Gauff fights tears, 8 double faults to grind out win
NEW YORK — This would not have been easy for anyone, and it was not easy for Coco Gauff. She…
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Can anyone turn Alcaraz and Sinner’s Big Two into a three? Here are 10 candidates
Sometime in 2009 or 2010, after yet another loss to Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, I distinctly remember feeling sorry…
USMNT countdown to the World Cup: Will Reyna’s fresh start save 2026 hopes?
One of the keys to a successful World Cup next year for the U.S. men’s national team will be maintaining…
Who has a shot at the championship? Predictions for 2025-26 NBA conference and Finals winners
ESPN’s 2025 Summer Forecast has answered some of the league’s biggest questions heading into the NBA’s 80th season and gave…
Mike Clay’s Playbook, Part 3: How to manage your team post-draft
OK, so your fantasy football draft is in the rearview mirror. Your team looks great. There’s no way you’re losing…
The game is on the line: Which WNBA player gets the last shot?
You’re in the stands or in your living room, watching your favorite team’s game come down to the wire. Your…
East Carolina-NC State and other under-the-radar rivalries really pack a punch
Let’s start with a personal memory, shall we? Saturday, Sept. 10, 1983. Night had fallen and traffic was moving slowly…
GameDay Kickoff: Expectations for Jeremiah Smith, LSU-Clemson and more ahead of Week 1
Week 1 is finally here and there’s plenty to know about ahead of this weekend. Top 25 matchups will be…
Relief, smiles as McLaurin returns to practice field
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin’s first day back on the practice field looked a lot like those…
Medvedev fined for Open outburst, racket abuse
NEW YORK — Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of $42,500 by the US Open on Wednesday — more than…
Suns sued by minority owners over records access
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners who were holdovers from the previous regime under former owner Robert Sarver are…
Enhanced Games seek to juice critics for $800M
The startup Olympic-style sports festival promising no drug testing filed an $800 million antitrust lawsuit against its detractors Wednesday for…
Four picks to win your finals
With the WNBA playoffs just a few weeks away, the fantasy playoffs have begun for most leagues. This doesn’t spell…
New USMNT roster a head-scratcher: Is Pochettino wasting a chance for World Cup prep?
In his brief time as manager with the U.S. men’s national team, Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t shied away from making, shall…
Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar lead defenseman ratings in NHL 26
EA Sports has released the first ratings for NHL 26, kicking off everyone’s favorite phase ahead of launch with the…
Which prospects may still matter for the rest of the 2025 season?
Cincinnati Reds 2B/3B Sal Stewart sure is doing his best to force the franchise to promote him to the major…
After skipping Gold Cup, Musah has big plans for USMNT in a World Cup year
United States and AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah’s target for the next year is as clear as it is ambitious.…
How the Fever and four other WNBA teams can clinch playoff spots
Sixteen days left in the WNBA regular season. Two playoff berths secured. Three teams eliminated. The 2025 WNBA playoff picture…
NCAA, Venmo partner vs. college athlete abuse
The NCAA and online payment service Venmo announced a partnership Tuesday aiming to combat abuse and harassment of college athletes,…
Which WNBA teams have clinched spot in the 2025 playoffs?
Eight teams advance to the 2025 WNBA playoffs, and the bracket is filling up. The regular season wraps up Sept.…