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ESPN What the NFL's final four had in common -- and what the league might copy in 2024

The Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens and Lions rode their similarities to great effect last season. Will the rest of the league catch up?

ESPN Baker: NCAA settlement adds pressure, certainty

NCAA president Charlie Baker, speaking to reporters on Monday, said the pending antitrust case settlement will put financial pressure on everyone in college sports, but he believes it also creates more certainty for schools to plan for a new system.

ESPN Ex-USWNT stars win inaugural women's TST

The U.S. women's team led by Ali Krieger and Heather O'Reilly beat the North Carolina Courage 6-3 to win the inaugural women's event at The Soccer Tournament (TST)and claim the $1 million prize fund.

ESPN Sides blasts Fever over effort; Clark held to 10

Fever coach Christie Sides decried her team's effort in a blowout loss to the Sun, benching most of the starters -- including Caitlin Clark -- in the third quarter.

ESPN Hurley spurns Lakers' offer, to stay with UConn

Dan Hurley has turned down the Lakers' six-year, $70 million offer and will return to chase a third straight national title at UConn, sources told ESPN.

ESPN 'Super smart' Rodrigues nets 2 as Panthers roll

Evan Rodrigues, in his first season with Florida, scored two goals, including the winner, as the Panthers shed a slow start in a 4-1 win over the Oilers on Monday, securing a 2-0 advantage in the Stanley Cup Final with Game 3 set for Thursday in Edmonton.

ESPN Poirier: Planned to retire at UFC 302 with title win

Dustin Poirier said Monday during an appearance on the "The MMA Hour" with Ariel Helwani that he was "going to put the belt down with the gloves" had he succeeded in capturing the undisputed lightweight championship at UFC 302.

ESPN NC State tops UGA, makes MCWS for 4th time

Eli Serrano III did it with his bat and glove, helping NC State beat Georgia 8-5 to secure the program's fourth trip to the Men's College World Series. The Wolfpack play Kentucky on Saturday.

ESPN Vlad Jr.'s bat gets stuck in netting for 2 innings

On Monday, in a 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. fouled off a pitch in the fourth inning and his bat went flying and got stuck in the protective netting that is designed to safeguard fans from foul balls.

ESPN Why a make-or-break season for the Maple Leafs begins now

After another playoff bust, Toronto has already replaced its coaching staff, with big player moves potentially on the way. Here's what happens next.

ESPN WNBA Power Rankings: There’s a new No. 1 (but let’s talk about Las Vegas’ struggles)

Are the Aces in trouble? They're 5-4 and have plunged to No. 7 ahead of Saturday's WNBA Finals rematch with the Liberty, who have taken over No. 1.

ESPN Euro 2024 kit ranking: Which team has Europe's best jerseys?

We won't know which team will lift the Henri Delaunay trophy as Euro 2024 winners until July 14, but we can already see whose kits rule the continent!

ESPN Who are the breakout U21 players to watch?

With a host of young players on show in Germany, here's a list of the next breakout stars under the age of 21.

ESPN Will Sinner, Swiatek, Alcaraz or Sabalenka win again?

With weeks until the start of Wimbledon, and the Olympics and the US Open not far behind, it's time to start thinking about the year's remaining most coveted hardware -- and who has the best chances to claim them.

ESPN As rivals close in, Max Verstappen finds way to win in Montreal

McLaren and Mercedes had the pace to win in Montreal, yet Red Bull's Max Verstappen dug deep to win a title-worthy Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.