Why the Lions gave St. Brown, Sewell a record-breaking $162M in guaranteed money

The Lions spent big to keep 2021 draftees Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell in Detroit through 2028.[read more]

Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year

Warriors star Stephen Curry finished ahead of DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year Award.[read more]

Sudden impact: Crow-Armstrong HR lifts Cubs

Hitless in his first 16 MLB at-bats dating to last season, the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong finally got his first hit with a tiebreaking home run vs. the Astros.[read more]

Eagles star Brown gets historic $96M extension

The Eagles and A.J. Brown have agreed on a three-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.[read more]

Cowboys pick up 5th-year option for star Parsons

The Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option for star edge rusher Micah Parsons.[read more]

Sources: Steelers won't pick up option on Fields

The Steelers are not expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option, league sources told ESPN.[read more]

Follow live: Knicks seeking 3-0 series lead vs. Sixers

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French teen Salaun submits paperwork for draft

French forward Tidjane Salaun, a projected top-15 pick, told ESPN he has submitted paperwork to the NBA office making him eligible for the 2024 draft.[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]

Yanks' LeMahieu (foot) shut down at least 1 week

Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will be shut down at least one week after tests Wednesday revealed swelling in his right foot.[read more]

A's put slumping Gelof on IL with oblique strain

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof, who is hitting .196 with two RBIs in 24 games, was put on the IL with a strained left oblique.[read more]

Royals' Marsh on IL after taking liner off elbow

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the injured list Thursday after he took a 91 mph liner off his pitching elbow the previous night against the Blue Jays, putting what had been a breakout season for him on hold.[read more]

Bruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs' heads

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery thinks goaltender Jeremy Swayman's dominance against the Maple Leafs -- before and during their current first-round Stanley Cup playoff series -- has started to rattle some players.[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]

Ovechkin won't press to get self, Caps on track

The Capitals need production out of Alex Ovechkin to get back in their series against the Rangers, but the Washington captain says the best plan is to "just settle down a little bit."[read more]