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Vazquez told police of attempted sex with minorAccording to a criminal complaint released by Pennsylvania State Police, Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez admitted that he tried to have sex with a 13-year-old girl.18 Sep 2019 | 2:16 pm EDT |
N.Y. senator proposes bill to pay college athletesNew York state Sen. Kevin Parker proposed a bill that includes an amendment that would require college athletic departments to give a 15% share of annual revenue to student-athletes.18 Sep 2019 | 1:10 pm EDT |
Follow live: PSG, Real Madrid face off in Champions League group stagenull18 Sep 2019 | 12:34 pm EDT |
From bullied to Louisville commit, Olivia Cochran keeps goingCochran, the No. 18 women's college basketball recruit in the Class of 2020, went from being bullied for her size to becoming a Louisville commit.18 Sep 2019 | 12:13 pm EDT |
Coach wins biggest battle to bring her daughter homeJoanne Boyle retired from coaching to focus on adopting her Senegalese daughter. After seven years of red tape, the adoption is official.18 Sep 2019 | 12:12 pm EDT |
The Bottom 10 welcomes the ACC (and former pal Maryland)Kicking off with a conference game that wasn't a conference game, it was a bad week along the Atlantic coast.18 Sep 2019 | 11:42 am EDT |
Pitino settles with Louisville, seeks 'new chapter'Rick Pitino and the University of Louisville Athletic Association have dropped their lawsuits as part of a settlement that will reflect that his employment ended "as a result of a resignation."18 Sep 2019 | 11:16 am EDT |
Pitino, Louisville reach non-financial settlementRick Pitino and the University of Louisville Athletic Association have dropped their lawsuits as part of a settlement that will reflect that his employment ended "as a result of a resignation."18 Sep 2019 | 11:16 am EDT |
Fantasy football Week 3 rankingsMatthew Berry, Field Yates, Mike Clay, Eric Karabell, Stephania Bell and Tristan H. Cockcroft offer up their rankings for Week 3.18 Sep 2019 | 11:11 am EDT |
Could MLS, Liga MX actually merge in the future? MLB might provide the blueprintIt's no secret that MLS and Liga MX want to shake up the landscape of club soccer in North America. Could the answer lie in America's Pastime?18 Sep 2019 | 11:09 am EDT |
Eli Manning's legacy through the eyes of those who know him bestThe Giants' easygoing legend with a humble personality left an indelible impression with his work ethic, pranks and a surprising Super Bowl speech.18 Sep 2019 | 10:59 am EDT |
Sorting out the current landscape of professional women's hockeyThe CWHL folded. The NWHL vows to play on. And a number of the world's top players are committing to the sport's future, but on their terms.18 Sep 2019 | 10:45 am EDT |
Roger Federer's Laver Cup brings the fun to the men's tennis gameGreater fan engagement, streamlined scoring and enthusiastic players from past and present. Is the fun factor of the Laver Cup the future of tennis?18 Sep 2019 | 10:32 am EDT |
Ranking the eight best NBA games of the 2010sOur list features career-defining playoff moments and a couple of the most entertaining regular-season games of all time.18 Sep 2019 | 10:11 am EDT |
The three superstars who defined this NBA decadeHere's how LeBron, Steph and KD defined and dominated the 2010s.18 Sep 2019 | 10:10 am EDT |
Think Max Scherzer is a lock to start the wild-card game if the Nats make it? Maybe notMad Max in a winner-take-all game seems like a no-brainer. But Washington might have an even better option.18 Sep 2019 | 9:33 am EDT |
'Altitude is real': Why one UFC fighter spent nearly $30K to trainJeremy Stephens knew his best chance to be successful in Saturday's main event in Mexico City was to acclimate himself to altitude.18 Sep 2019 | 8:43 am EDT |
Timeline of Ramsey's tumultuous tenure with JaguarsIn three-plus seasons in Jacksonville, the cornerback has been a mainstay in the headlines because of his talent and brash personality.18 Sep 2019 | 8:36 am EDT |
Henrik Lundqvist talks Rangers rebuild, his workload and being 'the shampoo guy'Entering his 15th season, the goalie dishes on some of everything.18 Sep 2019 | 8:25 am EDT |
What is a concussion protocol? Sport by sport, there's no single solutionReporters from across ESPN give their insights on how sport has been impacted by the increasing awareness of concussion.18 Sep 2019 | 8:17 am EDT |
Love, rugby and a sport's crucial battle with concussionOn the eve of the Rugby World Cup, Tom Hamilton assesses how far the game has come and how far it still has to go in its understanding of the most prevalent -- and damaging -- injury in rugby.18 Sep 2019 | 8:16 am EDT |
