McIlroy is all alone through 36 holes; can anyone catch him?
One year after winning his first Masters, McIlroy has a record 6-shot lead and has 36 more holes to add.
Red-hot Rory sets Masters record with 6-shot lead
Rory McIlroy closed with six birdies over his last seven holes to finish at 7-under 65 and push his lead to six shots on Friday, the largest at the Masters after 36 holes.
Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s; clinch 2-seed
The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans on Friday night.
Redick: 'Everybody' wants to face hobbled Lakers
Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer L.A. as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.
SGA, Jokic among at least 168 out NBA-wide Fri.
Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sources: Griner finalizing 7-figure deal to join Sun
Two-time WNBA scoring champion Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, sources confirmed to ESPN's Alexa Philippou on Friday.
Sources: NYT investigating reporter's Vrabel ties
The Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel amid questions raised about the two this week, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Sources: Eagles land WR Wicks from GB for picks
The Eagles have acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers for two draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Going batty: Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling
A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.
🏈 NFL draft rankings: Miller's top 482 players
Matt Miller has finalized his rankings for the 2026 draft, listing top players and providing grades for each one.
NBA playoff intel: Early buzz on the Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons Spurs and Warriors
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.
The NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories, from floaters to defense
Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.
Everything we're hearing this week on the NFL draft: Jets' No. 2 pick plans, bold predictions
Where are the Jets leaning on the No. 2 pick? Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.
Free agency grades: Sizing up the Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks trade and more
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Raiders' Kirk Cousins deal and the Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks trade.
What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans
What could the federal government's investigation of the NFL mean for fans and television networks?
Senator contacts leagues over 'gambling's ugly takeover'
As prediction markets expand partnerships with major sports leagues, a U.S. senator raised concerns.
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's key free agent this summer
Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.
Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
UCLA and its six seniors are eyeing a WNBA draft takeover
Can UCLA make history and have all six seniors -- who scored all of the team's points at the Final Four -- drafted in the WNBA?
WNBA draft preview: The case for every potential No. 1 pick
Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?