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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he's "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.

Jalen Brunson scored 45 in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.

Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.

Aldon Smith, who played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys, died on Saturday at age 36.

Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston and has been charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti suggested "nerves" got the better of his players during a dreadful start to their opening World Cup fixture against Morocco as his team settled for a 1-1 draw.

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum had 43 points, and Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper finished with 41 on Saturday night, the first time opponents have had dueling 40-point games in WNBA history, including the postseason.

Two men have been charged with one felony count each of receiving stolen property late Saturday after England's national team discovered that some of their equipment had been stolen.

The sports world had plenty to say about the Knicks' third title, their first since 1973.

Friday's 4-1 blowout of Paraguay showed that the U.S. men's national team has its star. What if it now has its scorer, too?

In the USMNT's World Cup-opening win, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic share spotlight as team's best players.

Enjoy all the action from Saturday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

The USMNT and Australia both have three points atop Group D after the Socceroos' shock 2-0 over Türkiye on Saturday.

ESPN NBA insiders break down New York's stunning NBA Finals win in San Antonio.

The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.

Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The Carolina Hurricanes are heavy favorites to clinch the second Stanley Cup in team history.

Vinícius Júnior's superb goal was enough to help Brazil scrape a 1-1 draw in their underwhelming World Cup opener against Morocco.

What a difference a month makes. Here's what's behind Chicago's swoon down the NL Central standings and what it means as trade season begins.

Several teams and stars are still struggling. Do their slow starts define who they are in 2026?

As for where they're getting married, has the "Life of a Showgirl" singer already spelled it out for us?

Before Sunday's fight card, here are storylines, stats and fight picks.

Take a visual tour through a fight week like no other in Washington D.C. before the UFC event at the White House.

Alessandro Circati's journey to the World Cup has featured setbacks, sacrifice, and a defining choice. Now the Socceroos' defensive star is ready to take on his biggest challenge yet.

Eleven NFL stadiums are playing host to the World Cup this summer, but each has required substantial alterations.

A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species.

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Jabe Boroff hit a hot streak at the perfect time to propel the underdog Troy Trojans to the Men's College World Series.