Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title Wednesday with a spectacular fourth-round KO of David Nyika.

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings, including obvious -- and not so obvious -- trade deadline moves for all 30 teams.

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton was among those who triggered their incentives, but others weren't as fortunate.

The Cavs have the best record, the best offense and are obliterating opponents. But here's why league insiders aren't yet sold on Cleveland as true title favorites.

The coaching carousel has begun to spin. On average, 6.5 teams per season have changed their head coach in the Super Bowl era.

When Baltimore hosts the Steelers in Saturday's AFC wild-card game, it'll find out if the two-time MVP can use his past postseason experience to push toward his ultimate goal.

We're a week into 2025 and there are plenty of soccer storylines worth following. But what do we think will happen over the next 12 months? Luis Miguel Echegaray has some ideas.

Manchester United are expecting formal loan offers from AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund for Marcus Rashford, sources have told ESPN.

Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussed waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that "Bradley's total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around."

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

Ange Postecoglou has said that even Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would struggle in his Tottenham side.

Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera was announced as the new manager of the Costa Rica men's national team on Tuesday.

Former U.S. team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday.

Former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has said that he felt the "easiest and quickest way" to help the club bounce back from their sluggish start to the season was to resign.

The San Jose Earthquakes has agreed terms with Cruz Azul to transfer goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa to the Liga MX side, sources tell ESPN.

Trae Young's dramatic half-court shot gave Atlanta a 124-121 win in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.

The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different post, a source said.

Cooper Flagg rebounded from a lackluster first half with an electrifying dunk, spurring Duke to a blowout of Pitt on Tuesday night.