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Hurricanes managed to hold off Golden Knights. Here's what it all means.

Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period to put the Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Golden Knights, evening the Stanley Cup Final at 2.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not receive a flagrant foul for his shove to the upper body of Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in Game 3.

Argentine legend Messi, who is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, came on in the 70th minute and scored from the penalty spot right after in his team's 3-0 win over Iceland.

Sophia Wilson forced an own goal in the second half for the United States in a scrappy 1-0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday night in which the home side finished with nine players and was shown a total of eight red cards.

Jazz Chisholm clapped back at chants of "overrated" in Cleveland on Tuesday night, homering in the eighth inning to lift the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Guardians.

Braden Montgomery hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning of his rousing major league debut to rally the White Sox past the Braves 6-5.

A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."

Big 12 athletic directors held a spirited call Tuesday with commissioner Brett Yormark, making it clear they are united around the notion that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby should not be eligible for next season.

The Knicks will reach the Finals: A+. Ace Bailey will lead all rookies in scoring: D. Let's reevaluate 30 predictions from last October.

With just 48 hours until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut?

The United States' 1-0 win over Brazil was an ugly affair, but Emma Hayes will be proud of how her young team stood up in the face of adversity.

Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?

Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold headed for big extensions? Can Bryce Young level up again? When will Fernando Mendoza start?

More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.

Bryce Harper or Freddie Freeman? Ben Rice or Nick Kurtz? Here's our one-month-out look at who will make it to Philadelphia.

Breaking down Game 3 from all angles and evaluating what it means for Game 4 and beyond.

The surging Wings are right behind the Lynx ahead of the teams' Commissioner's Cup matchup on Tuesday.

It's hard to fathom a judge's ruling that will allow Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play college football in 2026.

Serena Williams has returned to the sport -- what does Tuesday's match indicate about her comeback?

Come Friday, the USMNT's World Cup journey will begin. With the tournament just days away, ESPN answers the biggest questions facing the co-hosts.

USMNT players past and present talk about the stigma of being an American in soccer ahead of the World Cup.

We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.

Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.

Details included security, "the claw" and even bathrooms for 4,300 guests -- but no South Lawn digging

Walker is being asked to lift the Chiefs' offense more than any running back before in the Mahomes era. Can he?

"This is an attacking front, and that's kind of my style," the edge rusher says of his new team in Cleveland.

During Sunday's UFL playoffs semifinal, Mintze was asked about his "two-week sabbatical from his real job." Mintze's response? "Allegedly."

First-year head coaches aren't the only ones who made a splash in the portal. Blue bloods are in the mix, too.

How to watch this year's NCAA baseball tournament with schedule, scores and channels.

From new teams to new players set to take the field, here's what you need to know as the AUSL gets ready to start its second season on June 9.

On the eve of the first 48-team World Cup, everyone can dream. But who will win the trophy? And who could surprise us all?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!

Only one non-goalkeeper over 40 has ever played a World Cup. This summer, four others could do the same.

The World Cup is a chance for the world's biggest brands to throw everything into their ads.

After two years without a major trophy, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez called elections to reassert his power. Now he has big plans for his legacy.

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

Chris Billam-Smith ended a yearlong layoff with a one-sided victory. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

San Antonio's win in Game 3 created a big shift to the odds, but New York remains the favorites as the Knicks head into Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead.

With a 2-1 series lead, the Golden Knights are back as favorites to take home the Stanley Cup.

What is Cam Skattebo's ceiling as he returns to a Giants squad that is expected to feature the run game?

Stephania Bell breaks down the status of fantasy stars heading into the 2026 season, from QBs to TEs.

Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

Set your lineups for the week ahead with Awa Fam and more players to add.

Manchester City are reportedly looking to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. Transfer Talk has the latest.