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Astros put ace Brown on IL with shoulder strain

The Astros have placed ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.

Bama makes Oats among 5 highest-paid coaches

Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.

Cam Boozer got facial fractures in loss to UConn

Duke's Cameron Boozer, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, said he suffered multiple fractures around one of his eyes during his team's loss to UConn in the Elite…

'Fancy footwork' - Tanaka puts Leeds ahead against West Ham

Leeds United's Ao Tanaka starts and finishes a well-worked move to give his side the lead against West Ham in their FA Cup quarter-final.

Should Leeds have been awarded a penalty for this late challenge?

West Ham United survive a penalty scare against Leeds United after Max Kilman collides with Anton Stach after the German midfielder had already got his shot away.

Disasi draws West Ham level with 96th-minute equaliser

West Ham's Axel Disasi athletically prods an equaliser six minutes into stoppage time against Leeds United, forcing extra time in the FA Cup quarter-final.

Herrick's dramatic debut and Struijk's winner - full penalty shootout

Watch all the penalties from West Ham's penalty shootout against Leeds United in their FA Cup quarter-final at London Stadium.

O'Neill hails Celtic spirit as they stay in title hunt

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill hails his team's spirit after they battle to a crucial victory in the Scottish Premiership at Dundee.

Derbyshire tighten grip over Worcestershire

Derbyshire tighten their grip on the County Championship Division Two match against Worcestershire at the Co-op County Ground.

Crane five-for gives Glamorgan edge against Yorkshire

Mason Crane's five-wicket haul gives Glamorgan a first-innings lead over Yorkshire, with the Welsh side resuming 187 runs ahead on 111-3

Who plays who in Champions Cup quarter-finals?

All the details of this season's Champions Cup quarter-final line-up.

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.

Lendeborg hobbled, vows to play for U-M in final

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a left MCL sprain and left ankle sprain in Saturday's win over Arizona, but team trainer Chris Williams told ESPN he is "very confident" the…

Overton returns as win-less CSK bowl vs unchanged RCB

Gaikwad opted to bowl on a fresh Bengaluru pitch and said that MS Dhoni, who is nursing a calf injury, is recovering well

Transfer rumors, news: Fernandes to urge Man United to sign Portugal teammate

Bruno Fernandes has outlined one player he believes should be among Manchester United's midfield targets this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

'I will sit in my chair' - Aminul determined to continue as BCB president

The committee investigating allegations of malpractice in the board elections in October last year has submitted its report to the Bangladesh government

Not 1, not 2: Adell's 3 HR robberies save Angels

Angels outfielder Jo Adell robbed the Mariners of three home runs, including a ninth-inning grab in which he crashed into the seats in the right-field corner, to help preserve a…

How Michigan, UConn won Saturday's Final Four -- and keys to Monday's title game

ESPN's college basketball crew breaks down what they saw in Indianapolis -- and what could decide the championship.

Is season running away from frazzled Arsenal?

Arsenal must regroup after their hopes of a quadruple were wrecked in two weeks by successive defeats for the first time this season.

Illinois rues misses after another Final Four loss

Illinois added another hard-luck loss in the Final Four, as an uncharacteristic performance from its offense sunk its hopes vs. UConn on Saturday.

U-M advances with historic beatdown of Arizona

Michigan's 18-point margin of victory over Arizona is tied for the largest in an NCAA men's tournament game between 1-seeds since 1979.

Win no fluke as Eckert's Saints target Wembley treble

Fifty years after their one and only FA Cup success, underdogs Southampton are again stunning top-flight opposition - and doing so in style.

Price digs deep to beat Pineiro

Lauren Price retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision in Cardiff.

Stewart pounces on White error to give Southampton shock lead against Arsenal

Southampton forward Ross Stewart capitalizes on a "misjudgment" from Ben White to give The Saints a shock lead against Premier League leaders Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the…

Glasgow battle past Bulls to reach quarter-finals

Glasgow Warriors battle past Bulls to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals in a thrilling scrap in the rain and wind at Scotstoun.

Toulouse crush Bristol in Champions Cup last 16

Bristol Bears' Champions Cup campaign is ended in ruthless fashion by Toulouse, who score nine tries in a dominant last-16 win in France.

Scotland beat hosts USA to secure World bronze

Scotland win bronze at the World Men's Curling Championship thanks to an 11-6 victory over the United States in Utah.

Andersson inspires huge Derbyshire total against Pears

Martin Andersson hits a career-best 228 as Derbyshire declare on 625-8 against Worcestershire, who are 113-2 at the end of day two.

Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?

With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings?

Ingram leads Glamorgan to respectability against Yorkshire

Colin Ingram's century steers Glamorgan to 302 all out against Yorkshire in the County Championship in Cardiff.

Who are the 39 best men's U21 players in the world?

For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

End of the feature back? What the rise of running back tandems means for the NFL draft

Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Who will be the best RBs in the NFL draft class? We gave projections and comps for top prospects

We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.

Lakers star Doncic to miss rest of regular season

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the regular NBA season with a hamstring injury, which could rule him out of the league's major awards.

'My season's only getting started now' - Keenan

Hugo Keenan is delighted to put his injury nightmare behind him as he prepares for Leinster's European Champions Cup meeting with Edinburgh in Dublin on Sunday.

MacIntyre holds four-shot lead at Texas Open

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre maintains his strong form with a round of 64 for a four-shot halfway lead at the Texas Open in San Antonio.

Sources: NBA investigating Bucks, Giannis' health

The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters Friday that he is being held out…

Executive order: Athletes get 5 years, 1 transfer

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.

Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win

Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?

With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings?

⚽ The top men's U21 soccer players in the world

For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win

Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1. Which players have had their options picked up?

Middlesex's Du Plooy impresses against Gloucestershire

Leus du Plooy hits an unbeaten 98 as Middlesex reach 279-5 against Gloucestershire on a truncated first day of the County Championship at Lord's.

Durham's Gay makes first century of 2026 against Kent

Emilio Gay makes the first century of the County Championship season as Durham edge ahead of Kent on day one.

Foakes leads superb Surrey recovery at Edgbaston

Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes help rescue Surrey from 65-6 to post 328 all out on day one of their County Championship game against Warwickshire.

Draft prospects with true Round 1 grade: The 12 clear first-rounders

We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but who actually earned the right to be there?