Only Messi mania can explain MLS teams moving regular-season games to bigger venues or apologizing for an opposing player not coming to town.

Philadelphia bullied Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, forcing Patrick Mahomes into one of the worst games of his career. Here's how the Eagles did it.

Which color will the winning coach be splashed with Sunday (Feb. 9)? How did it all start? Here's a unique look at a sporting tradition.

Sources close to the ex-Commanders owner say he remains in denial over what led to his ouster from the NFL.

The struggling Bears are among the teams with a pattern of hiring people with the same agent. The NFL has concerns about the implications.

Green reflects on finding balance through therapy and NBA-mandated check-ins with league officials while serving his indefinite suspension.

With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say he was a teammate of both.

As the Warriors are determined to play him less, they confront a harsh reality: They need him more than ever.

Without an ideal NFL situation available, Bill Belichick decides to shake up the college football world.

As Army and Navy prepare for their 125th meeting, the academies adhere to their strict traditions in an era of change in college football.

Born in Virginia but living in Amsterdam, 17-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes faced an identity crisis: Should she play for the Dutch or the U.S.?

How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.

Tyson isn't in his prime but the fight game is still about buzz and buys. It's why Netflix is all-in on Tyson vs. Jake Paul.

With New York's star QB showing his age, the Jets' road to 3-7 has been marked by struggle and silence.

MLB legend Pete Rose's exceptionalism, even in death, never shook off the ills of his past.

In an October filled with adversity, here's how L.A. weathered every storm to win a championship nobody can deny.

In what was supposed to be a made-for-TV moment, a catastrophe almost ensued as Bevo and Uga were set for a photo op.

Dallas allows fans to rub elbows with players in a way not common among the 31 other teams. Some players believe tours get in the way of championship-building.

An original franchise when the WNBA launched in 1997, the star-crossed Liberty are still chasing their first title.

After working for the Lakers for 40 years, West's relationship with the team splintered beyond repair. "I almost wish," he told ESPN, "that I had never played or worked for them."

MLB's hit king lived how he played the game: pushing every limit. His inability to admit when he crossed the line will forever muddle how he is remembered.

After exposing Mississippi welfare fraud, a journalist and her publication face the former governor's wrath.

Shipping the NFL all the way to São Paulo was an exhaustive undertaking for everyone involved.

While Peppers was known for his sacks, these back-to-back plays in 2004 showed his legendary wisdom, agility and speed.

There is a potentially seismic shift ahead for soccer in the United States, and it's playing out in the U.S. court system. Here's what the Relevent lawsuit against U.S. Soccer could mean.

Drafted by the Lakers in 1975, Junior Bridgeman spent four decades building a nine-figure, multinational empire. And now he's teaching NBA rookies, veterans and teams exactly how he did it.

For nearly 20 years Nate Robinson has been fighting a silent battle -- one he didn't realize until recently could end his life.

As pitchers throw harder and harder, hitters need every advantage they can get. Here's what MLB is allowing during games -- and how players feel about it.

Mays was truly a player before his time, and the numbers we value in today's game would only have enhanced his all-time place.

"It made the hair on the back of your neck stand up," said one Michigan player who heard Tom Brady's pregame speech. A day at Michigan might have done the same for Brady.

Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?

During a time of controversy and change, the game is bringing the Dodgers' dugout together.

Saudi Arabia's proposed new tournament, as well as a brand-new 'Premier Tour,' could reshape tennis. Here's what we know about these ideas so far.

Sue Bird, Elena Delle Donne, Nneka Ogwumike, Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie describe what Clark should expect from her peers during her rookie season.

In 2019, a neuropsychologist in Columbus, Ohio, picked the greatest known bracket in men's NCAA basketball history. How he pulled it off is still a mystery.

Before the 2023 Lions clinched the NFC North last month, Detroit's last division crown came in 1993 -- in the old NFC Central.

Megan Rapinoe's final match of her career may have ended in injury and NWSL Championship defeat, but her status as a U.S. soccer great is beyond doubt.

The NWSL announced a new four-year media rights deal that will partner the U.S. women's topflightc with CBS Sports, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps Sports in 2024.

Bob Knight, whose Hall of Fame career was highlighted by three national titles at Indiana, has died at 83.

Bob Knight, who has died at age 83, had his many faults, but he also had admirable traits, including friendship.