NCAA women's tourney to seed by true ranking

Beginning with next year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation.

Rams' Jackson won't face felony charge for arrest

The Rams’ Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge in June, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to…

Haaland, Norway return home to heroes' welcome

Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates were welcomed home by a crowd of thousands following their historic World Cup achievements in North America.

NCAA sued by 11 athletes over eligibility rules

Eleven Division I athletes — all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA’s new eligibility rules adversely affected…

UFC 329 fight grades: Why Conor McGregor's injury …

Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson and others saved UFC 329 from becoming an afterthought.

Sources: Man Utd eye Belgium star Tielemans

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, sources have told ESPN.

Ex-delivery driver in UK wins final Open spot

Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver in the UK, won the inaugural last-chance qualifier on Monday to earn the final spot in the 154th Open Championship, which begins July…

Schwarber to lead off for NL; 3 new AL starters

The Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber will lead off for the NL in the All-Star Game as the replacement for Shohei Ohtani, while Riley Greene, Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger will start…

Harper denies giving FanDuel consent for fan video…

Phillies star Bryce Harper said Monday that he did not know how FanDuel would use a personalized video he made for a customer, who has since accused the sportsbook in…

McGregor to have surgery, plans to fight again

Conor McGregor will undergo surgery following his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, and then he will fight again.