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Does Kyrie have a Kobe or a LeBron problem?
Is Kyrie Irving good enough to run his own team and win? His "Mamba mentality" suggests one thing, but the stats haven't backed it up yet.
Cavaliers
NBA
Stephen A.: Source said LeBron James would be tempted to beat Kyrie's 'ass.'
Stephen A. Smith says that he has spoken to LeBron's camp, which confirmed he's upset at being dragged into the trade rumors.
Cavaliers
NBA
Lowe: The Kyrie Irving trades that could actually happen
Cleveland wants a king's ransom in a deal. Here is a look at the Cavs' potential trade partners.
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MLB Trade Deadline
MLB
Who would say no? Dealing for the best aces at the deadline
To land a pitcher such as Yu Darvish, Justin Verlander or Sonny Gray, it will take a substantial return of prospects.
MLB
Throw in the towel: Teams that should be deadline sellers
Clubs with fading playoff hopes shouldn't cling to stars such as closer Zach Britton; they need to start working the phones. Here's who needs to run up the white flag.
MLB
For Pirates and Royals, dealing current stars for future value isn't simple
The two small-market teams are caught in no-man's land, with just a few days to decide if the best option is gambling on the current roster or beefing up the farm system.
Ole Miss
College Football
How a single phone call led to Hugh Freeze's downfall
In a strange twist, an attorney for Houston Nutt and a diehard Mississippi State fan revealed a phone call to an escort service that led to the ouster of the Rebels coach.
NFL
NFL
53-man roster projections, camp previews for all 32 NFL teams
Who's on the bubble? Which rookie could surprise? NFL Nation reporters take a crack at a preliminary roster projection and preview what to expect in training camp for every team.
49ers
NFL
NFL ownership needs to answer questions about Kaepernick.
Josina Anderson and Ryan Clark explain why NFL owners and management need to make themselves accessible in order to find out why Colin Kaepernick can't land a job.
Steelers
NFL
Barnwell: What Le'Veon Bell is really worth -- and who could pay it
The Steelers star would like to be paid like a No. 1 RB and a No. 2 WR ... combined. But what's his market value?
Cavaliers
Reaction to Rose signing
Cavaliers
NBA
Latest NBA free-agent moves: How will Derrick Rose fit with Cavs?
Kevin Pelton provides team-by-team analysis of every major and minor deal in Week 4 of free agency.
Cavaliers
NBA
Rose doesn't close the gap against Warriors.
Will Cain believes Rose going to the Cavaliers helps Cleveland content against the Celtics, but not the Warriors.
Cowboys
NFL
Clark calls Cowboys 'dysfunctional.'
Ryan Clark says Jerry Jones has a right to operate his team the way he wants to but makes it obvious that winning means more than character.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
50 Greatest Black Athletes: Steph over LeBron?
As we unveil spots 30-21, our survey of 10,000 adults reveals some surprising results.
Poker
WSOP winner's friends turn $60 show of support into $40K each
A group of college friends who helped 2017 World Series of Poker main event winner Scott Blumstein pay his entry fee had their show of support rewarded in a big way.
Warriors
NBA
Curry mocks Thompson's dunk fail
Stephen Curry poked fun at fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson during a basketball tour in China.
NBA Draft
How a 7-foot Icelandic farmer is cultivating unlikely NBA dreams
Less than than four years removed from herding sheep and driving snowmobiles, Tryggvi Hlinason is now the future of Icelandic basketball.
Rookie Home Run leaders
MLB
Bellinger's three-run shot pushes Dodgers past Twins.
Cody Bellinger smacks his 28th home run of the season, a game-winning shot in the eighth inning, to lead the Dodgers over the Twins.
Yankees
MLB
Judge's BP sessions are a sensation.
Aaron Judge's batting practice sessions are becoming an event in ballparks around the league.
MAYWEATHER-MCGREGOR
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
Boxing
McGregor: Mayweather will be 'sparked unconscious'
Conor McGregor and his promoter Dana White make a case for a KO victory come Aug. 26.
Mayweather-McGregor
Big bets keep coming for McGregor in Vegas
The vast majority of the bets made and money wagered have been on Conor McGregor to pull a massive upset against Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26.
MMA
MMA
Quick ascension to UFC royalty.
McGregor made it clear that his goal was to take over the UFC. With a 10-1 record since making his debut, the Irish superstar has managed to do exactly what he said he'd do.
Big Ten Football
NCAAF
Media days: Best-dressed players, country music talk and more
From Ohio State players making their case for best dressed to commissioner Jim Delany addressing the state of the conference, we're on top of the biggest stories.
NCAAF
Five storylines to watch at media days
Ohio State is the big favorite to win the Big Ten (pause for Penn State fans to smack their heads), and that's just one of many topics to be covered.
NCAAF
Forecast for 2017: Good luck beating the Buckeyes
Ohio State and Penn State both bring back loaded rosters. But Wisconsin and Michigan have high hopes, too. Who'll ultimately rule the Big Ten?
