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ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora too
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston's 2-0 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes, and moments later, manager Alex Cora was removed, as well.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Edwards optimistic Wolves will 'figure it out'
Despite his team being outscored by 30 points in the second half of a lopsided 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was optimistic about Game 2, saying "I definitely got to shoot more."

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

OKC's D lives up to 'identity' in dominant Game 1
Fueled by their No. 1-rated defense, the Thunder converted 19 Minnesota turnovers into 31 points and pulled away for a 114-88 win in Game 1.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Pep tells Man City: Reduce squad size or I'll quit
Pep Guardiola said he would rather leave Manchester City than have to work with a bloated squad next season.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Ex-Sporting KC star Gadi Kinda dies at age 31
Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda died, his club Maccabi Haifa FC announced Tuesday. He was 31.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

'Super-proud' De Bruyne: City sendoff felt 'weird'
Decorated Man City captain Kevin De Bruyne called his final game at City's home ground "weird" after he helped the team to 16 trophies since joining in 2015 -- a haul that includes six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Panthers win big: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
Can the Hurricanes punch back before the series shifts to Florida? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

NBA conference finals takeaways: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western Conference finals

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Panthers use right 'recipe' again, crush Canes
Two days removed from eliminating the Maple Leafs in Toronto, the Florida Panthers kept their road show rolling on Tuesday night, cruising past the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-2, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to improve to 9-4 this postseason.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

Fever fail to handle Dream's 'physicality' in loss
The Dream got 21 points from Brittney Griner to hold off the Fever 91-90 on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

SGA takes over in 2nd half as OKC stomps Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half and the top-seeded Thunder beat the Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1.

ESPN Sports
May 21, 2025

U.S. hockey star Knight says '26 Games her last
Hilary Knight, one of the most decorated players in women's hockey, told USA Today the 2026 Milan Winter Games will be her final Olympics.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

?? MLB's most surprising teams so far
We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

NBA playoffs: Experts' picks for Pacers-Knicks
Our NBA experts pick which teams will advance to the Finals.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid plot move for Williams
Will Nico Williams become the latest Galactico at Real Madrid? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Early look at the Stars-Oilers matchup in the Western Conference finals
Who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Aaron, Bret renew Boone Bowl in Yanks-Rangers
Yankees manager Aaron Boone faced off with brother Bret Boone, the Rangers' hitting coach, for the first time since their playing days Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora, too
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, who last pitched April 26 because of right shoulder issue, from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Mendoza pins Soto's non-hustle on frustration
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza believes frustration might have contributed to Juan Soto's lack of hustle in New York's series opener at Boston on Monday night.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Vikes' Jefferson dreams of winning Olympic gold
After NFL owners unanimously approved allowing the league's players to play flag football at the 2028 Olympics, Vikings star Justin Jefferson said the chance of winning a gold medal is "a dream."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Ku. Busch, R. Hendrick, Gant make NASCAR HOF
Drivers Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant were voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday, while executive Humpy Wheeler was named the Landmark Award winner for his contribution to the sport.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Now healthy, Dak 'blessed' entering 10th season
Entering his 10th season, Dak Prescott is now the longest-tenured member of the Cowboys, and is nearly fully recovered from last season's hamstring injury.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Gretzky celebrates Stars, coy on series vs. Oilers
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas' series-clinching win but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, whom the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combine
The draft could get interesting at No. 3. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

NFL stars and Olympic flag football: Why some are hesitant
A vote Tuesday paved the way for players such as Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill to play Olympic flag football.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

City back in top 4 as KDB bids farewell to Etihad
Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a victory in his final appearance at Etihad Stadium, as Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez scored in a 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Tuesday that saw them climb to third in the table.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Eagles downplay tush push import as vote looms
With a vote coming Wednesday that could ban the tush push, a pair of prominent Philadelphia Eagles players downplayed the significance of the play.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Burrow: Another night game at Ravens 'isn't ideal'
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made a tongue-in-cheek suggestion for the NFL to give Cincinnati a home night game vs. the Ravens in 2026.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

NFL players OK'd to play flag in 2028 Olympics
NFL owners have approved a proposal for players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

