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NHL superstar poll: Summer highlights, Texas expansion team names, fan culture

We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.

NBA champ Brunson to host SNL season premiere

Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season begins later this month.

Brunson joins Manning, Jordan and other athletes in hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

There have been 35 athletes to host the sketch comedy staple, including greats such as Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James.

Follow live: Dart tallies third TD to keep Giants in front; Cowboys search for answers

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Follow live: Commanders surging as Eagles look to hold on late in NFC East showdown

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Follow live: Packers, Vikings battling in tight NFC North thriller

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Week 1 inactives: Status for Jeanty, Love, Odunze and others

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

Oklahoma vs. Michigan Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the College Football Game Live Online Free

Saturday afternoon college football with the Sooners taking on the Wolverines — watch live on Saturday, Sept. 12

Follow live: Brock Purdy tallies third TD, finds Deebo Samuel as 49ers pile on vs. Rams

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Follow live: JSN explodes for 45-yd TD as Seahawks draw even with Pats

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KATSEYE, Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams Tapped as Musical Guests For ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52

The show's upcoming season will kick off on Sept. 26 with 2026 NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson as host.

Patriots Vs. Seahawks: How To Watch 2026 NFL Season Kickoff Game Live Online & On TV

Football season is back, and the 2026 NFL Season Kickoff Game will see the Seattle Seahawks face their Super Bowl LX rivals, the New England Patriots.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Makes a Historic Seven Emmy Sweep

Summary The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny took every category it was nominated for at Emmys Night 1, formerly the Creative Arts EmmysIts win for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) made it only the second halftime show ever to claim the top program pri

LIVE: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Premier League

Follow live updates from the London derby - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

US Open LIVE! Boulter wins just one game with play about to restart on outside courts

Kenan Thompson Reveals Which Movie Role Almost Made Him Quit Acting

The 'Saturday Night Live' star said the difficulty of learning how to ice skate for the hockey film made him rethink his career path when he was younger.

Celtics offseason recap and early-season preview: Tatum returns as the catalyst

It was an offseason of change for the Celtics. Can they still compete in the upgraded Eastern Conference?

Why travel experience is crucial to NFL players -- and where some teams fall short

ESPN spoke with several players and team executives about team travel and the feedback that serves as the basis for the latest NFLPA survey grades.

Waiver wire: Shough, Black, Coker highlight top picks for Week 2

Eric Karabell lists who he thinks are the top available players worth adding for the week ahead.

Who got the ball Sunday? How Montgomery, Irving emerged from RB committees

Don't panic about Colston Loveland in Chicago, while David Montgomery asserts lead role in Houston.

Team to beat? Sleeper pick? Insiders predict playoff favorites, toughest contenders

Brewers or Dodgers? Yankees or Rays? Here's how those in the game view the upcoming playoffs.

The biggest success -- and biggest disappointment -- for all 30 MLB teams this season

Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.

NFL Power Rankings: Our post-Week 1 poll of all 32 teams, plus the best non-QB debuts

How do all 32 NFL teams stack up ahead of Week 2? Plus, we picked out the top newcomers from each roster.

Let's size up four NFL offenses that erupted in Week 1

Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo and Jacksonville were among 10 teams that scored 30-plus points Sunday.

Let's kick off NFL Week 2: Seven things Solak thinks -- including that Houston's offense could be decent

Will the Titans score any points against the Eagles? Can Ben Johnson solve Brian Flores' Vikings defense? Get ready for Week 2 with seven takes.

Week 2 College Football Playoff predictions

Find out which teams our experts think will make this season's CFP.

Heisman of the week: Drew Mestemaker can run now, too?

We'll hand out some hardware every week -- and the winner for Week 2 is Oklahoma State's quarterback.

Alonso lauds Mets fans in 'special' return to Citi Field

Baltimore first baseman Pete Alonso made his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player Monday in the Orioles' 2-1 win over the New York Mets, and he was greeted warmly by 35,800 fans who chanted the former Met's name during his plate appearances.

⭐ Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise share suite at Arrowhead

The pop star and actor sat side by side while supporting Swift's husband and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce.

Judge hits 1st HR since May as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason spot

Aaron Judge hit his first home run since May 24 as the Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years Monday night.

