Nuggets give 'glimpse' of potential, rout Spurs
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray says he believes the team looks as if it's beginning to see and believe i… Read more
Unsung names fuel banged-up Yanks vs. Angels
Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer Close Previously covered Florida State for Orlando Sentinel and Georg… Read more
Five things we learned from MLB's Opening Day payrolls
Key takeaways include how the lowest-paid team has the best record and a look at who's spending the… Read more
Mariners hope King Felix still has Padres' number
Even when he was indeed the "King," Felix Hernandez had mixed results against the San Diego Padres.… Read more
About Last Night: Lillard eliminates Thunder with 37-footer
Damian Lillard would not let the Portland Trail Blazers lose.… Read more
White Sox, Orioles looking for positives to end series
The Baltimore Orioles have struggled on offense at times in the first part of their rebuilding seaso… Read more
Rays aim for series sweep against Kansas City
Rays aim for series sweep against Kansas City Kansas City Royals (7-17, fifth in the AL Central) vs.… Read more
Stewart, Twins to take on Verlander, Astros on Wednesday
Stewart, Twins to take on Verlander, Astros on Wednesday Minnesota Twins (13-8, first in the AL Cent… Read more
Marquez expected to start as Rockies host the Nationals
Marquez expected to start as Rockies host the Nationals Washington Nationals (11-11, fourth in the N… Read more
Indians take 3-game slide into matchup with Marlins
Indians take 3-game slide into matchup with Marlins Miami Marlins (7-16, fifth in the NL East) vs. C… Read more
Brewers look to end 3-game skid
Brewers look to end 3-game skid Milwaukee Brewers (13-12, fourth in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Ca… Read more
Chicago hosts Los Angeles, aims to build on Quintana's strong outing
Chicago hosts Los Angeles, aims to build on Quintana's strong outing Los Angeles Dodgers (15-10, fir… Read more
Orioles host White Sox, look to build on Cashner's strong performance
Orioles host White Sox, look to build on Cashner's strong performance Chicago White Sox (9-13, fourt… Read more
Reds' Roark renews rivalry with Braves
The Atlanta Braves didn't really mind seeing Tanner Roark traded to the Cincinnati Reds. Now they'll… Read more
Pillar again in spotlight as Giants visit Jays
San Francisco will visit Toronto on Wednesday in a game that will have a decidedly Boston flavor abo… Read more
Hedges' homer bounces off Smith's glove in Padres' 6-3 win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Austin Hedges' two-run homer bounced out of center fielder Mallex Smith's glove and… Read more
Arizona Defeats Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Jarrod Dyson watched the ball hit the dirt and bolted for home, an impressive read by t… Read more
Lillard hits 50, ousts OKC with 37-footer at buzzer
Damian Lillard hit a 37-footer at the buzzer and finished with career-playoff-high 50 points to help… Read more
Rangers, A's conclude series with questions on mound
Two teams trying to focus on small pieces of good news on the injury front complete a three-game ser… Read more
Chapman, Piscotty lead A's offense in 11-5 win over Rangers
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas didn't have much success trying to pump his fast… Read more
Voit homers twice to lead Yankees over Angels 7-5
Yankees slugger Luke Voit showed last season what an unproven player can gain when injuries create o… Read more
Wheeler deals Phils another loss
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Zack Wheeler hit his first major league home run and struck out 11 i… Read more
Thankfully for the Brewers, a tough month of April is finally winding down
The Milwaukee Brewers' 13-game stretch against the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers is ne… Read more
Series Preview: East heavyweights battle to move on
The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors both went all-in at the trade deadline. The Sixers acquir… Read more
Astros insider: Jose Altuve says homer barrage is 'not me'
