‘Man, just please come back safe’: What it’s like for an MLB team when its stars are in the WBC
While its top players are out taking on the world, we checked in on life back at home during spring training.
How the schedule could impact three key NBA playoff races
With so many teams tanking, some playoff-bound teams could capitalize on easy schedules down the stretch.
NCAA will use tech to eye tourney refs for betting
The NCAA announced Tuesday that it will monitor basketball, baseball and softball tournament officials for betting using a technology called ProhiBet.
9-Run 8th Inning Helps Munetaka Murakami, Japan Handle Czech Republic in WBC
Without Ohtani, Japan defeated the Czech Republic in the final World Baseball Classic Pool C game after a furious eighth inning.
NWSL Ambition Rankings: Which teams are raising standards, and which aren’t trying enough?
The NWSL has teams that are building stadiums, signing stars and spending money. Meanwhile, other teams, well, aren’t doing any of that.
Barnwell: Sorting out the winners, losers and dominoes from NFL free agency’s wild opening day
Tua Tagovailoa in a great spot? No real help for C.J. Stroud? A wildly player-friendly deal for Tyler Linderbaum? Here’s the best and worst of free agency.
Is 23 red cards in Brazilian mass brawl a world record? Not even close
Cruzeiro’s win over Atlético-MG was overshadowed by a mass brawl that resulted in 23 red cards. That is a lot, but it’s nowhere near the world record.
Real Madrid have a gaping, Rodri-sized hole in their midfield
Madrid will get a good look at the world’s best midfield generals when they face Rodri’s Man City in the UCL.
What if KD’s sneaker were smaller? An alternate timeline with new champs and wild trades
ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines a reality in which Durant’s foot didn’t touch the 3-point line in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals — and its ripple effects throughout the NBA.
Boxing divisional rankings: Jai Opetaia keeps top spot and claims new title
Jai Opetaia beat Brandon Glanton to keep his No. 1 spot at cruiserweight. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.