Cowboys make Aubrey NFL's highest-paid kicker
Brandon Aubrey and the Cowboys reached agreement Monday on a deal that will make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, his agents told ESPN's Ad…
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49ers, Williams settle deal drama with $50M pact
The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension, his agency announced Monday.
Amid threats, Yanks' Schlittler excited to face Sox
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he and his family have received threats ahead of his start vs. the Red Sox, but he's "excited" to be making his Fe…
Sources: Nets sign Fernandez, staff to extensions
The Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions, sources told ESPN.
Duke center Ngongba returning for next season
Duke starting center Patrick Ngongba II is returning to the Blue Devils next season.
Korir wins Boston Marathon again in record time
Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win i…
Lokedi repeats as winner of Boston Marathon
Sharon Lokedi won the Boston Marathon for the second straight year Monday, winning the women's race in 2 hours, 18 minutes, 51 seconds.
Blazers' lack of fan T-shirts invites questions
The Portland Trail Blazers won't give away T-shirts for fans when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 and 4 of the opening series, another in…
✨ Top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
Sources: Bulls get OK to interview multiple execs
The Bulls have started the search for their new head of basketball operations, receiving permission to interview multiple NBA executives, sources told…
'We belong here': Magic stun Pistons in Game 1
The Magic showed an intensity and fight that had been missing for most of the season as they stunned No. 1 seed Detroit in Game 1 of their series.
Wembanyama joins SGA, Jokic as MVP finalist
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama were named finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award.
Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned
Charles Barkley says he and Michael Jordan are talking again after nearly 15 years and that the two plan to play golf together in the offseason.
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
Blockbuster trade? New coach? Hard reset? The Warriors begin an offseason with massive uncertainty
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter
We have seen a fair share of massive contracts in the NFL. So who tops the highest-paid list at every position as of today?
Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Stars, Penguins and Senators even things up?
The Oilers and Ducks finally join the party. Here's what to watch, along with Sunday's highlights and stats.
Steph Curry, Paige Bueckers lead athletes that took in Coachella 2026
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
Downed fences, beat-up mannequins headline scene for Sabres' Game 1 win
Buffalo surged in the third period to win their first playoff game in 15 years.
'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
Men's college basketball buzz: State of blue blood rebuilds
North Carolina awaits a decision from Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky vie for the No. 1 recruit.
Women's transfer rankings: No. 1 Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State
Audi Crooks is headed to Oklahoma St., Jordan Lee is bound for South Carolina and Kymora Johnson is staying at U.Va.
LeBron does it again, and one team has a big problem: Windhorst on the first weekend of the playoffs
A 25-year-old LeBron strategy for the Lakers, a new defense in Cleveland and a message from Oklahoma City: Here's what we learned as the postseason ti…
Even in retirement, Chris Paul's legacy is rooted in this season's playoffs
Dozens of NBA players have been mentored by the future Hall of Famer, and many of them are vying for the title.
Bengals extend Lawrence after blockbuster trade
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN'…
NFL draft prospect Branch arrested in Georgia
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two poss…
Source: Titans using 5th-year option on Skoronski
The Tennessee Titans are exercising the fifth-year option for right guard Peter Skoronski, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.
Source: Texans, Anderson agree to $150M deal
Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quart…
Sources: Brissett not at Cards' offseason program
Cardinals incumbent starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team's offseason program as he waits for a ne…
WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers says "heavy" practices under former coach John Harbaugh were the reason Baltimore "had a lot of injuries" last season.
⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock
Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?