Observations, updates and an explanation from the Astros' 10-4 win over the Twins on Tuesday night a… Read more
Athletics pull record even at 13-13 with big win over Rangers
OAKLAND — Right fielder Stephen Piscotty, looking at the clubhouse big screen Tuesday night followin… Read more
Watch: Damian Lillard Drills Epic Series-Winning Three-Pointer in Game 5 vs. Thunder
Lillard finished the game with 50 points.… Read more
Rays get Snell back, look to continue dominance of Royals
If the Royals are going to break their 10-game losing streak to the Tampa Bay Rays, they'll have to… Read more
Phillip Lindsay Is Inspiration for the Undrafted
Plus, Washington safety Taylor Rapp looking to make an impact beyond his play, a sleeper tight end g… Read more
Mariners let one slip away in 6-3 loss at San Diego
SAN DIEGO – Hours before the Mariners would take the field at Petco Park on Tuesday evening, Mallex… Read more
2019 NBA Playoffs: First-Round Schedule and Matchups
Here is the full schedule for the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs:… Read more
Quintana changes things up to give Cubs the top starter they traded for
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cu… Read more
Damian Lillard's Immortal Series-Winner Did All The Talking
Without resting, Damian Lillard had 34 at halftime on 12-of-18 shooting, including six threes. Then… Read more
Cardinals take it late as Brewers fall 4-3
The Brewers and Cardinals matched up AGAIN for the second of three at Busch Stadium and the results… Read more
White Sox Minor League Update: April 23, 2019
Danny Mendick (2B) 2-for-5, 3 R, 4 RBI (12), 2B (3), HR (3), BB, 2 K, SB (3, home), .215 AVG, .738 O… Read more
Around the Empire - Yankees news
The Ringer | Michael Baumann: By now you know that the Yankees have experienced a ridiculous injury… Read more
Game 23 Recap and Odds and Ends--Cards take first place in the NL Central and highest winning percentage in the NL on a 4-3 win behind 11 hits from the offense and solid pitching
If you examine how our rotation had performed to start the year, you would probably be incredibly su… Read more
Mariners Snooze, Lose
We all have bad days at work. Maybe getting just four hours of sleep drags us down, or maybe we just… Read more
Yankees Highlights: Rookies carry team to another victory
On the heels of Monday's dramatic, lengthy game, it looked like the Yankees were going to cruise thr… Read more
Raptors' dominant defense on full display in series clincher
With stoppers up and down the roster, Toronto was able to shut down Orlando, but a stiffer challenge… Read more
Watch: Sharks Score Four Goals in Four Minutes vs. Golden Knights to Key Comeback Win
The Knights tied it with 47 seconds left to force overtime, but the Sharks prevailed 5–4. … Read more
Robles, Corbin lead Nationals past Rockies
Victor Robles hit a three-run double in the third inning, and Patrick Corbin had another quality sta… Read more
Quintana pitches 7 strong, Báez jukes, Cubs beat Dodgers 7-2
José Quintana was the star of the show. Even better than Javier Báez's dance around David Freese. Qu… Read more
Sale remains winless as Tigers sweep Red Sox 7-4, 4-2
Sale remains winless as Tigers sweep Red Sox 7-4, 4-2 Chris Sale remained winless after five starts… Read more
Giants hit 4 homers, outlast Blue Jays 7-6
If the lengthy first-inning video tribute of his Toronto Blue Jays highlights didn't convince the ho… Read more
Red Sox Notes: Darwinzon Hernandez Shows Promise In First Appearance
Tuesday was a pretty dreadful day at Fenway Park just about any way you cut it up, with a couple of… Read more
DeJong, Molina lift Cardinals over Brewers 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul DeJong wanted another chance against Milwaukee reliever Alex Wilson. He made t… Read more
Smith Jr. robs HR, then hits one to propel Orioles
Eddie Matz covers the Washington Nationals and the world of Major League Baseball for ESPN.com. He's… Read more
Damian Lillard Scores Franchise-Record 50 Points in Closeout Game vs. Thunder
Lillard now owns the Blazers' record for most first-half points in a playoff game.… Read more
