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WTA open to media boycott dialogue with Osaka
The Women’s Tennis Association said it would welcome dialogue with world No. 2 Naomi Osaka over her decision to boycott…
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The USA Softball players looking to make Women’s College World Series and Olympic history
The call they were dreading finally came on the eve of an exhibition game in Seattle. It was March 11,…
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Sources: Man Utd eye up to £150m in signings
8:54 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to prioritise his summer signings with plans…
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Bucs rookie Joe Tryon’s plan for NFL money? Pay for his sister’s school, mom’s bills
TAMPA, Fla. — Joe Tryon hasn’t had to look far for inspiration in his 22 years on this earth. As…
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Chapecoense survivor sues club for crash money
Alan Ruschel was one of three players to survivors to survive the accident. Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images Chapecoense plane crash…
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Nets GM: Griffin feeling good, dunks no shock
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks wasn’t on social media Tuesday night when his starting power forward Blake Griffin started…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Showdown in Vegas for Golden Knights, Wild
After the Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket for the second round on Thursday with a thrilling overtime win over the…
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Remember to be a good sports fan as arenas open back up
It’s been over a year since NBA fans have been able to cheer on their respective teams in person, but…
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Ligue 1 Season Review: Good Things Come in Lille Packages
Few would have pegged Lille to stave off Paris Saint-Germain for the League 1 title. Here’s the best from the…
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Tim Hardaway Jr. Found A Home — And A Rhythm — In Dallas
Tim Hardaway Jr. had a few words for the Mavs Fans For Life — the loyal fan base of the…
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Real Madrid Keep or Dump: Ramos, Varane, Hazard to go? Bale to stay?
4:00 AM ET Graham Hunter Close Spain writer Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in…
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A Champions League guide for Americans who don’t really watch soccer
The biggest sporting event in the world this year is on Saturday. I know what you’re thinking: That’s impossible, the…
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Jazz Vs Grizzlies: First Round NBA Betting Odds | 5/29/2021
The Memphis Grizzlies (38-34, 1-1) are underdogs heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against…
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Inzaghi leaves Lazio, reportedly going to Inter
Simone Inzaghi has confirmed that he is leaving his role as Lazio coach as he prepares to take over from…
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Meet the women making motorsports history at the Indy 500
Roughly 30 laps into Sunday’s 105th running of the Indianapolis 500, driver Simona De Silvestro will pull into pit lane.…
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The complete history of Aaron Rodgers’ rocky relationship with the Packers
Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the Green Bay Packers is hurtling towards an unceremonious end. The reigning NFL MVP has been…
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76ers Vs Wizards: First Round NBA Betting Odds | 5/29/2021
The Philadelphia 76ers (49-23, 2-0) are favorites heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against…
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Walker ready to win Champions League that players ‘owe’ Man City
Manchester City‘s pursuit of a maiden Champions League success is viewed by many as the club’s holy grail, but Kyle…
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Zidane leaves Real Madrid: He’ll explain why he walked out, again, but it feels like déjà vu from 2018 exit
And so, Zinedine Zidane exits stage left, of his own accord and for the second time in three years. You…
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Javier Baez’s brilliance and the Pirates’ idiocy combined for one of the funniest plays of all time
On Thursday afternoon Javier Baez hit a routine ground ball to third that 999 times out of 1,000 would result…
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Photos: Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles on May 27, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris…
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Jets’ Zach Wilson still getting acclimated to New Jersey drivers: ‘Getting cut off about everywhere you go’
New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson is still adjusting to New Jersey. Wilson, a Utah native who played college…
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Report: Neymar, Nike split tied to investigation
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Nike split ways last year as the company investigated an allegation that the Brazilian player…
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Ohtani waylaid by traffic, scratched from start
OAKLAND, Calif. — A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular…
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Pats QB Jones’ energy, ‘swag’ winning vets over
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quarterback Mac Jones, the New England Patriots‘ first-round pick, has made a favorable first impression on his…
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Lefty shrugs off 73 at Colonial: ‘I won the PGA’
