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ESPN 'The opportunities have been crazy': Olympics have fully entered their influencer era

Olympic athletes are using their fame and the opportunities that come with it to push themselves and their sports forward.

ESPN U.S. triple jumper Salif Mane finds solace in familiar voice before Olympic debut

Before he makes the biggest jumps of his life, the first-time Olympian will listen to voicemails from his late father.

ESPN Qunicy Hall grabs 400m gold, Team USA women's basketball up again and more from Wednesday in Paris

Several American athletes will compete on their sport's biggest global stage on Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Games.

ESPN Qunicy Hall grabs 400m gold, Team USA women's basketball up again and more from Wednesday in Paris

Several American athletes will compete on their sport's biggest global stage on Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Games.

ESPN NCAA punishes Harbaugh for 'unethical conduct'

The NCAA announced a four-year show-cause order for former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for impermissible contact with recruits and players while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ESPN Texas loses RB Baxter for season with knee injury

Texas running back CJ Baxter suffered a knee injury in practice Tuesday that will require season-ending surgery, the school announced Wednesday.

ESPN Lyles into 200m final after finishing 2nd in semis

Noah Lyles will race for his second Olympic gold medal despite finishing runner-up in the 200-meter semifinal, his first loss at that distance in three years.

ESPN Team USA wary of Jokic, Serbian 'sleep' tactics

Steve Kerr said Team USA "can't get lulled to sleep" by past blowout wins vs. Nikola Jokic and Serbia. Wondered Kerr: "What else do they have up their sleeve?"

ESPN Butker will 'stand behind what it is I'm saying'

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, after his controversial speech in the spring, said he has "a platform" and that he's "going to stand behind what it is I'm saying."

ESPN Reports: NASCAR's Bristol to host Reds-Braves

Bristol Motor Speedway will host a game between the Braves and Reds next season on Aug. 2, 2025, according to multiple reports.

ESPN Lamar: Lost weight after feeling 'fat' and 'slower'

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson explained that he lost weight this year because the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player didn't like the way he looked and how fast he ran.

ESPN Markkanen signs 5-year, $238M deal with Jazz

Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen has signed a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension -- including $220 million in new money, his agent Michael Lelchitski of Sports International Group told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN Season 8 fighters, matchups, how to watch and more

How do you follow in the pathway of Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill or Bo Nickal? A victory on "Dana White's Contender Series" is just the start.

ESPN Team USA women's basketball up again, Korda tees off, and more from Wednesday in Paris

Several American athletes will compete on their sport's biggest global stage on Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Games.