Braves fall short at Cincinnati, 7-6
CINCINNATI (AP) - Yasiel Puig hit a two-run homer in the first inning off the facade of the second d… Read more
Phillips is human, Yerry rolls, Clase debuts
The Rangers had a couple of interesting pitching prospects who have gotten off to great starts going… Read more
Puig's long homer helps Reds beat Braves 7-6
Yasiel Puig gave his fans reason to cheer with his first home run for the Reds in Cincinnati. Now he… Read more
Fisher plans to stay at A&M after AD's departure
Jimbo Fisher acknowledged his affection for athletic director Scott Woodward, who left for LSU last… Read more
Cubs take advantage of Kenta Maeda's pitching early to beat the Dodgers
The Dodgers' first significant gripe with the umpiring crew in their 7-2 loss at Wrigley Field on Tu… Read more
El Mago: Once Again, Javy Báez Proves the Laws of Physics Do Not Apply to Him
This play somehow ended with Javy Báez standing on first, grinning.… Read more
Bruins' David Pastrnak Shuts Down Justin Bieber After Beating the Maple Leafs in Game 7
David Pastrnak let The Biebs know how he felt after the Bruins' Game 7 win over the Maple Leafs.… Read more
Report: Broncos CB Chris Harris Requests New Contract or Trade
Harris is entering the final year of his deal.… Read more
Cubs Talk Podcast: The Tyler Chatwood/Yu Darvish podcast
Luke Stuckmeyer talks with Tyler Chatwood, Kelly Crull catches up with Yu Darvish, and David Kaplan… Read more
Orioles hit 4 HRs off Nova, beat White Sox 9-1 to end skid
During a season already littered with poor pitching performances and lopsided defeats, the Baltimore… Read more
Cincinnati Reds' top prospect Nick Senzel singles in season's first at-bat
Cincinnati Reds' top prospect Nick Senzel talks about his debut Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville. LO… Read more
Tigers Drop 8th Straight, Losing To Winthrop 8-6
In what has become all to common, the Clemson baseball team was unable to get timely hits when they… Read more
Jim Thome discusses his ahead-of-its-time plate approach on 'ChangeUp'
Jim Thome did not completely understand his full value at the plate during his Hall of Fame career.… Read more
Tigers manage doubleheader sweep of Red Sox
Brandon Dixon had three hits, including a three-run double, and Spencer Turnbull walked a tightrope… Read more
'There are no excuses': Rangers working to reverse an early-season trend that has become Texas' long-term problem
OAKLAND, Calif. - It is only the second road trip of the season. It is far too early to identify tro… Read more
'Jeopardy!' champ wins again; second to top $1M
Professional sports bettor James Holzhauer continued his amazing run on "Jeopardy!,"winning his 14th… Read more
Woman: Delay in Walton allegations due to fear
Speaking publicly for the first time since her civil lawsuit was filed, Kelli Tennant alleged that L… Read more
Beeks comes in, pitches Rays over sliding Royals 5-2
Jalen Beeks took over from opener Ryne Stanek in the second and struck out seven in 4 2/3 shutout in… Read more
Highlights from the Red Sox' 4-2 loss to the Tigers
The Red Sox went winless on Tuesday, dropping Game 1 of their doubleheader vs. the Tigers and follow… Read more
Anyone Who Bet Under 5.5 Goals in Maple Leafs–Bruins Game 7 Had Their Week Ruined
As all bettors know, you can never stop sweating an under until the clock shows only zeroes. Patrice… Read more
Playoff Roundup: Sharks Complete Epic Game 7 Comeback to Eliminate Golden Knights in Overtime
A questionable penalty and four-goal power play launched San Jose's rally that was capped with Barcl… Read more
Watch: This Young White Sox Fan Refusing to Take a Foul Ball Will Make You Laugh Until You Cry
This kid wanting nothing to do with this foul ball when an Orioles fan offered it to him.… Read more
Report: San Francisco 49ers K Robbie Gould Requests Trade
Gould has pulled the contract proposals he sent to the team.… Read more
Chiefs Trading for Frank Clark Warrants Scrutiny, Top Corner Could Fall Out of First Round
Also, a new team that's a candidate to trade up in the draft, why Dave Gettleman may wait to draft a… Read more
