What a GM sees when he watches a baseball game  

Jed Hoyer let us sit in with him as his Cubs played in the Cactus League this week. Our question: What is a front-office executive looking for?

what do you think? 2019-03-23 17:15:24

Sources: Spurs agree to deal with Motiejunas  

The Spurs have agreed to a deal with Donatas Motiejunas, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 28-year-old forward/center has spent the past two seasons playing in China.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 16:22:09

Old school ride: Rays farmhand living out of bus  

The transient and thrifty existence of a minor leaguer has led Rays reliever Jack Labosky to live in a renovated school bus with his girlfriend.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 16:11:21

Off the mark: D-I leader in 3s goes 0-for-12  

Wofford's Fletcher Magee, who set the all-time Division I record for career 3-pointers in the first round of the NCAA tournament, set another mark in Round 2 by going 0-for-12 from beyond the arc.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 14:12:41

Zion Williamson vs. Tacko Fall: Tale of the tape  

Duke's Zion Williamson will meet 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall of UCF on Sunday in the NCAA tournament. Here's how they stack up.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 14:10:29

Tennessee's disappointing season ends in first round  

Tennessee rallied from 17 down to take a fourth-quarter lead but ran out of gas, falling to 6-seed UCLA for its second-ever first-round loss.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 14:06:13

Yankees Analytics Guys Are 'Strongly Urging' Aaron Boone to Make Moves from the Tunnel  

How much influence does Boone actually have?

what do you think? 2019-03-23 12:56:06

Kraft releases statement, says he is 'truly sorry'  

Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement Saturday, saying he is "truly sorry" a month after authorities announced he was videotaped twice paying for a sex act at a massage parlor.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 12:18:32

Lady Vols bounced in 1st round for just 2nd time  

Tennessee's 38th consecutive appearance in the women's NCAA tournament didn't last long as the Lady Vols were bounced in the first round for just the second time ever, falling 89-77 to UCLA.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 11:38:21

Source: Astros, Verlander reach $66M extension  

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, who was due to be a free agent after the 2019 season, has agreed to a $66 million extension through the 2021 season, sources told ESPN.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 10:58:19

D'Antoni: Harden's 61 'one of best performances'  

After scoring 57 points on Wednesday, James Harden had his teammates and coach shaking their heads in awe by scoring 61 in Houston's 111-105 win over the Spurs on Friday night.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 10:41:32

Follow live: Matthews, Michigan take aim at Sweet 16  

Senior guard Charles Matthews and Michigan look to keep rolling against Florida.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 10:18:52

NCAA Tournament TV Schedule for Saturday and Sunday  

The March continues.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 10:10:46

VIDEO: Scott Van Pelt's Interview With Luke Maye Crashed By UNC Teammates À La Theo Pinson  

There are always risks when conducting a live interview with an athlete right after a big win. There could be cursing or smack talk (...)

what do you think? 2019-03-23 08:58:14

Check out the current NBA playoff bracket  

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what do you think? 2019-03-23 05:04:32

5 Things to Know About Bruno Fernando  

Maryland’s Bruno Fernando is a physical specimen capable of dominating both ends of the court. The super sophomore will be (...)

what do you think? 2019-03-23 04:34:07

30-Year-Old Kevin Durant Is Not Signing With the Knicks According to 28-Year-Old Kevin Durant  

Successful people are often asked what piece of advice they would offer a younger version of themselves if they could. But the inverse (...)

what do you think? 2019-03-23 04:13:14

Defending champ Notre Dame opens with dominating win  

No team has dominated over the last five weeks like Notre Dame. Can the Irish repeat? They were unstoppable inside Saturday in the first round.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 03:52:52

Roundtable: Predictions for Saturday's 2019 women's NCAA tournament games  

Charlie Creme and Mechelle Voepel weigh in on the top takeaways from Friday and look ahead at what's to come in Saturday's NCAA tournament games.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 02:55:11

Zion sparks Duke to runaway win in tourney debut  

After a shaky first half for Duke, Zion Williamson dominated North Dakota State to open the second period as the Blue Devils ran away in an 85-62 victory.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 02:46:18

A blind photographer's road to the Special Olympics World Games  

A stroke left Special Olympics athlete David Jensen legally blind. Now he's shooting photos at the World Games.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 02:40:22

Meet UC Irvine, California's top college basketball team  

Long overshadowed by fellow California schools such as UCLA, USC and Cal, UC Irvine pulled off the biggest upset of the NCAA tournament so far.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 02:13:23

Lakers officially miss playoffs for 6th year in row  

Friday night's loss to the Nets officially eliminated the Lakers from postseason contention for the sixth straight year.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 02:11:57

