Raiders owner seeks 'solutions' amid protests

Raiders owner Mark Davis said he's talked with Nevada's attorney general and the Clark County sheriff in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29249942/raiders-owner-mark-davis-seeks-solutions-amid-nationwide-protests

MLBPA proposes 114-game season, sources say

The MLPA hopes their 114-game proposal will serve as a bridge to a potential deal with MLB next week.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29249478/mlbpa-submits-counter-return-play-proposal-mlb

Haslem: Community, cops should work 'together'

Heat forward Udonis Haslem said on Sunday that he's "torn" amid the nationwide protests, but he's eager to help the community and police work together.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29249469/heat-udonis-haslem-eager-help-community-police-work-together

NBA awards debate: Zion vs. Ja and big MVP questions

Our experts break down the awards they're most interested to watch, which rookie star they'd rather build around and future MVP races.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29246132/nba-awards-debate-zion-williamson-vs-ja-morant-big-mvp-questions

Predicting awards: Who will and should win?

We polled the ESPN NBA Forecast panel for its awards picks and predictions.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29241967/nba-awards-predictions-should-win-season

Keselowski wins at Bristol following late crash

Brad Keselowski got his second win of the season when Chase Elliott and Joey Logano collided as they raced for the victory on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29249049/brad-keselowski-wins-bristol-motor-speedway-late-collision

NCCU's Moton irked by silence of white coaches

LeVelle Moton, men's basketball coach at the HBCU North Carolina Central University, says he wants more white Power Five coaches to stop being silent in the wake of George Floyd's death.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29248680/levelle-moton-nccu-men-basketball-coach-bothered-silence-white-power-five-coaches

Spurs' Walker helps city clean up after protests

Spurs guard Lonnie Walker helped clean up San Antonio after a night of protests.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29248674/spurs-lonnie-walker-helps-clean-protests

Bundesliga players support Floyd following goals

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/borussia-monchengladbach/story/4104282/gladbachs-marcus-thuram-dedicates-goal-to-us-protests

Vols RB Jordan arrested on gun, drug charges

Tennessee running back Tim Jordan was arrested Saturday in Lakewood, Florida, on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon and two misdemeanor drug charges.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29248446/tennessee-rb-tim-jordan-arrested-gun-drug-charges

NHL plans to test players daily if games resume

The NHL has a coronavirus testing plan for players and staff if it returns to play, with deputy commissioner Bill Daly saying players will be tested for COVID-19 daily while games are going on.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29248229/nhl-plans-test-players-covid-19-daily-games-resume

Messi: Football, life will never be same after virus

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4104281/barcelonas-messi-on-coronavirus-footballlife-will-never-be-same-again

Follow live: Second-place Dortmund faces Paderborn in Bundesliga play

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Borussia Monchengladbach's Marcus Thuram dedicates goal to U.S. protests

Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram dedicated his goal celebration to George Floyd on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/borussia-monchengladbach/story/4104282/gladbachs-marcus-thuram-dedicates-goal-to-us-protests

Undertaker on first WWE title win against Hulk Hogan, memories of Montreal Screwjob

The Undertaker takes a trip down memory lane, discussing the interesting circumstances of his first title win and his recollections from the Montreal Screwjob.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29242242/undertaker-first-wwe-title-win-hulk-hogan-memories-montreal-screwjob

Follow live: Gladbach takes on Union Berlin in Bundesliga action

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Olney: It's not just the 2020 season at stake, but the future of MLB

If the owners and players can't find common ground to return to the field, the damage to baseball will be devastating.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29241941/future-mlb-not-just-2020-season-stake

Chase Young and Markelle Fultz: High school pals linked by lofty goal

The NFL pass-rusher and the NBA guard pushed each other as teens to achieve their dreams of being No. 1 overall picks -- and almost made it happen.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29236690/chase-young-markelle-fultz-high-school-pals-linked-lofty-goal

How Tippy Martinez once picked off the side

It was extra innings. A catcher who had never caught was behind the plate. Martinez needed to find a way to get out of the inning. So he picked off one runner, then another, then another. Side retired.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29209005/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-how-tippy-martinez-once-picked-side

Remember that time a goose crashed into the Tigers' scoreboard?

Two years ago, the sports world went from horrified to relieved when a stray goose crash-landed during a Tigers rain delay. That's the day the Rally Goose was born -- after surviving a near-death experience.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26863193/remember-goose-crashed-tigers-scoreboard

Titus O'Neil addresses George Floyd, 'uncomfortable conversations' in chat with Tampa police

In an Instagram Live conversation Saturday night, WWE star Titus O'Neil was joined by actor and former WWE star Dave Bautista and two high-ranking police officials.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29246971/titus-oneil-addresses-george-floyd-uncomfortable-conversations-chat-tampa-police

Sanchez-Mkhitaryan deal a warning to clubs expecting to work transfer market with swaps this summer

Swap deals are rare in soccer, but experts think they'll increase this summer due to the coronavirus impact on club finances. Beware.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4103508/sanchezmkhitaryan-swap-a-warning-to-clubs-expecting-to-work-transfer-market-with-swap-deals-this-summer

UFC's White says Jones 'tarnished' his own name

UFC president Dana White continued his war of words with Jon Jones on Saturday night, saying the light heavyweight champ has "done a very good job of tarnishing" his own name.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29247280/ufc-dana-white-says-jon-jones-tarnished-own-name

Gilbert Burns becomes a contender and other takeaways from UFC Fight Night

Gilbert Burns impressed against former champ Tyron Woodley, while the smaller Octagon at the UFC Apex made for plenty of action on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29246440/ufc-fight-night-gilbert-burns-becomes-contender-smaller-cage-makes-impact

How to watch and stream ESPN's Lance Armstrong documentary

Lance Armstrong's story is one of fame and infamy.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29224228/lance-part-2-how-watch-stream-espn-lance-armstrong-documentary

What we learned from VALORANT agent pick rates during closed beta

Emily Rand analyzes the pick-rate statistics for VALORANT agents based on a few major tournaments during the game's closed beta, and she reveals what the high pick rates for certain agents reveal about them.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29245509/what-learned-valorant-agent-pick-rates-closed-beta

Who's next for Gilbert Burns, Tyron Woodley and Mackenzie Dern?

Is Gilbert Burns on the path to a title shot after his dominant performance against Tyron Woodley? Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29246415/ufc-fight-night-next-gilbert-burns-tyron-woodley-mackenzie-dern

Burns dominates Woodley in one-sided decision

Gilbert Burns stamped himself as a major welterweight contender Saturday night, dominating ex-champ Tyron Woodley from start to finish in the UFC main event.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29246972/gilbert-burns-dominates-tyron-woodley-unanimous-decision-ufc-fight-night

C's Brown drives 15 hours to lead Atlanta protest

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown led a peaceful protest march through Atlanta on Saturday night after driving 15 hours from Boston. He was joined by Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29246593/celtics-jaylen-brown-drives-15-hours-boston-lead-peaceful-protest-atlanta

Goodell: 'Urgent need for action' after Floyd death

In a statement, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said "there remains an urgent need for action" following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, while NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith sent a letter to players to address the pain of recent events.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29245814/roger-goodell-says-there-remains-urgent-need-action-wake-recent-tragic-events

Pistons' Casey: We all have to be and do better

Pistons coach Dwane Casey, 63, wonders if anything has changed from the time when he was an 8-year-old boy walking into a white school in Kentucky, feeling helpless and like he was unseen, not heard and not understood.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29245624/pistons-coach-dwane-casey-says-seems-changing-injustices-mount

Top Rank's June slate set mainly in Las Vegas

Top Rank's Bob Arum has announced the promotion's boxing cards for June, the majority of which will take place at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. The cards will be televised on ESPN platforms, Arum said Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29245545/top-rank-host-most-june-cards-las-vegas-fans

UFC Fight Night live results and analysis

The UFC returns to Las Vegas with a card that features a welterweight bout with title implications.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29241747/ufc-fight-night-live-updates-results-woodley-vs-burns