Inside Julio Jones' first NFL touchdown that was almost taken awayJones is returning to Lucas Oil Stadium for the first time since catching his first NFL touchdown there in 2011 -- but the play almost didn't count.18 Sep 2019 | 7:00 am EDT |
Curry commits to Olympics: 'That is the plan'In an interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols, Warriors guard Stephen Curry said he's committed to playing for Team USA in his first Olympic Games next summer in Tokyo.18 Sep 2019 | 5:54 am EDT |
Why Leclerc, not Vettel, looks like the champion Ferrari has been waiting forThere are no prizes for guessing who tops our Power Rankings -- Charles Leclerc, having claimed back-to-back victories, looks like the champion Ferrari has been waiting for.18 Sep 2019 | 5:47 am EDT |
In an age of superteams, Oakland built a winner without tankingWithout a full rebuild or a big budget, the A's are in the postseason picture again. Almost two decades after Moneyball, how do they keep doing it?18 Sep 2019 | 2:29 am EDT |
Severino's sizzling return shakes up Yankees' postseason pictureShowing off ace-level stuff, Luis Severino just made himself a major factor in the Bombers' October outlook.18 Sep 2019 | 2:28 am EDT |
In video chat, Gordon says he'll play 'somewhere'In a video chat with his Instagram followers on Tuesday, Chargers running back holdout Melvin Gordon said it would be "a waste of talent" if he didn't play this season.18 Sep 2019 | 1:19 am EDT |
Sun's Courtney Williams a force down the stretch in Game 1 win over SparksThe guard was a bundle of energy when Connecticut needed it most against Los Angeles in the WNBA semifinal opener.18 Sep 2019 | 1:08 am EDT |
Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski walks the outfield with his grandson before Tuesday's game.null18 Sep 2019 | 12:35 am EDT |
Betances partially tore Achilles in Yankees returnYankees reliever Dellin Betances suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles tendon when he landed awkwardly on the mound on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.18 Sep 2019 | 12:06 am EDT |
Betances partially tears Achilles in Yankees returnYankees reliever Dellin Betances suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles tendon when he landed awkwardly on the mound on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.18 Sep 2019 | 12:06 am EDT |
In an age of superteams, Oakland A's built a winner without tankingWithout a full rebuild or a big budget, the A's are in the postseason picture again. Almost two decades after Moneyball, how do they keep doing it?17 Sep 2019 | 11:58 pm EDT |
Biggios now 2nd father-son duo to hit for cyclesBlue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio secured his cycle on Tuesday night by hitting a two-out triple in the top of the ninth.17 Sep 2019 | 11:56 pm EDT |
NASCAR StatWatch: Martin Truex Jr. an oldie but goodie with Las Vegas winThe win on Sunday was the 24th of Martin Truex Jr.'s career, and the 21st since the 39-year-old reached the age of 35.17 Sep 2019 | 11:16 pm EDT |
Source: Ingram, Ball full participants in workoutsPelicans forward Brandon Ingram and guard Lonzo Ball have been full participants in the team's voluntary offseason workouts in New Orleans, a source told ESPN. Neither player has been restricted by the injuries that shut them down last season.17 Sep 2019 | 10:50 pm EDT |
Mike Yaz: Homer in Fenway debut 'super special'Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."17 Sep 2019 | 9:58 pm EDT |
Mike Yaz: Homer in Fenway debut 'super special'Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."17 Sep 2019 | 9:58 pm EDT |
Mike Yaz homers in first game at Fenway ParkGiants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."17 Sep 2019 | 9:58 pm EDT |
Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski walks the outfield at Fenway with his grandson Mike before the Red Sox face the Giants.null17 Sep 2019 | 9:24 pm EDT |
The night that changed NXT foreverNXT as a brand took a major step forward on one night in 2018. Adam Cole, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano and Shayna Baszler share their memories of TakeOver: New Orleans17 Sep 2019 | 9:17 pm EDT |
The night that changed NXT foreverNXT as a brand took a major step forward on one night in 2018. Adam Cole, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano and Shayna Baszler share their memories of TakeOver: New Orleans17 Sep 2019 | 9:17 pm EDT |
