The Agony of Defeat, Not Winning, Is What Makes Sports Exciting
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Minnesota Timberwolves 2025-26 season preview: Anthony Edwards MVP leap? It's a must to win the West
The 2025-26 NBA season is here! We’re rolling out our previews examining the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and…
Our 10-team points league mock draft: Where did SGA, Curry, Flagg go?
The ESPN fantasy basketball experts got together for another mock draft, using a 10-team head-to-head points format, with only a…
The tiny island nation that’s two wins from a World Cup spot
GIBRALTAR — Germain Haewegene has a mischievous, excitable grin. The New Caledonia forward has just scored the second goal in…
14 can’t-miss games to watch this November
It’s a new era of sorts in examining the nonconference portion of the men’s college basketball season. A diminished…
Ranking every championship team: 2023 Aces are No. 1
When the Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA title in four seasons, the debate Friday immediately turned to whether…
‘Trinidad Magic’: Meet the Ole Miss breakout QB even his teammates hadn’t heard of
OXFORD, Miss. — The day the spring transfer portal opened for Division II football players in April, Ole Miss co-offensive…
CFP Bubble Watch: Who’s in, who’s out, who has work to do at midseason
Week 7 shook up the College Football Playoff picture. No team earned a more impactful result than Indiana, whose win…
Let’s simulate the entire NBA season: How the biggest storylines could unfold
How will the NBA season look if my stats-based projections are an accurate measure of team ability? The purpose of…
Turang: Dodging would-be HBP ‘natural reaction’
With the Milwaukee Brewers down to their final out in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series and trailing…
McDermott: Bills must use bye week to start over
ATLANTA — The Buffalo Bills enter their bye week on a two-game losing streak after a 4-0 start. Coach Sean…
Luke Donald remains coy about a third Ryder Cup captaincy, lobbies for Rory McIlroy down the road
After his second straight Ryder Cup triumph last month, Luke Donald was greeted with chants for two more years. The…
The Mariners are two wins away from their first World Series appearance
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Japan roar back in Tokyo to beat Brazil for first time
Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti’s side 3-2…
Transfer rumors, news: Neymar eyeing shock return to Europe
Neymar could be set for a return to Europe in Serie A, while Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid are…
NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Our 1-32 poll, plus the biggest lessons learned so far for every team
Welcome to Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. The Jets are still winless after losing to the Broncos in…
Kiper’s debut 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
We’re now seven weeks into the 2025 college football season, and the top names in the 2026 NFL draft class…
Judging the MLB playoffs: The team to beat, who has the vibes to stop them and this October’s top ace
What an incredible first two weeks of the 2025 MLB playoffs we’ve had. There was the instant classic 15-inning Game…
Opening night or late season debuts? Key NBA superstar injury returns to watch for
We’re a week away from opening tipoff for the 2025-26 NBA season with a few familiar faces and some new…
‘Pretty darn impressive’: Alex Ovechkin still wowing teammates amid uncertain future
ARLINGTON, Va. — Last season, Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky to become the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. A…