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The portal has closed, the draft is over, so who are the best players who stuck around even though they had options? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/jB06xbH

Shohei Ohtani's "Dad Strength" is finally beginning to kick in as the Dodgers' slugger hit his first home run since the birth of his daughter to jump-start a 15-2 victory over the Marlins. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/K9JlAwg

Four teams have won a UEFA final at home. Athletic want to be No. 5. First they must beat Man United in the Europa League semis. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/4EoL5mK

No surprise at No. 1, but it didn't take long for the first rookie to come off the board in our first mock. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/yspBJbw

An FAQ as a guide to the Times Square card, Canelo Alvarez's in Saudi Arabia and Naoya Inoue's return to the U.S. on the same weekend. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/Tmx6urS

The 2025 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/sgDKA7G

It seemed impossible to follow club legend Jurgen Klopp and win the league in his first year, but Arne Slot has done just that at Liverpool. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/FOeh6ir

Inter Milan's Serie A title hopes took a massive blow when the defending champions suffered a 1-0 home loss to Roma on Sunday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/opq4D3Q

Barcelona demolished Chelsea's hopes of reaching the Champions League final with another humiliating 4-1 defeat, ending the WSL leader's dream of a quadruple. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/qpv7rkQ

Antonio Rüdiger has apologised for his sending off in Real Madrid's 3-2 Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/0MBdhfz

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia secured her first London Marathon title, finishing in 2:15:50 for the fastest-ever time in a women's-only marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won the men's race in his London debut. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/ukaRtSz

Novak Djokovic lost to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round of the Madrid Open, extending the 24-time Grand Slam winner's struggles on clay ahead of Roland Garros. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2C56tU7

El Farolito made the third round of the U.S. Open Cup for a second straight year and routinely beats professional teams. What's its secret? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/bQyButh

The NWSL MVP Tracker is back for 2025 to rank the best players, as Alyssa Thompson tries to catch Debinha and Temwa Chawinga. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/aJw9tuG

Get ready for Saturday's four games with key stats, matchups, more. Plus, Friday's Three Stars and highlights. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/ij4wxJ0

Viní Jr. or Raphinha? Our Barcelona and Real Madrid correspondents choose their combined XIs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/otHJj6n

Nick Parkinson looks at the rivalry between Eubank and Benn that started decades ago between their fathers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/aSGAde8

It's not been the easiest season for Man United or Rasmus Højlund, but who else has notably underperformed in the Premier League this season? Ian Darke makes his picks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/8uYSEHn

Manchester City have to rebuild their midfield in the summer and replace one of their best-ever players in Kevin De Bruyne. How can they do it? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/GKltpVr

Big transfers have put South Carolina at No. 1 and propelled the likes of LSU, Oklahoma and Tennessee higher. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/hgAmiVG

Few guards got more space to shoot this season than Josh Hart. Making playoff defenses pay for it could fuel a Knicks run. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/Eagk8cl

After earning Penn State's famed No. 11 jersey, how has Abdul Carter positioned himself to be a top-5 pick? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/A4zDQ9Y

Long a draft-and-develop team, the trade signaled a philosophical shift, with aftershocks still to come. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/97CGTAO

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are underway and it's the drip in goal that could potentially steal the show. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/ikZCbW9

Robert Lewandowski is a major doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semifinal after Barcelona confirmed the striker has a hamstring injury. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/aQuAtPr

Six teams begin their playoff journeys Sunday. Here's what to watch, plus Saturday's results and Three Stars. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/PfxMdhc

Jeff Legwold reveals his top prospect list, which is based purely on ability regardless of position. Who is No. 1? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/LOd3X0M

Odds, picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/CzaELTV

Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2025 class, including a hard-hitting safety and a ball-hawking corner. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/N4JsGHd

A dedicated film junkie since high school, Spytek will be at the head of the war room for Las Vegas on Thursday night. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/JGf3At6