Report: Cavs to interview Blazers assistants in search for coach
The Cavaliers' coaching search will venture into the Pacific Northwest.… Read more
Kelli Tennant Explains Delay in Luke Walton Assault Accusation: 'I Was Scared'
Former Sportsnet reporter Kelli Tennant accused Luke Walton of sexually assaulting her in 2014.… Read more
Source: Suspended Gordon signs Patriots tender
Patriots receiver Josh Gordon, who is serving an indefinite NFL suspension, officially signed his re… Read more
The next questions get interesting for Westbrook, PG and ousted OKC
After a third straight first-round defeat, the forecast becomes cloudy for Russell Westbrook, Paul G… Read more
Report: Lakers hold interview with Jason Kidd
The Los Angeles Lakers interviewed Jason Kidd for their vacant coach position on Monday, according t… Read more
Reports: Lakers, Lue set date for second interview
The Los Angeles Lakers and former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue have reportedly set a date fo… Read more
Report: Kings coach Walton sued for sexual assault
New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former s… Read more
Series Preview: Bucks, Celtics at it again after first-round sweeps
The Eastern Conference semifinals, the two series that we've been waiting for since October, are alm… Read more
Hang Time Podcast: Upcoming Game 5s + Bucks-Celtics preview
John Schuhmann and I set the stage for Tuesday night's action. We discuss Russell Westbrook's effect… Read more
Suns fire Igor Kokoskov after one season
One season was apparently enough time for the Phoenix Suns to decide Igor Kokoskov was not long-term… Read more
Yankees are breaking down, but not falling apart
Injuries have wrecked New York's expensive starting lineup, yet the dollar-store backups are winning… Read more
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Predators eliminated, Caps and Canes will go 7
We nearly earned two more Game 7s on Monday, but alas, Nashville's watch has ended. Plus, get ready… Read more
‘This town would go crazy’: How two new stars are turning San Diego into a baseball city
With a $300 million star and baseball's top prospect, San Diego is home to a team arriving ahead of… Read more
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC stay on top but Sporting KC sink
The league's last unbeaten team finally fell when Seattle lost at LAFC, which remains the team to ca… Read more
Yep, the 1999 NFL draft was just as crazy as you thought
Trades, busts, deception, future Hall of Famers and a prayer about going to the Bengals -- the 1999… Read more
'I'll never forget the scene' - Shanaka revisits Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday horror
Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka was among the many who narrowly survived the serial blasts that r… Read more
Dominik Hasek's 70-save playoff shutout: An oral history, 25 years later
Martin Brodeur, Bobby Holik and others recall one of the best goaltending performances ever: Hasek's… Read more
Updated points-league rankings: Sale, Kluber among aces off to poor starts
Where do star hurlers off to slow starts appear in the latest rankings? Also, an introduction to the… Read more
Is 'Bad' Jimmy Butler the best Jimmy Butler for the Sixers?
During the last week of the season, Jimmy Butler, on his third team in as many years, visited the Bu… Read more
Cory Sandhagen sets sights on being, then beating, idol Dominick Cruz
Cory Sandhagen entered MMA by adopting the style of former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz. Now… Read more
Golf balls, shirts and tickets: The financial impact of Tiger's win
Tiger won a little more than $2 million by claiming his fifth green jacket. That's only the beginnin… Read more
From a Ph.D. to RBIs: How Farhan Zaidi left Berkeley and became a baseball pioneer
Farhan Zaidi is used to being an object of curiosity -- and, among Northern Californians, suspicion.… Read more
Soccer's Bad Boys: the players you love to hate
Soccer is a beautiful game. When it's played "the right way," it can be a pure experience. And yet,… Read more
