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Cavs deal Kyrie to Celtics for Isaiah, Nets pick
The Celtics have acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cavaliers for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn's 2018 unprotected first-round pick.
NBA
The Cavaliers-Celtics trade is the first offseason deal in NBA history with players who met in the previous year's NBA Finals or Conference Finals. (Via Elias Sports Bureau).
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MMA
MMA
Jones' failed drug test a major disappointment for UFC.
Brett Okamoto discusses the latest incident with Jon Jones and what it means for the sport going forward without the troubled star.
Follow live: Angels host the Rangers
Winning the AL West is a distant dream, but the wild card is still within reach for these division rivals.
MLB
Why you should root for the Angels or Rangers in the AL wild-card race
Eight teams are battling for the last playoff spot in the AL. Here are reasons to care about each, including L.A. and Texas, who face off tonight.
Cavs-Celtics Trade
NBA
Goodman breaks down deal.
Jeff Goodman joins SportsCenter to discuss the timing of the deal and why Boston hesitated in making a move.
Cavaliers
NBA
Cavs planning for future.
Dave McMenamin breaks down what Cleveland receives from Boston and the impact from gaining the 2018 first-round pick.
MAYWEATHER VS. MCGREGOR
Aug. 26
Boxing
That time when Mayweather got rocked
Floyd Mayweather is a master boxer and perhaps the greatest defensive fighter of all time, so the question is: Can Conor McGregor hurt him? Shane Mosley did in 2010.
Boxing
MMA
Mayweather bets big, just not on himself
Mayweather is known as a big sports bettor in Las Vegas. But will he bet on himself against McGregor? Those who know his betting habits say he won't -- and never has -- bet on himself.
Boxing
Mayweather: 'I know what it takes.'
Floyd Mayweather says he's not worried about Saturday's result and feels sharp for his fight vs. Conor McGregor.
Fantasy Football
news - fantasy
Fantasy football mock draft: 12-team, PPR
Take a break from poring over fantasy football rankings to check out where our experts drafted players in this 12-team mock draft that rewards one point for each reception made.
Fantasy NFL
Schefter says to avoid drafting Julio Jones in first 5 picks.
Adam Schefter is leery of drafting Julio Jones with a top-five pick because of his history with foot injuries and the Falcons having a new offensive coordinator this year.
Fantasy Football
Play the No. 1 Fantasy Football game for free
Get in on the fun! Create a league and invite friends to play, or join a public league and we’ll find people for you to play with. Play anywhere on the ESPN Fantasy App or ESPN.com.
College football
College football
The happiest -- and most miserable -- college football fan bases
Introducing the Fan Happiness Index, which uses data to gauge the fan sentiment at 128 FBS programs.
Ohio State
NCAAF
Buckeyes looking for redemption this season.
Brad Edwards crunches the numbers behind J.T. Barrett's efficiency through the years and explains why other OSU playmakers will need to step up this season.
Marlins
MLB
Stanton cranks 46th homer the opposite way.
Giancarlo Stanton continues his power surge with a solo home run to right field in the Marlins' win.
MLB
Why 37 could be the all-time MLB home run record
Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton says 61 is still the "legitimate" mark for long-ball greatness. But as he takes aim at an asterisk-free 62, the true MLB record for round-trippers remains in the eye of the beholder.
NFL
2017 NFL QB Tier Rankings
A panel of 50 NFL coaches and executives ranked 36 QBs into five tiers. Only two passers were unanimous Tier 1 selections.
Lions
NFL
Lions
NFL
Barnwell: Should the Lions really shell out for Matthew Stafford?
Stafford is the next quarterback in line to get a mega contract extension, worth $25 million a year. But is he really worth it?
Lions
NFL
Lions 'don't have a choice' with Stafford contract.
The NFL Live crew weighs in on why the Lions should end the uncertainty and sign Matthew Stafford to a massive new deal.
Cardinals
NFL
Larry Fitzgerald says ex-teammate Anquan Boldin belongs in the Hall
Larry Fitzgerald thinks Anquan Boldin is bound for Canton. "Every place he's gone, I feel like he's been the best receiver ...," Fitzgerald said.
College football
Football in the state of Florida is crazier than ever
Jim McElwain's Gators and Mark Richt's Hurricanes are chasing Jimbo Fisher and the Seminoles, but things just got a lot more interesting with Lane Kiffin and Charlie Strong entering the picture.
Little League World Series
Little League World Series
Little Leaguer hits bat-flip-worthy homer.
Mexico little leaguer Samuel Juarez crushes a two-run home run to center field, giving Mexico an early 4-0 lead over Venezuela.
Little League World Series
LLWS dramatic ending handled with class.
After Venezuela tops the Dominican Republic in a hard-fought game, the players and coaches from Venezuela show their appreciation for the Dominican Republic pitcher.
Photos: Little Leaguers get major league treat
Players at the Little League World Series in Williamsport get their first taste of the big leagues when the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals come to town.
Panthers need Cam to change. Can he?
Coach Ron Rivera has a plan to save his job, transform Carolina's roster, and protect his quarterback's body, brain and legacy. There's just one tiny flaw.
Giants
NFL
Giants
NFL
Cause for concern for Giants: OBJ, Marshall injuries, offensive struggles
New York's second preseason game was full of red flags, from injuries to Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall to a lackluster offensive performance vs. Cleveland.
Giants
NFL
Beckham doesn't complain about hit, but teammates upset
The hit that injured Odell Beckham Jr. on Monday night was perfectly legal, but some Giants thought it was the wrong play to make in the preseason.