The Buffs take the field without their biggest stars, Michigan has a new QB, and more spring storylines. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/TOEJL0m

The United Football Players Association has ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the United Football League, ending nearly six months of negotiations, according to union officials. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/tV2KZbn

The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate. Which team will emerge as the 2025 Stanley Cup champion? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/oOM82Hg

Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/pjd9PwR

We're down to the final four in Europe's top club competition, so who do we think has the power, talent and grit to reach the final? Our writers make their picks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/EMshQiT

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a contract extension putting an end to speculation over whether this season would be his last at Anfield. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/jBJvaug

It's fair to say Mohamed Salah will scoop up all the individual prizes in England this season, but who else has stood out in the Premier League? Ian Darke makes his picks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/p9Nq5tE

Arsenal beat Madrid 3-0 in the quarterfinal first leg, but history shows Los Blancos can never be counted out. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/QtdGYj4

There's a new featherweight champion and new strawweight No. 1 contender -- but just one is in ESPN's top 10. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/zSZq9x6

Running backs are cool again in the NFL, and they're the strongest position group in this class. But will a running back get picked first ever again? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/XBUy68k

Smith won't be eligible for the draft until 2027, but the league is already excited about his talent. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/KuUL8RE

Star power, mammoth home runs and ... cotton candy fries? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2025. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/eW5Elc2

From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/0WFMoLe

From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/dGDNchn

André Onana has been left out of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Newcastle on Sunday, a source has told ESPN, following heavy criticism of performance against Lyon. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/1dazcSX

From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/hfirpVD

Amateurism has collapsed like the house of cards it always was. It shouldn't have lasted this long. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/keI3L41

Manchester City boss Nick Cushing expects Vivianne Miedema to miss the rest of the season through injury. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/rUc6L4f

Celtics star Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in right knee this week, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, but he is expected to be ready for the playoffs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/voeJIMQ

The torpedo is the talk of 2025, but bat experiments have changed baseball and created controversy for 150 years. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/VxwaOCr

Spring games aren't as plentiful as they have been, but several big-name schools are in action this weekend. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/qDCtkH3

From top Cup contenders to teams on the bubble to those still building, here's the "next year now" for all 32. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/bFRvy1r

Coming off a record-setting season at Harvard, Harmoni Turner believes she can dazzle in the WNBA. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/1XbhrJo

We break down the chances of Denver, Boston University, Western Michigan and Penn State. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/CXkoEc7

What can we glean from two weeks of baseball? Enough to make our experts go all-in on their boldest predictions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/FVDCsm2

As the team continues to honor the memory of Johnny Gaudreau, the veteran blueliner has been at the forefront. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/z3tyK8J

For years, the tournament has been an afterthought for many NHL players. Here's how that could change. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/OTrfx92

We knew they'd be good. Here are some things we didn't quite expect about MLB's superteam. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/cH2Ej0L

With eight games on the NHL schedule, here's what is at stake. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/6WbUlcf

Shemar Stewart has great traits and plenty of upside. But he also had 4.5 sacks in three seasons. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/n2fqBCD

Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season after soaking up race-long pressure from McLarens two drivers to win the Japanese Grand Prix. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/9AR2VXQ

Wild card and playoff seeds remain up in the air. Here are updated bracket, draft lottery projections. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/0zlFZXJ

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller has revealed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a 25-year career with the club. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/5mCM0B7

After signing a superstar but losing a pop star, the Mets aim to make Citi Field twist again like it did last summer. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/qBzOlSA

Who prevails in this week's UFC Fight Night and PFL First Round? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/X6kMPJe

After struggling at juco and working at Amazon, the ECU corner changed it all at a tryout camp on one hour's sleep. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/LKGeoHp

LaLiga say Barcelona have never had the salary space to register Dani Olmo or Pau Víctor. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/7L0ajGw

Mike Clay provides detailed breakdowns of the top running backs for the 2025 fantasy football season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/17rvuOl

It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/6pwtMnb