Customize ESPN
Favorites
ESPN Apps
Clippers to trade Chris Paul to Rockets, sources say
The All-Star point guard is headed to the Rockets as part of a deal with the Clippers, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by The Vertical.
Rockets
NBA
Stephen A.: Rockets get NBA's best floor orchestrator in CP3.
Stephen A. Smith breaks down how Paul will fit in with James Harden.
NBA
Per NBA.com data, James Harden ranked first in time of possession (8.9 minutes/game) last season while Chris Paul checked in at 7.2 (7th-most). And: Paul shot a scorching 49.3% on catch-and-shoot 3s.
Top Headlines
Knicks
NBA
Knicks
NBA
What's the future for the Knicks with Phil Jackson out?
What should the Knicks do about Carmelo Anthony and the future of the franchise? Our crew debates and predicts their next moves.
Knicks
NBA
Stephen A.: Phil fleeced the Knicks.
Stephen A. Smith thanks James Dolan for getting rid of Phil Jackson and says Jackson was only in New York for the money.
Cubs
MLB
Cubs
MLB
The Cubs will designate Miguel Montero for assignment and call up Triple-A catcher Victor Caratini, according to a source familiar with the situation. Montero publicly called out starter Jake Arrieta after Tuesday's game for allowing the Nationals to steal 7 bases, claiming he was slow to the plate. Montero is 0 for 31 throwing out would be base stealers this season.
Cubs
MLB
Last season, Miguel Montero ranked third in getting extra strikes for pitchers. This season: 44th out of 66 catchers. According to Statcast, Montero averaged a 2.12-second "pop time" on throws to second base this season, tied for the slowest among 52 catchers to make at least five throws. The major league average is 2.00 seconds, and the Cubs' Willson Contreras is averaging 1.93 seconds (eight-best).
MLB
When stars want cars, they call Miami's Alex Vega
From big leaguers to Lil Wayne, celebs take their automobiles seriously. When it comes to the most unique and surprising customizations -- from real alligator skin interiors to lollipops sewn into the seats -- there's one man they trust to do the job.
MLBRank
MLB
Nos. 60-41: Power, pitching and one prodigious phenom
Slugging outfielders, dominant relievers and stellar starters are joined in this tier by a home run-hitting rookie who is having one of the more impressive debut seasons in major league history.
MLB
Rising aces join three former Cy Young winners from 80-61
Up-and-coming starters Michael Fulmer and Robbie Ray make their debuts in this tier, which also includes Cy Young Award winners Justin Verlander and Jake Arrieta.
NBA
Free agency begins July 1
NBA
Free-agency primer: Let's start with a Kevin Durant question (again?!)
Nobody expects the Finals MVP to leave Golden State, but the Warriors need KD to accept less cash so they can keep key role players.
NBA
Hayward could face tough choice in free agency.
The Celtics and Heat are expected to try to lure Gordon Hayward away from the Jazz. Where might the forward end up next season?
Pacquiao-Horn
9 p.m. ET, Saturday on ESPN
Boxing
End of the line or a new beginning for Pacquiao?
Manny Pacquiao has an opportunity to make America fall in love with him again. All he has to do is to put on a show against Jeff Horn on Saturday -- and a KO win could go a long way.
Boxing
Pacquiao looking to make a statement against Horn.
Manny Pacquiao comments on his upcoming fight against Jeff Horn, predicting it will be a "real good one for the fans."
The Body Issue
On newsstands July 7
MMA
Waterson: Martial arts has 'given me a voice'
For ESPN's annual Body Issue, UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson (also known as the Karate Hottie) opened up about being an MMA mom, learning to love her stretch marks, and what she wants fighting to teach her daughter.
espnw
Waterson embracing changes after birth of child.
In the middle of her UFC career, Waterson had a baby, and was given new motivation to make it to the top of her sport.
Chalk
Fake news, manipulated data and the future of betting fraud
Social media accounts spreading false information and injury reports? "Ghost games" that appear on sportsbook betting menus but never occur? It may seem far-fetched, but the next wave of potential betting fraud is already here.
Golf
One writer's plea to Tiger: Don't try to play golf anymore
Kevin Van Valkenburg never thought he'd think or say the words, but he believes that now is the time for the 14-time major winner to stop aiming for an epic comeback.
MLB
Trust us, you've NEVER seen this at a game before
One day, 12 MLB games. We watched them all to see if the old baseball bromide is true -- that every time you go to the park, something happens that hasn't ever happened.
College World Series
Florida beats LSU
College World Series
Gators claim first CWS title.
Florida's Jackson Kowar gets LSU's Beau Jordan to ground out to second, as the Gators win their first College World Series championship in school history.
NCAA Men's Baseball
Florida makes all the right moves to win first CWS title
The Gators' pitching, particularly the use of potential Game 3 starter Jackson Kowar out of the bullpen, shut down LSU on Tuesday to sweep the College World Series finals.
Boxing
Boxing
The incredibly long odds of Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather
Soon after the fight with Floyd Mayweather was confirmed, tons of small bets came in on Conor McGregor. It's a good thing they were small. Many can't fathom the extent of this mismatch.
Boxing
The science behind Mayweather-McGregor.
ESPN Sport Science breaks down the power the UFC champion will bring to the boxing ring against Mayweather's defensive prowess.
MMA
Making sense of Aaron Pico's disastrous MMA debut
Aaron Pico lost to Zach Freeman in the first round of his professional debut on Saturday at Bellator NYC. How can the talented prospect bounce back?
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Chestnut a legend in the hot dog eating contest.
Joey Chestnut and other luminaries of the Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest reflect on Chestnut's journey to become one of the most prominent champions in the sport.
