Aryna Sabalenka advised Alexander Zverev to address his mental health before such issues "destroy" him, with the world No. 1 pointing to herself as an example of a player who benefited from speaking with a therapist and her family.
American Frances Tiafoe, the No. 12 seed, was upset by Britain's Cameron Norrie 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Dodging the upset bug was No. 5 Taylor Fritz, who again won in five sets.
Alabama beat Auburn, Colorado, Florida and Georgia to a top in-state target as four-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan (No. 47 in the 2026 ESPN 300) announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide.
Braves ace Spencer Schwellenbach has a fractured pitching elbow, becoming the latest Atlanta starter sidelined with a long-term injury.
Free agent guard Dante Exum, who was limited to 20 games because of a fractured wrist and broken hand, has a one-year deal to return to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN
The New York Knicks are expected to hire Mike Brown, a two-time winner of the NBA's Coach of the Year award, as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
The NBA has adjusted all-time wins leader Gregg Popovich's career record as coach of the Spurs, removing the 77 games that he missed last season and crediting those wins and losses to Mitch Johnson.
Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who finalized a buyout with the Blazers on Sunday, has agreed to sign with the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
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Following a day of upsets, No. 6 Madison Keys eased into the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Olga Danilovic on Wednesday.
An Ohio woman has sued Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 2021 when they both attended the University of Kentucky.
NHL players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics after league and international officials finalized an agreement Wednesday.
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Playing without Caitlin Clark, Indiana had its best defensive effort of 2025 to win the Commissioner's Cup.
George Springer had a career-high seven RBIs, including his ninth grand slam, to help the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 12-5, drawing within one game of the AL East leaders.
Free agent sharpshooter Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Natasha Howard had 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists Tuesday night as the Fever defeated the Lynx 74-59 in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.
The popular halftime performer Red Panda was injured at the start of her act at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game at Target Center on Tuesday.