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Attorney: Client mistook Rams’ Donald for attacker
12:34 AM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has…
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USC 7-footer Mobley declares for NBA draft
USC Trojans freshman Evan Mobley will enter the 2021 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility by hiring an…
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Utah, Okla., Fla., Mich. eye NCAA gymnastics title
Just 0.025 points separated Utah and Alabama during the second semifinal at the NCAA gymnastics championships on Friday. And that…
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LAFC over Columbus Crew for MLS Cup? Our 2021 predictions, MVP favorites, team-by-team talking points
The 26th season of Major League Soccer kicks off on Friday as Houston Dynamo host San Jose at BBVA Stadium…
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US women’s hockey coach abruptly steps down
Assistant coach Joel Johnson is taking over the United States women’s national hockey team after Bob Corkum abruptly stepped down…
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Five hours, 12 innings and 17 runs: Dodgers-Padres Game 1 lives up to the hype
We can say this with confidence: Dodgers-Padres did not disappoint. It was the most widely anticipated matchup in baseball this…
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D-Wade leaps into ownership with stake in Jazz
Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade has purchased an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz, joining majority owner and team governor…
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Steelers, Falcons among teams skipping workouts
Players from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams on…
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Streaking Knicks cite early faith for winning ways
DALLAS — Tom Thibodeau, the notoriously gruff first-year New York Knicks head coach, cracked a hint of a grin when…
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How the STAPLES Center bag policy is a barrier for accessibility
With STAPLES Center opening its doors to fans again, the venue decided to put a few new policies in place…
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Atlanta high school changing its name to honor Hank Aaron
Change is on the way for a high school in Atlanta. Forrest Hill Academy, which is named after ex-Confederate leader…
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Bobby Leonard, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Dies at 88
Bobby Leonard, an All-American guard for Indiana University’s 1953 N.C.A.A. basketball champions who later coached the Indiana Pacers to three…
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Devin Booker: Prop Bets vs. Kings for Apr. 15, 2021
Devin Booker and Phoenix play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Prop bettors will wonder how Booker has performed compared to…
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Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and a dancing grandma show support for WNBA draft
From designer outfits to dancing grandmas and everything in between, the 2021 WNBA draft was full of memorable moments. The…
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Lloyd unveiled as Zona coach: ‘Can’t wait to start’
Tommy Lloyd had chances to coach other programs. He turned them all down. The longtime Gonzaga assistant had no interest…
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Breaking down Ronald Acuna Jr.’s amazing start
So what has Ronald Acuna Jr. done for the Atlanta Braves so far this season? Acuna’s numbers through 13 games…
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GSW: Wiseman surgery a success, back in ’21-22
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman had surgery to fix the meniscus injury in his right knee and will miss…
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Marquette adds 2 transfers in roster overhaul
MILWAUKEE — Marquette has added former George Mason guard Tyler Kolek and ex-Clemson forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper as the Golden Eagles…
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D-I regular recruiting calendars to resume June 1
The DI Council approved all Division I sports to return to their regular recruiting calendars beginning on June 1, the…
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Cavani will be key if Solskjaer’s Man United are to finally win a trophy
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United have had no issue reaching semifinals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since he took the manager’s…
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Padres ‘optimistic’ Tatis can return on Friday
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. took live batting practice in Pittsburgh on Thursday morning, and manager Jayce Tingler…
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NFL to partner with Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel
For the first time, the NFL is partnering with bookmakers in the U.S., another big step in the league’s acceptance…
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Div. II POY Hudgins returning to NW Missouri St.