Bayern continues relentless charge toward Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich are 10 points clear atop the Bundesliga after dismantling Fortuna Dusseldorf. Could silverware outside of Germany be in their future?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/german-bundesliga/story/4103773/bayern-continue-relentless-charge-towards-bundesliga-title-by-going-10-points-clear-is-there-more-silverware-to-come

Riot Games unveils Reyna, 11th VALORANT agent

Riot Games announced the newest VALORANT agent on Saturday. The FPS game's 11th agent is named Reyna and hails from Mexico.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29245335/riot-games-unveils-reyna-11th-valorant-agent

Follow live: First-place Bayern Munich puts winning streak on line vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf

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OSU's Towns detained by police during protest

Seth Towns, who graduated from Harvard on Thursday and has transferred to play for Ohio State next season, was briefly detained during a protest in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29245219/buckeyes-seth-towns-detained-police-george-floyd-rally

U.S. star dons Floyd armband in Bundesliga play

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/schalke-04/story/4103901/schalke-and-us-star-weston-mckennie-shows-support-for-george-floyd-during-match

Source: With market cool, Cam may wait to sign

With league sources saying that the market to sign Cam Newton has cooled over the past month, Newton is expected to take his time before joining a team, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29244716/source-market-cool-cam-newton-wait-sign-team

Diary of 49ers' Ben Garland: Learning my limits on Kilimanjaro

After the Super Bowl, 49ers offensive lineman Ben Garland took a humanitarian trip to Tanzania, where he helped bring water to those in need and tackled Africa's highest peak. Here are his experiences in his words.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29224717/diary-49ers-ben-garland-learning-my-limits-kilimanjaro

Cal Ripken, the birth of The Streak and the toughness it took to keep it going

Cal Ripken played and played, through pain that would have forced others to stop. Why? Because that is what his father taught him.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29208937/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-cal-ripken-birth-streak-toughness-took-keep-going

College Football HOF damaged by protesters

The College Football Hall of Fame was heavily damaged and looted during violent protests in Atlanta on Friday night, Atlanta police confirmed in a statement.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29244470/college-football-hof-damaged-protesters

49ers' Kittle looking for more than top TE money

George Kittle and the 49ers haven't made much progress on a new contract, with his agent saying he is looking for more than a deal that makes Kittle the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29244331/49ers-kittle-wants-more-top-te-money

Ripple effect of the coronavirus: College baseball programs canceled

Former Chicago Bears end Alex Brown's son is looking for a new program after Furman canceled its program on May 18.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4709912/ripple-effect-of-the-coronavirus-college-baseball-programs-canceled

Top 10 European Cup finals ever: Liverpool 2005? Man United 1999? Real Madrid 1960?

The 2020 Champions League final would have been played Saturday, May 30, before the coronavirus, so let's look at the top 10 finals from history.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-champions-league/story/4099523/liverpoolman-united-and-real-madrid-all-part-of-the-top-10-european-cup-finals-ever

Sources: Price to pay LAD minor leaguers $1K

Dodgers pitcher David Price will pay each minor league player who is not on the Dodgers' 40-man roster $1,000 for the month of June, sources confirmed to ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29241547/pitcher-david-price-pay-los-angeles-dodgers-minor-leaguers-1000-help-coronavirus

Mexico 1970: The World Cup that changed soccer forever

With a legend revitalized in color and bold new commercial opportunities untapped, Mexico 1970 permanently altered the fabric of world soccer.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico-mex/story/4103193/how-the-1970-world-cup-in-mexico-changed-the-face-of-global-soccer-forever

Messi's back! La Liga to restart on June 11

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said that the league will restart on June 11, three months after the coronavirus crisis forced its suspension.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/spanish-primera-division/story/4099175/messis-back-la-liga-to-restart-on-june-11-president-confirms

Federer ranked by Forbes as sports' top earner

Roger Federer earned $106 million pre-tax to the Forbes list helm, edging out Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who have held the No. 1 spot in three of the last four years.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29240726/roger-federer-ranked-forbes-sports-top-earner-106-million

Gambling on table tennis is blowing up -- but are the matches legit?

When live sports went dark, table tennis became one of the only options for sports bettors. But details on matches are sketchy, scarce and sometimes kept secret.

source https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/29206521/gambling-table-tennis-blowing-the-matches-legit

Wizards' Beal: Trade rumors 'a sign of respect'

Even in the middle of a pandemic, when nobody is playing, Bradley Beal's name still emerged in trade rumors. The New York Daily News last week reported that the Nets have had "internal discussions" regarding pursuing the 26-year-old Wizards guard.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29240441/wizards-bradley-beal-says-trade-rumors-sign-respect

Tulane DB allegedly punched girl at Waffle House

A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said. Defensive back Tyler Judson has since been dismissed from the team.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29240246/tulane-db-tyler-judson-arrested-allegedly-punching-girl-waffle-house

Gordon: Chargers' home prepped him for no fans

New Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon said he's not concerned if fans can't be in the stands when the NFL season begins because he's already dealt with it before.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29240242/melvin-gordon-says-chargers-home-games-prepped-playing-no-fans

'You don't give Mike Tyson a script:' Chris Jericho on boxing legend's AEW appearance

Chris Jericho explains how the AEW segment with Mike Tyson came together, his thoughts on Henry Cejudo's appearance and the Stadium Stampede match.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29237726/chris-jericho-mike-tyson-aew-appearance-give-mike-tyson-script

Life after Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa: Our top college football quarterback questions

A new season of college football on the horizon (we hope anyway) carries a new set of QB questions. Here's what we want to know.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29229460/our-top-college-football-quarterback-questions

The next Match with Tiger and Phil? Here are some dream pairings

There will be more marquee matches involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. So we decided to make up our dream matches.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29234814/michael-jordan-steph-curry-charles-barkley-all-other-big-names-want-see-tee-tiger-woods-phil-mickelson

Liverpool title clincher set for neutral venue

Police chiefs have advised the EPL to stage Liverpool's potential title decider vs. Everton at a neutral site.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/liverpool-engliverpool/story/4103451/liverpools-potential-title-clincher-could-be-held-at-neutral-ground-due-to-police-advice

Where the Bundesliga 'crowd noise' comes from on TV

Some Bundesliga viewers got a shock while watching Dortmund vs. Bayern: the sound of fans. With games behind closed doors, where did it come from?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/german-bundesliga/story/4102971/german-bundesliga-broadcasts-where-the-crowd-noise-feed-comes-from-and-how-they-made-it

UFC Fight Night viewers guide: Former champ Tyron Woodley has something to prove

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley returns after an absence of over a year to take on rising contender Gilbert Burns.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29200409/ufc-fight-night-viewers-guide-former-champ-tyron-woodley-prove

Rod Brind'Amour's take on the NHL's playoff format, empty arena games and his training camp plan

The Hurricanes coach checks in on the next steps after the NHL approved a plan to restart the season (at some point).

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29235317/rod-brindamour-take-nhl-playoff-format-empty-arena-games-training-camp-plan

Ranking how committed every NFL team is to its starting quarterback, from 1-32

The Rams are committed to Jared Goff. Are the Eagles really tied to Carson Wentz long term?

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29224081/ranking-nfl-qb-commitment-2020-how-married-all-32-teams-their-starters

President Chris Paul -- the point guard at a time of crisis

The 10-time All-Star is the president of the Players' Association, putting him in a key leadership role as the NBA mulls options to return.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29237641/chris-paul-players-president-pandemic-nba-suspension

Premier League clubs and players react to June 17 restart

With light glimmering at the end of the tunnel, the announcement led to plenty of reaction on social media from players, clubs and fans.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4103430/premier-league-clubs-and-players-react-to-june-17-restart

Wentz, Ertzes express support after Floyd's death

Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz and Ertz's wife, USWNT star Julie Johnston Ertz, spoke out Thursday about the death of George Floyd and expressed support for the African American community.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29238526/eagles-carson-wentz-zach-ertz-express-support-sorrow-george-floyd-death

Elliott rebounds to earn Cup win at Charlotte

After disappointing finishes in the past two Cup Series races, Chase Elliott earned a little redemption when he won Thursday night's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29237980/chase-elliott-ends-week-misery-overdue-cup-victory

What sweeping cuts mean for minor league baseball and its players

After hundreds of minor leaguers were released, where does it leave them, and the minors, for 2020 and beyond?

