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Pole sitter Scott Dixon goes for his second Borg-Warner Trophy, while surprise 2016 winner Alexander Rossi looks to repeat. The 101st Indy 500 is under way (live on ABC).
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Tennis
Tennis
CourtCast: Live scores & reaction
Venus Williams is in action during her first-round match at the French Open.
Tennis
The unlikely five: Kerber joins dubious list of first-round Slam losers
Angelique Kerber probably did not expect to win the French Open, but she didn't expect to make the wrong kind of history by losing in the first round.
Tennis
No. 1 goes down at French Open.
Angelique Kerber drops her match against Ekaterina Makarova to become the first No. 1 seed on the women's side to lose in the first round of the French Open.
French Open action
Day 1
Drivers
IndyCar
SC Featured: Driver Clauson's legacy lives on.
Nine months after Bryan Clauson was killed in a racing crash, his family meets the recipient of his donated heart: a 63-year-old Army war veteran.
Dodgers
MLB
Dodgers
MLB
Olney: Clayton Kershaw is a Hall of Famer -- without throwing another pitch
The numbers are already historic, but standing out in an era when pitchers have never been better is what makes the Dodgers ace a unanimous selection.
Dodgers
MLB
Kershaw's journey to 2K strikeouts continues Sunday.
His punchout power began with the first batter he faced in the majors, and he hasn't slowed down since.
Cubs
MLB
Things could get even worse for Cubs on offense
Shut out twice and held to just five hits, the reigning champs face their biggest test yet this weekend against Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on Sunday.
NBA finals: Cavs-Warriors
Game 1: 9 p.m. ET Thursday, ABC
Warriors
NBA
Steph Curry made a bad 3 the most important shot in the NBA
The pull-up 3 isn't the most efficient shot, but MVP candidates like Steph Curry and James Harden have made it the defining shot in the modern NBA.
NBA
Is Cavs-Warriors Round 3 the most star-studded Finals ever?
For only the third time, the NBA Finals will feature seven players who made the All-Star team in the same season.
NBA
Love on Green: He has us next Thursday.
Tyronn Lue and Kevin Love discuss Draymond Green's comments about wanting to annihilate the Cavaliers and why Lue likes players with a competitive edge such as Green's.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
LeBron destroyed our Elo ratings, but will it matter against these Warriors?
Our algorithm perennially underestimates the Cavaliers, but making the math work against the Warriors this postseason is a serious problem.
Stanley Cup finals
Preds vs. Pens, Monday at 8 p.m. ET
Predators
NHL
Nashville's rocky hockey beginnings
Nashville is considered a strong hockey market these days, but that wasn't always the case. From cheering at the wrong times to an announcer needing to explain what exactly was going on, the Predators have certainly come a long way.
Predators
NHL
Best matchups of the finals
The stars of the Penguins and Predators will be going head to head with the Stanley Cup on the line. So which matchups will be most compelling? Where will the bad blood be born? We narrowed it down.
NHL
Viewing guide for the Stanley Cup finals
A little behind on your knowledge of the Penguins and Predators? Get ready for the Stanley Cup finals with key strengths, weaknesses, matchup insight and more in our viewing guide.
Béisbol Experience
Mets-Pirates, 8 ET on ESPN
Polanco's connection to home remains strong.
Pirates OF Gregory Polanco's hometown of Villa Mella, Dominican Republic, is a constant reminder of who he is, where he has come from and how far he's come.
Mexican Liga MX
ESPN FC
Can Chivas deny Tigres in Liga MX final?
Chivas worked themselves into a winning position only to give it away late vs. Tigres in the Liga MX final's first leg. Can they finish it on Sunday?
Mexico
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Chicharito has record but must keep scoring
With key World Cup qualifiers imminent, as well as the Confederations Cup, Mexico's all-time leading scorer must continue to find the net.
Brook vs. Spence
Boxing
What's next for welterweight titlist Errol Spence Jr.?
Keith Thurman? Manny Pacquiao? Shawn Porter? Amir Khan? Whoever gets the opportunity to challenge Errol Spence Jr. in his first defense after his impressive victory over Kell Brook on Saturday, won't be getting any favors, writes Dan Rafael.
Boxing
Spence knocks off Brook for IBF Welterweight title.
Errol Spence Jr. takes down Kell Brook to claim his first world title and improve to 22-0.
Spelling Bee
Meet the youngest-ever qualifier for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Edith Fuller, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, qualified for her regional competition at age 5.
NCAA Women's Lacrosse
Watch live: NCAA women's lacrosse title game
Boston College and Maryland face off for the national championship in women's lacrosse.
Coca-Cola 600
Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
NASCAR
Coca-Cola 600 sets (extra) stage for playoff push
Cup drivers, such as pole-sitter Kevin Harvick, can earn extra points during the 400-lap race at Charlotte thanks to NASCAR adding a fourth stage. And those same points could be what gets a team into the playoffs.
NASCAR
Lingering effects of Almirola's violent crash
Looking back at Aric Almirola's wreck, "it's no wonder that his back was hurt" appears to be a common undertone among drivers who are fully aware they could face a similar injury with a crash of that magnitude.
Yankees
MLB
The superstitious side of Aaron Judge.
The Yankees outfielder explains some of his unique routines, including his chewing-gum quirk.
NCAA Softball
Super Regionals
NCAA Softball
NCAA Softball
ESPNW
Gators nibble their way to WCWS
It wasn't exactly a show of offensive force in a 2-1 Game 3 win over Alabama. But with Kelly Barnhill in the circle for Florida, a little can go a long (we're talking Oklahoma City long) way.