Trevor Hudgins, the NCAA Division II player of the year, will return to Northwest Missouri State for his senior year,…
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6 reasons why 17-year-old Jude Bellingham will make you feel old
Borussia Dortmund were dumped out of the Champions League quarterfinals at the hands of Manchester City on Wednesday evening after…
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Fantasy hockey: Secondary scorers poised to benefit from NHL trade deadline
Before slamming shut and shelving the book on this year’s trade deadline, let’s take one more tour of the league’s…
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Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant for Hall induction
Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next month. Hall officials…
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LaMarcus Aldridge announced his retirement and NBA Twitter reacted
Only a few weeks after signing with the Brooklyn Nets, seven-time NBA All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge announced his retirement on social…
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Football HOF sets April ceremony for 9 inductees
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will get an early start to honor nine of its newest inductees during the…
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Verstappen calls for clarity on ‘messy’ track limits rules
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has called on Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, to come up with a single…
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Ex-Nebraska player not guilty of sexual assault
Jurors in a Lancaster County, Nebraska, court found ex-Nebraska football player Katerian LeGrone not guilty of sexually assaulting a female…
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Huntley-Hatfield commits to Vols, reclassifies
10:33 AM ET Jeff Borzello Close ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of…
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A family’s sacrifice and incredible loss: Lynnzee Brown’s path to NCAA gymnastics championships
It felt like a dream. After years of questioning her abilities and if she even belonged in the sport, everything…
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LaMarcus Aldridge abruptly retires from NBA after irregular heartbeat scare
Veteran NBA forward LaMarcus Aldridge has announced his retirement from the league after experiencing an irregular heartbeat during the Brooklyn…
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Carlos Rodon Loses Perfect Game in 9th, Gets No-Hitter
Carlos Rodon jumped around near the mound, surrounded by exuberant teammates. All the injuries, all the uncertainty, it seemed like…
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PGA Championship: Struggling Rory McIlroy Still Among Betting Favorites
The 2021 PGA Championship heads to the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island in South Carolina the week of May 20-24. Collin…
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DraftKings, PGA TOUR Plan Golf Course Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale
Under the terms of the pending Arizona gambling expansion bill yet to receive a signature or veto from Gov. Doug…
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WNBA mock draft: Three point guards projected in top eight picks
9:10 AM ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com Close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW.…
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Maggie Nichols, Kyla Ross on returning to NCAA gymnastics championships — in coaching roles
Last spring, two of the most decorated gymnasts in collegiate history were leading their teams on a path to the…
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NHL Power Rankings: Hinge players for all 31 teams down the stretch
With the 2021 NHL trade deadline in the rearview mirror, we now have a much clearer picture of what the…
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TikTok star says Jake Paul forced her into sex act
A star on the social media platform TikTok said that YouTube-star-turned-boxer Jake Paul forced her to have sex without consent…
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Kiper’s new two-round NFL mock draft: A top-five trade, plus a record-setting QB haul
The 2021 NFL draft is quickly approaching, and most of the pro days are over. Teams are starting to lock…
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Florida lands 4th transfer in CSU’s Fleming
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida landed its fourth transfer in two weeks on Monday when former Charleston Southern guard Phlandrous Fleming…
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Darnold: NFL trade talk was ‘tough’ to deal with
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As thrilled as Sam Darnold appears to get a second chance with the Carolina Panthers, he admitted…
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UNLV’s Diong enters transfer portal, eyes draft
UNLV senior Cheikh Mbacke Diong told ESPN he will enter the NCAA transfer portal and explore exercising his extra year…
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Lacazette’s stunning 9/10 showing leads Arsenal to victory
Arsenal returned to winning ways as Alexandre Lacazette struck either side of a Gabriel Martinelli tap-in to secure a 3-0…
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Sources: A-Rod, Lore nearing deal to buy Wolves
Former major league slugger Alex Rodriguez and billionaire Marc Lore are finalizing a deal to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves from…
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Western Illinois, Year 34, 2040-2041
Welcome back to our simulated dynasty with the Western Illinois Leathernecks in College Hoops 2K8. You can find a full…
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WFT releases TE Moss, son of Hall of Famer
Tight end Thaddeus Moss arrived in Washington hoping to create his own legacy separate from his Hall of Fame father…
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At the Masters, Justin Rose Is an Outlier, and Establishes an Early Lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A golf course does not have feelings. Or does it? It would be the easiest way to…
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Zidane bites back at Klopp’s stadium jibe
Zinedine Zidane has hit back at Jurgen Klopp’s criticism of Real Madrid‘s Alfredo di Stefano stadium after the Liverpool coach…
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