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Two Star Olympians to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Katie Ledecky, the most decorated women's swimmer in history, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, will be among 19 people to be honored Friday...
May 03, 2024
Pirates Charities Unveils Improvements Through Fields for Kids
Pirates Charities, the philanthropic arm of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Highmark, will join the Chartiers-Houston Girls Softball Association today at 5:30 p.m. for a special pre-game event at the Char...
May 02, 2024
Bonnies Basketball Recruits Another Player
The 2024-25 recruiting class for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program adds another impressive newcomer with the signing of 6-3 guard Dasonte Bowen, a transfer who has played at Iowa the past t...
May 02, 2024
Pirates Acquire Delgado from Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired minor league infielder Keiner Delgado from the New York Yankees as the player to be named from the March 29 trade of pitcher JT Brubaker. The 20-year-old Delgado...
May 01, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates to Train Team Dog for Military Veterans
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today the addition of a new, yet to be named, team dog. The Pirates and PNC Bank have once again teamed up with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs to provide an ind...
May 01, 2024
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National Sports
Mitchell, 'tired of losing,' keys Cavs' comeback
May 06, 2024
Donovan Mitchell had 39 points and led a second-half charge as the Cavs overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Magic in Game 7.
Ohtani clubs 2 HRs, now tied for MLB lead at 10
May 06, 2024
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.
Ex-Browns, Texans RB Johnson retires from NFL
May 06, 2024
Duke Johnson announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight seasons in the NFL.
Star Pirates prospect Skenes gives up 1st pro HR
May 06, 2024
Pitching in Triple-A, star Pirates prospect Paul Skenes allowed his first career home run as a pro Sunday.
Record $210.7M bet on 2024 Kentucky Derby
May 06, 2024
According to Churchill Downs, $210, 7 million was wagered on Mystik Dan's win of the Kentucky Derby, besting by $20 million the previous betting record set last year.
Pendrith wins Byron Nelson, his 1st PGA Tour title
May 06, 2024
Taylor Pendrith, the third-round leader who two-putted for birdie on the 18th hole, took advantage of Ben Kohles' final-hole meltdown to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday in McKinney, Texas, his first PGA Tour title.
J.J. Watt: I'd return if Texans 'absolutely need it'
May 06, 2024
J.J. Watt said Saturday that he'd return to play this season for the Texans but only if DeMeco Ryans absolutely needs it.
Who wins Game 7 of Stars-Golden Knights? Key players to watch, final score predictions
May 06, 2024
Two heavyweights enter the ring Sunday night; only one will survive to Round 2. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.
Predicting Pacers-Knicks and other conference semifinal matchups
39 minutes ago
Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup.
Stanley Cup playoffs picks: Who wins Rangers-Canes, Panthers-Bruins, Canucks-Oilers?
May 06, 2024
The first round is (mostly) complete. Which teams will make it to the conference finals? Our ESPN hockey experts make their predictions.
Canelo: 'I can do whatever I want,' but Benavidez, Crawford should be next
37 minutes ago
Canelo Alvarez said he has earned the right to fight whomever he wants. Hopefully he picks fighters fans want.
UFC 301 takeaways: Pantoja not setting himself apart, Aldo is still king
39 minutes ago
From a tightly contested title bout to the return of Brazil's hero, UFC 301 had big moments.
The Phil Jackson-sized hole plaguing the Los Angeles Lakers
38 minutes ago
The Lakers will hire their seventh coach since 2011 as yet another summer of upheaval and searching begins. The question now is: Why does this keep happening?
Messi proves difference-maker to power Miami past Red Bulls
40 minutes ago
No one could have predicted what was to come at halftime as Lionel Messi smashed records.
Ipswich Town celebrate remarkable promotion to Premier League
9 hours ago
Ipswich Town were languishing in midtable in League One not so long ago. Now they are back in the Premier League -- and the celebrations will last a long time.
How following Hall of Fame father's 'different route' prepared Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. for NFL grind
42 minutes ago
Marvin Harrison Sr. and the No. 4 pick's decision to skip the NFL combine and his pro day was a calculated one.
Will Odell Beckham Jr. fit in with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle in Miami?