HOF manager Herzog recovering from strokeFormer Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog has received treatment after suffering a stroke on Monday, the team announced. "Whitey has received treatment and is currently resting, and doing well."17 Sep 2019 | 9:06 pm EDT |
Fan gets Odell Beckham Jr. autograph tattooed after Monday Night FootballOdell Beckham Jr.'s homecoming at MetLife Stadium on Monday night wasn't just memorable for the Cleveland Brown's star. One lucky fan is the proud owner of one-of-a-kind OBJ autograph ink. Yep, dreams do come true.17 Sep 2019 | 9:05 pm EDT |
Liberty win top pick in WNBA draft for first timeNew York won the WNBA lottery on Tuesday night, the first time in franchise history that the Liberty will have the first pick in the draft.17 Sep 2019 | 8:59 pm EDT |
Liverpool won't dwell on surprising defeat at NapoliLiverpool were shocked in Naples on Tuesday night but won't put too much stock in defeat. After all, the same thing happened last season.17 Sep 2019 | 8:04 pm EDT |
Mistakes cost Liverpool in Champions League opener vs. NapoliAndrew Robertson struggled to be decisive in the attack, and his silly foul conceded a penalty that ultimately led to Liverpool's loss at Napoli.17 Sep 2019 | 6:53 pm EDT |
Robertson earns 5/10 by conceding penalty in Liverpool defeat at NapoliAndrew Robertson struggled to be decisive in the attack, and his silly foul conceded a penalty that ultimately led to Liverpool's loss at Napoli.17 Sep 2019 | 6:25 pm EDT |
The Bottom 10 welcomes the ACC (and former pal Maryland)Kicking off with a conference game that wasn't a conference game, it was a bad week along the Atlantic coast.17 Sep 2019 | 6:10 pm EDT |
Sources: Eagles' D-Jax out 2 weeks with strainEagles wideout DeSean Jackson opted against having surgery to treat his abdominal strain so he can return to action as soon as possible.17 Sep 2019 | 6:08 pm EDT |
Sources: Eagles' D-Jax out 2 weeks with strainEagles wideout DeSean Jackson opted against having surgery to treat his abdominal strain so he can return to action as soon as possible.17 Sep 2019 | 6:08 pm EDT |
Everything you need to know ahead of the PFL playoffsOctober is a make-or-break month for the 44 fighters still in contention for $1 million paydays in the PFL's six divisions. Here's an in-depth primer on the PFL playoffs.17 Sep 2019 | 4:51 pm EDT |
Eagles are looking into Jalen Ramsey, but there's much to weighCornerback is a priority position, and the early returns this season suggest the Eagles (1-1) could use some help, but is the cost worth it?17 Sep 2019 | 4:42 pm EDT |
PSG vs. Real Madrid is biggest game of group stage, but behind the scenes, both teams are a messThe Champions League group stage has offered up one blockbuster clash but neither PSG nor Real will be that thrilled about such an early test.17 Sep 2019 | 4:28 pm EDT |
Ramsey wants to play vs. Titans 'if I'm still here'Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey said he wants to play against the Titans and continue to support his teammates if he is not traded by Thursday night.17 Sep 2019 | 4:28 pm EDT |
Trash talk, mattress fires and a flying projector: Lane Kiffin's year at TennesseeLane Kiffin's one season in Knoxville was one of the wildest in recent memory. A decade later, those involved remember the highs, the lows and the unbelievable.17 Sep 2019 | 4:24 pm EDT |
Jets' Siemian lost for season; Darnold 'better'Luke Falk will make his first career start Sunday vs. the Patriots after the Jets lost backup QB Trevor Siemian to a serious ankle injury. Regular starter Sam Darnold (mono) continues to improve but won't return until Week 5 at the earliest.17 Sep 2019 | 3:54 pm EDT |
Vinatieri: Trying to get 'demons' out of my headColts kicker Adam Vinatieri missed only three extra point attempts last season, something he's already done in two games this year.17 Sep 2019 | 3:36 pm EDT |
The ESPN Daily: Fires, floods, and bees at the stadium, Eli Manning's Hall of Fame case, and from the NHL to "Survivor"A daily rundown of the top stories in sports.17 Sep 2019 | 3:01 pm EDT |
Heisman Watch: There's no stopping Jalen and TuaJalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow remain in the lead, but Justin Fields is gaining ground.17 Sep 2019 | 2:27 pm EDT |
Pirates' Vazquez charged; sexual assault of childPirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez has been arrested and is being charged with multiple felonies in Florida and Pennsylvania.17 Sep 2019 | 1:43 pm EDT |
