How following Hall of Fame father's 'different route' prepared Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. for NFL grind »
Marvin Harrison Sr. and the No. 4 pick's decision to skip the NFL combine and his pro day was a calculated one.

Jets QB Travis sees himself as Rodgers' successor »
Jets rookie quarterback Jordan Travis firmly believes he'll eventually succeed Aaron Rodgers at the helm of New York's offense.

Rodgers to have no restrictions when OTAs start »
Aaron Rodgers will have "no restrictions" when the Jets start OTAs later this month, according to Jets coach Robert Saleh.

Source: Dolphins, OBJ agree on 1-year contract »
Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to Miami after agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Source: WR Harrison has separate Fanatics deal »
Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. has a memorabilia deal in place with Fanatics despite not signing the NFLPA's group licensing agreement, a source told ESPN.

Bills add wide receiver Claypool on 1-year deal »
The Bills have added wide receiver Chase Claypool on a one-year deal.

Avellini, Bears QB who teamed with Payton, dies »
Bob Avellini, the former Bears QB who teamed with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton to lead the Bears to the 1977 playoffs, has died. He was 70.

Police: Prescott won't be charged in assault claim »
Dallas police will not pursue sexual assault charges against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, with a police spokesperson saying detectives determined there was insufficient evidence an offense was committed.

Source: Steelers decline RB Harris' 2025 option »
The Steelers have declined the fifth-year option for the 2025 season for running back Najee Harris.

Why the Commanders were 'unanimous' on picking Jayden Daniels at No. 2 »
The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.?

Let the competition begin: Safety and O-line among key battles on Packers' roster »
With free agency and the NFL draft in the rearview, here is a position-by-position assessment of the Packers' roster.

Which rookies have a chance to start? A look at how the Bucs' draft class fits the roster »
Tampa Bay is hoping to duplicate its 2023 rookie success with its 2024 draft class.

Will Odell Beckham Jr. fit in with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle in Miami? »
The Dolphins added Beckham Jr. to a receiver room that already features Hill and Waddle. Will he contribute?

Answering big questions about the 2025 draft class »
Our experts answer questions about next year's draft prospects.

'OK, he's really different': Seven stories that explain Bears QB Caleb Williams »
He's a fashion cop, a fierce teammate and the next LeBron? Here's how people who know him, describe the No. 1 draft pick.

Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined? »
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up?

Mock draft: Where did top WRs, rookies go? »
The 2024 NFL draft is complete, so our ESPN Fantasy crew dove right into a mock draft, where a rookie was selected before Travis Kelce.

'That's the kind of player to build a team around': How Gunnar Henderson became an early AL MVP candidate »
The youngest player ever to hit 10 home runs before May is the face of an Orioles team whose time has come.

Judge: First ejection of career 'very surprising' »
Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a third-strike call Saturday vs. the Tigers.

Phils SS Turner (hamstring) set to miss 6 weeks »
Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner told reporters that he expects to miss six weeks with a left hamstring strain.

Yanks' Cole takes next step, throws off mound »
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw off a mound Saturday for the first time since being shut down in mid-March, another step in his road back from an elbow injury.

Ohtani gifts Roberts toy Porsche, then sets mark »
Shohei Ohtani hit his eighth home run of the season Saturday night and surpassed Dave Roberts' team record for a Japanese-born player, with a solo shot to right-center during the third inning against the Braves.

AL hitting leader Kwan exits with ailing hammy »
AL hitting leader Steven Kwan exited Saturday's game because of a hamstring injury.

Jays to activate Manoah for 1st start since Aug. »
RHP Alek Manoah (right shoulder soreness) will be reinstated and make his 2024 debut against the Nationals. The former Blue Jays ace has not pitched in the majors since Aug. 10.

Giants put catcher Bailey on 7-day concussion IL »
The San Francisco Giants placed starting catcher Patrick Bailey on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday and recalled Blake Sabol from Triple-A Sacramento.

