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ESPN Budenholzer: I'd coach this Suns team if on moon

Mike Budenholzer got sentimental Friday when describing his childhood in Arizona but quickly turned to the future, telling reporters, "It's mind-boggling to me, like mind-blowing, to think that I'm going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns."

ESPN Ohtani Day to be annual celebration in L.A.

The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.

ESPN Five overreactions to the start of the 2024 WNBA season

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.

ESPN WNBA rookie tracker: Caitlin Clark held to 9 points as Fever fall to 0-2

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

ESPN Police: Officer dragged trying to stop Scheffler

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.

ESPN Skenes strikes out first seven Cubs, 11 overall

Paul Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs hitters he faced Friday, setting a record for a Pirates pitcher.

ESPN Former Blues coach Berube gets Maple Leafs job

The Maple Leafs are hiring former Blues coach Craig Berube to replace Sheldon Keefe.

ESPN 5-star wide receiver Moore decommits from LSU

Five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, No. 3 prospect overall in the 2025 class, has decommited from LSU, saying he will not be considering offers from other schools.

ESPN Fury in better shape at weigh-in for Usyk fight

Tyson Fury dropped some weight and appeared to be in good shape at the weigh-in for his heavyweight fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

ESPN 1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors

The NCAA reports that nearly one-in-three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.

ESPN Ohtani Day to be annual celebration in L.A.

The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.

ESPN 19-year-old Siegel catches air in Indy qualifying

Nolan Siegel, 19, brought the Indianapolis 500 practice to a halt on Friday when the rookie spun coming out of Turn 2 and hit the outside wall, sending his Dale Coyne Racing entry flying through the air before it landed on its side.

ESPN Sources: Barça debate Xavi future in shock twist

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.

ESPN Juventus sack Allegri days after cup final antics

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

ESPN Slot confirms he will be next Liverpool coach

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