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Trades between two professional sports franchises are a common occurrence. Swapping players or draft picks has happened for years.But trading ownership of a professional sports team is more of a rarity.In April, the Major League Pickleball franchises known as the D.C. Pickleball Team and the Brooklyn Aces announced their franchise …

Brian Windhorst details the injuries of Cavaliers stars Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter and Darius Garland the day before Game 2 against the Pacers. (1:13)The Cleveland Cavaliers were undermanned against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday, but that didn't hinder Donovan Mitchell's ability to …

Tyrese Haliburton gets the ball after a missed free throw, then nails a step-back 3 to allow the Pacers to rally for a win in Game 2. (1:31)Tyrese Haliburton called game in the Indiana Pacers' miraculous 120-119 victory over the host Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference …

The Arizona Diamondbacks' latest City Connect uniform is a nod to prior iconic franchise jerseys in a sleek redesign of the Diamondbacks' first City Connect look.The uniform, unveiled Monday, is directly inspired by previous Diamondbacks jerseys along with "the state's rich cultural diversity and Arizona's desert surroundings," according to a …

Draymond Green is proud of how he was able to prove who he was in Game 7 after a tough Game 6 performance. (1:32)Even with the grueling seven-game series between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors over, no love is lost between the two sides -- specifically Draymond Green …

The Miami Marlins unveiled their latest City Connect uniform on Wednesday, a celebration of South Florida's culture while blending past, present and future with bold pride.The dark uniform is infused with teal and includes pink accents similar to the bright lights of Miami that "paint an electric glow in the …

Myles Turner splashes a 3-pointer from the corner, capping an 8-0 run to start the game for the Pacers. (0:20)Myles Turner started the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks emphatically Sunday.The Pacers' center ran the court, received the …

The White Sox's latest City Connect uniform is the best of both worlds for local fans.The first-of-its-kind on-field uniform combines the stories of two iconic Chicago sports franchises -- the White Sox and the Bulls -- featuring pinstripes reflective of a shared design element for both teams.It's the first on-field …

Check out highlights from Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders after being drafted by the Browns in the 2025 NFL draft. (1:42)Shedeur Sanders heard his name called during the 2025 NFL draft on Saturday then got to celebrate at a Dallas party later that night.The Cleveland Browns traded up with the Seattle …

Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders show off their outfits prior to the 2025 NFL draft. (1:51)Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll hadn't posted on X since August 2023 -- until today.Just over two hours away from the start of the 2025 NFL draft, Carroll posted …

Joe Mazzulla jokingly says he was wishing the refs a merry Christmas after the Celtics coach got into it with the officials following Boston's loss. (0:43)Head coach Joe Mazzulla is at the forefront of the Boston Celtics' quest for back-to-back NBA championships.Since joining on an interim basis during the 2022-23 …

As Giannis Antetokounmpo takes his free throws, a Pacers fan sitting courtside holds up a 10-second counter to troll him. (0:24)Giannis Antetokounmpo's free throw routine often sparks a countdown from visiting crowds. On Tuesday, an Indiana Pacers fan brought their own clock to complement it.The Milwaukee Bucks star shot free …

Anthony Edwards is typically cleared for takeoff -- and his latest poster came in emphatic fashion on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Western Conference first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.The Timberwolves guard received the ball at the top of the key from Julius Randle early in …

Cade Cunningham goes off for 33 points and 12 rebounds to power the Pistons to their first playoff win since 2008 and tie the series at 1-1 vs. the Knicks. (2:25)The Detroit Pistons' turnaround has reached another milestone -- they've won a playoff game.Detroit defeated the New York Knicks 97-94 …

The first possession of Alperen Sengun's NBA playoff career began with an offensive foul drawn by Draymond Green on Sunday in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.Two possessions later, the Houston Rockets center got revenge, slamming home a dunk over the Golden State Warriors forward.Rockets guard Jalen Green …

Alex Ovechkin joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss his achievement of surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the all-time goals leader and the impact on the game. (1:58)The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived and it's the drip in goal that could potentially steal the show.Goaltenders often use their mask designs …

Luka Doncic reveals that he threw his phone the night he was traded from the Mavericks to the Lakers. (4:33)Los Angeles-based artist Jack Perkins started a new tradition this season. After each Los Angeles Lakers game, Perkins -- known on social media by his @purehoop handle -- recapped the result …

The Chicago Sky take TCU star Hailey Van Lith with the 11th pick in the WNBA draft. (0:56)Hailey Van Lith is headed to the Chicago Sky, and a former teammate of hers is eager to run it back.The Sky selected Van Lith at No. 11 in the 2025 WNBA draft …

March 2, 1963, lives in NBA history as the day Wilt Chamberlain dropped 100 points. On March 2, 2025, another statistical nugget joined the Big Dipper's.The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs ended 146-132, the 3,159th unique final score in NBA history and 14th this season. …

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes isn't sure the team's organist exists."I feel like ever since I've been here, you always hear 'Dieter Ruehle,' and it's almost like, I don't know if it's a real person," Barnes told ESPN. "I feel it's just like a mythical thing or I don't …

The Colorado Rockies unveiled their City Connect uniforms on Saturday, inspired by the colors of Colorado sunsets and sunrises from the plains to the Rocky Mountains.They'll debut the threads on April 18 against the Washington Nationals and wear them on every Friday home game through the remainder of the season."It's …

The San Francisco Giants teamed up with Bay Area musical artists for their 2025 City Connect uniform, a tribute to the city's music scene.The Giants will debut their black uniforms against the Cincinnati Reds later Tuesday. The threads, which include white pants, will be worn during Tuesday home games and …

Kendrick Perkins and Bobby Marks discuss their thoughts on the brawl between the Pistons and Timberwolves that saw several ejections. (1:59)It's been a resurgent season for the Detroit Pistons.Detroit sits at fifth in the Eastern Conference standings heading into a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. …

Luka Doncic sent Alperen Sengun to the hardwood with a sweet step-back move late in the second quarter on Monday.The Los Angeles Lakers guard took one dribble to his left at the top of the key, then stepped back with a dribble between his legs. Doncic watched as the Houston …

Alex Morgan is officially a mother of two.The USWNT star and her husband, Servando Carrasco, a former MLS midfielder, announced the birth of their second child -- Enzo -- in a joint Instagram post Sunday.Morgan and Carrasco are already parents to a 4-year-old daughter, Charlie, and add a baby boy …

Five players and two coaches are thrown out of the game after a fight involving the Pistons and Timberwolves. (2:25)In a game that included seven ejections after a skirmish, the Minnesota Timberwolves found time to troll the Detroit Pistons.With the win in hand, Timberwolves guards Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker …

Austin Reaves rocks pink kicks during warmups for a special gender reveal honoring his brother. (0:25)On-court sneakers can often boast a message. On Wednesday, Austin Reaves' kicks expressed a personal one.The Los Angeles Lakers guard opted for pink sneakers against the host Indiana Pacers, serving as a gender reveal for …

Move aside, hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack. Baseball teams are becoming more innovative and stepping up their food game in 2025.One of those creations includes the San Diego Padres' Banana Pudding Helmets, equipped with vanilla wafers, candied nuts and banana slices.Here are more ballpark innovations that can be found …

The United Football League is back.The UFL returns Friday with a matchup between the Houston Roughnecks and St. Louis Battlehawks. A merger between the USFL and XFL that was announced in September 2023 created the league.ESPN will be broadcasting Sunday's games, beginning with the Michigan Panthers playing at the Memphis …

Fresh off the Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, MLB is continuing to engage Japanese fans.Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, New York Mets star Juan Soto and Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes are turned into anime characters in a new …