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Battle of the NL powerhouses: What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 20:21
Two powerhouses just wrapped up their first series of 2024. Here are our takeaways from the potential NLCS preview.

Weekend Review: Spurs' Champions League hopes unravel, Leverkusen 48 games unbeaten, more

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 20:12
Tottenham's Champions League hopes hang on by a thread, Leverkusen hit an unfathomable 48-game unbeaten streak and more. Here's what happened in European soccer this weekend.

Mitchell, 'tired of losing,' keys Cavs' comeback

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:59
Donovan Mitchell had 39 points and led a second-half charge as the Cavs overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Magic in Game 7.

Ohtani hits 2 HRs in win, including 464-foot blast

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:59
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.

DeAngelo riles up MSG crowd in Hurricanes' loss

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:59
Defenseman Tony DeAngelo did not want to "get into it" Sunday, after the Carolina Hurricanes were called for eight minutes in penalties on some calls they deemed questionable, during the New York Rangers' 4-3 win in this Eastern Conference Round 2 opener.

Ex-Browns, Texans RB Johnson retires from NFL

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:59
Duke Johnson announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight seasons in the NFL.

Star Pirates prospect Skenes gives up 1st pro HR

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:59
Pitching in Triple-A, star Pirates prospect Paul Skenes allowed his first career home run as a pro Sunday.

Record $210.7M bet on 2024 Kentucky Derby

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:59
According to Churchill Downs, $210, 7 million was wagered on Mystik Dan's win of the Kentucky Derby, besting by $20 million the previous betting record set last year.

Pendrith wins Byron Nelson, his 1st PGA Tour title

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:59
Taylor Pendrith, the third-round leader who two-putted for birdie on the 18th hole, took advantage of Ben Kohles' final-hole meltdown to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday in McKinney, Texas, for his first PGA Tour title.

Transfer Talk: Man Utd will face competition for £60m-rated Olise

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 19:33
Man United are aware that they will face stiff competition to sign Palace winger Michael Olise. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Stanley Cup playoffs picks: Who wins Rangers-Canes, Panthers-Bruins, Canucks-Oilers?

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 18:26
The first round is (mostly) complete. Which teams will make it to the conference finals? Our ESPN hockey experts make their predictions.

Canelo: 'I can do whatever I want,' but Benavidez, Crawford should be next

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 17:09
Canelo Alvarez said he has earned the right to fight whomever he wants. Hopefully he picks fighters fans want.

The Phil Jackson-sized hole plaguing the Los Angeles Lakers

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 17:08
The Lakers will hire their seventh coach since 2011 as yet another summer of upheaval and searching begins. The question now is: Why does this keep happening?

UFC 301 takeaways: Pantoja not setting himself apart, Aldo is still king

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 17:08
From a tightly contested title bout to the return of Brazil's hero, UFC 301 had big moments.

Predicting Pacers-Knicks and other conference semifinal matchups

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 17:08
Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup.

Messi proves difference-maker to power Miami past Red Bulls

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 17:06
No one could have predicted what was to come at halftime as Lionel Messi smashed records.

Koepka wins in Singapore to claim fourth LIV title

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 17:05
Brooks Koepka shot a 3-under 68 on Sunday to win the LIV Golf tournament in Singapore, his fourth victory on the circuit.

How following Hall of Fame father's 'different route' prepared Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. for NFL grind

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 17:04
Marvin Harrison Sr. and the No. 4 pick's decision to skip the NFL combine and his pro day was a calculated one.

Ipswich Town celebrate remarkable promotion to Premier League

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 08:41
Ipswich Town were languishing in midtable in League One not so long ago. Now they are back in the Premier League -- and the celebrations will last a long time.

How a 6-year-old marathoner ignited America's parenting debate

ESPN Latest Sport News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 10:11
When 6-year-old Rainier Crawford crossed the finish line at the 2022 Flying Pig Marathon, the backlash immediately followed. But his dad makes no apologies as he pushes for children's rights.