Pirates' Vazquez jailed on child solicitation chargePirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez has been arrested on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child.17 Sep 2019 | 1:43 pm EDT |
Is the NHLPA's path of least resistance the right one?The players' union elected not to open the CBA and instead kicked the can down the road to 2022. Was that the right move?17 Sep 2019 | 1:37 pm EDT |
Peter Quillin still competing at 168, but fighting for something differentOne day a champion, the next, down on the canvas. How former middleweight world titleholder Peter Quillin reinvented himself after a tough decision in his career.17 Sep 2019 | 1:35 pm EDT |
NFL veteran Vontae Davis quit the NFL midgame. Here's what happened nextOne year ago, Vontae Davis walked off a football field for the last time ... in the middle of a game. Now he revisits the moment that shocked the NFL and where it's taken him since.17 Sep 2019 | 1:22 pm EDT |
Should Eli Manning make the Hall of Fame? NFL experts cast their votesWith Manning replaced as starter in New York, we asked our NFL experts if the Giants quarterback should make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.17 Sep 2019 | 1:17 pm EDT |
Giants bench Eli, elevate Jones to starting QBRookie Daniel Jones, the sixth overall pick in this year's draft, has replaced Eli Manning as the starting quarterback of the Giants. "This is a move that I felt was best for this team at this time," coach Pat Shurmur said.17 Sep 2019 | 1:14 pm EDT |
Jets, Fins historic underdogs vs. Pats, CowboysNot since the use of replacement players in 1987 have two games had 20-point spreads in the same week, according to ESPN Stats & Information.17 Sep 2019 | 1:05 pm EDT |
Jets, Fins biggest underdogs since replacementsNot since the use of replacement players in 1987 have two games had 20-point spreads in the same week, according to ESPN Stats & Information.17 Sep 2019 | 1:05 pm EDT |
Frank Gore, Rex Burkhead among top streaming pickups for Week 3If your fantasy football team is banged up or you just need an upgrade for this week, we have suggestions to plug those holes in your lineup.17 Sep 2019 | 1:01 pm EDT |
QB Newton's status unclear after reinjuring footCam Newton aggravated a foot injury, leaving his status for Week 3 up in the air.17 Sep 2019 | 12:55 pm EDT |
The biggest college football lessons learned through Week 3What have we learned from the upsets, wild rivalries and all the usual twists and turns of the college football season?17 Sep 2019 | 12:04 pm EDT |
Coach Derek Fisher writing new chapter with Los Angeles SparksFrom the moment he first met with the Sparks, coach Derek Fisher was open with them about being fired by the Knicks -- and coming back from failure.17 Sep 2019 | 11:51 am EDT |
Daniel Jones is right quarterback for Giants -- right nowNew York quit delaying the inevitable and will find out if its prized rookie can make the sputtering franchise a contender again.17 Sep 2019 | 11:48 am EDT |
Giants bench Eli, elevate Jones to starting QBRookie Daniel Jones, the sixth overall pick in this year's draft, has been named the starting quarterback of the Giants.17 Sep 2019 | 11:47 am EDT |
Giants bench Eli, elevate Jones to starting QBRookie Daniel Jones, the sixth overall pick in this year's draft, has replaced Eli Manning as the starting quarterback of the Giants. "This is a move that I felt was best for this team at this time," coach Pat Shurmur said.17 Sep 2019 | 11:14 am EDT |
Baker Mayfield and the new world of expectations in ClevelandThe Browns have high hopes, and it's not because of OBJ. It's because of the franchise QB. Is he ready to be a legend? Another Browns legend thinks so.17 Sep 2019 | 11:06 am EDT |
Georgia, Notre Dame carry playoff frustration into showdownThe Bulldogs thought they belonged in last year's CFP instead of the Irish. Now they face off, with both teams looking to end long title droughts.17 Sep 2019 | 10:18 am EDT |
UFC main event breakdown: Rodriguez's volume all types of trouble for StephensThe offensive output of Yair Rodriguez could pose a significant problem for Jeremy Stephens, who needs to put his focus on the ground game.17 Sep 2019 | 10:15 am EDT |
Why Bo Nix was born to play QB for AuburnJust like his father before him, Bo Nix is leading an undefeated Tigers squad. And now the true freshman is looking at his biggest challenge yet against Texas A&M.17 Sep 2019 | 10:14 am EDT |
Barnwell: All the fallout from the Big Ben and Brees injuriesThe Steelers quarterback is out for the season, while the Saints QB could miss six games. Here's what's next for both franchises.17 Sep 2019 | 9:26 am EDT |
