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CP3-Harden Rockets coming for Warriors juggernaut
A closer look at what went wrong for the Clippers and whether Chris Paul can raise the Rockets' ceiling.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
Can Chris Paul and James Harden play together?
Both playmakers are accustomed to being the focal point of the offense, so something will have to give in Houston.
Top Headlines
NBA
NBA
Nepotism, failed Melo trade were final straws for CP3.
Michael Eaves uncovers Chris Paul's frustrations with Doc Rivers' treatment of his son Austin, and L.A.'s missed opportunity with Carmelo Anthony.
NBA
Trade grades: Wise move or not for Rockets, Clippers?
With Chris Paul, are the Rockets now the Warriors' biggest challengers? How did the Clippers fare?
MLB
Real or not? Tim Tebow's trek to majors, Nolan Arenado's play of the year
It is becoming more and more likely that Tim Tebow will make a September cameo for the Mets, and that would be a complete embarrassment.
Mets
MLB
Mets
MLB
Tebow hits first homer since promotion.
Tim Tebow goes deep during the second game of a doubleheader for his new team, the St. Lucie Mets.
Mets
MLB
Take that, critics! In his first day up in high Class A, Tim Tebow has homered. Of course he did. Tebow had just three home runs in 214 at-bats in low A -- although after homering twice in his first three games there, he hit just one over his final 61 games. Maybe he's just one of those guys who rises to the moment!
Knicks
NBA
Knicks
NBA
Phil Jackson's biggest failure was letting the game pass him by
Before the Knicks mercifully ended his tenure as president, Jackson -- owner of an unmatched coaching résumé -- had proven to be among the most uncoachable executives in league history.
Knicks
NBA
Stephen A.: Phil never wanted the job in the first place.
Stephen A. Smith expresses his joy at Jackson leaving the Knicks.
Knicks
NBA
What's the future for the Knicks?
What should the team do about Carmelo Anthony and its next president? Our crew debates and predicts the Knicks' next moves.
Yankees
MLB
Yankees
MLB
Aaron Judge teaches White Sox fans not to mess with him
Instead of using words to respond to the Chicago crowd's jeers, the Yankees rookie sensation answered with a two-run homer.
Yankees
MLB
Judge's MLB-leading 27th HR gets out in a hurry.
Judge smashes a line-drive home run that leaves the yard in less than four seconds in the Yankees' win over the White Sox.
Wednesday's Best
Reds
MLB
Schebler gets up for major robbery.
Even the Brewers' bullpen is mystified by Scott Schebler as he takes away a home run from Stephen Vogt in the Reds' win.
Angels
MLB
Angels walk-off on strikeout, error.
Cameron Maybin strikes out in the ninth, but Yasmani Grandal's throw to first is wide allowing Ben Revere to score the winning run against the Dodgers.
MLB
Dodgers
MLB
Baseball's top ace? Clayton Kershaw is no longer the clear answer
The best-pitcher-on-the-planet argument used to begin and end in L.A. We dig into the lefty's season to examine his one weakness -- allowing home runs.
MLB
Ranking the rebuilders: In search of the next Astros
Houston went from zero to hero by shipping away veterans and stockpiling young talent. Who is best following the blueprint? Hint: Tampa Bay has a strong case ... but so do a few others.
FIFA Confederations Cup
ESPN FC
Bravo rises to the occasion
Claudio Bravo showed every bit of his class and composure after a tough season to put Chile in the Confederations Cup final, writes Gab Marcotti.
World basketball
Barefoot basketball sensations have come a long way
Remember the boys from an indigenous Mexican tribe who made headlines? The academy that brought them together continues to give kids opportunities in one of Mexico's most impoverished areas.
NBA
Free agency begins July 1
NBA
Free-agency primer: Let's start with a Kevin Durant question (again?!)
Nobody expects the Finals MVP to leave Golden State, but the Warriors need KD to accept less cash so they can keep key role players.
NBA
Can Celtics pull off getting Hayward and George?
Michael Smith and Jemele Hill explain if the Celtics can pull off signing Gordon Hayward as a free agent as well as trading for Paul George this offseason.
Pacquiao-Horn
9 p.m. ET, Saturday on ESPN
Boxing
Who is Jeff Horn?
The old adage "never judge a book by its cover" could not be any truer for Australia's best pound-for-pound boxer, and those who underestimate his chances against Manny Pacquiao do so at their own peril.
Boxing
Manny Pacquiao's greatest hits.
Ahead of his latest match against Jeff Horn, relive the hardest hits and biggest wins of one of boxing's best.
The Body Issue
On newsstands July 7
MMA
Waterson: Martial arts has 'given me a voice'
For ESPN's annual Body Issue, UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson (also known as the Karate Hottie) opened up about being an MMA mom, learning to love her stretch marks, and what she wants fighting to teach her daughter.
espnw
MMA
Waterson embracing changes after birth of child.
In the middle of her UFC career, Michelle Waterson had a baby, and was given new motivation to make it to the top of her sport.
Wimbledon
Begins July 3
Tennis
Why Venus Williams and the U.S. women could rule Wimbledon
They might not just survive, but succeed at the All England Club this season.
Tennis
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.