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29237648/what-sweeping-cuts-mean-minor-league-baseball-players

When will the NBA return? Latest updates and big questions

Get the latest intel on the NBA's plans to finish the 2019-20 season.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28911848/when-nba-return-latest-updates-amid-coronavirus-suspension

Sources: Hundreds cut in minors; more expected

With the minor league baseball season nearly certain to be canceled, hundreds of players were cut from their teams, with hundreds more expected, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29237251/minor-league-baseball-cuts-hundreds-players-amid-pandemic-sources-say

How the 2020 NHL playoffs can be the greatest ever

While much uncertainty remains as to whether play can actually resume, there are five specific ways the league can maximize the fun should a playoff tournament happen.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29232353/how-2020-nhl-playoffs-greatest-ever

Flag gone wrong? A look at the most controversial calls in college football history

Miami has won the 2003 Fiesta Bowl! Or not. Just as the Hurricanes were celebrating another national championship, a controversial flag changed the course of history -- forever.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29231106/flag-gone-wrong-look-most-controversial-calls-college-football-history

There was Mariano Rivera, and there was everybody else

Mariano Rivera was the greatest closer ever. The gap between him and the second-best closer isn't even close. And to think, the Yankees weren't really sure what to do with him when they first got him.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29193714/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-there-was-mariano-rivera-there-was-everybody-else

Inside Eric Devendorf's plan to keep kids off their phones and on the court

The former Syracuse basketball star, who also was an assistant coach at Syracuse and Detroit Mercy, is sharing instructional videos through social media.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29201158/how-former-syracuse-basketball-star-eric-devendorf-turned-tweets-hoops-lessons

How Oklahoma City, home of the WCWS, became the center of the softball universe

For college softball players, girls who dream of becoming college players and thousands of fans, Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City is the ultimate destination.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29224143/how-oklahoma-city-home-women-college-world-series-became-center-softball-universe

Matthew Fitzpatrick's road from England back to the PGA Tour -- and the United States

The PGA's return won't be simple. No sport's return will be. Then think about the added complications for players like Matthew Fitzpatrick as they try to get back into the U.S. and become competition-ready.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29232048/matthew-fitzpatrick-road-england-back-pga-tour-united-states

Goodbye, pass interference review: What could the NFL do now?

The NFL's pass interference replay review rule, implemented ahead of the 2019 season, is dead. What comes next for the league's officiating department?

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29229997/goodbye-pass-interference-replay-review-lessons-learned-nfl-failed-officiating-experiment

How USA Hockey hopes to bring kids back to the ice after the pandemic

Is the organization better set up than it was during the previous dips due to NHL lockouts? Pat Kelleher highlights the plan for safely getting kids back into the game.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29229793/how-usa-hockey-hopes-bring-kids-back-ice-pandemic

Tyron Woodley on his UFC return -- 'I'm as focused as I've ever been'

Tyron Woodley faces Gilbert Burns on Saturday after a year of processing his loss to Kamaru Usman. Woodley said he's in a much better place.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/29231567/tyron-woodley-ufc-return-focused-ever-been

UFC experts debate Woodley's return, a smaller Octagon and Jose Aldo's title shot

Our panel digs into what's at stake for Woodley and Gilbert Burns on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29232208/will-tyron-woodley-return-form-does-jose-aldo-deserve-ufc-title-shot

Inside the excitement and uncertainty as NBA players return to facilities

The Portland Trail Blazers were one of the first two NBA teams to return to practice courts three weeks ago.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29231318/inside-portland-trail-blazers-training-facility-nba-age-coronavirus

Glanville: Here's why I'd play this year -- and why I wouldn't

A former pro weighs the pros and cons of returning to the diamond during a global pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29224395/former-mlb-player-weighs-pros-cons-baseball-returning-coronavirus-pandemic

The baseball Hall of Famer who runs a funeral home

Andre Dawson's second act differs dramatically from his days on the baseball field. The former Cubs and Expos star is the owner of a funeral parlor that, like the rest of the world, is grappling with grief and uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29224947/the-baseball-hall-famer-runs-funeral-home-andre-dawson-second-act

NHL playoff talk from the Edge: WWE superstar offers takes on format, Maple Leafs' chances

We check in with Ontario native Edge after the NHL announced its return-to-play format.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29232203/nhl-playoff-talk-edge-wwe-superstar-offers-takes-format-maple-leafs-chances

Dutch GP officially cancelled for 2020

This year's Dutch Grand Prix has been cancelled outright after the circuit confirmed it would not be part of Formula One's rejigged 2020 calendar.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29233167/dutch-gp-officially-cancelled-2020

Audi gives explanation for dropping Abt

Audi sacked German driver Daniel Abt from their Formula E team, the German carmaker said on Wednesday.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29233323/audi-gives-explanation-dropping-formula-e-driver-daniel-abt

Sources: MLBPA to seek 100 games, no pay cuts

The Major League Baseball Players Association expects to counter MLB's economic proposal by the end of this week with a plan that includes more than 100 games and a guarantee of full prorated salaries for the 2020 season, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29232753/sources-mlbpa-counter-mlb-proposal-more-games-full-prorated-salaries

Brady asking $300,000 for his customized Cadillac Escalade

If you've ever wanted to ride in style in a car customized to the specifications of a six-time Super Bowl winner, now is your chance.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/23818/tom-brady-asking-300000-for-his-customized-cadillac-escalade

The NHL is on its way back: What it means for your betting ticket

Here's what you need to know with the NHL on its way to resuming play.

source https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/29229549/the-nhl-way-back-means-your-betting-ticket

Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo mix it up with Chris Jericho

Mike Tyson stepped into an All Elite Wrestling ring on Wednesday with MMA legends Henry Cejudo, Rashad Evans and Vitor Belfort in tow.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29232548/mike-tyson-henry-cejudo-mix-aew-pro-wrestling-brawl-chris-jericho

Gophers cut ties with police after man's death

The University of Minnesota announced it will "no longer contract the Minneapolis Police Department" following an incident Monday in which a man died after being pinned down by police.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29232412/minnesota-cuts-ties-minneapolis-police-george-floyd-death

Basketball Hall pushing enshrinement to 2021

Jerry Colangelo, chairman of the board of the governors for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, told ESPN Wednesday that enshrinement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 will be moved to spring of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29231937/basketball-hall-fame-enshrinement-ceremony-pushed-2021-jerry-colangelo-says

White: Aldo-Yan targeted for vacant bantam title

Dana White said the promotion may look to a Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo matchup.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29231892/ufc-turn-petr-yan-jose-aldo-bantamweight-title-fight

Brady learns lesson on golf attire after 'Match'

Though new Bucs QB Tom Brady said "I really enjoy golf" after his appearance on "The Match," and noted some perks to the game, he also said he's "sticking to my day job."