How to bet tennis Grand Slams: The wagers you can make and ones to avoid
Tennis betting analyst Pam Maldonado reveals her strategies and tips for wagering on Grand Slam tournaments heading into the French Open.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Maradona trial suspended as judge accused of bias
The trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona was suspended for a week on Tuesday after one of the judges was accused of being impartial and authorizing a documentary about the hearings.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Poch: Turner risks being replaced as USMNT No. 1
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said that he is open to giving playing time to another goalkeeper besides incumbent Matt Turner in upcoming matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Amorim: 'Hard to explain' pressure on Postecoglou
Ruben Amorim said it's "hard to explain" why he is not under the same pressure at Manchester United as his Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou ahead of the Europa League final despite both teams suffering similarly miserable Premier League campaigns.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Rodri makes Man City return after ACL injury
Midfielder Rodri is back in the Manchester City squad for the first time since having surgery on his ACL in September.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Sources: Clubs sue Liga MX for pro/rel return
Mexican second division clubs from the Liga de Expansión have filed a lawsuit against Liga MX and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) regarding the return of promotion of relegation, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Sources: Guimarães targeted by Saudi champs
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães is in the sights of Al Ittihad over a potential €120 million ($135 million) transfer, sources confirmed to ESPN Brasil.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Unanimous choice Castle heads All-Rookie team
Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the only unanimous choice for the NBA's All-Rookie first-team, which also included Zaccharie Risacher, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Alex Sarr.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Fever-Sky averages 2.7M viewers; most since '00
The Fever-Sky game on Saturday drew an average of 2.7 million viewers on ABC, making it the most watched WNBA regular-season contest since 2000.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Chaos awaits in stacked SEC baseball tournament
For the very first time, all 16 SEC teams will get to participate in this year's conference baseball tournament.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Hayes: No time frame on Rodman (back) return
USWNT coach Emma Hayes said she "can't put a time frame" on when forward Trinity Rodman will return to the field, but that Rodman is "definitely heading in the right direction."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Spurs boss Postecoglou: 'I'm not a clown'
Ange Postecoglou has hit out at criticism of his management by insisting "I am not a clown" and vowed to "keep winning trophies" wherever he goes.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Rodri back in Man City squad after ACL injury
Midfielder Rodri is back in the Manchester City squad for the first time since having surgery on his ACL in September.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Waiver wire: NL Central southpaws lead top picks
Eric Karabell outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire and who you should be dropping from fantasy rosters.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Jeanty: OC wants me to ditch 'Halloween' stance
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty says that offensive coordinator Chip Kelly wants him to adjust his pre-snap stance.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Kinda, ex-Sporting Kansas City player, dies at 31
Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda died, his club Maccabi Haifa FC announced Tuesday. He was 31.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Arkansas' Fland to join reigning champion Gators
Arkansas transfer Boogie Fland has committed to the Florida Gators, the defending NCAA champions, Fland told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Girma back in USWNT squad vs. China, Jamaica
Defender Naomi Girma will join the United States women's national team next week for the first time since her world-record $1.1 million transfer to Chelsea in January.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Sources: UEL final key to Delap to Utd or Chelsea
Liam Delap's future will become clear after the Europa League final, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Son: Kane is 'Spurs' biggest fan' in UEL final
Son Heung-Min has said Harry Kane will be "the biggest Spurs fan" when Tottenham play Manchester United in Wednesday's Europa League Final.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

WNBA Power Rankings: Minnesota on top, Golden State at the bottom in Week 1
Minnesota, New York and Indiana are 1-2-3 in Week 1, but which team climbed eight spots from our preseason rankings?

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Stanley Cup playoff odds: Panthers slight East favorites
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

NBA playoff futures: Thunder favored to win championship, followed by Knicks
An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP heading into the conference finals.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Are the A's really playoff contenders?! An early verdict on MLB's most surprising teams
We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Where things stand for each Ryder Cup team after two majors
Which players are locks to make each team? What tough decisions will captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald have to make? We break down how each team is shaping up.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Scottie Scheffler is still on top of the golf world
Jon Rahm made it close for a while, but Scheffler's inevitability hung in the Charlotte air.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

J.K. Dobbins to the Commanders? Jalen Ramsey to the Rams? Best fits for free agents, trade candidates
Some unsigned free agents are still looking for new teams, while there are often trades before training camps start in July. Given that, let's find fits for 14 available players.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

?? Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft
After Cooper Flagg, the draft could get interesting. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Bruins sticking with GM Sweeney on 2-year deal
The Boston Bruins have given general manager Don Sweeney a two-year extension.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Sources: Bears, Thuney agree to $35M extension
Two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, who was traded to the Bears in March, has reached a two-year contract extension, his agent said.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Latest Bracketology: UConn emerges as a No. 1 seed for 2025-26
With Alex Karaban among the returning players, the Huskies crack the top line of our latest projected field.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

NBA conference finals horoscopes: Which teams are poised to ascend, and which will go in retrograde?
What does the Zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Who wins the conference finals? Expert picks for Hurricanes-Panthers, Stars-Oilers
Which two teams will make the Stanley Cup Final? Our experts check in with their predictions.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Sources: United closing in on $83M Cunha deal
Manchester United are growing increasingly confident that they will land Matheus Cunha from Wolves this summer, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Maresca bemoans Chelsea schedule ahead of final
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has made clear his unhappiness over his side's upcoming schedule ahead of the UEFA Conference League final.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Man United trio back in training before UEL final
Ruben Amorim has been handed a boost ahead of the Europa League final after Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee all returned to training on the eve of the game.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Ajax chief hints at Ten Hag return as head coach
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be headed back to Ajax Amsterdam next season, the club's technical director said.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Laporta: Yamal's deal getting 'special treatment'
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that talks to extend Lamine Yamal's contract will end well, with the LaLiga champions prepared to give the teenager "special treatment."