Red Sox
MLB
Red Sox
MLB
How far can the Red Sox go without David Price?
The 2016 Indians proved an injury-depleted rotation still can be effective in October. This year, Boston might face the same challenge.
Red Sox
MLB
Red Sox need to iron out their bullpen before October
Boston surrendered a one-run lead in a messy eighth inning in Cleveland, exposing a flaw it needs to address before (probably) returning for the ALDS.
Little League World Series
Tuesday's games
Bulls
NBA
Wade's Bulls buyout 'inevitable.'
Nick Friedell says Dwyane Wade's buyout from Chicago is going to happen, but he doesn't think it will take place before the start of the season.
NBA
Tampering FAQ: How will NBA respond to Pacers' charges against Lakers?
The Indiana Pacers charged the Los Angeles Lakers with tampering over Paul George, but what will the NBA do about it? How has the NBA handled tampering recently?
Lakers
NBA
Barkley would be surprised if Magic guilty of tampering.
Charles Barkley doesn't expect to see anything come of the NBA's probe into Magic Johnson's alleged Paul George tampering.
English Premier League
New Premier League season, new kits
The 2017-18 Premier League season is underway, and you know what that means: new kits. Check out all 20 teams here.
Surfing
Surfer's guide to the planet
Surfers see the world like no one else does. Here’s where they go.
Baylor
College football
Baylor
College football
Devastating discoveries: 'Violated' examines the sexual assault scandal at Baylor
In this excerpt from a behind-the-scenes look at the sexual assault scandal at Baylor, the university's regents learn the extent of the allegations against football players.
College football
ESPNW
'Violated' co-author hopes to give a voice to Baylor's voiceless
Paula Lavigne, co-author of "Violated," reflects on her experience talking to the alleged victims and the burdens they'll carry for the rest of their lives.
College Football
The Undefeated
The biggest matchups from college football's kickoff weekend as told through Marvel comics
Comics can help explain these powerhouse match-ups.
NCAAF
Release offers a prelude to playoff race
The selection committee ignores the AP preseason poll. But we don't. A clear-cut CFP contender will soon be in a hole with several early top-10 matchups.
College football
FSU-Alabama set for epic opening-week clash.
No. 3 Florida State and No. 1 Alabama will put each other to the test with a star-studded matchup on Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
US Open
Begins Monday
Why 'crazy' could be the theme at the US Open
When the year began, nobody expected Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to dominate or Serena Williams to take maternity leave. There's no reason to think sanity will make a comeback for the final Grand Slam of 2017.
NFL
Why Roger Goodell's NFL reign isn't in danger
Fans love to hate The Commish, but he's now likely to have a tenure that surpasses -- in length -- his predecessor Paul Tagliabue's.
NFL activism
Browns
NFL
What Browns players said about kneeling, praying during national anthem
Several Browns players decided to kneel and pray during the pregame national anthem on Monday. Here are some of their reasons for doing that.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
How Colin Kaepernick became a cause for activists, civil rights groups and others
By first sitting and then kneeling last season to draw attention to the oppression of black people and people of color in the U.S., the now-unemployed QB risked his career. At a rally scheduled on Wednesday, others will stand up for him.
Major League Soccer
ESPN FC
Rivalry Week is now appointment viewing
There were growing pains initially, but Rivalry Week has become must-see TV in MLS; still, hurdles remain as the league continues to grow.
Women’s Rugby
World Cup final, England vs. New Zealand, Saturday
news - uk rugby
Heroic England win built on defense, willpower
The scoreboard failed to do justice to England's heroic defence -- including Meg Jones' remarkable last-gasp tackle -- or the team's bloody-mindedness as France were beaten in Belfast.
Rugby
WRWC: England to face Black Ferns in final
Holders England will meet New Zealand in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final after the Black Ferns beat the United States 45-12 at the Kingspan Stadium.
espnW
- ESPNW
Yawkey Way debate shows progress is afoot in Boston
Acknowledging the Red Sox's problematic history can go a long way in course-correcting the present.
Hawks
NBA
How the best week of this NBA rookie's life tragically became the worst
One year ago, Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney was celebrating his first NBA contract. Days later, his brother could barely remember his own name.
REDEF + ESPN
McGregor-Mayweather tries to save boxing and the legacy of Air Jordan 1
Can one fight make or break boxing? Plus, how one MJ sneaker became the king: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- White: Jones failed drug test from UFC 214
- Wiggins, agent split with max contract on table
- Union prez Winston: Don't care if NFL 'dies out'
- Not fake news: Patriots give Trump SB LI ring
- Dodgers send Wood, Bellinger to 10-day DL
- Martz: Criticism of McVay in book 'embellished'
- Do Not Draft list: Gronk leads the way
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On This Date: Aug. 22, 2007
On this date: Rangers score 30 runs
On August 22, 2007, the Rangers' offense exploded for 30 runs in a victory over the Orioles.
152 seconds of baseball chaos
- Todd Detwiler
'Skunk in the outfield': How the most epic trick play in history broke baseball
For 2 minutes, 32 seconds of pure chaos, a high school state championship game in Rhode Island entered a parallel universe -- and unleashed the longest hardball stalemate of all time.
Dwight Howard's new start
- Thomas B. Shea/USA TODAY Sports
Steve Clifford and Hornets offer Dwight Howard a home and hope
The Charlotte Hornets have high hopes for the once-dominant big man, who is now on his fifth team in seven years.
Berry's Love/Hate
- ESPN
Love/Hate and everything I've ever wanted
It's the must-read column of the fantasy football preseason, highlighting Matthew Berry's most undervalued and overvalued players in drafts.