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29229578/choosing-right-pants-lessons-tom-brady-learned-match

Tom Brady the golfer gave us a hint at what's coming with Tom Brady the football player

There were moments alongside Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Peyton Manning when Tom Brady was both mesmerizing and sad. Maybe that's what we're about to see in Tampa Bay.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29229099/tom-brady-golfer-gave-us-hint-coming-tom-brady-football-player

U.S.-style salary cap would fail in Europe's top soccer leagues. Here's why

The global pandemic has European soccer talking about a salary cap, but Gab Marcotti argues that there's more realistic ways to control costs.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4098021/us-style-salary-cap-would-fail-in-europes-top-soccer-leagues-heres-why

Sources: MLS to shorten time frame for Orlando tournament

MLS is in the process of altering plans for its proposed return-to-play tournament in Orlando to fit in a shorter timeframe, sources have told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4101614/sources-mls-plans-shorter-time-frame-for-return-to-play-tournament-in-orlando

LeBron, Kap join outrage over Minn. man's death

LeBron James and Colin Kaepernick are among the high-profile athletes who have taken to social media to voice their outrage over the death of George Floyd, who died Monday night while in Minneapolis police custody.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29229092/lebron-james-colin-kaepernick-athletes-speaking-george-floyd-death

Call of Duty Power Rankings: London Royal Ravens soar to new heights

The latest Call of Duty League home series final between the Chicago Huntsmen and London Royal Ravens featured twins on both rosters. Seeing double? We are too, so we're diving deeper into what's making teams see double in this week's power rankings.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29224768/call-duty-power-rankings-london-royal-ravens-soar-new-heights

TBT to proceed with robust testing, 'inner island'

The Basketball Tournament will take place July 23 to Aug. 11 with the help of a comprehensive health and safety plan to minimize the risk of contracting or spreading the coronavirus, organizers announced Wednesday.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29226423/the-basketball-tournament-aided-health-safety-plan-set-late-july

Touted recruit Cisse reclassifying to 2020 class

Moussa Cisse told ESPN that he is reclassifying to the class of 2020 with an eye on getting to the NBA a year earlier.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29229093/touted-recruit-moussa-cisse-reclassifying-2020-class

ASU's Hurley at odds with AD over allegations

Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley accused athletic director Ray Anderson of "disturbing" actions when dealing with harassment allegations against a prominent athletic booster in a December email.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29228988/arizona-state-bobby-hurley-odds-ad-allegations

Are NHL players on board with return-to-play plans?

The players approved the format generally, but work remains to be done to determine when play can resume.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29227506/are-nhl-players-board-return-play-plans-qa-nhlpa-donald-fehr

Shared birthdays, identical numbers and other big baseball coincidences you won't believe

Frank Thomas and Jeff Bagwell were both MVPs in '94. They were born on the same day. Dennis Eckersley picked off Kenny Williams in 1987 and didn't have another for four years -- when he got Williams again. Joe Niekro had one homer -- off his brother.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29193623/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-biggest-baseball-coincidences-believe-real

The 2020 draft lottery explained: Everything you need to know

The lottery will retain some aspects of previous editions, with some important updates.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29225536/the-nhl-2020-draft-lottery-explained-everything-need-know

Sugar Ray Leonard on first Thomas Hearns fight: 'What the hell is going on here?'

Sugar Ray Leonard recalls his fight of the year against Thomas Hearns in 1981 and calls it his most important bout.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29218877/sugar-ray-leonard-first-thomas-hearns-fight-hell-going-here

College football's strange but true historical facts for each Top 25 team

From the origins of Appalachian State mascot Yosef to Florida's coach getting arrested in Cuba during the 1912 Bacardi Bowl, these are just a few of the hard-to-believe stories for college football's top teams.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29213984/college-football-strange-true-historical-facts-top-25-team

College basketball transfer rankings for 2020-21 and 2021-22

The college basketball transfer market still has some key names seeking homes for 2020-21 and beyond.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28167956/college-basketball-transfer-rankings-2020-21-2021-22

What's going to happen to transfers in 2020-21?

The NCAA's transfer rule won't change in time for 2020-21, which has left a large group of players in a holding pattern.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29224453/going-happen-college-basketball-transfers-2020-21

How WWE superstar Becky Lynch found a way to top 2019 with one announcement -- and give back to Special Olympics

Becky Lynch talks about her love for Special Olympics, the next chapter of being a mom and what's next in the ring. Hint: Don't count Lynch out.

source https://www.espn.com/specialolympics/story/_/id/29201824/wwe-superstar-becky-lynch-teams-special-olympics-video-series-school-strength-give-back

Topknot, braids and highlights: The many phases of Ronaldo's hair

Here's a look back at some of the iconic follicular arrangements that Ronaldo has exhibited over the years.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4102065/top-knotbraids-and-highlights-the-many-phases-of-cristiano-ronaldos-hair

Ariel Helwani on which UFC Twitter feud to believe; what to expect from Tyron Woodley

Ariel Helwani tries to make sense of the social media war of words, Jon Jones' future and Saturday's Fight Night card.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29226011/ariel-helwani-which-ufc-twitter-feud-believe-expect-tyron-woodley

Will anyone hit .400? Post a 1.12 ERA? What an 82-game 2020 MLB leaderboard could look like

We look at how much the oddities of a shortened schedule will impact the stats we've grown accustomed to seeing.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29207026/will-anyone-hit-400-post-112-era-82-game-2020-mlb-leaderboard-look-like

Meep meep! Davies tops 21 mph to catch Haaland

The way Alphonso Davies was running the pitch had teammates comparing him to a cartoon character.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/bayern-munich/story/4101588/bayern-munichs-davies-tops-21-mph-chasing-down-dortmunds-haaland

Reports: 2 horses trained by Baffert fail drug tests

Two horses from the barn of trainer Bob Baffert, including a top contender for the Belmont Stakes, have tested positive for the banned substance lidocaine, according to multiple reports.

source https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/29226474/reports-two-horses-trained-bob-baffert-test-positive-banned-substance

Elliott ends Busch's Truck streak to win bounty

Chase Elliott snapped Kyle Busch's seven-race Truck Series winning streak, earning a $100,000 bounty in the process Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The money will go to coronavirus pandemic relief efforts.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29226170/chase-elliott-ends-kyle-busch-truck-series-winning-streak-earns-100k-bounty

Which superstars and teams will be in the NBA bubble? That debate is heating up

As June approaches there are still plenty of questions about who'll be invited when the NBA resumes the 2019-20 season.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29223585/which-superstars-teams-the-nba-bubble-debate-heating-up

The week in WWE TV: 'Fans' return to Monday Night Raw

There was a crowd ringside at Monday Night Raw and those at the WWE Performance Center witnessed a new champion being crowned and a continuation of number of storylines ahead of Backlash.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29223254/the-week-wwe-tv-fans-return-monday-night-raw

Fins owner: NFL season will 'definitely' happen

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said he thinks there "definitely" will be an NFL season in 2020 and is planning on having fans in attendance at games.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29223202/dolphins-owner-stephen-ross-says-nfl-season-definitely-happen-plans-fans-stadiums

McGregor or Pacquiao for Mayweather? Can Canelo fight twice this year? What should Crawford do?

Steve Kim and Nick Parkinson answer some key questions about what's ahead as the return of boxing nears.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29210532/mcgregor-pacquiao-mayweather-canelo-fight-twice-year-crawford-do

Formula E driver suspended for esports cheating

Formula E driver suspended for esports cheating

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29222650/formula-e-driver-daniel-abt-suspended-audi-cheating-esports-event

George Hill is hanging with zebras, kangaroos and wildebeest on his 850-acre Texas ranch

What started as an offseason retreat for the Bucks veteran has become a full-time job during the league's hiatus.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29217096/george-hill-spending-nba-hiatus-850-acre-ranch-zebras-kangaroos-wildebeest

Dortmund faces Bayern in Bundesliga title showdown: What you need to know

Dortmund-Bayern could be the game of the season. We discuss what's at stake, who to watch and who will win.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/german-bundesliga/story/4099204/dortmund-face-bayern-in-bundesliga-title-showdown-what-you-need-to-know

Our top college football teams that failed to win the national championship

So close, yet ... Here are the best college football teams that did not walk away with a national championship.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29190742/our-top-college-football-teams-failed-win-national-championship

Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings and lost

Harvey Haddix was perfect through 12. But a 13th inning was needed. It was then, he lost the perfect game, the no-hitter, the shutout and the game.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29187327/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-harvey-haddix-pitched-12-perfect-innings-lost

Predicting when and where we'll see Tiger and why

Tiger looked good in the match with Peyton Manning against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Now what? Woods is not telling. We look at all the possibilities for him when the PGA Tour schedule resumes.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29128754/predicting-where-why-see-tiger-woods-pga-tour-revised-schedule

FC Cincy coach thought wrong photo was prank

FC Cincy coach thought wrong photo was prank

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/fc-cincinnati/story/4100328/fc-cincinnati-boss-jaap-stam-i-thought-wrong-picture-announcement-was-a-prank