Sources: Brees mulled NFL comeback, playing for Broncos in AFC title game

Broncos assistant coaches had discussions with Drew Brees about the former star QB coming out of retirement to play for Denver in last season's AFC Championship Game, sources told ESPN.

Clippers, Raptors complete delayed Leonard trade

The trade sending Kawhi Leonard from LA to Toronto is now official after a monthslong delay due to the investigation into the Clippers.

Walker stars in Chiefs debut while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off'

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, making his return from a torn ACL, and running back Kenneth Walker III, making his Chiefs debut, powered Kansas City to a season-opening blowout win over Denver.

Peters' 18-pitch walk turns tide for White Sox in key division win

White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters' 18-pitch walk proved the turning point in a 7-3 win over the Guardians on Monday that put Chicago in the driver's seat for the AL Central title.

Patriots' Kraft on Macklemore: Won't provide platform for 'hate speech'

Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium due in part to a "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community."

Analyzing the Chiefs' win over the Broncos

Making his Chiefs debut, Kenneth Walker III powered Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs past the Broncos.

Djokovic drops from top 10; Rybakina tops women

Novak Djokovic dropping to No. 12 marks the first time since October 2002 that neither he nor the retired Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal appear in the top 10 of tennis rankings. Elena Rybakina replaces Sabalenka at No. 1 on the women's ranking.

Players halting public protests as they seek bigger cut of revenues

Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed.

Rodman goes from soccer game to US Open final to watch Shelton

Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the US Open final.

Zverev dashes American hopes, beats Shelton in US Open final for 2nd major

Alexander Zverev won his second major championship and kept American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the US Open final.

Shelton on Zverev's 2nd serve routine: 'Shouldn't have unlimited time'

Following his loss in the US Open final on Sunday, Ben Shelton became the latest player to weigh in on Alexander Zverev's prolonged second serve routine.

Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and more lead celebrity sightings at the 2026 US Open

The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.

'Let's do it for the USA': Shelton looks to end wait in US Open final vs. Zverev

Ben Shelton won an all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe and will play No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev for the US Open title.

Zverev, Sabalenka favorites to win US Open titles

Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka are the betting favorites to win US Open titles.

Tiafoe sees another US Open run end in semis: 'I just want to win it'

Big Foe made another big run at the US Open but could not break through to his first Grand Slam final.

Ben Shelton's shot at history comes Sunday in the US Open final

Can Shelton become the first American man in 23 years to win a major? He'll carry the ultimate home-court pressure into his showdown with Alexander Zverev.

US Open odds: Zverev, Sabalenka favored in respective finals; books sweating Shelton

Odds to win the 2026 US Open for the men's and the women's tournaments.

Harrison, Skupski win US Open men's doubles for 2nd Grand Slam title

American Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski won their second Grand Slam men's doubles title of the year by defeating Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6 (6) in the US Open final.

Experts' picks: Who will win the US Open men's title?

History is on the line as Ben Shelton battles Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Can Shelton end a 23-year drought? Our experts break it down.

Who has won the US Open? All-time tennis singles winners

Defending champs Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are looking to take home singles titles at the 2026 US Open.

Rybakina defeats Sabalenka, wins first US Open title

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open championship and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, claiming the third Grand Slam title of her career and second this year.

No rest for Shelton; heading to Davis, Laver Cups

U.S. Open runner up Ben Shelton has confirmed he'll play for the U.S. Davis Cup in Prague this week then join Team World for the Laver Cup in London the following weekend.

Against the odds: Rybakina's unexpected US Open title

From a questionable injury status to world No. 1, Elena Rybakina had a miraculous run to the US Open title.

Zverev claims the US Open title amid a chaotic tournament -- and season

Zverev won the US Open crown, capping off an unpredictable tournament and 2026 Grand Slam season.

Rodri called Mou after turning down Real Madrid

Barcelona midfielder Rodri has revealed he called Jose Mourinho this summer after taking the difficult decision to turn down Real Madrid in favour of a move to their Clásico rivals.

Source: Colombia targeting U.S. U20 dual national Alexander Shaw

Inter Miami midfielder Alexander Shaw has been contacted by Colombia after playing for the United States U-20 team in the 2026 Concacaf tournament, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Munich to host '28 UCL final; Barcelona in '29

The Munich Football Arena and Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou will host the 2028 and 2029 UEFA Champions League finals, European football's governing body confirmed Tuesday.

