Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the the Capitals' loss at Carolina on Wednesday night.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he is "not surprised" that Everton defender James Tarkowski was not shown a red card in the Merseyside derby.

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps hailed teammate Trinity Rodman in her return to international duty after an eight-month injury absence.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is dreaming of winning a treble after his side beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 on Wednesday to set up a Clásico showdown against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone maintained that his team has "competed well" throughout the season despite recent eliminations from the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola labelled Jack Grealish "an incredible human being" after the midfielder dedicated his goal against Leicester City to his brother on the 25th anniversary of his passing.

New Villanova coach Kevin Willard said he was aware of the criticism he received since leaving Maryland but said, "I just think it's time that everyone moved on."

Liverpool had to sweat it out to win the latest Merseyside derby, but it was enough to see Arne Slot's team move closer to the Premier League title.

Sacramento State plans to file an application with the NCAA this week to transition from the FCS to the FBS in football as an independent, sources told ESPN.

Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for Spain starlet Nico Williams this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Following the announcement of the UFC 316 headliners, experts react to the fights and provide early betting analysis.

Ten groups have submitted bids to the NFL to be investors in new women's and men's professional flag football leagues, sources told ESPN.

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that star center Joel Embiid is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery next week on his troublesome left knee.

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension which begins this season, his agent told ESPN.

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was involved in a bizarre altercation with Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk on Wednesday.

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Chris Beard, who had discussions with Texas A&M over its head coach vacancy, is staying at Ole Miss, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

NJ/NY Gotham FC has banned a supporter from future matches and revoked their season ticket for using hateful language toward Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda last week.

USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams has voiced his support for bringing promotion and relegation to MLS, saying it would improve the competitiveness of the league.

When Antony was packed off on loan from Manchester United to Real Betis, the Spanish club were convinced they were signing a player who would improve the club's fortunes and not the forlorn figure who had struggled so badly in the Premier League.