How 705 NHL games prepared Tom Laidlaw for 'Survivor'The 61-year-old former NHL defenseman now lives a life of inspiring others -- and thinks he's uniquely prepared to win.17 Sep 2019 | 9:17 am EDT |
Picking the five best possible 2019 World Series matchupsFor some, Dodgers-Yankees would be too big, and Rays-Brewers would be too small. So what potential Fall Classic clashes would be just right?17 Sep 2019 | 9:06 am EDT |
'The Bogeyman' is back: What Luis Severino expects from himself in his 2019 debutHow is the Yankees' ace feeling ahead of his first start since last year's ALDS? We sat down with Sevy to find out.17 Sep 2019 | 9:06 am EDT |
Week 2 QB awards: Trubisky's drastic step backwardIn this week's superlatives, we express concern for Mitchell Trubisky, appreciate the historic ineffectiveness of Miami's duo and more.17 Sep 2019 | 8:59 am EDT |
Week 2 QB awards: Trubisky's drastic step backwardIn this week's superlatives, we express concern for Mitchell Trubisky, appreciate the historic ineffectiveness of Miami's duo and more.17 Sep 2019 | 8:59 am EDT |
Week 3 Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the most pleasant surprise for each teamWhile we track teams moving up (Cowboys, Ravens) and down (Saints, Steelers) in our 1-32 rankings, we also identify each team's pleasant early-season surprise.17 Sep 2019 | 8:57 am EDT |
How Singapore mastered Formula One in just 12 yearsAn enormous amount of work, time and money goes into putting on the Singapore Grand Prix, but just how valuable is it for the country? Jake Michaels investigates.17 Sep 2019 | 4:01 am EDT |
Jets turn to Falk as Siemian (ankle) set for MRIJets starting QB Trevor Siemian was replaced by Luke Falk after suffering a left ankle injury midway through the second quarter Monday night. Siemian, spotted in the locker room with crutches and a walking boot, will have an MRI on Tuesday.17 Sep 2019 | 2:41 am EDT |
WNBA mock draft: Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu is projected No. 1 pickSabrina Ionescu looks headed to the Big Apple after New York got the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft lottery. But two more Ducks are expected first-rounders.17 Sep 2019 | 2:09 am EDT |
Pittsburgh's move for Fitzpatrick bold, calculated -- and a bit desperateThe Steelers feel strongly enough about the defensive back's talent to justify giving up any pick the team can muster in April’s draft. It's risky.17 Sep 2019 | 1:09 am EDT |
Odell Beckham Jr. puts Jets away in return to New YorkBeckham dashed 89 yards for a game-clinching touchdown in the third quarter of Cleveland's 23-3 victory Monday night.17 Sep 2019 | 12:49 am EDT |
Jets doomed by bad football, bad QB luck -- and it will get worseWith the Jets now 0-2, down to their third-string QB and facing a brutal upcoming stretch on the schedule, the playoffs already seem out of reach.17 Sep 2019 | 12:38 am EDT |
Steelers get Fins DB Fitzpatrick for 1st-round pickDefensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick has been traded by the Dolphins to the Steelers, with a 2020 first-round pick going to Miami.16 Sep 2019 | 11:21 pm EDT |
Sources: Steelers get DB Fitzpatrick from FinsMinkah Fitzpatrick's agent requested last week that the Dolphins trade the second-year player, who was the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.16 Sep 2019 | 11:21 pm EDT |
Sources: Dolphins ship DB Fitzpatrick to SteelersMinkah Fitzpatrick's agent requested last week that the Dolphins trade the second-year player, who was the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.16 Sep 2019 | 11:21 pm EDT |
Odell Beckham Jr. sported a different watch in pregame warm-ups following his $190,000 accessory from Week 1null16 Sep 2019 | 9:14 pm EDT |
U.S. star Morgan out for rest of NWSL seasonnull16 Sep 2019 | 9:02 pm EDT |
Ramsey wants out of Jacksonville, asks for tradeJaguars CB Jalen Ramsey has let the team know he wants out of Jacksonville, one day after a sideline incident with coach Doug Marrone.16 Sep 2019 | 8:06 pm EDT |
Nationals manager Martinez has heart procedureNationals manager Dave Martinez had a heart procedure Monday and did not travel with the team for its series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.16 Sep 2019 | 6:45 pm EDT |
Does well-traveled Eric Musselman have the right formula at Arkansas?Eric Musselman has lived out a career as a basketball vagabond. Is Arkansas the place where he'll make his most lasting mark?16 Sep 2019 | 6:34 pm EDT |
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