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Follow live: Red-hot Dodgers closing in on ninth straight win
Joc Pederson made it 16 straight games in which the Dodgers have homered as they look to keep their MLB-best winning streak alive.
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Bellator NYC
MMA
MMA
Sonnen dominates W. Silva in grudge match
Chael Sonnen stuck to his guns in his grudge match against Wanderlei Silva, scoring takedowns and keeping much of the fight on the ground to score a unanimous decision Saturday night in the headliner of Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden.
MMA
Mitrione finishes Fedor after double knockdown
Matt Mitrione knocked out Fedor Emelianenko at 1:14 of the opening round Saturday night at Bellator NYC, just moments after a wild sequence in which both fighters hit the canvas after landing simultaneous right hands.
MMA
Bellator lightweight title changes hands, due to unfortunate injury to now-former champ Michael Chandler. Chandler suffered an ankle injury in the first round of his fight against Brent Primus. He tried to fight through it, but referee was forced to call it off at 2:22. TKO victory (injury) for 32-year-old Primus.
Hicks' RBI double helps Florida advance to CWS finals.
Christian Hicks lines one to the gap in left-center field to help the Gators set up a meeting with LSU.
NCAA Men's Baseball
Omaha is 'Baton Rouge North' again with LSU in the CWS finals
Yes, the "L-S-U!" chants from one of the College World Series' favorite fan bases are back, because the Tigers are in the finals for the first time since the tournament moved to TD Ameritrade Park. It a good thing, too. Omaha has missed them.
Saturday's top moments
MLB
Farrell gets heated after balk call.
Red Sox manager John Farrell is ejected for arguing a balk call and gets into a fiery argument with crew chief Bill Miller before leaving the field.
Nationals
MLB
Turner records his first five-hit game.
Trea Turner is on fire as he earns himself a career-high five hits in the Nationals' win over the Reds.
MLB
MLB
Players having great seasons you are probably overlooking
Avisail Garcia (a.k.a., Mini Miggy) is living up to his nickname, and the soon-to-be MLB leader in batting average is ... Ben Gamel? Some of 2017's star players might surprise you.
MLB
Ranking MLB defenses: Which teams have an edge?
Top-tier defense is helping keep the Rays in the hunt. Nearing the midway point, we look at the clubs that are on top because of their fielders, and which ones need an assist.
Hornets
NBA
Hornets GM has Wade on the mind, not Bacon.
In the news conference for the team's draft picks, general manager Rich Cho accidentally introduces "Dwyane Wade" instead of Dwayne Bacon.
Warriors
NBA
Klay Thompson brutally fails dunk attempt while in China
The Warriors guard proved that even the most talented athletes have rough days when he failed at a 360-degree dunk attempt in China.
Barcelona
Soccer
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 turned 30 on Saturday -- for much longer.
Soccer
Celebrating 30 years of Messi's soccer stardom.
For his 30th birthday, we look back at some of Messi's greatest accomplishments.
FIFA Confederations Cup
ESPN FC
Silvas can transform Portugal ahead of 2018
There's little use in getting carried away by an easy win over New Zealand, but Andre Silva and Bernardo Silva have Portugal picking up momentum.
NHL Draft
NHL
Top draft-weekend takeaways
The draft delivered a handful of new prospects to every NHL team, but the 217 picks weren't the only major things to know from Chicago over the weekend.
nhl draft
2017 NHL draft grades
With the 2017 NHL draft in the books, Corey Pronman grades all 31 teams on their hauls. The Vegas Golden Knights hit the jackpot, adding four high-end prospects, but which other teams did well?
NHL
It took quite a while, but the Islanders finally found a trade for Travis Hamonic. He heads to the Flames along with a conditional fourth-round pick in 2019 or 2020, in exchange for Calgary's first- and second-round picks in 2018 and a conditional second-round pick in 2019 or 2020. The conditional picks will both be swapped in 2019 if the Flames do not make the playoffs; otherwise, they will be swapped in 2020.
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.
NBA
Butler begins new chapter in Minnesota.
SVP's 1 Big Thing looks at Jimmy Butler's move from the Bulls to the Timberwolves, his message to Chicago and "the craziest week" Butler ever went through.
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.
NBA draft
Knicks
NBA
Wise not a fan of Knicks drafting Ntilikina.
Mike Wise breaks down New York's decision to take Frank Ntilikina with the eighth pick in the draft.
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 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.
Yankees
MLB
Judge's power expanding Yankee terminology.
