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Curry first active player with own HOF wing
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will open a dedicated exhibit this weekend for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, making him the first active player in the institution's nearly 75-year his
Lea: Vanderbilt's next QB doesn't need to match Pavia
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea told ESPN at SEC Media Days that whoever replaces Heisman finalist Diego Pavia doesn't need to match his historic production, as four quarterbacks — including top recruit Ja
Spain-Argentina Final Draws Record 60M+ U.S. Viewers
The Spain-Argentina World Cup final drew more than 60 million U.S. viewers across Fox and Telemundo broadcasts, with Fox's English-language telecast setting an all-time record for soccer in the United
David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
Former Australian cricket star David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink driving after failing a random breath test in Sydney in April, with sentencing scheduled for 18 August.
Tigers' July Surge Complicates Skubal Trade Deadline
The Detroit Tigers' hot July has made holding onto Tarik Skubal a viable option rather than a deadline certainty, while the Los Angeles Dodgers emerge as the best-equipped potential suitor if Detroit
Georgia vows to 'play bigger' after two CFP exits
Georgia coach Kirby Smart told ESPN at SEC media days the Bulldogs must "play better and play bigger" in the College Football Playoff after back-to-back SEC titles were bookended by narrow quarterfina
Iraola: Liverpool Need a Winger, Want to Keep Mac Allister
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola flagged a winger as a priority signing while expressing his desire to retain midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who is being linked with a move to Spain.
Why Caitlin Clark, others declining WNBA 3-point contest invitations could hurt event's future
Three of the WNBA's biggest names — Caitlin Clark, reigning champion Sabrina Ionescu, and active 3-point leader Kayla McBride — have all declined invitations to the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest, raising
Fudd rare rookie named to WNBA 3-point contest
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, will compete in Friday's 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend in Chicago, becoming just the fourth rookie in league history to receive the invitation — though none
Hearts suffer chastening CL defeat in nightmare first game for Vrancken
Hearts suffered a humiliating 4-0 Champions League qualifying defeat at Sturm Graz in new head coach Wouter Vrancken's first match in charge, conceding four goals in a 55-minute blitz that has left th
Jordyn Brooks, Dolphins agree to $51.3M extension
Jordyn Brooks and the Miami Dolphins agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, making him the third "pillar" player signed this offseason under first-year GM Jon-Eri
NFL Grass Push Stalls as League Disputes Injury Data
NFL players, inspired by 2026 FIFA World Cup venues switching to grass, are pushing for league-wide natural fields, but the NFL is digging in with data that contests player injury claims.
2026 3M Open odds, picks, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors
Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 3M Open as the heavy +240 favorite, but SportsLine's computer model — fresh off nailing 17 majors — is calling for a surprise fade of co-second-favorite Maverick McNe
Chelsea Eye Free Transfer for Ex-Man City Star Stones
Chelsea are interested in signing former Manchester City defender John Stones on a free transfer, with Inter Milan also considering the 32-year-old England international who became a free agent when h
MLB Pushes Mandatory 2028 Olympics Participation, Union Pushes Back
MLB stars including Bryce Harper and Mike Trout are publicly pushing for baseball's return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but the league and the Players Association remain at an early stage of nego
Curran, Pooran lead MI London to seven-wicket Hundred win
Sam Curran and Nicholas Pooran shared an unbeaten 93-run partnership as defending champions MI London cruised to a seven-wicket victory over SunRisers Leeds in The Hundred opener, chasing 144 with 16
Nabers, Cook Flagged As 2026 Fantasy Football Busts
A SportsLine model that correctly predicted Terry McLaurin's 2025 collapse has labeled Giants receiver Malik Nabers and Bills running back James Cook as 2026 fantasy football busts, challenging their
L.J. Cason transfers to Miami: Michigan PG only player to leave after Mike Boynton replaces Dusty May
L.J. Cason, the only Michigan national championship roster player to enter the transfer portal following Dusty May's surprise departure to the Dallas Mavericks, is transferring to Miami and will sit o
Stokes Ton Caps Durham Return After Test Retirement
Ben Stokes marked his return to competitive cricket with an unbeaten 108, battling severe cramp to lead Durham to a five-wicket One-Day Cup win over Derbyshire in his first List A game for the county
Angels Fire 'Baseball Spy' Scout Over Rockies Filming
The Los Angeles Angels fired scout Justin Prinstein, known online as 'The Baseball Spy,' after MLB found he filmed Rockies coaches from the scout section at Coors Field ahead of a June series, violati
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