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The work is just beginning for OKC and its newly crowned MVP
Russell Westbrook's historic season culminated with an MVP honor. Now what? While the franchise celebrates its victorious leader, keeping the momentum alive becomes a point of emphasis for the Thunder.
Thunder
NBA
Westbrook emotional thanking his brother.
Russell Westbrook tears up after winning the NBA MVP award when describing his relationship with his brother, who has always been supportive and the one person whom Russ admits he'll always look up to.
Thunder
NBA
Westbrook awarded MVP in landslide vote
Russell Westbrook, after becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62 to average a triple-double, was presented the NBA's MVP award, garnering 69 of 101 first-place votes.
Top Headlines
NBA Awards
Westbrook takes MVP
Thunder
NBA
Stephen A. says Durant's departure fueled Westbrook.
Stephen A. Smith compares Russell Westbrook's MVP season after Kevin Durant bolted from the Thunder to Kobe Bryant's performance when Shaquille O'Neal left the Lakers, as it put a chip on the shoulder of Westbrook.
NBA
Durant, Westbrook deserve their MVPs.
Scoop Jackson takes a deeper look into how Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant each earned their respective NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP awards this season.
College World Series
NCAA Men's Baseball
Florida takes Game 1 in a College World Series battle of familiar foes
The Gators got strong starting pitching from Brady Singer to defeat LSU in the first game of the best-of-three series -- a matchup of SEC rivals who know each other very well. "It's not nearly over," said Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan.
College World Series
Florida scores two runs on ground-rule double.
In the fourth inning, Jonathan India’s double is too much for an LSU outfielder, as the ball bounces over his head and over the wall.
WWE
NBA
WWE
LaVar Ball loses his shirt on WWE Monday Night Raw
LaVar, Lonzo and LaMelo Ball brought the Big Baller Brand to Monday Night Raw, and after verbally tearing down WWE superstar The Miz, LaVar took off his shirt and brought things to an entirely different level.
Lakers
NBA
LaVar takes to the squared circle.
LaVar Ball and his sons Lonzo and LaMelo show up on WWE's Monday Night Raw in a segment with the Miz, during which LaVar gets heated to a point where he takes his shirt off.
NBA Awards
NBA
Bill Russell jokingly trash-talks 5 HOFers.
As Bill Russell takes the NBA Awards show stage to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award, he jokes with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dikembe Mutombo, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson and Alonzo Mourning.
NBA
Oladipo's jam over Howard is dunk of the year.
Victor Oladipo drives baseline, jumps, double pumps the ball while in midair and then finishes with a powerful two-handed slam that posterizes Dwight Howard.
The Body Issue
On Newsstands July 7
The Body Issue
On Newsstands July 7
Elliott flexes and hurdles in the 2017 Body Issue.
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott shows how his body has developed as he poses with power for ESPN The Magazine's 2017 Body Issue.
The Body Issue
On Newsstands July 7
Elliott: 'I try to take my opponent's will away'
Coming off of a Pro Bowl rookie season and crop top fame, Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott posed for the ninth annual Body Issue and talked about staying in shape, hurdling opponents -- and midriff-baring style.
MLB
Real or not? Cole Hamels a concern for Rangers, Chris Sale an All-Star certainty
It might be a small sample size, but there is a big, red alert screaming above Texas' starter. Luckily for Boston, the same isn't true of their ace.
Top Moments
MLB
Baez makes a pair of web gems.
Javier Baez robs Bryce Harper with a diving catch to end the third inning and follows it up in the eighth by running all the way to foul ground to slide in and catch Adam Lind's hit.
MLB
Judge crushes BP homer 504 feet.
During batting practice before the Yankees-White Sox game, Aaron Judge smashes a home run 504 feet onto the concourse in Chicago.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
Clayton Kershaw might (might!) not be the best pitcher in baseball anymore
It’s rare to see Kershaw drop out of the No. 1 slot in FiveThirtyEight’s starting pitcher rankings, but that’s exactly what happened earlier this month.
NFL
NFL
Predicting the NFL's next big-money QB deals
With Derek Carr's contract on the books, these nine quarterbacks will be looking for (and receiving) new contracts in the coming months and years.
NFL
The Franchise QBs: Rank the top all-time signal-callers for every team
With the NFL season near, we ask you to rank the best quarterbacks in every franchise's history.