Tennis
The men's "Big Four" has Wimbledon's top 4 seeds for the 1st time in 3 years. The quartet's 1st time was 2009 (#1 Rafael Nadal, the defending champ, withdrew with knee tendinitis). 2017 is the 6th time that Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic & Andy Murray (now #1 seed for the 1st time) are the top 4. In '13, David Ferrer was the 4th seed, ahead of Nadal, who in '15 was 10th & didn't play in '16. Lleyton Hewitt in '02 was the last non-Big 4 to win it (7 Fed, 3 Djok, 2 Rafa, 2 Murray titles).
MLBRank
MLB
Nos. 40-21: Accolades aplenty in this 20
From Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers to league MVPs, World Series champions and a Triple Crown winner, our countdown continues with a group that has earned an impressive amount of hardware.
MLB
Where's Aaron Judge?
We've listed 80 players in our countdown, and the Yankees rookie is nowhere to be found. Plus, which player in this tier belongs in the top 20, and who should get the ball in a Game 7?
FiveThirtyEight
- FiveThirtyEight
In MLB's new home run era, it's the baseballs that are juicing
Smaller baseballs with flatter seams are carrying farther, turning former warning-track outs into round-trippers.
WNBA
Taurasi throws one down the middle.
Diana Taurasi's first pitch before Wednesday night's Diamondbacks game was considerably better than Josh Jackson's on Friday.
Golf
Steph Curry is crashing Web.com Tour, but should he be?
Curry will play in a tour event in August, but is it fair that a sponsor's exemption goes to the NBA star and not a golfer fighting for status? Our golf gurus debate.
Golf
One writer's plea to Tiger: Don't try to play golf anymore
Kevin Van Valkenburg never thought he'd think or say the words, but he believes that now is the time for the 14-time major winner to stop aiming for an epic comeback.
Boxing
Boxing
The incredibly long odds of Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather
Soon after the fight with Floyd Mayweather was confirmed, tons of small bets came in on Conor McGregor. It's a good thing they were small. Many can't fathom the extent of this mismatch.
Boxing
The science behind Mayweather-McGregor.
ESPN Sport Science breaks down the power the UFC champion will bring to the boxing ring against Mayweather's defensive prowess.
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Chestnut a legend in the hot dog eating contest.
Joey Chestnut and other luminaries of the Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest reflect on Chestnut's journey to become one of the most prominent champions in the sport.
Chalk
Fake news, manipulated data and the future of betting fraud
Social media accounts spreading false information and injury reports? "Ghost games" that appear on sportsbook betting menus but never occur? It may seem far-fetched, but the next wave of potential betting fraud is already here.
NHL
McDavid, Eichel deals could forever change free-agent market
Though their entry-level contracts won't expire until after the 2017-18 season, "generational players" Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel can agree to extensions starting July 1 -- and possibly alter the future marketplace.
NFL
The NFL's best pass-rusher is ...
Von Miller? J.J. Watt? Khalil Mack? Aaron Donald? The NFL is stacked with elite pass-rushers, but who is the best? Our crew of Insiders make their picks.
Seahawks
NFL
Inside Russell Wilson's nine-meal, 4,800-calorie diet to cut weight
Hampered by injuries last season, Seattle's QB is trying to lose weight and stay stronger by eating. A lot.
Tennessee
Women's college hoops
Tennessee
Women's college hoops
A year after her death, Pat Summitt still making an impact
She died a year ago, but the late coach's legacy only continues to grow at the University of Tennessee Medical Center's Pat Summitt Clinic, which provides care for 3,000 Alzheimer's patients.
espnw
Taurasi was 'devastated' by Summitt's passing
The legendary Lady Vols coach impacted her community, as well as players from archrival UConn, including Diana Taurasi. "There is no UConn dynasty without Pat," she said.
30 for 30 Podcasts
The trials of Dan and Dave
Twenty-five years ago, TV viewers were inundated with Reebok hype about the Dan O’Brien vs. Dave Johnson matchup in the 1992 Olympic decathlon. We revisit how the campaign went bust and O'Brien's path to redemption.
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
Overlooked markets are next frontier
MLS is full of talent from soccer's traditional talent factories. If it's to grow further, the league will need to scour the game's backwaters.
Ladies PGA
ESPNW
Looking for history again at Olympia Fields
How will So Yeon Ryu handle the pressure of being No. 1? Can Michelle Wie finally break out of her three-year slump? Bill Fields breaks down the five things to watch at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
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.
REDEF
The future of the Chinese Super League and the NBA's hip-hop hug
What a possible transfer of Paulinho could mean for China and how the NBA embraced hip-hop: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
ESPYS
Wed., July 12, ABC
NHL
Gretzky set the bar for future NHL stars.
To commemorate the 25th year of The ESPYS, we celebrate 25 athletes who have made the greatest mark on this quarter century.
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
- 'Weapons race': Rockets tout CP3-Harden pair
- Sources: Knicks' focus on free agency, for now
- Theo: Montero cut after being 'bad teammate'
- Tebow time: HR part of first day for St. Lucie
- Ump Tumpane: Kept woman from bridge jump
- Ex-RB Portis mulled murder after fortune lost
- What CP3 trade means for Rockets, Clippers
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On This Date: June 29, 1990
On this date: Valenzuela, Stewart toss no-nos on same day
On June 29, 1990, Los Angeles' Fernando Valenzuela and Oakland's Dave Stewart both pitched no-hitters on the same night, which is only the second time in baseball history that feat has occurred.
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!
Fantasy football
- Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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 2017 fantasy football season.
Grading the NBA draft
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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 draft grades for all 30 teams.
