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ESPN How Omaha won the (really big) 1975 WCWS trophy

A tornado left bleachers in the trees, but Connie Claussen led the Maverettes to the championship in 1975, the year Oklahoma softball was born.

ESPN Kris Knoblauch's journey from youth hockey coach to 'saving' Oilers' season

"We dug out of a big hole and Kris was a big reason for it," Edmonton GM Ken Holland said. It's been quite a year for the former West Hartford Wolves volunteer.

ESPN Can Fran Brown make Syracuse a powerhouse?

In his first head-coaching gig, Brown wants to make the Orange the pride of the northeast.

ESPN KAT busts out of slump; Ant extends Game 6 offer

Karl-Anthony Towns busted out of his shooting slump to score 25 points in the Timberwolves' win over the Mavericks on Tuesday, while Anthony Edwards promised to bring Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons "some nice shoes" when he returns to Dallas for Game 6.

ESPN Agent: Bronny stays in draft, planning workouts

After a strong pre-draft process, Bronny James will remain in the 2024 NBA draft, according to his agent, Rich Paul, who spoke to ESPN hours before the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.

ESPN Clark (30) has most complete game in Fever loss

Indiana's Caitlin Clark on Tuesday night strung together her most complete game yet by scoring a season-best 30 points, dishing out 6 assists and grabbing 5 rebounds despite her team losing 88-82 to the Sparks.

ESPN MLB adds Negro Leagues stats, stirs record books

Major League Baseball has incorporated Negro Leagues statistics of more than 2,300 players, shaking up its record books in the process.

ESPN Fury-Usyk set Dec. 21 rematch in Saudi Arabia

The heavyweight championship rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will take place on Dec. 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh announced on Wednesday.

ESPN Zibanejad rues OT turnover in Rangers' G4 loss

Mika Zibanejad, who remains scoreless through four games of the Eastern Conference finals, committed a turnover in overtime that led to a penalty and the eventual winning goal for the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in their 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.

ESPN IBA to award boxers $50K for Paris Olympic golds

The International Boxing Association (IBA) will offer prize money to all Olympic champions and medalists at the Paris Games, the body announced Wednesday.

ESPN OKC's Presti on Hayward deal: 'I missed on that'

Thunder GM Sam Presti said he "missed" on the midseason trade that brought in veteran Gordon Hayward, calling it a learning experience.

ESPN Mbappé: I'd love to play for AC Milan one day

Kylian Mbappé is widely expected to fulfill a lifelong dream and join Real Madrid this summer, but the forward has said he also plans to also play for AC Milan at somepoint in his career.

ESPN Courtois 'ready' to start UCL final after ACL tear

Thibaut Courtois has said he is "ready" to start in Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund if called upon despite only recently returning from a long-term injury.

ESPN Klopp aims digs at Prem rivals at farewell event

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp aimed digs at several of the club's Premier League rivals during a "Danke, Jürgen" farewell event on Tuesday.

ESPN Bellingham voted LaLiga Player of the Season

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has won LaLiga's Player of the Season after playing a pivotal role in Los Blancos' 36th league title.