Trent Alexander-Arnold called Federico Valverde "the most underrated footballer on the planet" while coach lvaro Arbeloa called him "a benchmark" after the midfielder's hat trick in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday.

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta got emotional at times in explaining it was a difficult but necessary decision to rescind the trade with the Raiders for Maxx Crosby, saying, "Nobody's more upset about this than me."

The Celtics are now +550 to win the NBA championship, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is distancing himself in MVP race.

PSG put on display vs. Chelsea why they will continue to remain Europe's frontrunners.

Federico Valverde's hat trick have put Real Madrid in pole position to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals, leaving Manchester City with a huge task at home next week.

Chelsea's Pedro Neto has apologised after shoving a ball boy late in his team's 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Arizona State will not renew the contract of men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley, the school announced on Wednesday, hours after it was eliminated from the Big 12 tournament in a 91-42 blowout to Iowa State.

The Cowboys have traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer.

WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons LB James Pearce Jr., saying she was "in fear of my life" and, if the court didn't intervene, she believed "James will kill me," according to court documents.

Federico Valverde's stellar first-half hat trick was the catalyst as Real Madrid eased past Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 match on Wednesday.

Every NFL team's team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.

Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university, its board and AD Warde Manual, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" when he was fired during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal.

Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $23 million contract with the with the Packers, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Pass rusher Bradley Chubb reached agreement on a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth up to $52.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed with the Bills, agent ErikBurkhardt told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Warriors have ruled out star guard Stephen Curry for another 10 days for a persistent right knee issue, sources told ESPN.

The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's the latest we know.

Iowa State pounded Arizona State 91-42 on Wednesday in the largest win in Big 12 tournament history.

The debut of F1's new regulations at the season opener in Australia raised questions, and ESPN answers the five biggest ahead of Sunday's Chinese GP.

Veteran running back Aaron Jones Sr. has restructured his deal with the Minnesota Vikings and won't be released, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN.

Free agent safety Kevin Byard III has agreed to sign with the Patriots on a one-year, $9 million deal, according to NFL Network.

Scottie Scheffler is once again the favorite to capture his third career title at The Players Championship, but this time, it's by enormous proportions.

Javier Mascherano took over Inter Miami with no senior coaching experience, but the shock selection learned on the job, leading the Herons to MLS Cup.

Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to transfer their stakes in the team to their children's trusts, according to an NFL memo.

Here's everything managers should be looking at around the league during the fantasy playoffs.

By moving on from Crosby, Baltimore was still able to land a four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher in Hendrickson.