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The Big Papi Fame Index: Who can rival David Ortiz?
With the Red Sox honoring Ortiz's No. 34 today, we look at who can eventually reach his star power, who has already surpassed it and which future Hall of Famer doesn't have a chance.
MLB
Ortiz throws first pitch to Varitek.
After delivering an emotional speech, David Ortiz tosses the first pitch to former teammate Jason Varitek.
Red Sox
MLB
David Ortiz on what will be his next role with the Boston Red Sox after "staying away" from the team since retirement.
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NHL Draft
Devils
NHL
Devils make Hischier top pick; Patrick goes 2nd
The NHL draft saw a duo of talented centers go No. 1 and No. 2, with Swiss-born Nico Hischier going to the Devils and Nolan Patrick selected by the Flyers. Expansion team Golden Knights took Cody Glass as their first-ever entry pick in franchise history.
NHL
Las Vegas selects Cody Glass with their first ever draft pick sixth overall. He's a dynamic playmaker, who has the skill, size and IQ to be a significant scorer in the NHL. Some scouts I talk to praise his skating. I haven't seen a blow-you-away gear from him.
NHL
Pick-by-pick analysis of Round 1 of the NHL draft
The 2017 NHL draft is finally here. Follow along with live analysis of every first-round selection on Friday night, including scouting notes, team fit and more.
Butler Trade
NBA
What was behind the Butler trade, and what each team does now
Zach Lowe breaks down everything that went into the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade and the paths forward for the resurgent Timberwolves and rebuilding Bulls.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
The Bulls made the right decision but the wrong trade
Chicago needed to rebuild, but it didn't need to accept such a lackluster package for a franchise player.
Bulls
NBA
Bulls executives prioritizing emotions over franchise.
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman point out Chicago's ugly position by trading away Butler and firing Tom Thibodeau because of personal feelings.
NBA draft
NBA Draft
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 grades.
NBA Draft
Rating teams from best to worst in NBA draft picks
Which teams were the biggest winners and losers in the draft? Kevin Pelton has the facts on the best and worst decisions of the night.
NBA
Canceled workout cause for C's passing on Jackson?
Celtics president Danny Ainge and Josh Jackson share their sides to Jackson's missed workout with the team.
LSU stays alive, beats Oregon State.
LSU third baseman Josh Smith's HR highlighted the Tigers' win over Oregon State to force another game between the schools Saturday at the College World Series.
Yankees
MLB
Judge's rookie season among greatest ever.
Aaron Judge is having an incredible rookie season, but how does it compare to the best rookie seasons in all of sports?
Marlins
MLB
Actress faces wrong way before historically bad first pitch.
The SportsNation crew reacts to actress Scarlet Gruber facing toward the outfield before her first pitch at Marlins Park.
NFL
Barnwell: The NFL's top QB deals ... and a little reality
Derek Carr got a massive deal Thursday, but he also taught us a lesson in NFL contracts.
Knicks
NBA
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Phil Jackson isn't saving the Knicks
Jackson is losing it. Or, when it came to building teams instead of coaching them, perhaps he never had it.
Knicks
NBA
Stephen A.: Jackson continues to hoodwink Knicks fans.
Stephen A. Smith isn't happy with the players Jackson passed on before taking Frank Ntilikina.
Lonzo Ball to Lakers
NBA draft
Lakers
NBA
Magic believes Lonzo will transform the Lakers.
Magic Johnson praises Lonzo Ball's basketball IQ and says he will be the right person to lead the team to greatness.
Lakers
NBA
Fans should remember son Lonzo Ball is no LaVar
While LaVar Ball boasts that his son is better than Magic Johnson, Lonzo Ball -- a pass-first, shoot-second guard -- hopes to be "half" the player his new Lakers boss was back in the day.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
The night Lonzo became a Laker
From a shoe change to countless interviews and a super proud father -- the No. 2 pick was the star of the 2017 draft.
Body Issue 2017
Body Issue 2017
Isaiah Thomas: 'If I were 6-5, I'd be the best player in the world'
Thomas might be only 5-foot-9, but his dominant stats for the Celtics last season meant he often seemed larger than life. After posing for the ninth annual Body Issue, Thomas explained how his height is actually an advantage to his game.
