Major League Baseball executive Bryan Seeley will become the CEO of the new College Sports Commission, a vital enforcement arm that will have final say in doling out punishments and deciding when rules have been broken in the post-House settlement era.

How Texas softball finally bested its rival and brought home the national title.

Texas won its first NCAA softball championship Friday night, beating Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports brought about by a multibillion-dollar legal settlement that was formally approved Friday.

Former two-weight champion Amanda Nunes said she is "going to be ready" to come out of retirement to face the winner of the Julianna Pena-Kayla Harrison title bout at UFC 316.

Rory McIlroy tumbled out of the RBC Canadian Open on Friday with his second-highest score to par in any PGA Tour round of his career, with Cameron Champ taking a two-stroke lead into the weekend in the final event before the U.S. Open.

Actor/comedian Adam Sandler has promised to cast Ravens running back Derrick Henry in a future movie if he can reach 2,000 yards rushing next season.

Diamondbacks righty Corbin Burnes will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Torey Lovullo announced Friday. Burnes left his last start in the fifth inning with elbow discomfort.

Top seed Jannik Sinner advanced to the French Open final by defeating No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) in Friday's semifinal.

Former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is coming back to where it all began as he will rejoin the club after being called up from Triple-A to help a faltering Atlanta bullpen.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said it's important to focus on the opportunity for his young squad, rather than the absences of several senior players.

Portugal midfielder João Neves says Sunday's UEFA Nations League final is not just Lamine Yamal against Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barcelona winger Raphinha was named LaLiga Player of the Season on Friday, after the Brazilian played a major role in his side winning the domestic treble, with club teammate Lamine Yamal named Best Under-23 player.

United States women's national team forward Mia Fishel is in discussions with multiple NWSL teams about a summer transfer away from Chelsea, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.

Manchester United raised their annual core profit forecast on Friday as the club's strong performance in the Europa League drove ticket sales and broadcast revenue.

The New York Knicks are conducting active due diligence on Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd among other head coaching candidates in their search to replace Tom Thibodeau, sources told ESPN.

The Panthers offered their support for teammate Tomas Nosek on Friday after his penalty in Game 1 contributed to the Oilers' 4-3 win.

Texas Tech superstar pitcher NiJaree Canady has signed another seven-figure deal with Texas Tech.

Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart has suffered a knee injury that's expected to impact his availability in the 2025 season, sources confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel on Friday.

Tottenham Hotspur sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou on Friday after deciding a change was necessary for the club "to compete on multiple fronts."