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ESPN What happens when the two best hitters in the world bat back-to-back in the same lineup? THIS

What happens when the two best hitters in the world bat back-to-back in the same lineup? The 2024 Yankees see it every night.

ESPN 'It will be insufferable': Why Lakers greats can't stand the Celtics this close to an 18th title

With the Celtics one win from an NBA-record 18th title, Lakers past and present are rooting hard for a Mavs miracle in the Finals.

ESPN Takeaways from a stunning Mavericks blowout

Boston had a chance to win banner No. 18 -- and lost by 38 points. So what happened? Our experts break it down.

ESPN Can Wade Phillips' Brahmas deny the Stallions' three-peat bid?

Birmingham has a chance to pull off a third straight title, but faces the only opponent -- San Antonio -- that has defeated it this season.

ESPN How UFL technology can help the NFL: Three innovations that might make the leap

The NFL already adopted the XFL's kickoff structure. What could be next on the NFL's plate.

ESPN Top storylines, bold predictions and picks for Omaha

Our college baseball experts tell us what they're most excited to see in Omaha this year.

ESPN Source: Bengals' Higgins to sign franchise tender

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is signing his franchise tender Saturday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Ronaldinho blasts 'worst' Brazil squad at Copa

Brazil legend Ronaldinho has blasted this year's Copa América squad ahead of the tournament, saying there is a "lack of love for the shirt" among the team.

ESPN McGregor 'confident' he'll return, fight Chandler

Conor McGregor says he is confident he will return to fight Michael Chandler but offered no details or timeline for the injury that forced him out of UFC 303.

ESPN Spain embrace new 'clinical' edge in Croatia rout

Luis de la Fuente says Spain don't need to have the ball to do damage after beating Croatia 3-0 at Euro 2024 but losing the possession battle for the first time in 136 competitive games.

ESPN Serena lauds Clark, hopes she'll 'stay grounded'

Speaking to reporters at the Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday, Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam tournaments, said that she understands why WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark avoids social media and that she hopes the WNBA rookie tunes out negativity.

ESPN Barkley says he'll retire from TV after 2024-25

Charles Barkley, part of the highly popular, award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show, says the 2024-25 season will be his last with TNT and that he won't be joining any other network beyond that either.

ESPN Coach defends play of scoreless star Draisaitl

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch defended the play of center Leon Draisaitl, the playoffs' second-leading scorer who has yet to register a point in the Stanley Cup Final ahead of Saturday night's Game 4.

ESPN Lions signing UFL kicker Bates to 2-year deal

The Lions are signing big-footed UFL kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract this week, his agent, Marty Magid, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Spain show why they're a contender in rout of Croatia

Tens of thousands of Croatia fans descended on Berlin to see them play Spain, but a new-look La Roja -- content to play without the ball -- surged to an eye-opening win.