FORT WORTH, Texas — Phil Mickelson kept hearing congratulatory words as he made his way around Colonial, and there was…
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Vet OT Veldheer suspended, says he’s retiring
Veteran offensive lineman Jared Veldheer said in a statement to NFL Network on Thursday that he plans to retire after…
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College football bowl game schedule – Dates, times
ESPN announced the college football bowl schedule for the 2021 season on Thursday. There will be 40 bowl games, including…
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Indy 500 hits reduced capacity sellout of 135K
With a reduced-capacity sellout crowd of 135,000 fans expected for Sunday’s race, the Indianapolis 500 is set to become the…
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U.S. tops Latvia at world hockey championship
RIGA, Latvia — – Trevor Moore and 18-year-old Matty Beniers scored in a 1:47 span midway through the second period…
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White Sox place Kopech on bereavement list
The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Michael Kopech on the bereavement list on Thursday, among four moves announced by the…
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Nets’ Green hurt, out for rest of Celts series
NEW YORK — Jeff Green has strained his plantar fascia and will be reevaluated in 10 days, sidelining him for…
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Jets’ Mosley has ‘added chip’ after ‘2-year hiatus’
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Since signing a record-setting contract with the New York Jets in March 2019, linebacker C.J. Mosley…
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Naomi Osaka brings awareness to athletes’ mental health by declining press
On Wednesday, Naomi Osaka took to Instagram to inform the world that she would not participate in press during the…
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Nationals beat Reds 5-3 in completion of suspended game
Trea Turner and Josh Bell hit run-scoring singles in the sixth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati 5-3…
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Belmont Stakes Horses: Workouts Tracker and Cheat Sheet
The 2021 Belmont Stakes is shaping up to be a great betting race with no legitimate heavy favorite, despite no…
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Judge stops UConn from ending women’s rowing
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that will prevent UConn from immediately eliminating its women’s rowing team…
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Sources: Barca talks with Messi ‘very positive’
Talks between Barcelona and Lionel Messi over a new contract are progressing satisfactorily with club president Joan Laporta having had…
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Ultimate Champions League preview: Storylines for Man City vs. Chelsea
The final game of the 2020-21 season is upon us as the UEFA Champions League will be decided this Saturday…
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Rosberg respects Osaka’s shun of media events
Retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg said he respects Naomi Osaka’s decision to shun French Open press conferences for…
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Gretzky card sells for $3.75M, shatters record
A 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for $3.75 million in a private sale brokered through Heritage Auctions. The…
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Eagles promote Catherine Raiche to VP level
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles announced changes to their football operations department Thursday, including a historic one — the promotion of…
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Fan gets arena ban for Westbrook popcorn spill
The fan who dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook has been banned indefinitely from the Wells Fargo Center and has had…
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With Donovan Mitchell Back, the Jazz Have All the Pieces and No Excuses
The Jazz can breathe a sigh of relief. Their first-round series with a feisty Grizzlies squad isn’t over—far from it—but…
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Tiger Woods on rehab after crash: ‘More painful than anything I have ever experienced’
Tiger Woods broke his silence on his recovery process from a devastating leg injury he suffered in a crash in…
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Sources: Spurs contact Pochettino over a return
Tottenham Hotspur have contacted Mauricio Pochettino over a dramatic return to the club, sources have told ESPN. The Argentine only…
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Washington’s revamped offense primed for speed, depth and big plays
ASHBURN, Va. — The list of issues on offense were long, highlighted by bottom-of-the-NFL rankings. As the Washington Football Team…
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La Liga president: Super League ‘isn’t dead’
La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned that the proposed Super League project “isn’t dead” and criticised “shipwrecked” founders Real…
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Sales Pitch discussion: Can anyone stop UCLA on Pac-12 recruiting trail?
7:00 AM ET ESPN staff ESPN continued its Sales Pitch (ESPN+) series this week, examining the men’s college basketball programs…
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Rashford: Injuries played role in final defeat
5:54 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Marcus Rashford has said that most of the Manchester United team played the Europa League…
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