For Aaron Judge's 26th home run of the season, radio announcer John Sterling calls it "Judgian," a reference to long balls called "Ruthian" for Babe Ruth.
Béisbol Experience
Mariners
MLB
Cruz: 'In the Dominican Republic, we live baseball'
Before he had four All-Star appearances, an ALCS MVP award and a home run title, Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz had to learn to adapt to a new culture.
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.
Red Sox
MLB
Red Sox
MLB
Even in retirement, David Ortiz has keen sense of the moment
His playing days behind him, the slugger has stayed away from Fenway, and that's been a good thing for the growth and maturity of this year's Red Sox.
MLB
Ortiz salutes dad, fans in speech.
With the Red Sox retiring David Ortiz's No. 34, the ex-designated hitter thanks his father and the Fenway fans for their support before throwing the first pitch to former teammate Jason Varitek.
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.
Soccer
Hudson River runs blue.
NYCFC picked up just its second-ever win in the Hudson River Derby.
MLS
Saturday's Games
NFL
Ranking the NFL's best of past 30 years: Teams, offenses, more
Bill Belichick's Patriots, Joe Montana's 49ers and Darrell Green's Redskins are well represented in Football Outsiders' look at the NFL's best of the best since 1987.
NFL Nation
Jets
NFL
Jets' title drought almost old enough for AARP ... and no end in sight
When will the Jets contend again? It won't be until they solve their QB problem, and it's unlikely Todd Bowles will be around to see that happen.
Patriots
NFL
The legend of 'Sweet Feet': How James White got his unique nickname
The running back's fame went through the roof after his standout performance in Super Bowl LI, but he landed his colorful nickname long before that.
NFL
Chiefs seem adrift while Raiders ride momentum
They are the AFC West's top teams, but as the Raiders celebrate QB Derek Carr's new deal, the Chiefs are suddenly searching for a GM and a direction.
NBA Awards
Top three moments from Rookie of the Year finalists.
Check out the best play, funniest moment and top stat from Joel Embiid, Dario Saric and Malcolm Brogdon.
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.
Isaiah Thomas will not let his 5-foot-9 frame stop him from achieving greatness in the NBA and will continue prove the doubters wrong.
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.
Lonzo Ball to Lakers
NBA draft
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.
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.
Golf
Stark contrast in Spieth, Weekley final pairing
Jordan Spieth, the 54-hole leader at the Travelers Championship, and Boo Weekley, his closest challenger, couldn't be more different. And that's what will make Sunday's final round so much fun.
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: Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Joyner-Kersee may be the greatest track and field athlete in history. Olympic gold medalist Donna De Varona explains what impact Joyner-Kersee had on the sport.
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.
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.
NASCAR
NASCAR
Dale Jr.'s final ride: Sonoma
As the Cup season begins to wind down, so do the number of tracks Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive at for the last time. Bob Pockrass takes a look at how NASCAR's most popular driver has fared on the California road course.
NASCAR
Everything appears to be going right for Kyle Larson lately
Thanks to a victory at Michigan and a pair of sprint car wins earlier in the week, the Cup series points leader carries a lot of momentum into Sunday's race at Sonoma Raceway.
NASCAR
Kyle Larson won his second consecutive pole as he posted the best time in the final round of qualifying Saturday at Sonoma. His Chip Ganassi Racing teammate will start beside him Sunday on the 1.99-mile road course.
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.
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.'
ESPYs
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, ABC
Lakers
NBA
Kobe a superstar throughout illustrious career.
To commemorate the 25th year of The ESPYS, we celebrate 25 athletes who have made the greatest mark on this quarter century. With five NBA championships throughout his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant has put a stamp on the Lakers that will last a lifetime.
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!
Rugby
All Blacks captain Read a 'fierce warrior' in win.
"A fierce warrior" was how Steve Hansen summed up Kieran Read after a brilliant performance from the All Blacks' captain in Saturday's win over the British & Irish Lions.
Top Headlines
- Sorry, LaVar: Vegas down on LAL playoff hopes
- Florida beats TCU; next up LSU in CWS finals
- White Sox retire former ace Buehrle's No. 56
- Jays closer Osuna dealing with anxiety issue
- Travelers: Spieth up 1, could join Tiger with win
- Orioles avoid dubious pitching mark in victory
- Ranking the strengths of NL contenders
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On This Date: June 25, 1966
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Happy birthday, Dikembe Mutombo
The eight-time All-Star and finger-wagging Hall of Famer turns 51 today.
ESPYS voting
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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!
Vincent Smith's second act
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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.
Brazil's baseball phenom
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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?