Wimbledon
Begins July 3
Tennis
Why Venus Williams and the U.S. women could rule Wimbledon
They might not just survive, but succeed at the All England Club this season.
Tennis
Federer stealing headlines as Wimbledon approaches
As if Halle champ Roger Federer needed any more assistance, he heads to Wimbledon in top form and with all the confidence in the world.
Tennis
The men's "Big Four" has Wimbledon's top 4 seeds for the 1st time in 3 years. The quartet's 1st time was 2009 (#1 Rafael Nadal, the defending champ, withdrew with knee tendinitis). 2017 is the 6th time that Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic & Andy Murray (now #1 seed for the 1st time) are the top 4. In '13, David Ferrer was the 4th seed, ahead of Nadal, who in '15 was 10th & didn't play in '16. Lleyton Hewitt in '02 was the last non-Big 4 to win it (7 Fed, 3 Djok, 2 Rafa, 2 Murray titles).
30 for 30 Podcasts
The trials of Dan and Dave
Twenty-five years ago, TV viewers were inundated with Reebok hype about the Dan O’Brien vs. Dave Johnson matchup in the 1992 Olympic decathlon. We revisit how the campaign went bust and O'Brien's path to redemption.
FIFA World Cup
ESPN FC
Garcia Report shows task facing FIFA
The bid process was badly flawed and ripe for corruption, writes Gab Marcotti. FIFA has taken steps to clean up its act, but there's a long way to go.
NFL
Titans
NFL
Happy birthday: Titans' Logan Ryan pays off brother's $82K student loan
Ryan gave his brother quite a birthday surprise, clearing his student loan debt and taking to social media to criticize the college loan system.
NFL
Veterans on the roster bubble for all 32 NFL teams
Could Adam Jones be on his way out in Cincinnati? Could Philadelphia's 2014 first-round pick Marcus Smith be on the outside looking in? We've got 32 veterans who might not make 2017 rosters.
Steelers
NFL
Steelers
NFL
How Ben Roethlisberger bridged a seven-year divide with his hometown
The Steelers QB called an audible during his induction into a local Hall of Fame, taking time to say how proud he is to call Findlay, Ohio, home.
Steelers
NFL
The Franchise QBs: Final rankings of the top signal-callers in Steelers history
How does your ranking of the top quarterbacks in team history compare to ours?
Tennessee
Women's college hoops
Tennessee
Women's college hoops
A year after her death, Pat Summitt still making an impact
She died a year ago, but the late coach's legacy only continues to grow at the University of Tennessee Medical Center's Pat Summitt Clinic, which provides care for 3,000 Alzheimer's patients.
espnw
Taurasi was 'devastated' by Summitt's passing
The legendary Lady Vols coach impacted her community, as well as players from archrival UConn, including Diana Taurasi. "There is no UConn dynasty without Pat," she said.
NBA
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Russell Westbrook is the official NBA MVP -- finally
The Thunder guard thanked God, his family and others who contributed to his historic season.
Thunder
NBA
Can Thunder now take next step?
Oklahoma City has an MVP in Russell Westbrook, but for the team to improve on last season, the star guard needs help.
NHL
Your free-agency questions answered
Would a long-term deal for Alexander Radulov be worth it? Did Kevin Shattenkirk's play with the Capitals actually hurt his worth? You've got questions about free agency. We've got answers.
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
Overlooked markets are next frontier
MLS is full of talent from soccer's traditional talent factories. If it's to grow further, the league will need to scour the game's backwaters.
United States
Soccer
- ESPN FC
MLS standouts who deserved Gold Cup look
The U.S. announced its 23-man roster for next month's Gold Cup. Arch Bell highlights five MLS stars who deserved a look but will instead watch on TV.
Men's NCAA Basketball
The most challenging college basketball job in every state
Sometimes the best job in the state is also the most challenging (that's you, UConn and Louisville). Sometimes, teams have no chance to compete with behemoths in the state (looking at you, Cal and Dayton).
Fantasy Football
100 facts for the 2017 fantasy football season
You can make numbers say what you want, so here are 100 facts to consider as you prepare for your fantasy football season.
Playoff picture
NASCAR
Who's in and who's out? Cup playoff picture getting clearer
You can count on seeing Jimmie Johnson in the NASCAR Cup playoffs. Who else has a shot over the final 10 races of the regular season? We break it down in detail.
NASCAR
Confidence is key for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Patrick
Better results for both in recent weeks and a trip to Daytona on Saturday could be just the boost they both need.
REDEF
The future of the Chinese Super League and the NBA's hip-hop hug
What a possible transfer of Paulinho could mean for China and how the NBA embraced hip-hop: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
ESPYS
Wed., July 12, ABC
NHL
Gretzky set the bar for future NHL stars.
To commemorate the 25th year of The ESPYS, we celebrate 25 athletes who have made the greatest mark on this quarter century.
ESPYs
Vote for the best in sports
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPYS on July 12 on ABC!
Top Headlines
Customize ESPN
On This Date: June 28, 1997
Remembering Tyson-Holyfield II: The Bite Fight
Relive the rematch between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield that is forever remembered as the fight where Tyson bit Holyfield's ear.
ESPYS voting
- ESPN
ESPYS: Vote for the best in sports
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPY Awards on July 12 on ABC!
Fantasy football
- Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
100 facts for the 2017 fantasy football season
You can make numbers say what you want, so here are 100 facts to consider as you prepare for your 2017 fantasy football season.
Grading the NBA draft
- Mike Stobe/Getty Images
NBA draft grades for all 30 teams: Who did best, who did worst?
After a crazy night of surprising picks and big trades, Chad Ford hands out his draft grades for all 30 teams.