NCAA Softball
- ESPNW
Oklahoma sweeps Auburn
With Auburn threatening to steal momentum in Game 2, Paige Lowary entered in a tight spot. Now Oklahoma is back in the Women's College World Series threatening to repeat.
Patriots
NFL
Tom Brady's weapons in 2017 are his best in 17 years as starter
Assuming a healthy Rob Gronkowski, and with depth at WR and RB, the Patriots' offense this season looks even more powerful than Tom Brady's 2007 unit.
Seahawks
NFL
Seahawks
NFL
Richard Sherman won't let go, and it's a problem
This offseason of discontent in Seattle traces back to the Super Bowl That Got Away and the rift it created between Sherman, Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll.
Seahawks
NFL
How much would Colin Kaepernick cost the Seahawks?
Whether Colin Kaepernick signs with Seattle or not will likely come down to money. Here's a look at three types of deals the Seahawks might offer.
espnW
You don't know Diana Taurasi
The words swagger and cocky come to mind, but there's also a thoughtful, reflective side to Diana Taurasi, who opens up about her marriage and career as she closes in on the WNBA scoring record.
Men's College Hoops
Offseason outlook
Duke
NCAAM
Grayson Allen leads the top 25 players in college hoops ... again
It didn't work out quite so well last year, but Grayson Allen once again tops our list. Will any of the names below him -- some familiar faces, some not -- pass him by?
Men's college hoops
Post NBA draft deadline college hoops Way-Too-Early Top 25
As other programs watched key contributors head off to the NBA, Arizona watched important players return to school. As the Wildcats rocketed up the board, others took a step (or a few steps) down.
Baseball
Minor leaguer's bizarre strikeout.
Josh Fuentes of the Hartford Yard Goats finds out the hard way what happens when you casually swing at a drastically short pitch.
Copa Del Rey
Spanish Copa del Rey
- ESPN FC
Alaves' fans upstage Barca fans in Copa del Rey
A funny thing happened at the Copa del Rey final: Alaves' fans looked more joyous in defeat than Barcelona did in their victory, writes Chris Jones.
Spanish Copa del Ray
Messi leads Barca to glory in Copa Del Rey final.
Lionel Messi produces yet again, with a goal and assist against Alavés, handing Barcelona its sole silverware of the season.
Arsenal
Soccer
Arsenal
Soccer
Arsenal lifts 13th FA Cup trophy.
Aaron Ramsey's late score proves to be the decisive goal vs. Chelsea as the Gunners find a way to salvage their season.
English FA Cup
- ESPN FC
FA Cup win hasn't eased uncertainty over Arsene Wenger's Arsenal future
Arsenal’s FA Cup win was enjoyed immensely by Arsene Wenger – it’s his seventh with the club – but don’t expect an immediate answer as to his future with the club, for it remains as unclear as ever.
NFL
Barnwell's offseason report cards for all 32 NFL teams
From coaching changes to free agency to the draft, Bill Barnwell grades how each NFL team fared this offseason even though the trades and signings are all but finished.
Steelers
NFL
Steelers
NFL
James Harrison's amazing feats of strength
From pushing a sled loaded with weights to hip-thrusting 675 pounds, 39-year-old James Harrison is a workout freak.
Steelers
NFL
He can lift an insane amount of weight.
James Harrison, 39, has become notorious for posting videos of his intense weightlifting regimen on Instagram.
UFC
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira predictions
Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira, the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked light heavyweight contenders, respectively, battle Sunday in Stockholm, Sweden. Who comes out on top?
Poker
Guide to the 2017 World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker begins May 30 featuring innovative events and rule changes that will make a difference for all involved.
NFL
Jets
NFL
Jets' three-way quarterback battle: Legit competition or charade?
Todd Bowles says the Jets' QB race is open, but veteran Josh McCown must be the heavy favorite to beat out Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty.
Eagles
NFL
Torrey Smith's expectations should reflect his Ravens days
With stability at quarterback in Philadelphia, Torrey Smith should look more like the receiver he was in Baltimore rather than San Francisco.
Colts
NFL
Could fourth straight 0-2 start spell doom for coach Chuck Pagano?
A key to Chuck Pagano's staying power will be the development of his young defense.
REDEF + ESPN
The NBA's parity issue, a video game legacy and a budding tennis star
Dealing with NBA superteams, and the birth of a gaming juggernaut: Read that and more in your daily mix of must-reads from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Deportes
Chivas está en las puertas de la historia en el Clausura 2017
Guadalajara podrÃa convertirse en el primer equipo en torneos cortos en salir campeón sin lograr ganar una sola serie en la liguilla.
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On This Date: May 28, 1986
On this date: Larry Bird wins third straight NBA MVP
On May 28, 1986, Larry Bird joined Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell as the third person to win three straight NBA MVP awards.
Sherman still not over it
- Photo Illustration by Eddie Guy
Why Richard Sherman can't let go of Seattle's Super Bowl loss
The exclusive account of how this offseason of discontent in Seattle traces to the Super Bowl That Got Away and the rift it created between Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll.
Top 25 players in college hoops
- Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images
Grayson Allen stands at No. 1 ... will he stay there this time?
It didn't work out quite so well last year, but that's not stopping us from once again putting Grayson Allen atop the list. Will any of the names below him -- some familiar faces, some new ones you'll learn in a hurry -- pass him by?
Why Colón keeps coming back
- Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves
In his 20th year in MLB, Bartolo Colón still loves this game
On his 44th birthday, Bartolo Colón says no one is more surprised than he is that he's still pitching. But he's driven by a love for the game, an appreciation for his experiences -- and maybe a chance at another home run.
