Rare feet: Two punters picked in 1st four rounds

Some NFL punter history was made on Saturday, and it didn’t include the “punt god.” For the first time since 2007, two punters were selected in the first four rounds of the NFL draft. The Baltimore Ravens selected Penn State’s Jordan Stout with the No. 130 overall pick, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose Georgia’s […]

Expert picks for Heat-Celtics and Warriors-Mavs

Which teams are headed to the 2021 NBA Finals? In the Eastern Conference finals, two rivals collide in the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics showdown. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and the Celtics are fresh off unseating Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. The top-seeded Heat, meanwhile, ousted the Philadelphia 76ers in […]

Carlos Alcaraz is tennis' next superstar. But is he ready to win the French Open?

Carlos Alcaraz comes along at the perfect moment for a sport that has relied on the Big Three for far longer than it had any right to expect.       

Report: Pogba considering offer to return to Juventus

History could repeat itself for Paul Pogba. The French midfielder is considering an offer to reunite with Juventus after his Manchester United contract expires at the end of June, reports Rob Dawson of ESPN. Pogba left United for Juventus in 2012, establishing himself as an elite midfielder during a spell in Italy that lasted until […]

Bulls' Lavine has successful left knee surgery

5:38 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on his left knee on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The team announced the surgery was successful and that LaVine is expected to make a full recovery. LaVine, who will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, managed discomfort in his knee […]

Goodell: Changes to Pro Bowl being considered

ATLANTA — NFL owners are discussing the future of the Pro Bowl at this week’s league meetings. The league has spoken to players and NFL teams and is now exploring alternatives to the weeklong Pro Bowl celebration, which could include the elimination of the traditional tackle game, commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday. No vote is […]

Brown, 2nd-half revival put C's 1 win from Finals

1:04 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — The Celtics found themselves trailing the Heat by five, on the road, at halftime of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night. And yet, the Celtics felt just fine. They couldn’t have played much worse in the first half, committing 10 turnovers and giving up nine […]

Champions League final: Preview, prediction for Liverpool-Real Madrid clash

It’s here. This Saturday, the globe’s attention turns to the Parisian suburbs, where Real Madrid and Liverpool meet in the Champions League final. Here’s a breakdown of the much-anticipated contest, along with a predicted outcome. There’s a tendency to bow to the mysticism of Real Madrid. Rather than explaining their escape acts and their opponents’ […]

Everything you need to know about the Champions League final

This season’s Champions League final, a rematch of the 2018 edition in which Real Madrid bested Liverpool, is finally here. Get ready for Saturday’s match with theScore’s comprehensive preview package. The lowdown ? Who: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid When: Saturday, May 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET Where: Stade de France (Saint-Denis, France) Referee: Clement Turpin […]