Celtics
NBA
Don't let Thomas' size fool you.
The Boston guard will not let his short frame stop him from achieving greatness in the NBA.
Golf
Golf
Spieth manages his way into hunt for second win of 2017
Even without playing his best golf in Round 2, Jordan Spieth still sits in perfect position to win the Travelers Championship.
Rugby
Match: 3:30 a.m. ET, ESPN
Rugby
Lions making right noises ahead of first Test
It is the most nerve-wracking time in a British & Irish Lions tour, but with the team for the first Test named, the noises coming from the Lions' camp suggest they are confident they can win.
Rugby
All Blacks must fight fire with fire
New Zealanders want the Lions to improve and give the All Blacks a serious challenge. But the greatest pressure the All Blacks will feel is that from the weight of the public wanting them to go out and show the world just how good they are.
Major League Soccer
Rivals of Major League Soccer in 8-bit form
The first MLS Rivalry Week of the 2017 season is upon us, and it's full of contentious clashes.
MLS
Friday's Games
Spanish Primera División
ESPN FC
Messi to pay tax fine, avoid prison sentence
Lionel Messi's 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud will be replaced with a €400-per-day fine -- a total fine of around €255,500.
Barcelona
Soccer
The world without Lionel Messi
Messi is the football version of Gaudi's cathedral, and unlike Barcelona's other monuments, we won't get the chance to visit the iconic No. 10 -- who turns 30 in June -- for much longer.
Title IX
45th Anniversary
espnW
ESPNW
No way to celebrate Title IX: The poor hiring records of select college conferences
A new study released on hiring practices in colleges produced some poor grades and a definitive call to action.
Olympic Sports
Title IX 45th Anniversary Vignette: Michelle Kwan.
Kwan is the most decorated U.S. figure skater in history. Journalist Christine Brennan discusses what made Kwan such a dominant skater.
NFL
Best individual NFL seasons of past 30 years: Where Moss, Manning rank
Randy Moss scored a record 23 receiving touchdowns for the 2007 Patriots, but does it add up to the best WR season of the past 30 years? Football Outsiders ranks the top 10 QB, RB, WR and TE seasons.
NFL Europe
NFL
10 years after NFL Europe's demise, alumni remember league fondly
Even 10 years after it ceased operations, the NFL Europe still brings a smile to the faces of those who experienced it. Kurt Warner, Brad Johnson, Jake Delhomme and others share their stories from the dearly departed developmental league.
NFL
Ranking QBs who benefited from NFL Europe
You might be surprised at the number of eventual NFL starters who can trace a jump-start to their careers to extended playing time in NFL Europe.
NFL
Former WR Yo Murphy knows what he's talking about
When Murphy talks to the athletes he trains about perseverance, he speaks from experience, as he's the only player ever to appear in the championship games of the CFL, NFL Europe and NFL.
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.
Béisbol Experience
MLB
Beltré: 'The love Latino players have for the game is incomparable'
In his 20-year career, Adrián Beltré has become one of the most respected players in MLB. His journey hasn't always been easy.
MLB
Pipo, pelota and the lessons of a long-ago life
In a vibrant family of Cuban transplants, a grandfather's beloved game became a beacon of peace and comfort, and a tutorial for savoring the small things.
Royals
MLB
Olney: Royals won't sell their stars at trade deadline
The Royals can't afford to pay Eric Hosmer and the rest of their pending free agents, but they've earned the right to let the group's final act play out.
MLB
The Mets are open for business, at a time they are 12 games out in the NL East and 14 1/2 games behind the Rockies in the race for the second wildcard. They are ready to take offers for Granderson, Addison Reed, Jay Bruce, Asdrubal Cabrera, other veterans right now.
Men's College Hoops
Get to know the Class of 2020 ESPN 25
It's a long way until they hit the college hardwood, but the Class of 2020 ESPN 25 will soon be taking over. Power forward Isaiah Todd leads the way for this highly skilled class.
College Football
College Football
The toughest three-week stretches in college football
Penn State will have to navigate a treacherous slate of Michigan, at Ohio State and at Michigan State. And that's not even the hardest three-game run among Power 5 teams.