First Take
NBA
NBA
Salley wouldn't bet against Cavs superteam with Melo, Wade and PG-13.
Will Cain and John Salley debate whether a team consisting of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Paul George could defeat the Warriors.
NBA
What would going to the Lakers do for LeBron's career?
John Salley believes LeBron James' wearing a Los Angeles uniform would not only hurt his legacy by leaving Cleveland again, it also would add the pressure of being compared to Lakers greats.
College Football
Alabama
NCAAF
Future power rankings: Who is Alabama's biggest threat?
Like it or not, Alabama tops college football's future power rankings. Those hoping for the fall of Nick Saban's Tide dynasty are not going to be happy over the next three years.
College Football
Realignment rewind: How last round of movement affected college football
From 2011 to 2014, there were wild rounds of realignment that helped reshape the college football landscape. Looking back on those moves, who came out on top?
NHL
Metropolitan Division free-agency preview
Even the Stanley Cup champion Penguins have holes to fill this offseason. So do the Capitals and Rangers. Will either Metro rival land the biggest fish on the free-agent market -- defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk?
MLB
Sheen selling '27 Ruth ring, Sox-Yanks sale doc
After more than 20 years, Charlie Sheen is selling Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and an original copy of the sale document that sent the Bambino from the Red Sox to the Yanks.
Mets
MLB
Stats aside, Tim Tebow's promotion gives Mets needed feel-good story
Moving the former quarterback up despite a .222 average might seem like a reach, but it's the closest thing to a success story the franchise can claim.
San Jose Earthquakes
Soccer
ESPN FC
Replacing Kinnear a gamble for Quakes
By sacking manager Dom Kinnear and replacing him with Chris Leitch, who has no coaching experience, San Jose general manager Jesse Fioranelli is rolling the dice.
Tennis
Wimbledon: July 3-16, ESPN & ESPN2
This just in: 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.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
BIG3 league shows signs of promise in Brooklyn debut
Despite injuries and rust, former NBA players were competitive in Ice Cube's new venture.
NBA
Which rookies are most ready to contribute?
Kevin Pelton answers your questions on the draft's top 10 picks, the best and worst superstar trades and more.
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.
Germany
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Sky is the limit for Draxler
It is rare to see a player given as much free reign as Germany has given Julian Draxler. It shows he is its next breakout star.
United States
Soccer
- ESPN FC
U.S. Gold Cup squad has a point to prove
Bruce Arena's Gold Cup team is full of young talent, experienced fringe players and guys who are eager to make their mark.
30 for 30 podcasts
Sports stories like you've never heard before.
30 for 30 Podcasts debuts Tuesday with "The Trials of Dan and Dave."
REDEF
The legend of 'Dan & Dave' and behind the GLOW
Reliving an epic ad campaign and the tale of Pablo Sanchez: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
ESPYS
Wed., July 12, ABC
NASCAR
Jimmie Johnson isn't slowing down.
To commemorate the 25th year of The ESPYS, we celebrate 25 athletes who have made the greatest mark on this quarter century. As a seven-time NASCAR champion, Jimmie Johnson is a living legend aiming to pass Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
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
- Wall trying to get George to push for Wiz trade
- D'Antoni, Bucks duo, Draymond receive honors
- Serena fires back in response to McEnroe
- Pair of LSU dads revive fan in stands at CWS
- Fury picks McGregor; Pacquiao says no way
- QB Brady voted league's top player by peers
- Ranking Chris Paul's choices as a free agent
Customize ESPN
On This Date: June 27, 2002
- Erik S. Lesser
On this date: The lasting impact of the Expos trade for Bartolo Colon
Tuesday marks the 15th anniversary of one of baseball's biggest blockbuster trades. The Expos got an ace for a few months. The Indians got a lot more.
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!
Messi's shelf life
- Dave Merrell
The world without Messi: We won't get to enjoy the iconic No. 10 much longer
Lionel 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 turned 30 on Saturday -- for much longer.
Vincent Smith's second act
- Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports
Life after The Hit: The amazing second act for Michigan's Vincent Smith
Vincent Smith might be best known for becoming a viral sensation after Jadeveon Clowney decleated him in the 2013 Outback Bowl. But the hit never defined him, and now the former Wolverines RB's Team Gardens project is a making its mark in the community.
