Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 5, 2026

Charles, a two-time national champion with UConn, also has the second-most points in league history

Holloway confirms he's training for a potential rematch with McGregor, one fight removed from his BMF title loss to Oliveira

Two more second-round series of the 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Tuesday night

Rahm and the DP World Tour have reached an agreement that will allow one of the world's best players to play in the esteemed biennial event

Fowler is reportedly inking a one-year deal with the reigning champions

The Real Madrid star's Italian getaway during his hamstring recovery has sparked intense backlash, including a petition with over a million signatures demanding his sale

Here are the biggest questions ahead of this week's intense UCL semifinal second legs

Kamara seems to want to remain in New Orleans, but the team might have other ideas

SportsLine's Josh Nagel gives his recommendation for whether or not to back the Spurs after their Game 1 loss to the Timberwolves

Why make yourself angry thinking about your favorite team's biggest rival?

Clark is coming off an injury-plagued season, while Bueckers excelled as a rookie

Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first fantasy draft picks of the year

Barcelona are looking at Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon. Plus, Galatasaray want Bruno Fernandes. Transfer Talk has the latest.

What do the latest top 25 rankings look like?

Nicolson strengthens her grip on a deep junior featherweight class.

The speculation over Arne Slot's future at Liverpool is heading into overdrive.

Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.

Last year, UNC's Chloe Humphrey became the first freshman -- man or woman -- to take home lacrosse's top individual honor. Where does she go from here?

How do all of the teamd stack up after free agency and the draft? Here are our early rankings for next season, plus one spot each roster got better.

The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.

A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.

Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.

New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was discharged recently from the hospital following a stint for a stomach-related issue and is returning home to Florida.

The Giants have agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract sign veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that a boycott might be needed for players to get a bigger share of Slam revenues, and players such as Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina agreed.

The Wild plan to switch to goaltender Filip Gustavsson for Game 2 against the Avalanche after Jesper Wallstedt allowed eight goals in a 9-6 loss in Game 1.

Angel Reese made a statement at the Met Gala, and Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson took notice with a simple but telling reaction.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese are fierce rivals on the court. Off it, the two have built one of the WNBA's most adorable friendships. Bueckers recently took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse into her world lately, sharing images from photoshoots and preseason action.

Raven Johnson has been getting to know her new Indiana Fever teammates well over the past few weeks. This also includes the team’s head coach Stephanie White. The Fever selected Johnson in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is already making an early impression in The Big Peach. The Chicago Sky traded her to Atlanta in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. In just two preseason games, the Dream fanbase has quickly embraced the Reese.