Unveiling our projections for the 2020 NFL season: Wins, Super Bowl chances, more

Chiefs reign supreme again? A new king in the AFC East? We ran 20,000 simulations for the 2020 NFL season with our Football Power Index model.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29196114/2020-nfl-season-projections-chances-make-super-bowl-win-division-land-top-draft-spot-more

Why a coach hid his bipolar disorder diagnosis for 30 years

When Brent Guy found out he had bipolar disorder, the diagnosis brought not relief but, rather, years of hiding his truth. Now, Guy has found his true purpose: helping to break down the stigma that surrounds mental health.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28058778/why-college-football-coach-hid-bipolar-disorder-diagnosis-30-years

The beard isn't weird: The quarantine beard is alive and well in the sports world

Like many people stuck at home, athletes have gotten wild and woolly with the beards they're growing.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29209396/coronavirus-quarantine-beard-alive-well-lebron-james-aaron-rodgers-other-athletes

The NHL's coronavirus pause: What the playoff format means for all 31 teams, updates on testing, more

The NHLPA officially approved a playoff format, with 24 teams taking part. Here are the details on that, plus all the rest of the recent news.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29220890/the-nhl-coronavirus-pause-playoff-format-means-all-31-teams-updates-testing-more

Viewers guide: Cubs take on their World Series title drought in epic Game 7

The Cubs and Indians both had a chance to end their Fall Classic curses in 2016, but only one of them could win.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29220145/viewers-guide-cubs-take-their-world-series-title-drought-epic-game-7

From the archives: The final wait for a Cubs World Series win mixed joy and sorrow

No one could have predicted the outpouring that came after the Cubs won Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17961684/chicago-cubs-fans-celebrate-game-7-victory-mourn-missed-out

The Big Sexy comeback: Bartolo Colon wants a last spin in MLB

The 47-year-old still wants to pitch in the majors -- with the Mets in particular -- but he's not a fan of some of the big changes baseball has proposed.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29214274/bartolo-colon-wants-last-spin-mlb

Vote to determine ESPN's greatest all-time college softball team

To celebrate the NCAA softball postseason that would have been, ESPN is launching a fan-voted greatest college lineup position by position, starting with catchers.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29176315/women-college-world-series-vote-determine-espn-greatest-all-college-softball-team

New hope for British GP after prime minister intervention

The British Grand Prix could still go ahead this year after the U.K. prime minister called on his government to consider making F1's travelling personnel exempt from the country's new quarantine rules.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29222219/new-hope-british-gp-prime-minister-intervention

NBPA chief: Players want to play, need certainty

In team-by-team virtual calls with players this week, NBPA executive director Michele Roberts said the "overwhelming" sentiment has been that "they really want to play" and resume the 2019-20 season.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29222086/nbpa-michele-roberts-says-players-really-want-play

Busch passes Cindric late in OT for Xfinity win

Kyle Busch passed Austin Cindric on the final lap in overtime to win his 97th career Xfinity Series race in dramatic fashion Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29221117/kyle-busch-passes-austin-cindric-win-xfinity-race-charlotte

Vincent says NFL 'failed miserably' with PI replay

The NFL's implementation of pass interference replay reviews last season did not go as anticipated and "cannot fail this year," league executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent told NBC Sports.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29221018/nfl-vice-president-troy-vincent-pans-launch-pass-interference-replay

NHL's Phase 2 allows for small-group training

Phase 2 of the NHL's return to play allows for a maximum of six players at one time for voluntary training at team facilities, with a target start of early June.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29219319/nhl-moving-voluntary-small-group-training-phase-2-return

Ex-OF Crawford: Heart is 'heavy' over drownings

A 5-year-old boy and a woman drowned earlier this month in the backyard pool of a Houston home that reportedly belongs to Carl Crawford.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29219264/woman-boy-5-drown-houston-home-ex-dodger-carl-crawford

UFC: Stricter COVID-19 testing on tap for Vegas

The UFC will have stricter coronavirus testing measures in place as the promotion gets set for its return to Las Vegas this weekend.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/29218931/ufc-issues-stricter-coronavirus-testing-measures-return-las-vegas

Bush: Paying NCAA athletes will destroy people

Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush voiced strong concerns over the NCAA's recent support of a player endorsement plan, saying that paying college athletes for their names and likenesses is "going to destroy some people."

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29218561/reggie-bush-says-paying-college-athletes-destroy-some-people

Champions League finals: Is Man United in 1999 or Liverpool in 2005 the most epic?

The anniversaries of two epic Champions League final comebacks -- Man United in 1999, Liverpool in 2005 -- arrive this week. But which was better?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-champions-league/story/4099360/champions-league-finals-is-man-united-in-1999-or-liverpool-in-2005-the-most-epic

Babe Ruth hit more home runs than entire teams

Babe Ruth could do so much. He was a great pitcher, but he'll be remembered for the home run. And when you really dig into the totals, it's still mind-blowing a century later.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29187218/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-babe-ruth-hit-more-home-runs-entire-teams

Is Tua Tagovailoa ready to become Miami's biggest star since Dan Marino?

Former Miami athletes Dwyane Wade, Ricky Williams and Joe Rose weigh in on the rookie quarterback's arrival that is being defined by hope and hype.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29209715/is-tua-tagovailoa-ready-become-miami-biggest-star-dan-marino

How a Kentucky football coach and linebacker fought cancer together

Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman and linebacker Josh Paschal found out they had cancer within days of each other in 2018. Ever since, they've helped each other fight.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29210647/the-kentucky-football-coach-player-fought-cancer-together

Dunks, game winners and a TD pass: Our favorite play of the season for all 30 teams

The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29139072/dunks-game-winners-td-pass-our-favorite-play-every-team-2019-20-nba-season

How the coronavirus is forever changing the way MLB connects to fans

Teams are using baseball's unprecedented shutdown to revamp their social media strategy. For MLB, that could long outlast the pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29161137/how-coronavirus-forever-changing-way-mlb-connects-fans

Is Conor McGregor a lock for the UFC's Fight Island debut? Not all experts agree

Do you go with title bouts or Conor McGregor's star power? Check out how each of our experts booked the main card.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/29210181/is-conor-mcgregor-lock-ufc-fight-island-debut-not-all-experts-agree

MNF classics: Le'Veon Bell's walk-off TD beats Chargers

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin passed on the chance to tie with seconds to go and instead put the game in the hands of his star running back.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/31858/how-to-watch-monday-night-football-classics-leveon-bells-walk-off-td-beats-chargers

KBO Weekly: Dominant Dinos rule over Power Rankings

The NC Dinos continue to terrorize the KBO as we look at the week that was and the must-see matchup of the week ahead.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29206935/kbo-weekly-dominant-dinos-rule-power-rankings

Like his father, Chase Elliott feels Coca-Cola 600 heartbreak

It appeared that Chase Elliott would race to victory in the NASCAR Crown Jewel event that eluded his father, Bill, until a late caution allowed Brad Keselowski to take the checkered flag in overtime.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29216997/chase-elliott-experiences-coca-cola-600-heartbreak-just-father-him

Keselowski wins 600 as late pit stop costs Elliott

A late pit stop snatched victory from Chase Elliott, paving the way for Brad Keselowski to win his first Coca-Cola 600 at a spectator-less Charlotte Motor Speedway early Monday.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29217466/brad-keselowski-wins-weather-delayed-coca-cola-600-ot

From Tiger's game to Brady's wild ride, the biggest takeaways from an entertaining match

Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson put on a good show, with the help of some antics.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29217233/tiger-woods-game-tom-brady-wild-ride-phil-mickelson-antics-peyton-manning-interest-made-fun-day-golf

Iditarod winner from Norway stranded in Alaska

Thomas Waerner and his 16 dogs are waiting to return to his home in Norway after winning this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29217250/pandemic-strands-norway-racer-alaska-iditarod-win

Nick Foles or Eli Manning to caddy? Peyton Manning was ready with trash talk for Tom Brady ahead of 'The Match'

