A 16-team College Football Playoff model featuring the top five conference champions and 11 at-large teams is gaining traction following SEC spring meetings this week.

The Dodgers have acquired former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz from the Reds in exchange for minor leaguer Mike Villani. Diaz had 75 saves over the previous three seasons.

Joley Mitchell homered twice and Teagan Kavan allowed only two hits to lead Texas past Florida to open play at the Women's College World Series.

Jonathan Toews, who stepped away from hockey two seasons ago after 15 seasons with the Blackhawks, is planning an NHL comeback, according to his agent.

TCU will open the 2025 season against Bill Belichick and North Carolina two years after opening against Deion Sanders' first game at Colorado.

AC Milan fired Sergio Conceicao as expected on Thursday following a disappointing season that saw the Rossoneri fail to qualify for Europe.

Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan Giráldez is in advanced discussions to take over as head coach of French powerhouse OL Lyonnes, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has said he held up his middle finger to the crowd outside the team's hotel in Kuala Lumpur after insults were allegedly made about his mother.

Racing Louisville FC forward Kayla Fischer will serve a three-game suspension for a hair-pulling incident, sources told ESPN.

Quarterback Justin Fields, who signed a 2-year, $40 million deal with the Jets in March, believes he "can be great" in New York, which will be his third team since being drafted in 2021.

The Dolphins have engaged in trade discussions with the Steelers involving tight end Jonnu Smith, sources told ESPN.

Novak Djokovic dealt with a blister on his big left toe that required a medical timeout in the third set, then was one point from being forced to a fourth, before beating Corentin Moutet at the French Open on Thursday.

Coco Gauff said there is room to "improve" the French Open schedule and that "women's matches are worthy of a night spot" as organizers feature men's matchups there.

The Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future in the NHL after an email was sent to season-ticket holders calling next season his last.

The Oilers apparently will have defenseman Mattias Ekholm back in their lineup for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Stars.

Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving says to expect changes in the offseason after another early exit in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NCAA president Charlie Baker sees value in expanding the NCAA tournament by a handful of teams and wants to reach a decision in the next few months.

A man has been charged after a car drove into a crowd of pedestrians following Liverpool's Premier League victory parade on Monday.

Coco Gauff overcame some shaky serving to beat Tereza Valentova and reach the third round at the French Open.

An Argentine court has declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona.