Safety? Aesthetics? Competitive advantage? The real reasons why some teams want to ban the tush push

It wasn't just about a polarizing on-field rule. It was a window into the back-channel politics of the rules process.[read more]

Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg

Ahead of the Final Four, NBA execs share their comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick.[read more]

Miami coach on ref call: A red here or on the moon

Javier Mascherano questioned the decision to not send off Nathan Ordaz, saying it would have prompted a red card "here and in China and the moon."[read more]

Offseason OTA, minicamp dates for all 32 teams

Here are the dates for the NFL's offseason workout programs, with mandatory minicamps starting in June.[read more]

Source: Raiders, QB Smith reach $75M extension

The Raiders have agreed to a two-year, $75 million extension with quarterback Geno Smith, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.[read more]

Vella, Super Bowl champ with Raiders, dies at 74

John Vella, an offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, has died at the age of 74.[read more]

Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Thursday

Andre Snellings breaks down Thursday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the slate.[read more]

AD clears 'mental hurdle,' keys Mavs' win late

Anthony Davis scored the go-ahead basket with 3.4 seconds left, then smothered Trae Young on a switch, forcing a tightly contested step-back 3 that failed to draw iron at the buzzer as Dallas closed out Atlanta 120-118.[read more]

Sources: Former NBA star Anthony elected to HOF

Former NBA Star Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]

Sources: Padres' Merrill lands $135M extension

The Padres and Jackson Merrill have agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.[read more]

Agent: D-backs, Marte reach $116.5M extension

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension which begins this season, his agent told ESPN.[read more]

Red Sox, rookie Campbell reach 8-year extension

Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell and the Red Sox agreed to an eight-year extension through the 2034 season. Sources told ESPN that the deal is worth $60M.[read more]

Islanders' Duclair steps away after Roy ridicule

New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair will be taking time away from the team, head coach Patrick Roy said Thursday.[read more]

NHL playoff watch: Who will emerge from the Eastern wild-card chaos?

The Canadiens and Blue Jackets both take the ice Thursday. Here are matchup details, full bracket projections.[read more]

Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?

Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most individual career goals in NHL history. Which other players are at the top of the list?[read more]