MSU players defend Izzo after screaming incident  

Several Michigan State players came to Tom Izzo's defense on Friday, after the coach's animated screaming at freshman forward Aaron Henry garnered a negative public reaction.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 02:02:23

UCF's Fall: 'I won't allow' Zion to posterize me  

Tacko Fall, UCF's 7-foot-6 center, said he "won't allow" Duke star Zion Williamson to "put me on one of his highlight tapes" in Sunday's second-round NCAA tournament game.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:57:18

It's been a while since LeBron James had a summer off  

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what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:54:29

Robert Kraft Statement: "I am Truly Sorry"  

Breaking his silence.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:47:43

Raheem Sterling nets hat trick, sets example for England's kids  

Raheem Sterling was already a star at Man City but with a hat trick in a 5-0 rout of the Czech Republic, he showed he's ready to be one for England.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:45:33

Same sad story for Messi in Argentina return  

Lionel Messi's international return was widely anticipated, but Venezuela crashed the party and again brutally exposed Argentina's age-old flaws.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:44:11

Reseeding the 2019 NCAA tournament field for the round of 32  

We started with 68 on Tuesday night. Now we're down to 32. Here's how we rank them heading into Saturday.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:16:52

Lonzo axes pal over allegations $1.5M is missing  

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has severed ties with a co-founder of Big Baller Brand over concerns that the family friend has a criminal past and also has not adequately accounted for the whereabouts of roughly $1.5 million from Ball's accounts.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:14:31

D'Antoni: Harden's 61 'one of best performances'  

After scoring 57 points on Wednesday, James Harden had his teammates and coach shaking their heads in awe by scoring 61 in Houston's 111-105 win over the Spurs on Friday night.

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:10:02

A viewer's guide to UFC Fight Night: Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis  

Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis, two elite strikers, will square off in Saturday's UFC main event in Nashville. Who will land the decisive blow?

what do you think? 2019-03-23 01:03:11

Where Is Gardner-Webb?  

Gardner-Webb is trying to become just the second No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 in the NCAA Tournament. Seeing how much fun UMBC had last year (...)

what do you think? 2019-03-22 21:36:11

Roundup: Ja Morant's Triple-Double; New Zealand Gun Ban; Russia Moved Missiles  

It is Friday.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 19:12:29

NCAA Tournament TV Schedule for Friday and Saturday  

The ball is tipped. Again.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 18:33:23

Draymond Green Provides Perspective on Tom Izzo Yelling at Aaron Henry  

The final word.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 14:04:29

Tacko Fall Is Taller and Has Bigger Feet than Tracy Wolfson  

A study in contrasts.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 13:13:25

The Zion Williamson Cam is Here  

Detailed.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 12:06:58

Baker Mayfield Has Grown a Thick New Beard  

It’s been an offseason of change for Baker Mayfield, all of which seems to be for the better. He’s got a new best friend to (...)

what do you think? 2019-03-22 11:21:16

Please Don't Debate Zion Williamson vs LeBron James  

This is why we can’t have nice things in sports. All we want to do is compare and contrast them, breaking them down to the point where (...)

what do you think? 2019-03-22 11:01:42

Lowe: Ten things I like and don't like, including terrifying Giannis  

This week we highlight Philly's chemistry experiment, a fearless rookie and Devin Booker.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 10:51:35

Is Sidney Crosby still the best hockey player in the world?  

The debate between Sid and Connor McDavid rages. Plus, Eugene Melnyk vs. fake fans, the Week in Gritty, Jersey Fouls and more.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 09:18:59

Sources: Bama negotiating buyout with Johnson  

Alabama is in the process of negotiating a buyout with head coach Avery Johnson, sources confirmed to ESPN.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 07:05:28

It's Been 20 Years Since Steve Austin Doused the McMahons and The Rock With a Beer Truck Hose  

Vintage.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 06:47:11

Papa John's Stock Up After Shaq Joins Company Board  

Big win for Papa John’s.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 06:29:39

Inside the wild week that made Bianca Andreescu a sudden star  

From her career-changing title in the California desert to a storybook comeback win in Miami, it's been a whirlwind week of celebrity for the next big thing in tennis.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 06:11:17

Drew, 0-18 in SEC this season, ousted by Vandy  

Bryce Drew, who went 40-59 in his three seasons at Vanderbilt and had an 0-18 record in SEC play this season, will not return as coach of the Commodores.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 05:38:52

Benchwarmers: Bucks' high-tech seats adjust for temp, height  

The Bucks are hoping their well-researched seat technology makes an impact with their on-court performance.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 04:56:42

Weekend preview: Can Orlando stop the bleeding? Vela for MVP?  

