Rio Takeda overcame a double bogey at the turn with four birdies over her final seven holes Thursday for a 5-under 67 to share the lead with Eri Okayama in a Women's British Open that featured a Japanese surge and a mixed day for Lottie Woad.

The Rangers are acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks, sources told ESPN.

The Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Orioles, sources told ESPN.

The Twins are trading shortstop Carlos Correa to the Astros, sources tell ESPN.

The Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Cedric Mullins in a trade with the Orioles, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire closer David Bednar from the Pirates, sources told ESPN. Bednar has 17 saves this season.

Oregon secured a major late-July boost in the 2026 class on Thursday when four-star outside linebacker Anthony Jones, No. 27 in the ESPN 300, announced his commitment to the Ducks.

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who recently landed a podcast deal, wasted little time making waves on the platform, saying critics of Indiana teammate Caitlin Clark are "dumb as f---."

The Phillies are in agreement on a deal to acquire former Gold Glove-winning outfielder Harrison Bader from the Twins, sources told ESPN.

Former NFL players Colin Kaepernick and Marshawn Lynch are turning their attention to boosting diversity and inclusion in hockey.

The Tigers are finalizing a deal to acquire closer Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals in exchange for two pitching prospects from the 2024 draft, sources told ESPN.

Conor McGregor has lost his appeal of a civil jury verdict in favor of a woman who claimed she was raped by the UFC fighter in Dublin, Ireland in December 2018.

The NASCAR schedule used to be predictable. Now, though, it's constantly evolving, and the series deserves credit for its bravery.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels said he has noticed a big difference in his game from a year ago.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh says he believes Lamar Jackson should rank among the all-time greats in throwing the ball.

EA's ratings for the latest NFL recruits are out -- and Cam Ward isn't in the top 10.

MIke Repole is taking over business operations for the UFL and promises market changes and a livelier product.

Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain at Red Bull next year, saying it is "time to stop all the rumours" about his future.

A lot of top players need regular first-team minutes in order to get selected for World Cup rosters.

The San Diego Padres are acquiring Mason Miller in a trade with the Athletics, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, adding the hard-throwing reliever to their already talented bullpen.

The College Sports Commission has loosened its blanket prohibition on athletes receiving payments from NIL collectives, according to a memo the new enforcement agency sent to athletic directors Thursday morning.

Every major content drop in the upcoming football simulation will feature both PVP and PVE modes.

Tight end Noah Fant, a 2019 first-round draft pick, is expected to sign with the Bengals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

The Blue Jays are finalizing a trade to acquire Shane Bieber from the Guardians, sources told ESPN.

A list of backup running backs best positioned to succeed if given a full workload.