ESPN ESPN

ESPN Betting public siding with underdog Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks would be the second-biggest preseason long shot to win the NBA title in 35 years -- and the betting public believes they'll do it.

ESPN OU nears 4-peat; Texas embraces 'underdog' role

Oklahoma's 8-3 win over Texas on Wednesday put the Sooners on the cusp of a record fourth straight national title. But the Longhorns aren't backing down, with coach Mike White saying, "I like being in that position, sometimes being the underdog."

ESPN Twenty years after Coach K spurned Lakers for Duke, UConn's Hurley faces similar decision

Stay in college as the sport's top coach at its top program? Or take on the glitz of LeBron and the Lakers? A fascinating choice awaits Dan Hurley.

ESPN Sources: Lakers preparing massive offer to Hurley

The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting UConn's Dan Hurley as the franchise's next coach and are preparing a massive, long-term contract offer to bring the back-to-back NCAA national champion to the NBA, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Security steps in between man, Sky's Carter

Sky security de-escalated the situation and police were not called, general manager Jeff Pagliocca said.

ESPN OU nears 4-peat; Texas embraces 'underdog' role

Oklahoma's 8-3 win over Texas on Wednesday put the Sooners on the cusp of a record fourth straight national title. But the Longhorns aren't backing down, with coach Mike White saying, "I like being in that position, sometimes being the underdog."

ESPN Skenes-Ohtani duel steals show; Pirates prevail

Paul Skenes struck out Shohei Ohtani on three 100-plus mph fastballs, but Ohtani got revenge with a towering homer Wednesday in the Pirates' 10-6 win over the Dodgers.

ESPN Wilson puts up historic line as Aces rout Wings

A'ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to have at least 35 points, 10 rebounds and 5 steals in a game as the Aces beat the Wings.

ESPN EPL clubs vote in landslide to continue using VAR

Wolves have failed to receive any support from other teams in the Premier League in their bid to get VAR scrapped, with clubs voting 19-1 to keep the video assistant.

ESPN Betting public siding with underdog Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks would be the second-biggest preseason long shot to win the NBA title in 35 years -- and the betting public believes they'll do it.

ESPN Geno: Hardships expected, but Clark 'targeted'

UConn's Geno Auriemma said that while "rookie hardships" are expected in the WNBA, he thinks No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark has been "targeted" with physical play.

ESPN MLB Power Rankings: A red-hot AL team makes its debut at No. 1

Only 11 clubs have winning records, but two dominant powerhouses are duking it out for the top spot.

ESPN NFL minicamp updates: Dolphins playing it safe with OBJ, Hill

Ten NFL mandatory minicamps are back in action Wednesday. Here are some of the biggest items.

ESPN Experts' picks: Celtics-Mavericks winner and series MVP

Which team will raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy? Our experts make their picks for the Finals and the series MVP.

ESPN Is the 'chain gang' obsolete? Why embracing technology won't solve everything

The NFL will test new technology in the preseason that signals a first down and could implement it as soon as the regular season.