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Fields floated as Steelers returner, Warren says

Running back Jaylen Warren said the Steelers special teams coordinator suggested quarterback Justin Fields could return kickoffs with the rule change preventing players from moving until the returner touches the ball. ... Continue Reading

Sixers owners buy G6 tickets to block Knicks fans

The owners of the 76ers and former minority owner Michael Rubin have purchased tickets for Game 6 of Philadelphia's playoff series against the Knicks in an attempt to block New York fans from once again overrunning Wells Fargo Center. ... Continue Reading

Bracketology: Old guys rule -- Kansas becomes new No. 1 overall seed

Not only are the Jayhawks returning national POY candidate Hunter Dickinson for his COVID year, but Kansas also boasts fifth-year guard Dajuan Harris Jr. along with veteran portal additions Rylan Griffen, AJ Storr, Riley Kugel and Zeke Mayo. ... Continue Reading

Comings and goings for 2024-25

Your guide to all of the personnel changes for the top conferences and programs. ... Continue Reading

Biggest questions for all 12 teams as training camp opens

How will the rookies fit? How will biggest free agency moves pay off? How will new coaches jell? ... Continue Reading

Sources: Man United in lead for Palace star Olise

Manchester United are considered frontrunners to sign Michael Olise should the winger leave Crystal Palace this summer, sources have told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Canelo, De La Hoya trade verbal blows at presser

Canelo Alvarez and his former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, engaged in a heated verbal exchange at a Wednesday news conference ahead of Alvarez's undisputed super middleweight championship defense vs. Jaime Munguia on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Zeke on Cowboys reunion: 'Unfinished business'

Ezekiel Elliott said he signed with the Cowboys because he has "unfinished business" after spending the first seven years of his career in Dallas. ... Continue Reading

Griner: Thought about taking my life while in jail

WNBA star Brittney Griner told ABC's "20/20" that "I wanted to take my life more than once" during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest. ... Continue Reading

Boxer Garcia tests positive for banned substance

Boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned substance ostarine on the day before and the day of his upset win over Devin Haney, per a letter obtained by ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Coach Prime, son belittle CU transfer, FCS player

Colorado coach Deion Sanders and QB Shedeur Sanders, his son, clapped back to a former player, another FCS player and other critics on social media. ... Continue Reading

Inside the tumultuous tenure of the Coyotes in Arizona and their stunning move to Utah

The franchise's relocation was somehow both lightning fast and painfully slow. Here's how it all fell apart in Arizona, and what lies ahead. ... Continue Reading

'I'm terrified of retiring': Inside the final stage of a UFC star's career

As Anthony Smith, Jose Aldo and others near the end of the road, when is the right time to leave the Octagon? ... Continue Reading

Yordan Alvarez and other need-to-have slow starters

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at April's stats and judges which slow-starting fantasy players need to be traded for. ... Continue Reading

Squirrels, cats, dogs ... bees? When animals run loose in stadiums

Bees delayed Tuesday's Arizona Diamondbacks game for nearly two hours, but it's far from the first time an animal stole the show at a sporting event. ... Continue Reading