Recent Sports News and Updates

The police officer who tried to stop Scottie Scheffler from entering Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning was dragged to the ground and suffered "pain, swelling and abrasions" to his left wrist and knee after the car accelerated, per the incident report.

Bruins captain Brad Marchand participated in Boston's morning skate and is a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second-round series Friday night against the visiting Florida Panthers, coach Jim Montgomery announced.

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has confirmed he will be appointed to succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager from next season.

The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for £762,400 ($965,000) on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said.

A "complete team" with veteran point guard Mike Conley back, the Wolves blew out the Nuggets by 45 points Thursday night to force Game 7.

Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help New York erase a two-goal deficit and beat Carolina 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Brazil has been confirmed as host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after the voting from 211 federations at the 74th FIFA Congress celebrated in Bangkok on Friday.

Inspired by a jingle and recorded in a closet, "Go NY Go" has been firing up the Garden for more than 30 years.

A look at some of the most pressing questions remaining in Round 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs as teams try to clinch a spot in the conference finals.

Mark Kriegel looks at the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight and its historical significance.

Cameron Brink for Rookie of the Year? Lynx as a contender? Who wins Saturday's doubleheader? We've learned a lot about the WNBA season in a few days.

We're tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.

Game 6 could be series-defining moment -- for either team. Here are four critical areas to watch as Florida looks to close things out.

Elite defense? Improved offense? Aaron Rodgers back from injury? Things are lining up for New York to be a real Super Bowl title contender.

Luis Miguel Echegaray gives his takes on which players and teams stood out this season.

The European soccer season is coming to a close, but who is in the race for the titles, European qualification -- and who's fighting relegation?

James' performance in front of NBA executives and scouts helped him jump to No. 54 in ESPN's Top 100 rankings.

The two-time batting champ is on Mr. Padre's former team, having been compared to the late Hall of Famer.

From mascots to cheers to a stadium waterfall: Why authenticity was at the center of bringing the game back after an 11-year hiatus.

Will the Falcons' easy schedule lead to an NFC title? Can the Bengals get back on top in the tough AFC North? Could the Jets start hot?

The 2024 season opens with the defending champion Chiefs hosting the Ravens.

Which lines are bettors looking at immediately after the NFL schedule release?

Despite horse racing's waning popularity, Maryland is betting $400 million to help save a neighborhood.

Max Verstappen said Red Bull has work to do to maintain its big advantage over the rest of the field after a tough day of practice ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

To the generation of younger gymnasts who watched Gabby Douglas become the sport's first Black Olympic all-around champion in 2012, competing alongside her at this weekend's U.S. Classic is a surreal moment.

Um, what's going on in Portland? Here's how off-field issues and on-field tactics contributed to the Thorns' wild swings this season.

Barcelona are once again debating the future of Xavi Hernández less than a month after announcing he would continue for at least another season, sources told ESPN.

Massimiliano Allegri has been sacked by Juventus, the club announced Friday, two days after they beat Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final.

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino expressed cautious optimism at Lionel Messi's return to the pitch ahead of the game against D.C. United on Saturday.

Jürgen Klopp has admitted that Liverpool could have won more trophies during his tenure but added that he's "absolutely fine" with their haul as he feels he "couldn't have done more" during his time at Anfield.

Chelsea are set to land a bonus in the region of £5 million as part of Eden Hazard's transfer to Real Madrid in 2019, a source has told ESPN.

England captain Harry Kane is struggling with a back injury less than a month out from the European Championship, with Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel confirming he will miss the final game of the season.

Thomas Tuchel could stay as Bayern Munich manager if he is able to get the signings of both Bruno Fernandes and Frenkie de Jong. Transfer Talk has the latest.

After a busy couple of months in the NFL, Liz Loza lists the moves that meant the most in the fantasy world this offseason.