings' late foul was error, not tanking
The NBA is looking into what team sources say was a strategy mistake by Kings coach Doug Christie -- and not tanking tactics -- during Tuesday's loss …
🏀 Inside the NBA's tanking problem
With tanking strategies growing in both audaciousness and frequency of use, can the league get its arms around the often-effective practice?