The MLS train doesn't stop even during international breaks, as Nani and OCSC try to get off the schneid, while Carlos Vela looks to stay red-hot.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 04:53:26

PM Roundup: Lili Reinhart; Chris Sale, Red Sox Working On Extension; Vanderbilt Fires Bryce Drew  

Lili Reinhart; Chris Sale, Red Sox working on extension; Vanderbilt fires Bryce Drew and more.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 03:57:28

Kubrat Pulev the heavyweight contender nobody is talking about  

Former heavyweight title challenger Kubrat Pulev, of Bulgaria, will make his United States debut when he headlines the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card on Saturday. So, who is Pulev and why is he here? Dan Rafael has some answers.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 03:40:34

Roundtable: Predictions for Friday's NCAA tournament games  

The Madness started for real on Thursday. Here are our panel's top takeaways from the day's action, as well as a look-ahead at Friday's NCAA tournament games.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 02:55:02

Justin Faulk's long journey to the NHL playoffs  

The Hurricanes defenseman's drought is nearing an end. Plus, his take on Rod Brind'Amour, Tom Dundon and that awesome 'Duck Hunt' reenactment.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 02:32:22

Euro 2020 qualifying: All you need to know  

Find out the groups, how many teams qualify and how the playoffs and finals map out.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:55:21

Inside Ja Morant's NCAA tournament star turn  

Morant's triple-double sent Murray State past Marquette and displayed just how difficult he is to contain.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:54:02

Will pitchers bring the most heat ever in 2019? Not so fast  

Are flamethrowers flaming out? Fastballs got faster and faster and faster every year -- until they didn't anymore.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:48:55

Morant first with tourney triple-double since '12  

Murray State's Ja Morant became the first player to record a triple-double in the NCAA tournament since Draymond Green in 2012 in Thursday's win over Marquette and Markus Howard.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:38:48

Wofford's Magee breaks NCAA career 3s record  

Wofford guard Fletcher Magee set the NCAA Division I career 3-point record on Thursday night, surpassing Oakland's Travis Bader, as the Terriers advanced in the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:36:59

MSU's Izzo doesn't apologize for yelling at Henry  

Tom Izzo didn't apologize for yelling at freshman forward Aaron Henry during the second half of Michigan State's first-round NCAA tournament win over Bradley on Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:31:23

Sources: Bama negotiating buyout with Johnson  

Alabama is in the process of negotiating a buyout with head coach Avery Johnson, sources confirmed to ESPN.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:29:11

UCLA soccer coach in admissions scandal resigns  

UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo, who allegedly took $200,000 to help two applicants get into the school, resigned Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-03-22 01:08:19

REPORT: Colin Kaepernick Paid Less Than $10 Million In NFL Settlement  

Kaepernick didn’t get the deal many expected.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 21:08:50

Sources: Suns reach deal with guard Fredette  

Jimmer Fredette, who last played in the NBA for the Knicks during the 2015-16 season, has reached a two-year deal with the Suns, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 18:02:09

Will more Mexico stars join Vela & Co. in MLS?  

Is MLS becoming a league of choice for Mexico's biggest names? The signs suggest it's an increasingly attractive destination for El Tri's stars.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 16:58:15

Why the conservative Steelers just threw $46 million at free agency  

A combination of draft-day misses, unexpected star-player departures and actual cap space (for once) led the Steelers down this unfamiliar path.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 15:36:37

Charles Barkley Admits He's Never Played Chess  

Surprised?

what do you think? 2019-03-21 14:54:37

Pettis aims to stop four-year slide by stepping up for Thompson fight  

Anthony Pettis attained stardom in 2014, winning a world title and even gracing a Wheaties box. But after losing six of his past nine fights, Showtime is just looking to get on track as he moves to welterweight for Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 14:50:54

Follow live: Morant, Murray State face Marquette  

Ja Morant leads Murray State in a much-anticipated matchup against Markus Howard and Marquette.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 13:55:27

RG III agrees to return to Ravens on 2-year deal  

QB Robert Griffin III, who proved to be a valuable mentor to new Ravens starter Lamar Jackson last season, has re-signed with Baltimore on a two-year deal.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 12:34:57

VIDEO: Tom Izzo Chews Out Aaron Henry  

Izzo in his face.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 12:18:52

VIDEO: Not a Dry Eye as Ichiro Leaves Field for Last Time  

There is some crying in baseball as Ichiro leaves the field for the final time

what do you think? 2019-03-21 11:37:54

FSU's Cofer told after game his father died  

Florida State forward Phil Cofer found out after his team's NCAA tournament game that his father had died.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 11:30:45