42 minutes ago
The Dolphins added Beckham to a receiver room that already features Hill and Waddle. Will he contribute?
Koepka wins in Singapore to claim fourth LIV title
41 minutes ago
Brooks Koepka shot a 3-under 68 on Sunday to win the LIV Golf tournament in Singapore, his fourth victory on the circuit.
How a 6-year-old marathoner ignited America's parenting debate
May 04, 2024
When 6-year-old Rainier Crawford crossed the finish line at the 2022 Flying Pig Marathon, the backlash immediately followed. But his dad makes no apologies as he pushes for children's rights.
Bracketology: Old guys rule -- Kansas becomes new No. 1 overall seed
May 04, 2024
The Jayhawks are returning Hunter Dickinson and also have fifth-year guard Dajuan Harris Jr.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool's Núñez in shock Barcelona move?
22 hours ago
Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez has emerged as a surprise target for Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Roundtable: Three players to avoid
May 03, 2024
The fantasy experts list the players they are avoiding in fantasy women's basketball drafts this season.
Check out our fantasy draft tiers at forward/center
May 03, 2024
Andre Snellings goes through the different tiers at the forward/center position to help you in your draft.
NFL
Answering big questions about the 2025 draft class
3 hours ago
Who is the top QB in the class? How does the 2025 class compare to the 2024 group?
J.J. Watt: I'd return if Texans 'absolutely need it'
1 hour ago
J.J. Watt said Saturday that he'd return to play this season for the Texans but only if DeMeco Ryans absolutely needs it.
Ex-Browns, Texans RB Johnson retires from NFL
1 hour ago
Duke Johnson announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight seasons in the NFL.
Jets QB Travis sees himself as Rodgers' successor
1 hour ago
Jets rookie quarterback Jordan Travis firmly believes he'll eventually succeed Aaron Rodgers at the helm of New York's offense.
Source: Dolphins, OBJ agree on 1-year contract
1 hour ago
Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to Miami after agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Source: WR Harrison has separate Fanatics deal
1 hour ago
Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. has a memorabilia deal in place with Fanatics despite not signing the NFLPA's group licensing agreement, a source told ESPN.
Bills add wide receiver Claypool on 1-year deal
1 hour ago
The Bills have added wide receiver Chase Claypool on a one-year deal.
Avellini, Bears QB who teamed with Payton, dies
1 hour ago
Bob Avellini, the former Bears QB who teamed with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton to lead the Bears to the 1977 playoffs, has died. He was 70.
Police: Prescott won't be charged in assault claim
1 hour ago
Dallas police will not pursue sexual assault charges against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, with a police spokesperson saying detectives determined there was insufficient evidence an offense was committed.
How an email, Facebook and Fan Controlled Football landed Qwan'tez Stiggers on the Jets
5 hours ago
New York crossed the Canadian border to find the 2024 fifth-round pick who never played football in college.
How following Hall of Fame father's 'different route' prepared Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. for NFL grind
May 04, 2024
Marvin Harrison Sr. and the No. 4 pick's decision to skip the NFL combine and his pro day was a calculated one.
'OK, he's really different': Seven stories that explain Bears QB Caleb Williams
Apr 30, 2024
He's a fashion cop, a fierce teammate and the next LeBron? Here's how people who know him, describe the No. 1 draft pick.
Why the Commanders were 'unanimous' on picking Jayden Daniels at No. 2
May 03, 2024
The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.?
Will Odell Beckham Jr. fit in with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle in Miami?
May 03, 2024
The Dolphins added Beckham Jr. to a receiver room that already features Hill and Waddle. Will he contribute?
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
6 hours ago
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up?
Barnwell: Does trading up in the NFL draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals
May 03, 2024
Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner. Here's what previous NFL draft deals can teach us.
Mock draft: Where did top WRs, rookies go?
May 03, 2024
The 2024 NFL draft is complete, so our ESPN Fantasy crew dove right into a mock draft, where a rookie was selected before Travis Kelce.
MLB
Ohtani clubs 2 HRs, now tied for MLB lead at 10
May 06, 2024
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.
Reports: AL batting leader Kwan headed to IL
May 06, 2024
Guardians leadoff hitter Steven Kwan is headed to the injured list with a hamstring strain and Cleveland will call up top prospect Kyle Manzardo, according to multiple reports.
