Goodell mulls 18-game regular season slate

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling a future with 18 regular-season games, a Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl Sunday and a significant increase in international games.[read more]

Iowa athletes suing over betting investigation

More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation.[read more]

Sources: USC extends Gottlieb through 2030

University of Southern California women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb -- responsible for rapidly restoring the Trojans into a national powerhouse -- has agreed on a contract extension that'll take her through 2030, sources told ESPN on Friday.[read more]

Chiefs trade up with Bills, pick speedy WR Worthy

The Chiefs traded up four spots with the Bills on Thursday to pick Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who set a scouting combine record when he ran a 4.21 in the 40-yard dash.[read more]

Sources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for Herbert

The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Former Giants OL Cunningham dies at age 28

Former Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham was found dead at his New Jersey home, according to the team. He was 28 years old.[read more]

Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage

Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night and beat the Celtics, evening the series at 1-1.[read more]

Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA

Chet Holmgren got hot early and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a playoff career high as Oklahoma City dominated New Orleans on Wednesday night.[read more]

'Floodgates open' for Magic, Banchero in win

Magic ride hot shooting to 121-83 win over the Cavaliers, Orlando's first playoff win at home in almost 13 years.[read more]

M's Crawford to IL after tweaking oblique in BP

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice Wednesday and was placed on the injured list Thursday.[read more]

MLB bringing back Players Weekend in August

For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.[read more]

Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest lifetime award

Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.[read more]

NHL draft lottery scheduled to take place May 7

The 2024 NHL draft lottery will take place on May 7, the league announced Friday.[read more]

Leafs' Nylander nears return with game Saturday

Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is nearing a return from injury ahead of Saturday's Game 4 against the Bruins.[read more]

NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds

Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.[read more]