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Titans close facility after multiple COVID positives

The Titans said they have closed their practice facilities until Saturday after three players and five staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The Vikings, who played the Titans on Sunday, have also closed their facility on Tuesday.

How the NBA navigated its longest, most unpredictable year

In the 2019-20 season, the outside world overwhelmed the NBA. Here's how we got to a Finals that was anything but guaranteed.

These six moves will decide the next NBA champion

The stars of this series make a ton of big shots. Here are the ones that matter most.

Donaldson (calf) not on Twins' wild-card roster

Third baseman Josh Donaldson was not on the Twins' roster for the AL wild-card series with a calf injury, but he still could make an appearance from the taxi squad.

Source: Eagles' Goedert has small ankle fracture

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert has a small fracture in his ankle, a league source confirmed to ESPN, and is out indefinitely, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Doc out as Clips coach after surprising playoff exit

Doc Rivers has stepped down as coach of the Clippers in what chairman Steve Ballmer called a "mutual decision."

Ravens QB Jackson calls Chiefs 'our kryptonite'

Once again, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens stumbled against the Chiefs in a 34-20 loss on Monday Night Football, prompting Jackson to label the reigning Super Bowl champs "our kryptonite."

Cuban offers help, picks up Delonte West by car

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban picked up Delonte West at a Dallas gas station on Monday and is attempting to help the homeless former NBA player get his life back on track, Cuban confirmed to ESPN.

Purdue suspends 13 in non-fall sports for party

Purdue suspended 13 student-athletes in sports that don't compete in the fall, citing a party Saturday in a campus residence hall.

Will there be an upset? Can anyone beat L.A? Jeff Passan weighs in

What's the most likely upset? Can anybody beat the Dodgers? Which players should you expect to remember from this October?

MLB Playoffs Daily: Baseball's biggest postseason party ever is here

It's playoff time! Tuesday's four American League openers feature an ace showdown and much more.

Bryant: Police, protest, pandemic and the end of the 9/11 era

The pandemic, the killing of George Floyd and the summer of protest and racial reckoning have combined to bring an end to the police-as-hero narrative sold to the public for the past 20 years -- largely through sports.

What went wrong for Doc Rivers and the Clippers

Doc Rivers thought the Clippers needed more time, but Steve Ballmer wondered if they needed a new voice.

Week 4 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus preseason predictions we got wrong

Joey Bosa and the Chargers haven't made big plays, Carson Wentz is in a funk and Josh Allen is an MVP candidate. What else has surprised us in the NFL?

Projected 2021 draft order: Giants, Jets take over as favorites for No. 1 pick

The Giants and Jets are the new favorites to pick No. 1 overall in next year's draft, according to ESPN's FPI.

Jackson isn't in Patrick Mahomes' league yet

Mahomes proved he's playing a different game than everybody else. Jackson can catch up, but it's a long road.

Does a win at Georgia stand between Auburn and playoff contention?

Is Auburn a CFP contender? Has quarterback Bo Nix turned the corner? These are among the pressing questions facing the Tigers between the hedges on Saturday night.

Heisman Watch: The SEC joins the party

Clemson's QB still holds a lead over Ohio State's QB, but two quarterbacks from the SEC have joined the race.

'Can we play just one game?' Inside Houston football's lost month of September

So much for September football for the Houston Cougars. Not one, not two, but all five of their games this month were canceled.

Why Gary Sanchez isn't catching Gerrit Cole in Game 1 for the Yankees

Handling an ace is a big responsibility, but the 2019 All-Star catcher's struggles in every phase of the game forced a tough choice.

A case for Francisco Lindor as the MLB Latino Face of the 2020s

We present the case for four superstars to be considered as the Latino Face of MLB in the 2020s.

Mahomes' mom to MNF football announcers: Call my son Patrick

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' mom had a little fun tweeting during a game in which her son threw for four TDs.

Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 4

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 4 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

Fantasy intel for all 32 teams ahead of Week 4

Mike Clay breaks down each team with a key fantasy fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 4 and beyond.

Two decades later, 'Remember the Titans' remains relevant

Disney's iconic 2000 film spotlights social equality and racial issues that still resonate 20 years after its worldwide release. But according to its cast and production crew, it almost didn't get made.

How the Lightning learned to be Stanley Cup champions

Tampa Bay's journey from 2015 to 2020 was fashioned out of humiliating moments and fateful decisions.

Ahead of the presidential election, America's sports stadiums and arenas become polling centers

In recent months, athletes and the sports world have become increasingly active in voter access and encouraging citizens to cast their ballots.

NBA Finals: Storylines and stats that matter ahead of Lakers-Heat

The Lakers and Heat are set for an unprecedented Finals matchup in the bubble. Our NBA experts break down what to expect.

Why mid- and low-major college basketball programs are in big trouble without buy games

The University of Montana and others are in for a bleak financial reality, given the difficulty of scheduling major-conference opponents this fall.

2021 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings: South Carolina starts at No. 1

We ranked the top 25 women's basketball recruiting classes for 2021, and some familiar teams are near the top.

USMNT and the Bundesliga: Why so many top young Americans choose Germany on career path

From Giovanni Reyna to Tyler Adams, from Josh Sargent to Christian Pulisic, there are many compelling reasons why U.S. talent ends up in Germany.

Barcelona, Juventus, Man City among club's with awful warm-up kits

Clubs continue to send their stars out to warm up in some ghastly outfits.

Only one team can stop Liverpool repeating as Premier League champions: Liverpool itself

While title rivals slip up across the Premier League, Liverpool demonstrated vs. Arsenal that they are a class apart from the rest of the division.

UFC real or not: Masvidal next for Covington? Jones back at light heavyweight?

ESPN's MMA experts discuss a potential grudge match between Masvidal and Covington, as well as Jones' future.

Divisional rankings -- The top 10 fighters per division

The junior middleweight and junior welterweight division have new leaders. But what other changes appear in ESPN's divisional boxing rankings?

Jets players back Gase after third blowout loss

Facing questions about his job security after an 0-3 start, Jets coach Adam Gase said he's focusing on "getting our guys right."

Ed Orgeron after opening loss: 'It's my job to fix it'

LSU's coach said the responsibility rests with him to turn things around before Saturday's game vs. Vanderbilt.

McGregor, Poirier talk charity PPV fight in tweets

UFC superstar Conor McGregor proposed a charity MMA fight to former opponent Dustin Poirier.

Hamilton vows to keep 'learning and growing' after FIA comments

Lewis Hamilton said he "may not always get it right in the face of adversity" two days after accusing the racing governing body, the FIA, of trying to stop him from winning.

League of Legends World Championship 2020 quarantine features cold food, smoker struggles and Among Us

We caught up with some players to see how they passed the 14 days away from their teammates.

MAD Lions eliminated from worlds in historic upset by SuperMassive

This is the first time a European team has been sent home during the play-in stage.