With 798 wins, Houston's Kelvin Sampson is after his first title — but his legacy is cemented

Trinity Rodman made a triumphant return to the USWNT with an early goal against Brazil, showcasing her superstar potential and energy that the team needs in the midst of a generational transition. Despite managing back pain, Rodman's performance was impactful as she provided stability, creativity, and a calming presence on the field, earning praise from teammates and coach Emma Hayes. With her leadership demonstrated through play and infectious energy, Rodman's return was a successful one,...

Manchester City are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne, with a £100m bid in the works, while Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is sought after by Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Juventus, and Bayern Munich. Aston Villa are pursuing Chelsea's Noni Madueke, Liverpool is considering Antonee Robinson as a left-back option, and Arsenal may sign Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres. Barcelona is open to a swap deal involving Ronald Araujo and Luis Diaz,...

Michael Voepel is a senior writer for ESPN covering the WNBA and women's college basketball since 1984. Geno Auriemma, UConn's coach, reflects on past Final Four losses and the decisions he made during those games, aiming to make better choices in the upcoming championship game against South Carolina. Despite previous setbacks, Auriemma is optimistic about his healthy team's chances and the opportunity to potentially secure another NCAA title. Full Article

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving encouraged NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders after his impressive performance at Colorado's pro day, praising him on Instagram with the message "Keep going brother." Sanders, a top quarterback prospect for the 2025 NFL draft, impressed Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi with his throws, completing 58 out of 63 attempts. Irving has consistently praised Sanders for his humility and talent, with The Ringer's mock draft projecting him to be selected No....

Beth Lindop reports on Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Everton, marking a setback for their Premier League title hopes as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash with Real Madrid. Despite taking the lead through Leandro Trossard, Arsenal conceded a penalty to Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and struggled to regain control. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the need for belief and clinical finishing ahead of the challenging fixture against the reigning European champions. Full Article

Manchester City is eyeing Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, while Liverpool is interested in Barcelona's Ronald Araújo. Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller will leave at the end of the season, Mourinho has been banned for three games, and Manchester United and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Juventus may not keep PSG's Randal Kolo Muani, and Manchester City is considering a move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Full...