Texas
NCAAF
The Horns, Kiss, the devil and the battle for the hook 'em sign
KISS frontman Gene Simmons thought it'd be easy to trademark the rock and roll devil hands. Too bad he faced unlikely foes in the Texas Longhorns and the widow of a hard-rock icon.
76ers
NBA
Bolden's Aussie reunion in Philly may have to wait
Jonah Bolden will be at home in Philadelphia thanks to fellow Australian Ben Simmons and a head coach with a history Down Under, but the 76ers draft pick might have to play overseas first.
30 for 30 podcasts
Sports stories like you've never heard before.
'30 for 30 Podcasts' debuts Tuesday, June 27th, with 'The Trials of Dan and Dave.'
NBA
Vin Baker reinventing self as summer camp director
The four-time NBA All-Star has gone as far as working at Starbucks as he puts his life back together. Now his comeback story includes directing a summer basketball camp in the Berkshires in Massachusetts.
Fantasy Basketball
NBA draft: Pick-by-pick fantasy basketball reaction
Which players will stuff box scores with fantasy stats as rookies? Whom should you target long term in dynasty leagues? We break down every first-round pick.
Bellator NYC
Saturday, June 24th
MMA
Cheat Sheet: Sonnen vs. Silva
What's at stake when Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva meet in a long-awaited grudge match? Who gets the job done? Brett Okamoto sorts it out.
BELLATOR NYC
SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH
Is Aaron Pico the greatest prospect in MMA history?
Just 20, Aaron Pico is set to make his professional MMA debut at Madison Square Garden on Saturday at Bellator NYC. Will the most hyped prospect in the sport actually live up to it?
ESPYs
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, ABC
Sparks
WNBA
Leslie an inspiring, transcendent WNBA star.
To commemorate the 25th year of The ESPYS, we celebrate 25 athletes who have made the greatest mark on this quarter century. As one of the first WNBA superstars, Lisa Leslie reached many milestones while being a positive influence on young athletes.
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!
Tour de France
U.S. cyclist Taylor Phinney's 'final frontier of my own unknown'
Come July, Taylor Phinney will make his Tour de France debut with Cannondale-Drapac. A near career-ending crash in 2014 and multiple injuries this year couldn't deter the three-time Olympian. But he knows this race will be the ultimate challenge.
NFL Nation
Jets
NFL
Derek Carr makes as much as Jets' highest-paid skill players -- 17 of them
The Raiders' ascent is possible for the Jets, but for now there's the fact that Oakland's quarterback makes more per season than a bunch of Jets in sum.
Jaguars
NFL
Blake Bortles running out of time to prove he's Jaguars' long-term QB
Bortles was drafted 33 slots ahead of David Carr in 2014, but while the Raiders QB has a big new contract, Bortles faces a make-or-break 2017.
Giants
NFL
Devin Taylor could prove to be 'great signing' at bargain price for Giants
The former Lions defensive lineman appears to be a low-risk, high-upside signing who could help the Giants' pass rush.
REDEF + ESPN
Trust the process and the other Lin
Finding the origin of the key phrase to rebuilding a team and Jeremy Lin's brother takes his shot: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Sources: CP3, Griffin tell Clips they'll opt out
- Fultz to Philly: Sixers are playoff team now
- Butler: Being the face of Bulls 'means nothing'
- Ainge: Celtics weren't engaged in Butler talks
- Report: J. Bush joins T. Romney in Marlins bid
- NCAA: Umps needed video replay on foul ball
- Ranking the strengths of NL contenders
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On This Date: June 23, 1996
'Austin 3:16' phrase turns 21
On the 21st birthday (beer drinking age) of "Austin 3:16" we look back at some of the best Stone Cold Steve Austin moments.
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!
Brazil's baseball phenom
- Luiz Maximiano for ESPN
Meet Brazil's Most Valuable Arm
When MLB's international signing period opens July 2, Eric Pardinho is poised to collect an eye-popping seven-figure payday. Can the 16-year-old pitcher live up to his father's sales pitch?
Tanking in the NFL
- Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports
A tanking guide to the NFL, and a warning
The Jets are shedding established veterans -- and money -- and appear to be aiming for the No. 1 overall pick in 2018. Is it the right move? Even without a lottery in the NFL, tanking isn't so easy.
