Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, MLB's home run leader, and AL League Rookie of the Year candidate Jacob Wilson of the Athletics are among the All-Star Game starters.

Red Panda's recovery should take a few months, her agency said the day after she fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during halftime of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.

Francisco Lindor was dropped from the leadoff spot for the first time in 191 consecutive starts Wednesday night with the New York Mets in a major tailspin.

null

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will sit out her fourth straight game because of a left groin injury when the team ruled her out of Thursday's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces.

While speculation swirls about LeBron James' future, Bronny James is working out with the Lakers' summer league team and was told by his dad "to not worry about it."

American Frances Tiafoe, the No. 12 seed, was upset by Britain's Cameron Norrie 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Dodging the upset bug was No. 5 Taylor Fritz, who again won in five sets.

Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who finalized a buyout with the Blazers on Sunday, will sign a two-year deal with the Lakers, sources told ESPN.

Aryna Sabalenka advised Alexander Zverev to address his mental health before such issues "destroy" him, with the world No. 1 pointing to herself as an example of a player who benefited from speaking with a therapist and her family.

Free agent guard Dante Exum, who was limited to 20 games because of a fractured wrist and broken hand, has a one-year deal to return to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tight opening set Wednesday before settling in to defeat Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (4), 6-4 at Wimbledon. Meanwhile, No. 4 Jasmine Paolini became the fourth women's top-five seed to fall in the opening two rounds.

Gauff, Sabalenka and Swiatek are quickly becoming stars, but they are far from the only great players.

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud explained his underwhelming spell at LAFC by saying that the style of play in MLS 'didn't necessarily suit me."

The NWSL announced on Wednesday that it will not play games next June for the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be predominantly played in the United States.

Spain coach Montse Tomé says she has to rein Aitana Bonmatí in as the midfielder pushes to start Thursday's European Championship opener against Portugal after recovering from viral meningitis.

Braves ace Spencer Schwellenbach has a fractured pitching elbow, becoming the latest Atlanta starter sidelined with a long-term injury.

The NBA has adjusted all-time wins leader Gregg Popovich's career record as coach of the Spurs, removing the 77 games that he missed last season and crediting those wins and losses to Mitch Johnson.

Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who averaged 11.0 points for the Mavericks last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Hornets, sources told ESPN.

Alabama beat Auburn, Colorado, Florida and Georgia to a top in-state target as four-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan (No. 47 in the 2026 ESPN 300) announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide.

Grizzlies All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is recovering from surgery for a turf toe injury and will be reevaluated in about 12 weeks, the team announced.