| Sources: Popovich will no longer coach SpursSources: Popovich will no longer coach Spurs | Gregg Popovich will no longer be head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is transitioning to a full-time role as the team's president of basketball operations, sources told ESPN on Friday. |
| DeChambeau, Gooch share lead at LIV Golf KoreaDeChambeau, Gooch share lead at LIV Golf Korea | Bryson DeChambeau and Talor Gooch share the lead at 7-under at LIV Golf South Korea after the opening 18 on Friday. |
| Fan who fell at PNC Park still in critical conditionFan who fell at PNC Park still in critical condition | The man who fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall onto the field at PNC Park on Wednesday remained in critical condition. Police called the incident "accidental." |
| Kentucky Derby field at 19 with Grande scratchKentucky Derby field at 19 with Grande scratch | Grande has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, reducing the field for Saturday's 151st edition to 19 horses. |
| Clips spurred by Lue's calls, stay alive vs. NuggetsClips spurred by Lue's calls, stay alive vs. Nuggets | James Harden rebounded from a quiet Game 5 on Tuesday to score 28 points, Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and the Clippers forced a Game 7 of their first-round playoff series with a 111-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday. |
| Clark favorite for MVP, Bueckers rookie of yearClark favorite for MVP, Bueckers rookie of year | Caitlin Clark is the current favorite to win WNBA MVP, while Paige Bueckers has the best odds to win Rookie of the Year. |
| Rangers hire 2-time Cup champ Sullivan as coachRangers hire 2-time Cup champ Sullivan as coach | The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Haliburton's dad to stay away from Pacers gamesHaliburton's dad to stay away from Pacers games | After conversations with the Pacers' front office, Tyrese Haliburton's father, John, will not attend the team's home and road games for the foreseeable future, a Pacers spokesperson told ESPN. |
| Yankees place Chisholm (oblique) on 10-day ILYankees place Chisholm (oblique) on 10-day IL | The Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right oblique strain, an injury he sustained on a swing against the Orioles three days ago. |
| ⚽How Wrexham paid their way to promotion⚽How Wrexham paid their way to promotion | Wrexham's promotion might look miraculous, but it's actually a combination of factors that no other would-be club others should try to replicate. |
| 'Prove all the people who passed on you wrong': Inside the Browns' decision to draft Shedeur Sanders'Prove all the people who passed on you wrong': Inside the Browns' decision to draft Shedeur Sanders | Cleveland didn't have Sanders graded as an elite QB prospect, but saw him as a steal once he slid to Day 3. |
| An early ranking of Rookie of the Year contenders: Two lists, 34 draft picksAn early ranking of Rookie of the Year contenders: Two lists, 34 draft picks | Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty or the field for OROY? Abdul Carter for DROY? And how does Travis Hunter factor in? |
| Eastern Conference playoffs: Brunson dagger sends Knicks to next roundEastern Conference playoffs: Brunson dagger sends Knicks to next round | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round. |
| 'Gobert looked like Shaq': How the Lakers were exposed -- and what comes next for LeBron and Luka'Gobert looked like Shaq': How the Lakers were exposed -- and what comes next for LeBron and Luka | In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration. |
| Wetzel: Never mind the girlfriend kerfuffle. Belichick will always be fine.Wetzel: Never mind the girlfriend kerfuffle. Belichick will always be fine. | A few days into this modern controversy over the coach's girlfriend, can we all settle down? |
| Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Preview for Jets-Blues Game 6Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Preview for Jets-Blues Game 6 | Can Winnipeg close it out, or will there be a Game 7? Plus, recaps and three stars from a busy Thursday. |
| Which players are most deserving of winning the Stanley Cup?Which players are most deserving of winning the Stanley Cup? | Using a proprietary formula, we've determined the most worthy contenders this postseason, led by Brent Burns. |
| Handing out April grades for all 30 MLB teams: From many A's to a surprising FHanding out April grades for all 30 MLB teams: From many A's to a surprising F | Is your favorite team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2025 season? We break it all down. |
| How Astros' Hunter Brown became the calendar year AL Cy YoungHow Astros' Hunter Brown became the calendar year AL Cy Young | No pitcher not named Paul Skenes has been better than Houston's new ace. |
| Luck Index 2025: Who needs luck on their side next season?Luck Index 2025: Who needs luck on their side next season? | Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams. |
| 'We've got the identity that fits us': Wisconsin turns back the clock to move forward'We've got the identity that fits us': Wisconsin turns back the clock to move forward | Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is going back to the Badgers' roots in a crucial Year 3 for his program. |
| Maguire: Utd owe fans a trophy after poor seasonMaguire: Utd owe fans a trophy after poor season | Harry Maguire has said Manchester United's players feel they owe the fans a trophy to repay their faith during a miserable season in the Premier League. |
| Slot reveals Klopp message after Prem title winSlot reveals Klopp message after Prem title win | Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed his predecessor Jürgen Klopp reached out to congratulate him after his team won the Premier League title. |