College Recruiting
LaMelo Ball, a Kentucky haul and other big things to watch this week in Las Vegas
There's a member of the Ball family in action, and we all know there is a possibility for fireworks. Plus, Kentucky is chasing a package deal.
Red Sox
MLB
Report: Price mocked, cursed at Eckersley
David Price mocked Dennis Eckersley and cursed at him during their confrontation last month on the team plane, according to the Boston Globe. Price told Eckersley on two separate occasions to "get the [expletive] out of here," according to the report.
Thomas Muller's brace lifts Bayern.
Despite a spirited rally from Chelsea, Bayern Munich held on for an entertaining win.
MLB
Jose Altuve passes Aaron Judge as MVP favorite
What Altuve is doing in the Year of the Home Run is way more fun. But of course, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton remind us why it has been fun.
Lakers
NBA
How Lonzo Ball energized a sagging franchise
Season tickets are sold out, and the buzz about rookie Lonzo Ball has Lakers fans wanting a prime seat for a new era in team history.
The Open
Golf
Please, sports fans -- don't place usual golf expectations on Jordan Spieth
He will not catch Jack Nicklaus. He will not be the next Tiger Woods. But here is what we do know is possible for the young star after his latest major triumph.
Golf
Spieth turns the tables, wins Open in a classic
How did Jordan Spieth turn a 1-shot deficit with five holes left into a 3-shot victory? The 23-year-old delivered one of the most memorable finishes The Open has ever seen.
Liberty
WNBA
Liberty's Charles makes everyone around her better
Her team has had its ups and downs this season, but Tina Charles is as steady as ever.
Power Rankings
MLB
Pre-deadline deals start shaking things up
Trades putting Jose Quintana on the Cubs and Todd Frazier on the Yankees produced some quick changes in Week 16. How high did they climb, and who else went up or down?
MLB
Dodgers lead Week 16.
David Ross' top five teams match ESPN.com's list, with the Dodgers at the top and the Diamondbacks in the sleeper spot at No. 5.
English Premier League
ESPN FC
Title impact of top Prem signings
Title-contending Premier League clubs paid up for Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku, among others. How will these players fit with their new sides?
Major League Soccer
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Pro/rel aspect made $4B bid a non-starter
MLS was offered $4 billion for its broadcasting rights -- if the league implements promotion/relegation. Jeff Carlisle asks if it's a serious offer.
Men's College Hoops
Recruits want to be like the pros, looking at forming 'superteams'
Package deals have been a hot topic in recruiting the past few years, and there are legitimate possibilities in the 2018 and 2019 classes.
NBA
Can NBA summer league predict future stars?
Check out Kevin Pelton's answer on that question, the effectiveness of playing with multiple point guards at the same time, the value of spending early in free agency and more.
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ESPNW
Still competing, three years after an ALS diagnosis
In 2014, when the Ice Bucket Challenge was gaining steam, marathoner Andrea Peet learned she had ALS. Since then, the viral challenge has raised millions to fight the disease, and Peet is still competing.
Cricket
- ESPNW
India lost, but women's cricket won
India made it to the Women's Cricket World Cup final, and although it lost to England, the attention women's cricket has received is a win for fans everywhere.
Tour de France
Chris Froome is still unflappable, and other things we learned
This year's Tour de France featured big names crashing out, a controversial expulsion and plenty of suspense. Here are our five takeaways from three weeks of drama.
Real Madrid
Soccer
Real Madrid
Soccer
Exclusive access as Cristiano Ronaldo travels throughout China
The famous soccer player is making his way through Shanghai and Beijing. Join ESPN's Marty Smith and Jonathan Whyley as they go along for the ride.
Soccer
Best of Ronaldo all-access.
Revisit the highlights of Marty Smith's all-access look into Cristiano Ronaldo's tour in China.
Redef + ESPN
Cricket's historian and the O.J. obsession
Remembering the man who rewrote the history of cricket, plus Rio's warning to the world: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Report: CTE in 90 percent of football players
- Sources: Rangers ready to move ace Darvish
- Tyson: McGregor 'is going to get killed boxing'
- Sources: Rose, Cavaliers agree to 1-year deal
- Penske material: Keselowski signs extension
- LeBron's dough rises behind pizza investment
- Five worst deals of NBA free agency
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On This Date: July 25, 1966
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Ted Williams inducted into Hall of Fame
Williams played 21 seasons for the Red Sox, though he missed almost five seasons due to military service. He was named to 19 All-Star Games, won the AL MVP twice and was a career .344 hitter.
Trade could unleash the best Melo
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How a Rockets trade could unlock 'Team USA' Carmelo Anthony
If the Knicks and Rockets reach a deal, Carmelo Anthony would instantly become the second or third option in Houston -- a move that could turn him into the best version of himself.
Béisbol Experience
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Gary Sanchez's long road to the Bronx
Few players have made as much of a splash with a rookie campaign as Gary Sanchez. But last year's blockbuster two months were the result of years of work adapting to baseball in the U.S. and climbing through the Yankees' minor league system.
Most meaningful NFL stats
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The NFL stats that matter most
These 15 metrics will help you figure out the NFL teams primed for regression, the players ready to break out and who got plain lucky.