Cubs' Bellinger, Suzuki could return next week »
The Cubs could get back outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) as soon as next week, manager Craig Counsell said.

'That resonates with the fan base': How blue-collar Bryce Harper became beloved in Philadelphia »
From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.

Baseball under black lights? Meet the Tri-City Chili Peppers' new promotion »
The June 1 promotion will be the first of four 'cosmic baseball' games played by the Chili Peppers this summer.

MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition? »
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.

Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Maple Leafs, other eliminated teams? »
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.

David is Goliath: Pastrnak wins Game 7 in overtime »
David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins outlasted the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs to a Round 2 date with Florida.

Leafs' Matthews a finalist for Lady Byng Trophy »
Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is among three finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy.

Canucks blank Predators in G6, on to 2nd round »
Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left, and the Canucks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Predators in Game 6.

Leafs prep for Game 7 test with Matthews iffy »
After winning two elimination games, Toronto knows it has work to do in Game 7 and might have to do it without Auston Matthews.

Penguins fire assistant in charge of power play »
The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season.

Bowness, Brunette, Tocchet up for top NHL coach »
The Jets' Rick Bowness, Predators' Andrew Brunette and Canucks' Rick Tocchet are finalists for this year's Jack Adams Award, which is given to the coach who "contributed the most to his team's success."

Bruins pushed to G7, want more from Pastrnak »
Jim Montgomery was asked if Boston needed more from its top skaters to avoid elimination, and the Bruins coach identified David Pastrnak in particular as needing to provide more to the group.

Stanley Cup playoff lessons: Maybe just don't give the Oilers a power play? »
With much of the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the next set of matchups through to the Cup Final.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason »
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.

Inside the tumultuous tenure of the Coyotes in Arizona and their stunning move to Utah »
The franchise's relocation was somehow both lightning fast and painfully slow. Here's how it all fell apart in Arizona, and what lies ahead.

Looks can be deceiving: NHL 'graybeards' still making an impact »
Seasoned pros like Toronto's Mark Giordano and Dallas' Ryan Suter aren't letting age -- or in some cases gray hair -- slow them down.

Who wins Game 7 of Bruins-Maple Leafs? Key players to watch, final score predictions »
It all comes down to this. With two fan bases on edge, here are the critical factors for each club to win the decisive game Saturday.

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.

Messi sets 2 more MLS records in 6-2 Miami win »
Lionel Messi scored a goal and had five assists in a record-setting game as Inter Miami smashed the New York Red Bulls 6-2 on Saturday night.

Madrid clinch LaLiga title after Girona beat Barça »
Real Madrid won the LaLiga title on Saturday, beating Cádiz before rivals Barcelona dropped points at Girona and gave Madrid an insurmountable lead at the top.

Haaland scores 4 as City keep pace in title race »
Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck four times as the club remained on course to win a fourth successive Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Xavi: Girona loss tells the story of our season »
Xavi Hernández said Saturday's crushing 4-2 defeat at Girona was emblematic of Barcelona's shortcomings this season, but insisted his team have been the better side in their four games against their Catalan rivals and Real Madrid.

Ronaldo scores perfect hat trick in Al Nassr rout »
Al Nassr thrashed Al Wehda 6-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday behind Cristiano Ronaldo's fourth hat trick of the season.

Brady's Birmingham relegated from Championship »
Birmingham City have been relegated from the Championship, ending a difficult first season for the club's American ownership group, which includes NFL legend Tom Brady.

Tim Howard inducted into U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame »
Former United States men's national team goalkeeper was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas on Saturday.

'Tastes like promotion': Sheeran hails Ipswich win »
Ed Sheeran has hailed Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League and says the club's success will come as a huge boost to the area.

Should he stay or go? The case for and against Erik ten Hag at Man United »
The debate about whether Ten Hag is the right man to lead Manchester United has grown in intensity as the 2023-24 season winds down, so let's break down the arguments on both sides.

