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Follow live: Taylor's homer pads Dodgers' lead
After John Lackey walked pitcher Brandon McCarthy to open up the bottom of the fifth, Chris Taylor went deep for his sixth home run of the season.
Cubs
MLB
Hollywood casts the Cubs: Anthony Rizzo is Chris Pratt in 'Guardians'
How would the storybook Cubs translate to the silver screen? With the team in L.A., we asked a Hollywood producer and casting director for their take.
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NBA finals: Cavs-Warriors
Game 1: 9 p.m. ET Thursday, ABC
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.
NBA
Is Steph a 'giant killer' or just hard to guard?
Kevin Pelton answers your questions on the chances for a LaMarcus Aldridge return to Portland, the Raptors' youngsters, the likelihood of a 3-0 comeback, draft data and more.
Esp Cup
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 produced yet again, with a goal and assist against Alavés, handing Barcelona its sole silverware of the season.
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.
Brook vs. Spence
Boxing
Errol Spence Jr. defeats Kell Brook by TKO in Round 11 to become a welterweight titleholder in Brook's hometown of Sheffield, England. Spence dropped Brook in the 10th round and continued his attack in Round 11, forcing Brook to take a knee with an injury in the left eye. Brook said he suffered the injury in Round 7, but in the 11th he experienced double vision and couldn't continue.
Arsenal
Soccer
Arsenal lifts 13th FA Cup trophy.
Aaron Ramsey's late score proved to be the decisive goal vs. Chelsea as the Gunners found 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.
Stanley Cup finals
Preds vs. Pens, Monday at 8 p.m. ET
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.
Top Moments
MLB
Angels
MLB
Trout jump-starts Angels with 456-foot HR.
Mike Trout smacks a long 456-foot solo home run to left field in the top of the first inning to give the Angels a 1-0 lead over the Marlins.
MLB
Castro, Judge play tip drill to perfection.
A fly ball bobbles out of Starlin Castro's glove right into the waiting glove of Aaron Judge.
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.
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.
French Open
Begins Sunday
Tennis
Patrick McEnroe's predictions: It's Rafa time, but who takes the women's crown?
True, no one is likely to stop Rafael Nadal at the French Open. But as far as the wide-open women's draw, we're hedging our bets.
Tennis
Who will come out ahead on Day 1 of the French?
There is no shortage of action when play starts Sunday, and there's plenty at stake for players like women's No. 1-ranked Angelique Kerber and Venus Williams, who hasn't made it to a French Open final in more than a decade.
Tennis
Rafael Nadal again aiming to knock Roger Federer off his throne
Watch out, Fed: Rafa is the overwhelming favorite to win the French Open and again inch perilously close to Federer's Grand Slam record.
Diamondbacks
MLB
The surprising reason behind Zack Greinke's return to dominance
The former Cy Young winner looks like an ace again, and the rest of Arizona's staff is shining, too. A new face on the team helped turn things around.
Béisbol Experience
Chicago Cubs
Contreras on baseball's code and the Cubs' clubhouse
Willson Contreras discusses the Cubs' clubhouse camaraderie (PlayStation helps), the veterans who have shown him the ropes and, yes, that World Series bat flip.
High School Baseball
Sportsmanship on the diamond turns into emotional moment.
High school baseball player Jo Vaal Hollingshed walking to the mound to hug pitcher Michael Hipps Jr., who was playing in his first game since the sudden death of his father, is why we love sports today.
Mercury
WNBA
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.
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.
NCAA Softball
Super Regionals
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.
Baylor
College Football
Baylor
College football
What lessons has Baylor learned?
In the year since Pepper Hamilton announced the findings of its investigation into Baylor, University leaders and new coach Matt Rhule have pledged to change the culture.
College Football
How the Baylor scandal changed college football
What have other coaches learned from Art Briles' failures at Baylor, and how are schools changing how they educate players?
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.
Indy 500
Sunday, 11 A.M. ET on ABC
Drivers
Alonso set to compete in first Indianapolis 500.
Fernando Alonso joins Marty Smith to explain why he wanted to race in the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar
Rahal on Indy: 'If you win this race, it changes your life forever.'
Graham Rahal explains what the Indianapolis 500 means for a driver's career.
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.
E:60
Sundays, 9 a.m. ET on ESPN
P.K. Subban was born to play hockey.
The Predators' Subban honed his skills in a backyard rink built for him by his father. The full profile airs on E:60 this Sunday.
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.
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?
MLS scores
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
LA, San Jose to bring the heat in Cali Clasico
The Philadelphia Union (yes, the Union) are MLS' hottest team and look to keep it up, while a couple of derby duels highlight this weekend's action.
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?
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 27, 1968
- AP Photo/Charles Knoblock
On this date: George Halas retires as an NFL head coach
It's been 49 years since George Halas roamed the sidelines, but his legacy lives on.
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.
The Changeover
- Kyle Hilton
The Art of the Changeover: Tennis' game within the game
At its core, the changeover is supposed to give tennis players a "break" from play. But it has evolved into a glimpse of the players themselves. From superstitions to smashing rackets to yelling at chair umpires, a lot can happen in 90 seconds.
Ford's NBA Big Board
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Big Board 7.1: New ranking for top 30 NBA draft prospects
How do the top prospects in the 2017 draft rank? Chad Ford gives his new top 30 after consulting NBA scouts and general managers.