Ahead of beating Brady and Phil Mickelson while paired with Tiger Woods, Manning came ready with the trash talk.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29217223/peyton-manning-says-pick-eli-manning-nick-foles-caddy-tom-brady

Woods, Manning win The Match, help raise $20M

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning prevailed 1-up over Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson in an event that raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29217016/tiger-woods-peyton-manning-edge-phil-mickelson-tom-brady-win-match

D.C. details, 'Baby Shark' feature in Nats' WS ring

The Washington Nationals unveiled the design of their 2019 World Series championship ring on Sunday after players nixed a plan to hold a virtual ring presentation ceremony.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29217059/nationals-world-series-ring-features-dc-monuments-baby-shark-nod

La Liga aiming to resume season June 11

Javier Tebas confirmed the first match to be played in Spain's top tier will be between Sevilla and Real Betis.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/spanish-primera-division/story/4099494/coronavirus-la-liga-chief-eyes-sevilla-real-betis-derby-on-june-11-for-re-start

La Liga aiming to resume season June 11

La Liga chief Javier Tebas confirmed that the first match to be played in Spain's top tier will be between Sevilla and Real Betis.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/spanish-primera-division/story/4099494/coronavirus-la-liga-chief-eyes-sevilla-real-betis-derby-on-june-11-for-re-start

Hamlin chief faces 4-race ban after piece flies off

Daytona 500 winner Hamlin was eight laps down in the Coca-Cola 600 when he was finally able to join the race after a weight came off his car, the penalty for which is a four-race suspension of the crew chief, according to NASCAR's rule book.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29216984/denny-hamlin-hopes-dented-early-piece-flies-crew-chief-faces-4-race-ban

Tom Brady holes wedge shot for birdie as pants split

A struggling Brady made birdie on the seventh hole, earning an extra $100,000 for charity from Brooks Koepka.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29216797/tom-brady-earns-extra-charity-money-birdie-match

La Liga aiming to resume season starting June 11

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/spanish-primera-division/story/4099494/la-liga-chief-eyes-sevilla-real-betis-derby-on-june-11-for-re-start

15-year-old wins Fortnite Champion Series Invitational Europe

German player JannisZ is now $120,000 richer after winning the Fortnite Champion Series Invitational Europe.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29216690/15-year-old-wins-fortnite-champion-series-invitational-europe

Buckeyes add ESPN 300 CB Burke to No. 1 class

Ohio State beefed up a recruiting class already ranked No. 1 in the country by adding CB Denzel Burke, the No. 262-ranked prospect overall.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29216579/ohio-state-buckeyes-add-cb-denzel-burke-loaded-recruiting-class

ESPN 300 linebacker Colson commits to Michigan

ESPN 300 linebacker Junior Colson committed to Michigan on Sunday, choosing the Wolverines over offers from Tennessee, Oregon, Ole Miss and LSU among others.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29216639/espn-300-linebacker-junior-colson-commits-michigan

WNBA teams to make tough calls on roster cuts

New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb knew that he and first-year coach Walt Hopkins would have to make some tough decisions on the team's roster this year.

source https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/29216547/wnba-teams-set-make-tough-decisions-roster-cuts

Paris Legion win inaugural Warzone Weekend

The Legion's five kills were enough to secure their victory in the inaugural Warzone Weekend.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29216548/paris-legion-win-inaugural-warzone-weekend

Follow live: Tiger/Peyton vs. Phil/Brady

Which team is winning? Who is talking the most trash? We have you covered for Tiger Woods/Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson/Tom Brady.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29216145/follow-live-tiger-woods-peyton-manning-phil-mickelson-tom-brady

N.Y. governor: Pro teams can return to facilities

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says teams in his state can return to their facilities for training after a pause of more than two months.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29216071/ny-governor-andrew-cuomo-pro-teams-return-facilities

Liverpool's scoring from corners underlines value of set pieces

The worth of corner kicks in producing goals often divides opinion, but the statistics show there's a big scoring return for teams like Liverpool.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4097252/premier-league-leaders-liverpool-might-beg-to-differ-that-corners-are-overrated-for-scoring

Follow live: RB Leipzig takes on Mainz in Bundesliga action

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Syndergaard to suing landlord: 'See you in court'

Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard is being sued for at least $250,000 after he never took over a three-bedroom penthouse in Manhattan that costs $27,000 per month. Syndergaard responded on Twitter on Saturday, writing, "See you in court pal."

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29215522/noah-syndergaard-suing-new-york-city-landlord-see-court-pal

Tales of just how much John Smoltz hated to lose

And not just at baseball. But also at golf. Or HORSE. Or pingpong. Or ... you get the idea. He hated to lose. And since he was so good at everything, he rarely did.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29174567/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-tales-just-how-much-john-smoltz-hated-lose

A look through the family photo albums of famous brothers in pro sports

Celebrate Brother's Day with some old-school photos of some of sports' most famous brothers.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29205705/a-look-family-photo-albums-famous-brothers-pro-sports

47 things to know about Bartolo Colon on his 47th birthday

He pitched for 11 teams over 21 seasons, winning 247 games and a Cy Young -- and still wants more -- but there's so much more to "Big Sexy" than mere numbers.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23575757/47-things-know-bartolo-colon-47th-birthday

Larson gets 1st Outlaws win since NASCAR firing

Kyle Larson, who lost his ride with Chip Ganassi Racing last month, edged Brent Marks by 0.794 seconds to win the World of Outlaws race Saturday night.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/29214863/kyle-larson-edges-brent-marks-win-world-outlaws-race

Legendary college coach Eddie Sutton dies at 84

Eddie Sutton, who won more than 800 games and was the first coach to take four different schools to the NCAA tournament, died Saturday at the age of 84, his son, Sean, told ESPN's Myron Medcalf.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29214667/former-oklahoma-state-kentucky-coach-eddie-sutton-dies-84

Sources: Eye-Calvillo to headline June UFC card

UFC flyweight contenders Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo have agreed to headline UFC Fight Night on June 13, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29214303/jessica-eye-cynthia-calvillo-headline-june-13-ufc-fight-night

The NBA in a bubble: The blueprint for how the league could finish the 2019-20 season

Hope perseveres to eventually declare a 2019-20 NBA champion. ESPN spoke to a range of stakeholders studying the "bubble" concept and compared their concerns with the league's thinking.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29120877/blueprint-how-league-finish-2019-20-season

Follow live: First-place Bayern Munich battles Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga

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NBA in talks to resume play at Disney complex

The NBA is in talks with the Walt Disney Company to restart play at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29213517/nba-talks-resume-play-disney-espn-wide-world-sports-complex

Lance Armstrong documentary: The characters you'll want to know

Which characters in "LANCE" should you know in order to fully understand the complicated story? We've got you covered.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29190050/lance-armstrong-documentary-characters-want-know

Mahomes to Tech grads: Go win your Super Bowl

In his virtual commencement speech, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes advised Texas Tech graduates to remember to celebrate and "when the odds are stacked against us, we make a play."

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29213136/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-touches-perseverance-speech-texas-tech-graduates

The rise and fall of Lance Armstrong: What you need to know before watching 'LANCE'

Lance Armstrong was, at one point, one of the most revered athletes in the world. Here's his epic rise to fame and fall from grace ahead of the documentary "LANCE."

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29177242/the-rise-fall-lance-armstrong-need-know-watching-lance

Follow live: Second-place Dortmund takes on Wolfsburg in Bundesliga action

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Ex-QB Leaf arrested on domestic battery charge

Ryan Leaf was arrested Friday on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery. The No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft was released Friday night on $5,000 bail.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29212949/former-qb-ryan-leaf-arrested-domestic-battery-charge

The clock is ticking on 2020 MLB season talks. Here's what could make a deal work -- or fall apart

The future of baseball depends on owners and players coming together on terms to play this summer very soon. But do the two sides trust each other enough to get it done?