Ipswich Town celebrate remarkable promotion to Premier League »
Ipswich Town were languishing in midtable in League One not so long ago. Now they are back in the Premier League -- and the celebrations will last a long time.

Transfer Talk: Manchester United open to offers for Antony »
With reports of a move for Michael Olise surfacing, Man Utd are understood be considering Antony's future. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Pressure? What pressure? Man City, Haaland keep marching toward Premier League title »
Title races are usually high-pressure, but Man City aren't just any team, and Erling Haaland's four-goal day in a sixth straight league win showed just how focused they are on the prize.

How McKennie became one of Serie A's best players »
After a nightmarish spell in England, Weston McKennie has found form and confidence again at Juventus.

Why St. Pauli-Hamburg rivalry is one of a kind, and how Bundesliga can benefit »
With the Bundesliga so short on rivalries, German football needs longtime adversaries St. Pauli and Hamburg to be in the top flight at the same time.

ACC told to provide Clemson with ESPN deal docs »
A South Carolina court has order the Atlantic Coast Conference to provide Clemson with agreements between itself and ESPN the school has sought in its lawsuit in trying to leave its longtime home.

ESPN's No. 38 recruit LB Wyatt commits to Oregon »
Linebacker Nasir Wyatt, ESPN's No. 38 recruit in the 2025 class and No. 2 player from California, announced his commitment to play for the Ducks.

Sources: NCAA could pay $2.7B in antitrust suits »
The NCAA's national office might be footing the bill for a settlement expected to be more than $2.7 billion in the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit in hopes of reshaping and stabilizing the college sports industry, sources told ESPN.

Smart money: UGA makes Kirby first $13M coach »
Georgia's Kirby Smart, who was scheduled to earn $10.75 million this year under his old contract, will see his salary increase to $13 million annually under his new 10-year deal.

Coach Prime, son belittle CU transfer, FCS player »
Colorado coach Deion Sanders and QB Shedeur Sanders, his son, clapped back to a former player, another FCS player and other critics on social media.

Bowl leaders hope for CBA to help lower opt-outs »
Some bowl leaders are hoping for a collective bargaining agreement with the players that would help significantly lower the number of postseason opt-outs.

'All gas, no brakes': Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has the depth of a title contender »
With three straight top-5 recruiting classes, Sark finally has the Longhorns where he wants them: deep and dangerous.

Is Cameron Ward the next great Miami quarterback? »
The trash-talking transfer from Washington State is the kind of passer the Hurricanes haven't had in years.

Who will fill the shoes of those picked in the first round of the NFL draft? »
Who will take over for the names called last Thursday? Our experts give you a look at who could fill those roles.

Sources: NCAA could pay $2.7B in antitrust suits »
The NCAA's national office might be footing the bill for a settlement expected to be more than $2.7 billion in the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit in hopes of reshaping and stabilizing the college sports industry, sources told ESPN.

Huskers F Mast (knee) to miss 2024-25 season »
Nebraska forward Rienk Mast is set to have surgery on his left knee and will miss the 2024-25 season, Huskers coach Fred Hoiberg said Thursday.

Clemson All-ACC center Hall entering NBA draft »
Clemson All-Atlantic Coast Conference center PJ Hall is entering the NBA draft. He has signed with an agent.

Claude, Big East's Most Improved, to join USC »
Xavier transfer Desmond Claude, winner of the Big East's Most Improved Player award, has committed to USC.

UW hires assistant who was part of FBI inquiry »
Former USC assistant Tony Bland, a key figure in the 2017 FBI probe designed to clean up college basketball, was among four assistant coaches hired by Washington on Thursday.

UK lands top shooter in Dayton transfer Brea »
Dayton transfer Koby Brea has committed to Kentucky, picking the Wildcats over a list of schools that included Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and UConn.

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Houston at No. 1, while decimated Duke, Kentucky fall »
The coaching carousel and transfer portal upended things. Welcome, previously unranked and next-in-line teams.