Red Sox end Twins' winning streak at 12 games
May 06, 2024
The Red Sox ended Minnesota's 12-game winning streak on Sunday after beating the Twins 9-2.
Star Pirates prospect Skenes gives up 1st pro HR
May 06, 2024
Pitching in Triple-A, star Pirates prospect Paul Skenes allowed his first career home run as a pro Sunday.
Rays' Pepiot leaves after hit by 107.5 mph liner
May 06, 2024
Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot departed with a lower left leg bruise in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Mets after getting hit by a 107.5 mph line drive hit by Starling Marte.
Padres place struggling Musgrove (elbow) on IL
May 06, 2024
The Padres have placed struggling right-hander Joe Musgrove on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his pitching elbow.
'That's the kind of player to build a team around': How Gunnar Henderson became an early AL MVP candidate
1 hour ago
The youngest player ever to hit 10 home runs before May is the face of an Orioles team whose time has come.
Baseball under black lights? Meet the Tri-City Chili Peppers' new promotion
May 04, 2024
The June 1 promotion will be the first of four 'cosmic baseball' games played by the Chili Peppers this summer.
MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
May 02, 2024
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.
NBA
Mitchell, 'tired of losing,' keys Cavs' comeback
2 hours ago
Donovan Mitchell had 39 points and led a second-half charge as the Cavs overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Magic in Game 7.
Why wait? Malone wants better starts by Nuggets
2 hours ago
Denver's starters haven't been getting off to great starts this postseason, and Nuggets coach Michael Malone said that needs to change.
Sources: Mavs' Kleber (AC joint) out indefinitely
2 hours ago
Dallas Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber has a third-degree dislocation of the AC joint of his right shoulder and will be sidelined indefinitely, sources told ESPN.
Edwards outduels Jokic: Wolves 'know who we are'
2 hours ago
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves seize home-court advantage with a Game 1 win in Denver.
Sources: Ball picks up $21.4M option with Bulls
2 hours ago
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball exercised the $21.4 million option on his contract for the 2024-2025 season, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Former Laker Morris dies at 33, family announces
2 hours ago
Former Michigan Wolverines standout and Lakers draft pick Darius Morris, who averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games with Los Angeles and four other teams across four NBA seasons, has died at 33, his family announced on Saturday.
Lakers' Russell fined $25K for verbal abuse of ref
2 hours ago
The NBA has fined Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $25,000 for verbally abusing a game official shortly after Los Angeles was eliminated from the playoffs by Denver earlier this week.
The Phil Jackson-sized hole plaguing the Los Angeles Lakers
May 04, 2024
The Lakers will hire their seventh coach since 2011 as yet another summer of upheaval and searching begins. The question now is: Why does this keep happening?
Predicting Pacers-Knicks and Wolves-Nuggets conference semifinal matchups
2 hours ago
Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup.
Philly's playoff exit raises a slew of questions -- and dramatically answered another
May 03, 2024
Injuries continue to haunt Joel Embiid and the 76ers as they exit the playoffs. But, behind Tyrese Maxey's rise and an offseason full of options, Philly has reasons for optimism despite its first-round defeat.
How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee
May 04, 2024
Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.
'By: Jayson Tatum': Celtics star's shoe-tying tutorial goes viral
May 03, 2024
Jayson Tatum's first YouTube video in 11 years was an educational classic.
NHL
Who wins Game 7 of Stars-Golden Knights? Key players to watch, final score predictions
20 seconds ago
Two heavyweights enter the ring Sunday night; only one will survive to Round 2. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.
Stars' Faksa to return for G7 vs. Golden Knights
4 hours ago
Stars forward Radek Faksa will return to the lineup for Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Golden Knights.
Leafs show 'fight' in OT loss, as Matthews returns
16 hours ago
Auston Matthews returned to the lineup and registered an assist, but the Toronto Maple Leafs bowed out of the postseason on Saturday night, falling 2-1 in overtime of Game 7 at TD Garden to the Boston Bruins, who advanced to meet the Florida Panthers.
David is Goliath: Pastrnak wins Game 7 in overtime
16 hours ago
David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins outlasted the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs to a Round 2 date with Florida.