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29207203/the-clock-ticking-2020-mlb-season-talks-here-make-deal-work-fall-apart

La Liga given green light to resume play June 8

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Predictions, odds and more: The Tiger/Peyton vs. Phil/Brady megapreview

Not exactly sure what to expect from Woods/Manning vs. Mickelson/Brady? We've got you covered for Sunday's star-studded showdown.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29199037/tiger-woods-tom-brady-peyton-manning-phil-mickelson-golf-match-predictions-megapreview

Driveways, canyons, pools: NFL players create clever workouts

Kirk Cousins and Golden Tate are among many who are creating unusual workouts in unusual spaces.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29207383/driveways-canyons-pools-nfl-players-create-clever-workouts

Buck Showalter sees things nobody else can see

He said he knew he had something special in Derek Jeter because Jeter still hadn't shaved. He didn't want players who had bright blue eyes because they couldn't see well in the sun. And he once took out Harold Reynolds with a slide -- while in a suit.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29174512/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-buck-showalter-sees-things-else-see

How a homeless refugee became a 9-year-old benevolent chess champion

Tani Adewumi and his family fled Nigeria and Boko Haram before settling in a New York City homeless shelter. They never could have guessed that chess would open doors -- for their family and others -- in the United States.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29195851/from-homeless-refugee-chess-prodigy-9-year-old-dreams-becoming-youngest-grandmaster

Shawn Green and the greatest game in MLB history

On this date in 2002, Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green went 6-for-6 with four homers. Not long before his epic game, Green had begun studying Eastern philosophy. He explains how his Zen approach helped him go deeper in the zone.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29208550/shawn-green-greatest-offensive-game-mlb-history

From the archives: Finding the new Mike Tyson

Once a pariah and a very bad man, Mike Tyson has tamed and embraced the monster within and started to have some very good years.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/9318617/mike-tyson-once-baddest-man-planet-lives-simple-suburban-life-espn-magazine

Europe's top soccer leagues and coronavirus: Where they stand with finishing 2019-20 season

The coronavirus pandemic has shut down almost all soccer, but the top five leagues, and UEFA, are making plans to return. Here's where things stand.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4085771/europes-top-soccer-leagues-and-coronavirus-where-premier-leaguela-ligamore-stand-with-finishing-2019-20-season

Some of the best and worst loan deals, with well-known names on each list

Loan deals will be popular in the upcoming transfer window, so we look back at some of the best and worst.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4098175/zlatantevezcourtois-among-best-loan-stars-worst-include-higuainfalcaokallstrom

NHLPA board approves plan for 24-team playoffs

The National Hockey League Players' Association executive board has voted to approve a 24-team, conference-based playoff format for a potential restart of the 2019-20 NHL season this summer.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29211505/nhlpa-board-approves-league-plan-24-team-playoffs-coronavirus-return

QB Caylin Newton follows Cam's path to Auburn

Quarterback Caylin Newton, whose brother Cam won the Heisman Trophy after transferring to Auburn, is joining the Tigers as a graduate transfer from Howard University. Caylin Newton made the announcement on Twitter on Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29211436/qb-caylin-newton-cam-brother-joins-auburn-grad-transfer

'The most competitive guy I ever coached against': Jerry Sloan, as remembered by fellow greats

Jerry Sloan, who died Friday at 78, sits fourth all time in NBA coaching wins. Some of the other Hall of Famers on the list recall a ruthless competitor with "instant credibility."

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29210650/legendary-nba-coaches-celebrate-late-jerry-sloan

NBA stars and Jazz legends react to death of Jerry Sloan

Chris Paul, Pat Riley and Gordon Hayward were among those to express their appreciation.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29210212/jerry-sloan-death-pat-riley-chris-paul-nba-stars-react

Sources: NBA teams seek guidance on return

Teams in marketplaces where government restrictions are keeping NBA practice facilities shuttered are asking the NBA if players can report directly to the league's proposed campus environment to train, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29211219/teams-asking-nba-report-directly-campus-sites

Auburn, Alabama debut in 2021 college football recruiting class rankings

The Iron Bowl rivals are among the big-name programs to crack the top 25.

source https://insider.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings

Cavs' Love: Mental health vital during COVID-19

Kevin Love has been vocal about valuing mental wellness. He's reminded of how important it really is during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29201107/cleveland-cavaliers-kevin-love-says-covid-19-pandemic-another-reminder-importance-mental-wellness

A football family and a sportswriter, bound by grief

After Tyler Hilinski ended his life, Ivan Maisel and the Washington State quarterback's family are connected by a pain they hope we never understand.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/24576392/as-family-tyler-hilinski-grieves-espn-writer-shares-sorrow

From (Ron) Washington to (Jermaine) Van Buren, baseball's presidential name game

Tim Kurkjian admits he cannot name all the presidents. But he can certainly come up with a baseball roster with names worthy of the White House.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29160816/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-ron-washington-jermaine-van-buren-baseball-presidential-name-game

Are we witnessing the end of the high-five?

The celebration has been part of sports for more than 40 years. But with athletes rethinking distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, even the high-five's originator, Dusty Baker, is saying it's time to move on.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29200202/has-coronavirus-ruined-high-five

Lowe: Five NBA things I like and don't like, including the Bulls' premature end

This week we spotlight the untimely demise of the Michael Jordan-era Bulls, a player in the MVP conversation and a team of mystery.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29191361/five-nba-things-like-including-chicago-bulls-premature-end

Mike Tyson is a boxing legend ... of the past, not today

It's time to stop putting the future of boxing in the hands of stars from the past, Steve Kim writes.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29166137/mike-tyson-boxing-legend-not-today

How to watch vintage Tyson on ESPN

Four hours of Tyson's incredible run in the 1980s will air on Saturday starting at 7 p.m. ET.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29205800/how-watch-vintage-mike-tyson-espn

Bundesliga weekend preview: Can Gladbach stay sharp as Bayern, Dortmund warm up for title-decider?

The German Bundesliga is clear to host its second round of games since resuming the 2019-20 season. Here's what you should watch for.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/german-bundesliga/story/4097999/bundesliga-weekend-preview-can-gladbach-stay-sharp-as-bayerndortmund-warm-up-for-title-decider

Road map to sports: How the big leagues are navigating a return

Leagues are navigating complicated paths back to seasons. These are the experts they're consulting, what they're prioritizing, and the stops and starts along the way.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29200286/how-close-nfl-ncaa-nba-nhl-mlb-restarts-bundesliga-ufc-coronavirus-delays

From enemies to friends, how the Tiger-Phil relationship evolved

For years, they weren't close. Then came grudging respect. Now, they're friends, playing another made-for-TV event that a less than a decade ago would have never seemed possible.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29201344/tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-how-their-relationship-evolved

Scouting Tom Brady the golfer, club thrower and partner of Phil Mickelson

If things start to go sideways, Brady is the best bet to lose his temper first.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29204185/scouting-tom-brady-golfer-club-thrower-partner-phil-mickelson

NHL Viewers Club: "Miracle," the story of the 1980 USA Hockey team

Let's rewatch the 2004 film about one of the shining moments in modern sports history.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29200613/nhl-viewers-club-miracle-story-1980-usa-hockey-team

Inside the Miracle on Ice: How Team USA defied the numbers

We go inside the numbers and strategy of Herb Brooks' team pulling off the upset.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28701139/inside-miracle-ice-how-team-usa-defied-numbers-beat-soviet-union-1980-olympics

How NHL 20 became a hockey 'lifeline' during the coronavirus pandemic

The game has hit new levels of popularity in the era of social distancing. Here's how teams have embraced it, and how they hope to keep the momentum going.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29204894/how-nhl-20-became-hockey-lifeline-coronavirus-pandemic-comes-next

'It's not an easy call': How MMA coaches decide whether to throw in the towel

MMA coaches often face critical decisions about whether to stop a fight to protect their fighter. Here is how they decide.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/29206701/how-mma-coaches-decide-whether-throw-towel

If you love traditional baseball, Hyun-Jin Ryu has advice: Watch the KBO!