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Portugal coach: Ronaldo fit for Germany clash
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has included Cristiano Ronaldo in his 27-player call-up for a June 4 Nations League semifinal match vs. Germany, dismissing rumours that the Al Nassr star is not in playing shape.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Five fringe players who deserve a call-up for USMNT Gold Cup team
With results far from convincing, the USMNT needs fresh blood. Could these players get minutes at the Gold Cup?

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Experts' picks for Pacers-Knicks, Timberwolves-Thunder
Our NBA experts pick which teams will advance to the Finals.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

NBA conference finals: Everything to know about Knicks-Pacers, Thunder-Wolves series
With the NBA Finals just a round away, our experts break down how each team got here and what we are hearing about each series.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

MMA divisional rankings: Michael Morales still unbeaten, no longer unranked
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

How Amorim, Man United made it to the Europa League final in spite of themselves
Man United are on the precipice heading into Wednesday's Europa League final vs. Tottenham.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Which Europa League finalist has had a worse season: Man United or Spurs?
Man United and Spurs have both had historically bad seasons but, somehow, one of them will win a European trophy and qualify for the Champions League.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Latest men's Bracketology: UConn emerges as a No. 1 seed for 2025-26
With Alex Karaban among the returning players, the Huskies crack the top line of our latest projected field.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Real or not? Debating whether the Tigers, Cardinals and other unexpected teams are playoff contenders
We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

The NFL is excited about Olympic flag football, but will its stars participate? Not everyone is on board
A vote Tuesday is expected to pave the way for players such as Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill to play Olympic flag football.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

QB tiers for every FBS program: Returning stars and, of course, Arch Manning
From Clemson to Kennesaw State, David Hale ranks all 136 FBS school quarterbacks into tiers.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

No QBs allowed: We name the 25 best non-QB players for 2025
It's not all about quarterbacks. These players could have a big impact on 2025, even if they don't throw a pass.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

NBA horoscopes: What's in the stars for each conference finals team?
What does the Zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Playoff MVPs: Herring's new top 8 after the conference semis
Our playoff MVP update features a Game 7 savior, two Wolves and a superstar who hasn't played in three weeks.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Clark regrets flinging driver at PGA Championship
Wyndham Clark apologized for letting his frustrations get the best of him and flinging his driver after a poor shot during the final round of the PGA Championship.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

After Soto admires single, manager wants to chat
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he'll talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter's box, while Soto claimed it hasn't been an issue.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Bucs owner: Rice 'overdue' for Hall of Fame call
Buccaneers co-owner Bryan Glazer said Monday that "it's time to rectify that oversight" of Simeon Rice not yet being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Sources: NFL to OK flag football for '28 Olympics
A vote on whether to allow NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is expected to pass at Tuesday's league meeting, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx replace Liberty at No. 1, Fever climb to No. 3
Minnesota, New York and Indiana are 1-2-3 in Week 1, but which team climbed eight spots from our preseason rankings?

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Top 25 rankings and what to watch
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ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

The gauntlet of the SEC baseball tournament and what to know going in
For the very first time, all 16 SEC teams will get to participate in this year's conference baseball tournament.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final four
The semifinal round of the 2025 playoffs begins Tuesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Who wins the Eastern Conference finals? Keys to Hurricanes-Panthers
It's a rematch of the 2023 edition. Can Carolina win this time, or will Florida head back to the Cup Final?

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Eight things we learned from the WNBA's opening weekend
The Mystics might be better than projected. The Fever defense is better, period. Here's what we learned as the WNBA season opened.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Canada's Marsch 'sad' about Gold Cup travel fears
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands some of his team's supporters might not want to travel to the CONCACAF Gold Cup for fear of difficulty at the U.S. border.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Brighton beat Liverpool to maintain European bid
Substitute Jack Hinshelwood struck a late winner as Brighton & Hove Albion came from behind to grab a 3-2 victory over visiting champions Liverpool that keeps their slim hopes of playing in Europe next season alive after twice coming from behind.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Conte, Inzaghi banned for Serie A deciders Friday
A quarter of Serie A coaches will be missing from the dugout for their teams' final matches of the season, including title hopefuls Antonio Conte and Simone Inzaghi.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Free agency and draft plans for Maple Leafs, Capitals, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Mets to talk to Soto about hustling out of box
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he'll talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter's box, while Soto claimed it hasn't been an issue.

ESPN Sports
May 20, 2025

Denver's biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA team
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2025

?? NFL rookie's taste of being a pro
Rookies including Tyler Warren, Josh Conerly Jr. and Nick Martin share insight on their first days as an NFL player.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2025

Packers submit revision for tush push proposal
With the NFL's league meetings set to open up in Minneapolis on Tuesday, the Packers submitted a revision of their rule proposal that would more broadly ban pushing or pulling the ball carrier anywhere on the field, a strategy popularized by the Eagles.

ESPN Sports
May 19, 2025

Was Imola a one-off or is Verstappen now a title contender?
Red Bull took a step forward, which means Max Verstappen's win might be a sign of things to come.

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