Cam Newton Informs World He Has Given Up "Climaxing" in March  

Good to know.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 10:40:18

Five Things To Know About Ja Morant  

What to know about the Murray State star.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 10:34:32

OTL: Court case details funding sources for softball team that paid first million-dollar contract  

National Pro Fastpitch is suing Joel Bartsch, owner of Houston's Scrap Yard Dawgs, over his decision to leave the league. But beyond the core dispute are depositions in the case that reveal details of how Bartsch funded the team.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 10:01:11

Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension  

Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a five-year extension for $130 million with the Cardinals, a source confirmed to ESPN. The deal will keep him in St. Louis through the 2024 season.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 09:58:31

PM Roundup: Becky Lynch; John Calipari Wants To Retire At Kentucky; Le'Veon Bell Is All-In On Himself  

Becky Lynch; John Calipari wants to retire at Kentucky; Le’Veon Bell is all-in on himself and more.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 09:57:02

Roundup: Armed Robber Shot Dead Outside Bellagio, Nick Bosa Skips Pro Day, Kale Called Dirty  

Almost the weekend!

what do you think? 2019-03-21 09:34:07

What's a uniform number worth? Ravens' Earl Thomas landed a bargain  

Earl Thomas is an All-Pro safety and a feared ball hawk. He also apparently is a creative negotiator, as one of his new teammates quickly found out.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 08:17:08

How Cale Makar turned around the UMass hockey team  

The UMass hockey team went from perennial loser to one of the nation's best. How? Meet talented two-way defenseman Cale Makar.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 08:08:17

Ichiro Suzuki Has Played His Last Game  

End of a long era.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 07:26:46

Source: Ichiro retiring after Thursday's game  

Ichiro Suzuki told the Seattle Mariners he will retire after Thursday's game, sources confirmed to ESPN. Kyodo News first reported the story.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 07:25:13

Tough to Enjoy the NCAA Tournament Knowing Darren Rovell Didn't Fill Out a Bracket  

A tradition unlike any other.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 06:06:18

How many complete games will be thrown in 2019? 30? 10? None?  

You might see the last complete game ever in your lifetime. Here's why -- and what it means for the coming MLB season.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:54:08

Penn State's secret to wrestling dominance? It's all in the eyes  

The NCAA wrestling championships are set to kick off March 21, and the Nittany Lions are, unsurprisingly, the heavy favorites.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:38:23

Isaiah Wynn hopes to fill Patriots' void on blind side  

Last year's first-round pick, recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in August, could be the new left tackle if he returns to health in time.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:29:38

Source: Colts agree with ex-Chiefs LB Houston  

The Colts have reached agreement on a deal with former Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:06:39

'A magician with a bat in his hands': Untold stories as Ichiro retires  

Tim Kurkjian shares a few favorite tales on the day the world's all-time hit king played his final major league game.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 05:01:41

NHL Power Rankings: Every team's college hoops equivalent  

Our latest ranking of all 31 teams. Plus, find out which team in the NCAA most closely resembles your favorite hockey team.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 04:42:35

Bre Tiesi, Johnny Manziel's Wife, Removed All Pictures Of Him and Changed Her Name On Instagram  

Trouble in paradise? 1 2 3 …4

what do you think? 2019-03-21 04:08:54

Report: Kaepernick grievance nets under $10M  

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid won their grievances against the NFL, but according to the Wall Street Journal, the players will receive less than $10 million total.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 03:42:08

If Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch Are Really Dating They're a Power Couple  

Are they dating or friends?

what do you think? 2019-03-21 03:07:59

NCAA Tournament Ticket Prices: Ja Morant vs. Markus Howard Is the Hottest Seat of the First Round  

All the prices.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 03:06:01

Why Luka Doncic's game is perfect for the future of the NBA  

This is maybe the best rookie season of the decade.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:58:35

Calipari: Plan and desire is to retire at Kentucky  

Kentucky coach John Calipari again declared his plan to remain with the Wildcats, this time amid interest from UCLA.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:53:32

Trout elated to stay an Angel 'for years to come'  

Mike Trout and the Angels announced their 12-year contract, a record deal that keeps baseball's top player with Los Angeles for what likely will be the rest of his career.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:52:27

Inside story of France's NBA-inspired World Cup rings  

Ever since France won the World Cup, Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann have been dreaming of winners' rings. This week, they arrived.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:34:37

Woman accuses Cal players, staff of harassment  

The University of California's athletic department has referred allegations of sexual harassment to its Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, the school said in a statement Wednesday.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:31:12

Syracuse's Frank Howard Suspended Indefinitely  

Not great timing.

what do you think? 2019-03-21 02:23:27