The Korean ace shares his experiences from playing with the Hanwha Eagles to shining on the MLB stage.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29202063/if-love-traditional-baseball-hyun-jin-ryu-advice-watch-kbo

Cowboys, Dak Prescott contract talks: Dispelling the theories

Narratives have emerged as to why Dallas has not struck a long-term deal with its franchise QB. Todd Archer has some debunking to do.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29204682/cowboys-dak-prescott-contract-talks-dispelling-theories

Should the Cowboys pay Dak Prescott? Let's look at the numbers

Dallas needs to decide how much Prescott is worth given his running back, offensive line and the salary cap.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4771583/should-the-cowboys-pay-dak-prescott-lets-look-at-the-numbers

Timeline: Lance Armstrong from icon to exile

Lance Armstrong was, at one point, one of the most revered athletes in the world.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/cycling/story/_/id/29177227/line-lance-armstrong-career-successes-doping-allegations-final-collapse

GM: Brady, Arians 'perfect marriage' for Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht isn't worried about his young roster feeling pressure to produce now that Tom Brady's at quarterback, saying Brady and coach Bruce Arians are a "perfect marriage" in that they both are focused on winning now.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29207500/tom-brady-bruce-arians-perfect-win-now-buccaneers-gm-jason-licht-says

Winner bids $1.025M for Kraft's Super Bowl ring

The winning bid for Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl LI championship ring closed at $1.025 million on Thursday night, making it one of the most expensive items in the All In Challenge, a virtual fundraiser to feed those in need.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29207381/patriots-owner-robert-kraft-super-bowl-li-ring-garners-1025m-winning-bid

Sources: Adams irked as Jets talks hit impasse

While the Jets want to wait on giving Jamal Adams a contract extension, the safety prefers to get a deal done before the season, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29206933/jets-jamal-adams-reach-impasse-contract-extension-talks

Cowboys' Smith 'grateful,' wants to inspire others

Aldon Smith, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2015 after being suspended, wants his comeback story "to spread and help out others," he said after he was reinstated by the league.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29205274/cowboys-aldon-smith-grateful-reinstated-nfl

Riot Games announces June 2 release date for VALORANT

VALORANT will release with a new agent, map, beta game mode and battle pass system.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29204568/riot-games-announces-june-2-release-date-valorant

What VALORANT's developers learned from the closed beta

VALORANT's developers have an ambitious plan for the game.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29204676/what-valorant-developers-learned-closed-beta

Ex-Auburn coach Dye, 80, hospitalized, has virus

Former Auburn coach Pat Dye, who is hospitalized for a kidney issue, has tested positive for the coronavirus but is asymptomatic, his son told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29204666/ex-auburn-football-coach-pat-dye-80-tests-positive-coronavirus

Scott says he won't return to PGA Tour until July

Adam Scott returned to his home in Australia after the PGA Tour canceled the Players Championship due to the coronavirus pandemic. And despite the tour's planned re-start next month, he expects to stay away a bit longer.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29204731/adam-scott-return-pga-tour-july

Five takeaways from WWE TV: Otis has a plan, Charlotte stirring the pot, Rollins building an empire

Opportunities are limitless for the new Mr. Money in the Bank, and the stage is set for the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever."

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29194178/five-takeaways-wwe-otis-plan-charlotte-stirring-pot-rollins-building-empire

The ridiculous, mind-boggling experience of going trackside at Monaco

Casino Square, the iconic tunnel and the incredible speeds of the Swimming Pool section -- Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders report from the other side of the fence at the Monaco Grand Prix.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/26812086/the-ridiculous-mind-boggling-experience-going-trackside-monaco

No football would cost $4B, alter college sports

As more college athletic departments cut sports programs, the financial wreckage is becoming clear. And it gets even worse if college football doesn't return.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29198526/college-football-return-key-athletic-departments-deal-financial-wreckage-due-coronavirus-pandemic

Clemson vs. Alabama: How it stacks up against other top college football classics

We look back at the Clemson-Alabama rivalry, as well as the best national title games of the CFP/BCS era, and discuss what makes a game a legitimate classic.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29200300/how-stacks-other-top-college-football-classics

From the archives: Playing in the shadow of Death Valley

ESPN The Magazine looks at how Deshaun Watson and the Tigers want to build a championship legacy.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/17223423/playing-shadow-death-valley

The ancient credo that fueled the Patriot Way, inspired Nick Saban and helped Ryan Shazier heal

Stoicism's reach throughout sports has been profound, winding through the college and pro ranks and crystallizing the principles of perseverance.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29200293/the-ancient-credo-fueled-patriot-way-inspired-nick-saban-helped-ryan-shazier-heal

The rise and fall of Armstrong: What you need to know before watching 'LANCE'

Armstrong was, at one point, one of the most revered athletes in the world.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29177242/the-rise-fall-lance-armstrong-need-know-watching-lance

How the final La Liga table could be decided

If La Liga cannot be finished, then clubs will have to find a solution. Could a points-per-game model be used?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/spanish-primera-division/story/4096712/how-final-la-liga-table-could-look-with-points-per-game-and-other-models

The all-time starting five for every NBA Western Conference team

Steph and Wilt? Kobe and Magic? Harden and Hakeem? We imagine what every team's best all-time lineup would look like.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29161857/the-all-starting-five-every-nba-western-conference-team

100 days to college football? The biggest questions as the sport looks to return

The college football season is slated to begin in 100 days, highlighted by Notre Dame-Navy in Dublin, Ireland. Here's the latest as the sport's power brokers try to find a way to save the season.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29197239/100-days-college-football-biggest-questions-sport-looks-return

Scouting Peyton Manning the golfer, trash-talker and teammate of Tiger Woods

Some of the traits that made Manning a star on Sundays will shine through as the former quarterback teams up with Tiger Woods and against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady on the golf course.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29195974/scouting-peyton-manning-golfer-trash-talker-teammate-tiger-woods

Rick Tocchet on possible NHL playoff formats, Taylor Hall, Mario vs. Jordan and more

The Coyotes coach checks in on a great many topics, along with his safety recommendations for those taking up inline skating.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29202376/rick-tocchet-possible-nhl-playoff-formats-taylor-hall-mario-vs-jordan-more

When baseball cards become pop art: Inside the Topps 2020 Project

From a blinged-out Mike Trout rookie to a patriotic Mark McGwire card, here's how well-known artists are giving classic MLB collectibles a modern spin.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29197170/when-baseball-cards-become-pop-art-topps-2020-project

Welcome to the wild, unpredictable world of grand slams

The Red Sox had at least one grand slam for 63 straight years. Don Mattingly once had six in a year, and they were the only six he had in his career. The Orioles hit two in a game -- and lost. Go figure.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29160747/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-welcome-wild-unpredictable-world-grand-slams

How one text message changed a 'billion dollar' footballer for the worse ... and the better

Former Juventus player Vincent Pericard details how a text message changed his life and career for the worse.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4097254/how-one-text-message-began-a-downward-spiral-for-a-billion-dollar-footballer

Hamlin takes rain-shortened race at Darlington

Denny Hamlin won NASCAR's first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.

source https://www.espn.com/auto/story/_/id/29202755/denny-hamlin-secures-second-win-nascar-season-rain-shortens-darlington-event

The GOAT meme: How 'Jordan Jamming' became an overnight hit

One 23-year-old's Twitter account has become an internet sensation.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29200761/how-jordan-jamming-became-internet-sensation-last-dance-finale

Sources: NHL mulling conference-based playoffs

The NHL and NHLPA are discussing a 24-team, conference-based playoff format that would take place in two "hub" cities, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by Sportsnet.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29202574/sources-nhl-discussing-24-team-conference-based-playoff-format

FC Seoul hit with record fine for sex dolls mix-up

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/fc-seoul/story/4096932/fc-seoul-hit-with-record-fine-for-placing-sex-dolls-in-the-stands

Harbaugh: Empty stadiums better than no games

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said on ESPN's Get Up that he and "darn near every guy I've talked to on our team" would be OK with playing in stadiums without fans.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29199663/michigan-jim-harbaugh-fine-football-games-empty-stadiums

The wrestling world mourns the death of Shad Gaspard

The Rock, Vince McMahon and others react to the tragic death of former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29199448/the-wrestling-world-mourns-death-shad-gaspard