Coutinho: Neymar was key to Santos transfer

Philippe Coutinho has said his former Brazil teammate Neymar played a "very important role" in him signing for Santos.

Cavan Sullivan nets 2 ahead of U.S. squad reveal

Cavan Sullivan recorded his first two-goal game in MLS and assisted on another goal to help the Philadelphia Union cruise to a 5-0 victory over San Diego on Sunday night.

Chelsea have woken up, and that's ominous for the WSL

Chelsea dropped points on the opening weekend but a 5-0 rout of Manchester United proved they are back on track.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Bruno Fernandes contract talks stall

Manchester United want to retain Bruno Fernandes and have begun talks over a new contract. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Power Rankings: Gotham FC rise to the top as Spirit slip

Gotham FC are the new leaders in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, taking advantage of a shocking 3-0 slip-up from Washington Spirit.

VAR review: Foden's red card, Man City's goal

Video review often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident referee explains all.

Manchester derby mess shows VAR's quest for perfection is doomed to fail

Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby proved that perfection will always be out of reach for VAR, despite it being there to give us exactly that.

Manchester derby defined by VAR drama; Real Madrid booed; Chelsea bullied by Hull

Sunday's Manchester derby was fascinating and not just because of the referee/VAR errors. Also: Real Madrid get booed again, and Chelsea should be worried after being bullied by Hull City, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

Power Rankings: Chicago's slide continues as Nashville cements top spot

The Chicago Fire haven't tasted victory in more than three weeks, precipitating a slide down this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

💐 Bayern Munich's floral Oktoberfest kit is their wildest yet!

The Bundesliga giants have really gone all out with this year's special jersey to mark Oktoberfest -- or "Wiesn", to give the festival its proper Bavarian name.

Bolivian coach: Sport 'tainted' after death threats

The coach of Bolivian first-division club Guabirá said his goalkeeper, Juan Manuel Ferrel, received death threats ahead of Sunday's 6-0 loss against Club Always Ready.

Arteta warns Dowman, 16, has to earn minutes

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal starlet Max Dowman will get minutes this season but warned they must be earned ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Ipswich.

VAR from Manchester derby stood down from duty

The VAR who made an "error of judgement" in awarding a goal to Manchester City in Sunday's derby at Old Trafford has not been appointed to a Premier League game this weekend.

Premier League overreactions: Title race confirmed? Scrap VAR?

Let's overreact to last weekend's Premier League action, from Arsenal and Man City separating from the pack to the VAR controversies on everyone's mind.

Hot Seat Index: Which Premier League managers will be fired first? All 20 teams, ranked!

The Premier League is a constant carousel of coaches being fired and hired. Who's safe and who's on the chopping block? Let's rank everyone!

Norris on pole: 'Everything just came together'

Lando Norris called his scintillating Spanish Grand Prix pole lap one of the best he's ever done, even if he was convinced in the moment he was going to finish with the car in the wall.

Sainz dealt major blow at home race in Madrid

Carlos Sainz has been dealt a major blow at his home race after he was handed a three-place grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Antonelli expects 'grandmother driving' at Madring

Kimi Antonelli has said that taking on the brand-new Madring will be like driving like a Grandma in the opening stages of the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

Verstappen to F1: Consult drivers on new circuits

Max Verstappen has called on Formula 1 to consult drivers when designing new circuits amid concerns there will be no overtaking at Sunday's inaugural race at the all-new Madring.

Max vs 100: When is Verstappen race, how to watch on Disney+, how it works, who's taking part?

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is taking on his next challenge -- which could be his most entertaining yet.

What makes Max Verstappen so good? Career, background and F1 records

Max Verstappen is returning to his racing roots and is facing 100 drivers in a unique event called Max vs. 100 where the Formula 1 star will attempt to overtake 100 challengers, starting from the back of the grid.

Spanish Grand Prix results: Kimi Antonelli capitalises on Lando Norris misfortune for another win - as it happened

Kimi Antonelli capitalised on some bad luck for Lando Norris to win the Spanish Grand Prix, and you can relive all the race updates on ESPN.

Spanish Grand Prix: F1 drivers pushing for 'obvious' changes to Madring after debut

Formula 1 drivers are already pushing for changes to be made to the Madring circuit after its debut Spanish Grand Prix produced a lifeless dud.