Leafs' Matthews a finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
May 04, 2024
Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is among three finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy.
Canucks blank Predators in G6, on to 2nd round
May 04, 2024
Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left, and the Canucks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Predators in Game 6.
Penguins fire assistant in charge of power play
May 03, 2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season.
Bowness, Brunette, Tocchet up for top NHL coach
May 03, 2024
The Jets' Rick Bowness, Predators' Andrew Brunette and Canucks' Rick Tocchet are finalists for this year's Jack Adams Award, which is given to the coach who "contributed the most to his team's success."
Stanley Cup playoffs picks: Who wins Rangers-Canes, Panthers-Bruins, Canucks-Oilers?
2 hours ago
The first round is (mostly) complete. Which teams will make it to the conference finals? Our ESPN hockey experts make their predictions.
Five factors that will determine Rangers-Hurricanes series
3 hours ago
There are many similarities between these two East heavyweights. Here's how they diverge -- and which differences will be most critical in Round 2.
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Maple Leafs, other eliminated teams?
19 hours ago
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
Stanley Cup playoff lessons: Maybe just don't give the Oilers a power play?
May 03, 2024
With much of the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the next set of matchups through to the Cup Final.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
May 06, 2024
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
Inside the tumultuous tenure of the Coyotes in Arizona and their stunning move to Utah
Apr 30, 2024
The franchise's relocation was somehow both lightning fast and painfully slow. Here's how it all fell apart in Arizona, and what lies ahead.
NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures
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2024 NHL futures odds for every team to advance to the Stanley Cup and to win it all.
2024 NHL Stanley Cup betting tips: Props, picks, futures
9 hours ago
2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs second-round betting tips and Conn Smythe Trophy picks.
NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds
10 hours ago
Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Motorsports
NASCAR, IndyCar legend Tony Stewart shares his newfound passion for drag racing
Apr 30, 2024
NASCAR and IndyCar legend Tony Stewart has found a new calling and love in drag racing, where success at 330 mph is in all things minuscule.
The complexities of racing an oval: it's more than just turning left
Apr 25, 2024
"Go fast, turn left." The cliche is well known among NASCAR crowds, and Alanis King speaks to the series' best to explain the nuances of stock car's oval racing.
Stella: FIA must review 'unacceptable' tactics
May 05, 2024
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called on the FIA to clamp down on the "unacceptable" tactics employed by Kevin Magnussen at the Miami Grand Prix sprint race.
Bell wins pole, continues good form at Kansas
22 hours ago
Christopher Bell turned a lap of 183.107 mph in his No. 20 for Joe Gibbs Racing, putting it on the front row alongside Ross Chastain for Sunday's race. Noah Gragson and Kyle Larson will start a row behind them, while Kyle Busch qualified fifth.
Alonso accuses stewards of bias after sprint race
May 04, 2024
Fernando Alonso has accused Formula One's stewards of being biased against Spanish drivers after Lewis Hamilton escaped a penalty for his involvement in a first-lap incident in Saturday's sprint race in Miami.
Ricciardo: Sprint result served to silence critics
May 04, 2024
Daniel Ricciardo said his sprint race was a "middle finger" statement performance aimed at his recent critics.
Newey on departure: I want to take a break
May 03, 2024
Adrian Newey said he is in no rush to make a decision on his next Formula One move after Red Bull, and he wants to take a break from the sport.
McLaren boss: Newey Red Bull exit the 1st domino
May 04, 2024
The departure of Formula One's top designer Adrian Newey from Red Bull is just the tip of the iceberg with other talent at the championship outfit dusting off their résumés, McLaren boss Zak Brown said Friday.
Williams wants F1 reunion with Newey
May 03, 2024
Williams have thrown their hat into the ring as a left-field contender for Adrian Newey's services.
How to watch the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix: ESPN schedule
May 03, 2024
It's time for the 2024 Miami Grand Prix! Will Max Verstappen continue his winning streak? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.
Review finds no Chevy role in Penske cheating
May 03, 2024
Chevrolet denied any knowledge of the IndyCar cheating scandal within Team Penske and said an independent review found no evidence that any Chevy employees were involved.