Our experts preview the big storylines and players to know ahead of this week's games.

The Royals completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in major league history Friday night, clinching an AL wild card despite a 3-0 loss to the Braves, and coming off a franchise-record-tying 106 losses in 2023.

Before their title bout Friday night, English boxer Sandy Ryan accused Mikaela Mayer of orchestrating a stunt in which she was hit with a paint can as she left her hotel earlier in the evening.

NCAA president Charlie Baker urged Congress to create national guidelines amid what he called "evidence of dysfunction in today's NIL environment."

The Internationals trailed in only one match, and that was for only one hole, in a sweep of the Americans that evened the Presidents Cup entering two sessions Saturday -- four matches of four-balls, followed by four matches of foursomes.

United States international Catarina Macario scored on her return for Chelsea as they soared to a 7-0 victory over newly promoted Crystal Palace in a ruthless display at Selhurst Park.

Ange Postecoglou has said that it is not sustainable for Son Heung-Min to feature in every match for Tottenham this season.

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase 27% of the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN on Friday, confirming a report by Sports Business Journal.

WNBA regular-season attendance was up 48% over the 2023 season, the league announced, as the league averaged 9,807 fans per game in 2024.

Appalachian State has canceled its home football game scheduled for Saturday against Liberty due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is dealing with a high left ankle sprain, while defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has a right midfoot sprain, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Northern Illinois said Friday it has not received a "formal offer to consider a change" in its conference amid media reports that it could be a target of the Mountain West.

In leaving Oakland, MLB is leaving behind the most diverse crowd in baseball -- one that came together for one last celebration.

The Raiders have ruled out star receiver Davante Adams for Sunday's game against the Browns, while edge rusher Maxx Crosby and right tackle Thayer Munford Jr. are both listed as doubtful.

Tennis great Billie Jean King has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, becoming the first individual woman athlete to receive the honor.

The Miami and Virginia Tech quarterbacks took winding paths to their Friday prime-time matchup.

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Lionel Messi is available to join the Argentina national team for the October international window for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has remained tight-lipped on the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohammed Salah.

Barcelona forward Raphinha will return to bolster Brazil's attack after being named in their squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season after surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Friday.