MVP MMA 1 takeaways: Rousey gets her storybook moment, Diaz wants more
Brett OkamotoMay 17, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered…
Transfer rumors, news: Mourinho wants Rodri at Real Madrid
May 17, 2026, 09:33 AM ET Manchester City midfielder Rodri could be the first signing of José Mourinho’s upcoming second era as head coach at…
WSL season grades: Man City get an A, Chelsea a C+
May 17, 2026, 03:48 AM ET The 2025-26 Women’s Super League is over, as Andree Jeglertz’s Manchester City ended Chelsea’s six-year stronghold to pick up…
Why Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso now, and what went wrong at Real Madrid
May 17, 2026, 05:30 AM ET Chelsea have appointed former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso on a four-year contract that starts on…
How Matt Stover discovered new Packers kicker Trey Smack
GREEN BAY, Wis. — If it wasn’t for a club lacrosse team in Maryland, a little encouragement from the son of a former NFL kicker…
RB Breece Hall believes he, Jets can ‘really flourish’
1. Hall of a statement: Entering his fifth season, running back Breece Hall is on his 11th quarterback, fifth offensive coordinator and third head coach.…
Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in sixth rehab start
May 16, 2026, 08:08 PM ET MOOSIC, Pa. — Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball, throwing 86 pitches over 5⅓ innings for…
Ngannou knocks out Lins, stakes claim as ‘best’ heavyweight
Brett OkamotoMay 16, 2026, 10:56 PM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered…
Alex Smalley shoots 68, leads by 2 shots at PGA Championship
May 16, 2026, 06:29 PM ET NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Alex Smalley kept his composure amid pure chaos in the PGA Championship on Saturday, when…
Ohtani’s little league HR keys 5-RBI night in Dodgers’ blowout win
May 17, 2026, 02:16 AM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — A few days off seems to have helped Shohei Ohtani get on track, as the Los…