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Celtics defend homecourt: Biggest takeaways from Game 2 between Boston and Indiana
-Our insiders break down Thursday night's biggest moments, what the Pacers need to do to bounce back and more.
Sources: Raiders redo contract to reward Crosby
-The Raiders have reworked the contract of three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby to give him a $6 million raise for the upcoming season, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
NCAA, Power 5 agree to let schools pay players
-The NCAA and its leagues are moving forward with a multibillion-dollar settlement agreement that will allow schools to directly pay players for the first time in the history of college sports.
Barça sack Xavi; Flick 'on course' to replace him
-Xavi Hernández will leave his role as Barcelona coach after Sunday's final game of the season against Sevilla, with a source telling ESPN that Hansi Flick is "on course" to replace him.
McDavid bailed out after penalty, nets 2OT winner
-After the Oilers overcame his four-minute penalty in the first overtime, Connor McDavid scored the winning goal in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Haliburton status up in air after injuring hamstring
-Tyrese Haliburton left Thursday night's Game 2 loss in the third quarter due to a sore left hamstring, leaving his status for Saturday's Game 3 in the air.
Behind Brown's 40, Celts flip G2 luck for 2-0 lead
-Jaylen Brown tied his career playoff high with 40 points, and the Celtics finally won a Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead over the Pacers.
Utd's Onana on Ten Hag: 'I'm not here to back him'
-Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has praised Erik ten Hag amid serious doubts about the manager's future at the club but said he is "not here to back" the Dutchman.
Bronny garners bets to be top pick in NBA draft
-Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James, is attracting bets across multiple sportsbooks to be the No. 1 pick in next month's NBA draft.
Thamel: It's a new day for college sports, but the future remains unclear
-A landmark settlement will provide billions in pay to college athletes. But because this is college sports, nothing will be easy.
Best signing of the MLB offseason? How Shota Imanaga went from under the radar to early Cy Young favorite
-Powered by an unhittable 'optical illusion' pitch, the Cubs' new ace is taking MLB by storm.
Field Yates' PPR rankings: Top 100 for 2024
-Field Yates provides his top 100 for the upcoming fantasy football season.
Copper, Hamby and the WNBA's early breakout stars
-With less than two weeks of data, these are the impact players so far this season. Plus, Indiana's best chance to win and more weekend games to watch.
What to know about Toronto's expansion franchise
-The WNBA is going global in 2026. What will the expansion draft look like? Where might the league expand next?
How backup goalie Stefan Ortega is playing his part in Man City's success
-Losing your No. 1 goalie to a season-ending injury would normally be cause for concern.
How Craig Kilborn fits his Wolves in a life of 'ascots and cheese, deep breathing in French restaurants'
-Former "SportsCenter" anchor and late-night host Craig Kilborn is all-in on the Wolves' playoff run: "He's always been on the bandwagon."
Kaplan's playoff 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 Stanley Cup playoffs in general and what the offseason could bring.
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.
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.
Exclusive with USWNT coach Emma Hayes: 'I'm ready for the adventure of a lifetime'
-People may ask whether Emma Hayes is ready for America, but is America ready for Emma Hayes? The new USWNT boss talks to ESPN: "I'm ready for the adventure of a lifetime."
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.
Sources: Man Utd assessing new manager options
-Manchester United have sounded out a number of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag ahead of a decision on the Dutchman's future following the FA Cup final, sources have told ESPN.
FA charge Paquetá with betting rule breaches
-West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been charged by England's Football Association with breaches of betting rules.
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 joins 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 told ESPN.
Suns co-owner among new Thorns investors
-The NWSL's Portland Thorns announced additions to its ownership group on Thursday, with Phoenix Suns co-owner Sam Garvin among the five new investors coming on board.
Ten Hag: Rashford will use Euro snub as 'fuel'
-Marcus Rashford will use his Euro 2024 snub as "fuel" ahead of the FA Cup final, according to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Ajax confirm Nice's Farioli as new head coach
-Ajax announced the appointment of Francesco Farioli as their new head coach on a three-year contract on Thursday.
Sources: Madrid near Modric deal, Nacho in doubt
-Real Madrid are close to agreeing new contracts with Luka Modric, Lucas Vázquez and Andriy Lunin, sources have told ESPN, but doubts remain about the future of club captain Nacho Fernández.
Everything you need to know about the Monaco Grand Prix
-As Formula One gears up for round eight this weekend in Monaco, ESPN breaks down everything you need to know about the weekend's grand prix.
What Kyle Larson can learn from past Indy 500-Coke 600 Doubles
-Only four drivers have tried to tackle all 1,100 miles in the same day. Larson must be studying their efforts.
Barbie to make dolls honoring Venus, 8 others
-Tennis champion Venus Williams will be among nine star athletes to get their own Barbie dolls as part of a project announced by Mattel.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eye Leverkusen's Alonso and Wirtz
-Real Madrid will look to bring in Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso and forward Florian Wirtz in the future. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Memorial Day weekend preview
-Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
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