Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon and Gregg Popovich are among the finalists who've been elected into the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class.
$6B bids submitted for Commanders, sources say
The Josh Harris/Mitchell Rales group, which now includes Magic Johnson, and Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed $6 billion bids for the Commanders, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sources: KD to return for Suns vs. Timberwolves
Kevin Durant is set to return from his left ankle injury when the Suns host the Timberwolves on Wednesday, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Zero hour: NFL now to let players wear No. 0
The NFL voted and approved several rule changes Tuesday, including to allow all players other than offensive and defensive linemen to wear the jersey number zero.
Nets shutting down Simmons for rest of season
Ben Simmons, who has not played in more than a month because of a nerve issue in his back, has been shut down for the rest of the season.
Seahawks' Carroll quashes talk of Adams' demise
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll spent a portion of Tuesday's availability at the NFL's annual meetings rejecting any notion that the team is prepared to move on from safety Jamal Adams after the free-agent acquisition of Julian Love.
Yanks talk up starting SS Volpe's 'elite' potential
Yankees stars such as Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole have been impressed by 21-year-old Anthony Volpe's talent and demeanor and believe he's ready for the pressure of being the franchise's youngest starting shortstop since Derek Jeter.
Cops investigate Beal after fan spat over lost bet
Wizards star Bradley Beal is under police investigation after a postgame incident last week with a fan in Orlando, according to police documents obtained by ESPN.
Trade for Lamar Jackson? Here's what 10 NFL teams had to say
How many NFL teams still need a QB? What's their cap space? Interest has been underwhelming in the former MVP, and here are some reasons.
LeBron and the James fam spotted at 2023 McDonald's All American Games
The storylines for this year's games weren't short on star power or familial ties.
Mike Tannenbaum’s GM mock draft: A former exec makes 31 first-round picks
Tannenbaum puts his GM hat back on and makes his own selections for each team in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
MLB season preview: Ranking all 30 teams as baseball returns
Who will rule -- and stumble -- this season? It's time to get up to speed as baseball returns.
Here's your guide to MLB's offseason chaos
Wait, Jacob deGrom is on the Rangers now? Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner signed where?
Who wins in a battle of the Final Four schools' all-time starting 5s?
In this theoretical exercise, the best players -- and coaches -- of the past 20 years face off, just like their 2022-23 counterparts will do this weekend.
Destined for Dallas: How Iowa, LSU, South Carolina and Virginia Tech reached the Final Four
Iowa and LSU are finally back. Virginia Tech is Final Four-bound for the first time. And then there's South Carolina, unbeaten and pursuing a perfect season.
Lionel Messi becomes third male player to reach 100 international goals
Lionel Messi became the third male player to score 100 international goals as he hit his century in Argentina's friendly with Curacao on Tuesday.
The real winners and losers from the U.S.'s international break
With the U.S. men's national team winning both matches during the international break, we answer the question: Who were their winners and losers?
From transfer portal to the Final Four: Angel Reese's improbable year
A year ago, Kim Mulkey had just finished her first season in Baton Rouge and Angel Reese had just entered the transfer portal. What happened next is an unexpected turnaround leading all the way to Dallas.
The top 20 women's college basketball players in the transfer portal
As we close in on crowning a 2023 champion, the transfer portal is already in full swing and includes several players who won conference player of the year or freshman of the year honors.
Mock draft: 10-team, PPR
As offseason movement continues, we provide a look at where players are currently being valued by doing our first mock of 2023.
Early flex and superflex rankings for 2023
Whenever you decide to dive into your 2023 fantasy football draft prep, we've got you covered.
From model franchise to scandals and ineptitude: Inside the fall of Dan Snyder's NFL run in Washington
Dan Snyder purchased one of the NFL's marquee franchises in 1999. Twenty-four years later, and with the team up for sale, he leaves a legacy of on-field futility and off-field scandal.
The inside story of Antonio Conte's exit from Tottenham
Hiring Conte usually means trophies, then turmoil -- except he skipped the first bit at Spurs. Here's why he left.
We have a four-team WSL title race: Will it be Chelsea, Man City, Man United or Arsenal?
There are four teams in the title race with six games left, but they all look vulnerable. Who will prevail? Here's what you missed in the WSL.
Transfer Talk: Mount could reunite with Tuchel at Bayern Munich
A Mason Mount-Thomas Tuchel reunion could be on the horizon if Bayern Munich get their way. Transfer Talk has the latest.
What to watch for this week at the Augusta National Women's Amateur
From Anna Davis' title defense to Ingrid Lindblad embracing the spotlight, here are the biggest storylines as the best amateur women's players in the world face off at ANWA.
Rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week
Texas extended its winning streak to seven games heading into a rematch with college softball's No. 1 team, Oklahoma.
Bianca, Charlotte and Rhea are ushering in the next 'Powerhouse' era of women's wrestling
The current faces of women's wrestling have never been more powerful and athletic. Here's how all three stretched the possibilities within the sport.
Waiver wire pickups: Keep an eye on Shaedon Sharpe
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes on your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late.
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