How did Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings escape a red card yet Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off?

Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cups as a Detroit Red Wings executive and helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to a runner-up finish last season, is expected to become general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, sources told ESPN Monday, confirming a report.

Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom Monday to 32 years in prison, two and a half years after authorities caught him in the state as he fled from a local bank robbery.

NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.

As the Knicks took a commanding 3-1 series lead on the Celtics and moved to within a win of their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years, captain Jalen Brunson was quick to remind his teammates, "It's nothing to celebrate."

We picked out players chosen on Days 2-3 of the 2025 draft who could contribute right away, including Saints QB Tyler Shough.

Breaking down the the themes that will shape the 2025 deadline and the teams that could be a part of it.

Sean Walker beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-netter to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night for a 3-1 series lead.

Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday that quarterback Carson Beck has been cleared to participate in all team summer activities following elbow surgery last year.

The Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season.

For the first time in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, sources told ESPN.

The biggest questions and what to watch for after an exciting start to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

The Chiefs will host the Broncos on Christmas night, it was announced Monday.

Lamine Yamal has told ESPN that Barcelona don't fear Real Madrid like other teams do after the Catalan club won a fourth consecutive Clásico.

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham called on Minnesota United to "show a little respect" after a series of Instagram posts following Miami's humbling 4-1 MLS defeat on Saturday.

Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects. Tune in to the lottery at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Can Washington and Vegas pull even in their series? Plus, highlights and Three Stars from Sunday's games.

Trey Hendrickson, who has been vocal about the lack of communication on the Cincinnati Bengals' part on a contract extension, said Monday that there have been no contract talks with the team after the draft.

Chris Berman will remain at ESPN through his 50th anniversary with the company, including a role in the network's Super Bowl coverage in 2027, the network announced Monday.

NBC announced Monday that Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to its NBA coverage beginning this fall.