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Biggest takeaways from Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 1 of the West finals
-Our NBA insiders break down their biggest takeaways from Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Kyrie strikes early, Luka late as Mavs win Game 1
-Kyrie Irving scored 24 of his 30 in the first half and Luka Doncic had 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to help the Mavericks take Game 1 over the Timberwolves.
Clark trying to stay 'positive' as Fever fall to 0-5
-Caitlin Clark had 21 points in her best all-around game as a pro in Wednesday's 85-83 loss to the Storm and said she's confident the Fever's "first win will be right around the corner."
WNBA Toronto team plans to play across Canada
-Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.
Jokic joined by familiar names on All-NBA first team
-Newly crowned MVP Nikola Jokic earned his fourth All-NBA first-team selection on Wednesday and was joined by repeat first-teamers Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum.
Sources: Barça would opt for Flick if Xavi goes
-Hansi Flick has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take over Barcelona if Xavi is sacked but the Catalan club will not make a final decision until president Joan Laporta meets the coach at a meeting scheduled for next week, sources told ESPN.
Source: Bayern close to Kompany agreement
-Bayern Munich and Burnley are close to reaching an agreement for manager Vincent Kompany, a source has told ESPN.
Pegula still recovering, withdraws from French
-World No. 5 Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the French Open as she continues to focus on her recovery from injuries.
Sources: NCAA board votes to accept settlement
-The NCAA's Board of Governors voted Wednesday evening to agree to settlement terms in the House v. NCAA and related antitrust cases, sources said.
Rating Caitlin Clark's start: Good, bad, areas to improve
-After four games, and four losses, the start of the season for Clark and the Indiana Fever has been a mixed bag.
MLB Power Rankings: Who's the new No. 1 team?
-As the battle in the NL continues between three powerhouses, one club makes its debut at the top spot.
Kaplan's buzz: What's up with Wyatt Johnston, Matt Rempe and Sergei Bobrovsky
-With the conference finals underway, here's what we're hearing on the teams left, the playoffs in general and what the offseason could bring.
Will Caleb Williams shake up the NFC North? What's new in the NFL's most interesting division?
-Our NFC North reporters break down the biggest offseason additions, surprises, roster holes and QB situations for 2024.
Attacks on officials at youth sporting events are spurring a worrying exodus
-With attacks and threats on the rise against officials at youth sporting events, many question whether the joys of the job are worth the danger.
A complete timeline of Colorado's tumultuous offseason
-From coaching changes to fashion week appearances, Colorado's offseason has been nothing short of eventful.
Lookman and Atalanta send message to Bayer Leverkusen: Nobody's perfect
-Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side were on the verge of history yet again, only for Ademola Lookman and Atalanta to bring them back to earth and break their 51-game unbeaten streak to win the Europa League.
Can Man City with a fifth straight title? Way-too-early look at 2024-25 season
-It's never too early to cast ahead and look at the big storylines we expect to see next season.
Leverkusen's unbeaten season ended in UEL final
-Ademola Lookman wrecked Bayer Leverkusen's pursuit of a historic unbeaten treble by scoring a stunning hat trick to seal Europa League glory for Atalanta in Dublin.
U.S. firm takes over Inter after missed payment
-U.S. investment fund Oaktree Capital Management said on Wednesday it has become the new owner of Italian soccer champions Inter Milan after a missed €395 million payment from the club's Chinese holding company.
Sources: Xavi to meet Barça chief to decide future
-Barcelona president Joan Laporta will meet with coach Xavi Hernández next week as he continues to weigh up dismissing the coach, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Ajax agree fee for Nice manager Farioli
-Ajax have agreed a fee for the release of Nice coach Francesco Farioli with the 35-year-old expected to sign a three-year contract in the coming days, sources told ESPN Netherlands.
Pochettino out as Chelsea boss after 1 season
-Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season in charge, the club confirmed in a statement Tuesday.
Lewandowski 'clear' he will stay at Barça next term
-Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has said he will remain at the LaLiga side next season and that they will win "many titles" going forward.
Budapest to host '26 Champions League final
-UEFA picked Budapest on Wednesday to host the men's Champions League final in 2026 and delayed giving the 2027 game to Milan amid uncertainty over the future of San Siro.
WWC stars Hamm, Overbeck to coach U.S. at TST
-United States women's national team legend Carla Overbeck will coach the US Women next month at The Soccer Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event.
USMNT's Pulisic stars in stripes as AC Milan unveil classy 2024-25 home kit
-United States men's national team forward Christian Pulisic helped launch AC Milan's home kit for the 2024-25 season, the 125th in the club's history.
Who is the best young player in the NWSL? Ranking every player 19 and younger
-Ranking the top young stars in women's soccer 19 or under: Which NWSL players topped our list, from Jaedyn Shaw to Casey Phair?
'It's 100 all day long': How Paul Skenes is turning every start into a must-watch event
-Two outings into his big league career, the Pirates' young ace is the talk of baseball.
A $13M+ NIL deal gone wrong and an unprecedented lawsuit: What you need to know
-Former ESPN 300 QB Jaden Rashada sued Florida over a $13.85 million NIL deal. What's next in this saga? Our reporters break it down.
Chicken and waffles headline new Washington Mystics promotion
-For $105, Mystics fans can purchase a ticket package that includes a pregame brunch spread.
'A complete crash of feelings': Catterall recalls first fight with Taylor
-Jack Catterall describes how the first fight against Josh Taylor unfolded, his emotions on the night and mindset ahead of the anticipated rematch.
Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Move over, Terence Crawford, because we have a new No. 1
-It took a fight with the undisputed heavyweight championship on the line, to crown a new P4P king.
Field Yates' PPR rankings: Top 100 for 2024
-Field Yates provides his top 100 for the upcoming fantasy football season.
Women's Champions League final: Will Lyon or Barcelona win?
-Eight-time winners Lyon will face champions Barcelona in the 2024 UEFA Women's Champions League final, but who will come out on top?
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Juve lead race for Bologna's Zirkzee
-Arsenal and Juventus are leading the way in an effort to sign Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Risers and fallers include Karlie Samuelson, Diamond Miller
-Liz Loza breaks down the risers and fallers for Week 2 of the fantasy women's basketball season.
Holding on to the right relievers
-A look at the reliever landscape: Where have all the reliable save options gone?
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