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ESPN 'Trying to get to the next 90 feet': What's behind MLB's surging stolen base stats

New rules and new players are rejuvenating baseball's base running roots

ESPN 49ers want to keep Aiyuk; Steelers trade in place

The 49ers are still trying to work out a long-term contract with Brandon Aiyuk but also have agreed to parameters of a trade that would send the WR to the Steelers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Source: Browns extending LB Owusu-Koramoah

The Browns are signing linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a three-year extension worth up to $39 million with $25 million guaranteed.

ESPN Ex-NBA player White wins GOP Senate primary

Conservative populist and former NBA player Royce White defeated Navy veteran Joe Fraser in Minnesota's primary election for the Republican nomination and will challenge Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.

ESPN Texas loses another RB to season-ending injury

Christian Clark tore an Achilles tendon during Monday's practice, another blow to a Longhorns team that already lost CJ Baxter to season-ending knee surgery.

ESPN Campbell expects RB Gibbs (hammy) to be 'fine'

Lions coach Dan Campbell said that Jahmyr Gibbs will be "fine" going forward after the Pro Bowl running back left Monday's practice with a hamstring injury.

ESPN McGregor 'won't fight this year,' UFC's White says

UFC president Dana White said Conor McGregor wants to fight, but White squashed the prospect of it happening this year.

ESPN Vikings rookie QB McCarthy needs knee surgery

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

ESPN Rodgers wants Reddick a Jet, cites 'fun ride' ahead

In the wake of Haason Reddick's trade request, Jets QB Aaron Rodgers hinted he might reach out to Reddick to try to convince him to join what will be "a fun ride" in New York. Meanwhile, coach Robert Saleh insisted the holdout is not a distraction.

ESPN Preseason All-America team: The top players at every position

With the season fast approaching, we look at the best players in the country at every position.

ESPN Pay or trade Brandon Aiyuk? Why the 49ers' decision should be easy -- but is now complicated

Brandon Aiyuk wants huge money, even if it's not from the 49ers. But shouldn't they want to pay up for him? Here's why it's so complicated.

ESPN How does Penn State finally beat Ohio State and Michigan? By taking way more risks

Can Penn State finally beat the two teams at the top of the Big Ten this year?

ESPN How does a former No. 1 recruit end up at Boise State?

A former No. 1 recruit is getting a new start in a place he never imagined he'd end up.

ESPN Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

Canadian rapper Drake has become an investor of Serie A club Venezia after joining global sports-focused firm APEX Capital.

ESPN Mbappé set for Real Madrid debut in Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé is available to play his first competitive game for Real Madrid as they face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.