The Big 12 will transition back to a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center after the innovative LED glass court it was using led to some slipping and grip issues for players.

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Thursday night against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas.

Casey Alexander, a perennial 20-game winner at Belmont, is expected to be named the new coach at Kansas State, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello.

Miami responded online after Milwaukee brought up the Heat star's historic scoring performance.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record with his 127th consecutive game with at least 20 points.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl lobbied for his team's NCAA tournament chances after blowing a double-digit second-half lead to Tennessee in the SEC tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.

Rory McIlroy said rustiness, and not his back, was the bigger issue Thursday as he shot 2-over 74 in the first round of the Players Championship.

The Olympic figure skating champion received a key to her hometown during a rally that included performances from Bay Area artists.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."

Regulatory authority is at the center of growing battle in courts, Congress, statehouses and the CFTC.

Saying he's confident, but not arrogant, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to be better than ever in his second stint with the team.

Free agent wide receiver Calvin Austin III is signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million with the Giants, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Thursday.

Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says he's happy his squad has a 'new lease on life' at the World Baseball Classic after prematurely stating his team had reached the quarterfinals.

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 tournament during Iowa State's 75-53 win over the Red Raiders on Thursday.

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the 49ers, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, after leaving last year in free agency, according to NFL Network.

The Commanders have agreed to terms with free agent running back Rachaad White, agent Sunny Shah told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Veteran receiver Mike Evans said he ultimately signed with the 49ers in free agency because "they were one piece away ... and I think I am that piece."

Our experts identify their favorite players to add in the final stretch of the NBA regular season, when lesser-known players often rise up.

Cornerback Kader Kohou is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, agents David Canter and Ness Mugrabi told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques on Thursday.

Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the Bengals have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.