| Pep 'sure' he'll 'take a break' when he leaves CityPep 'sure' he'll 'take a break' when he leaves City | Pep Guardiola has told ESPN he is "sure" he is going to take a break from management when he leaves Manchester City. |
| Kompany: Bayern preparing for game, not partyKompany: Bayern preparing for game, not party | Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is keeping talk of title celebrations on ice, saying "we need to prepare for the game, not for a party." |
| Miami chief Beckham celebrates 50th birthdayMiami chief Beckham celebrates 50th birthday | Former England and Manchester United legend David Beckham celebrated his 50th birthday on Friday. |
| Sources: Brazil give Ancelotti May 26 deadlineSources: Brazil give Ancelotti May 26 deadline | The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday extended its deadline for Carlo Ancelotti to take over as national team coach, sources told ESPN. |
| Barça unveil Travis Scott jersey for ClásicoBarça unveil Travis Scott jersey for Clásico | Barcelona will wear a special edition shirt in the Clásico against Real Madrid on May 11 featuring American rapper Travis Scott's branding. |
| Source: De Bruyne in talks for MLS move to FireSource: De Bruyne in talks for MLS move to Fire | Chicago Fire FC is in talks with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne on a designated player contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. |
| Diggins 'changed our program': How Notre Dame became the pipeline for some of the WNBA's top guardsDiggins 'changed our program': How Notre Dame became the pipeline for some of the WNBA's top guards | Eight Notre Dame guards, including 2013 draft pick Skylar Diggins, are expected to make 2025 WNBA rosters. |
| NBA draft asset rankings: Where OKC's treasure trove and all 30 teams check inNBA draft asset rankings: Where OKC's treasure trove and all 30 teams check in | Who controls the 2025 NBA draft? What about the next seven? Bobby Marks and Jeremy Woo examine every team's draft future. |
| Will a serious focus on health bring horse racing fans back?Will a serious focus on health bring horse racing fans back? | The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has a plan to keep the industry healthy with increased regulations. Will it work? |
| Betting the 151st Kentucky Derby: What you need to know to make a smart race wagerBetting the 151st Kentucky Derby: What you need to know to make a smart race wager | The basics and insider intel you need to sound smart while betting the most exciting two minutes in sports. |
| In its spell as F1 host, Miami has become America's MonacoIn its spell as F1 host, Miami has become America's Monaco | A good F1 venue goes beyond on-track action, and when it comes to spectacle and fun, Miami is second to none. |
| Times Square fights: Rank-and-file boxers are being failedTimes Square fights: Rank-and-file boxers are being failed | On a weekend where Ryan Garcia and Canelo Alvarez are stealing the spotlight, the sport is failing its true boxers. |
| Bradley's take: Breaking down Garcia vs. Romero, Teofimo-Barboza and moreBradley's take: Breaking down Garcia vs. Romero, Teofimo-Barboza and more | Timothy Bradley Jr. looks at the main matchups on Friday in New York's Times Square. |
| Expert picks, best bets: How Sandhagen gets past Figueiredo at UFC Fight NightExpert picks, best bets: How Sandhagen gets past Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night | Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo headline UFC Fight Night from Des Moines, Iowa. |
| Where does Bo Nickal rank among MMA's undefeated fighters?Where does Bo Nickal rank among MMA's undefeated fighters? | Nickal puts his undefeated record on the line against Reinier de Ridder at UFC Fight Night. |
| Which NFL teams already need a QB for 2026? Reid’s first-round mock draft has four in the top 10Which NFL teams already need a QB for 2026? Reid’s first-round mock draft has four in the top 10 | Four QBs in the top 10? Two big trades? Let's make way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round. |
| Relevent-USSF settlement: Are foreign leagues coming to America?Relevent-USSF settlement: Are foreign leagues coming to America? | Settling its suit against U.S. Soccer, Relevent can now bring foreign games to the U.S. Is MLS under threat? |
| Liverpool Keep or Dump: What must the champions address in summer transfer window?Liverpool Keep or Dump: What must the champions address in summer transfer window? | Liverpool are Premier League champions. Now what? Gab and Mark apply their discerning eye to what the Reds should do this if they're to stay on top. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid to rival Man United for MastantuonoTransfer rumors, news: Real Madrid to rival Man United for Mastantuono | Real Madrid, Man United and half of Europe want to sign River Plate wonderkid Franco Mastantuono. |
| Latest rosters for 90+ teams: Transfers, recruits, moreLatest rosters for 90+ teams: Transfers, recruits, more | Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26. |
| Draft tiers at guardDraft tiers at guard | Eric Moody goes through the different tiers at the guard position to help you in your 2025 fantasy women's basketball draft. |
| Five rookies with breakout potentialFive rookies with breakout potential | The 2025 WNBA draft class offers a number of Day 1 contributors outside of Paige Bueckers. |
| Rating the rookies for 2025 and beyondRating the rookies for 2025 and beyond | Matt Bowen provides his analysis of this year's rookie class in fantasy, in terms of redraft and dynasty value. |
| Hunter Brown leads all fantasy pitchers? Eugenio Suarez ends up a top-50 hitter? Don't be surprisedHunter Brown leads all fantasy pitchers? Eugenio Suarez ends up a top-50 hitter? 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. |
| Grand Theft Auto VI release date revealedGrand Theft Auto VI release date revealed | Fans will have to wait until 2026 to play the hotly anticipated game. |
