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Gauff tops Dolehide, wins all-American showdown

Coco Gauff banished memories of her 2023 Wimbledon nightmare with a 6-1, 6-2 first-round destruction of fellow American Caroline Dolehide on Monday.

Gauff tops Dolehide, wins all-American showdown

Sources: Klay to join Mavs on 3-year, $50M deal

Klay Thompson lands in Dallas via a multiteam sign-and-trade, ending his historic run for Golden State after 13 seasons.

Sources: Klay to join Mavs on 3-year, $50M deal

Sources: Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314M extension

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has agreed on a five-year, $314 contract extension, including a player option and trade kicker.

Sources: Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314M extension

Sell-tics: C's up for sale 2 weeks after Finals win

The Boston Celtics majority ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is planning to make the franchise available for sale. News of the plan to sell come...

Sell-tics: C's up for sale 2 weeks after Finals win

Sources: Dubs waive Paul, making him free agent

The Warriors are waiving Chris Paul, who had a Sunday deadline to guarantee his $30 million contract for this year. He becomes a free agent.

Sources: Dubs waive Paul, making him free agent

Sources: Pistons to hire Bickerstaff as new coach

The Pistons are hiring J.B. Bickerstaff on a five-year deal to be the team's new head coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Sources: Pistons to hire Bickerstaff as new coach

Kane: Bellingham goal one of England's best ever

England captain Harry Kane hailed Jude Bellingham's added-time goal against Slovakia as "the best in our history."

Kane: Bellingham goal one of England's best ever

Lightning acquire rights to Guentzel from Canes

The Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel from Carolina in exchange for a 2025 third-...

Lightning acquire rights to Guentzel from Canes

Sources: Pacers to keep Toppin with $60M deal

Obi Toppin plans to stay with Pacers on a four-year, $60 million deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Sources: Pacers to keep Toppin with $60M deal

Force responding to commands, still in neuro ICU

NHRA great John Force, 75, is showing "daily signs of improvement" in a neurological ICU, including responding to commands and recognizing family memb...

Force responding to commands, still in neuro ICU

Uruguay coach Bielsa suspended for U.S. match

CONMEBOL has suspended Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa for the team's 2024 Copa America group stage finale against the United States.

Uruguay coach Bielsa suspended for U.S. match

Olney: How O's leverage Adley Rutschman's bat -- without overworking him

When one of the league's best catchers is also your team's offensive star, managing workload is a delicate balance.

Olney: How O's leverage Adley Rutschman's bat -- without overworking him

Euro 2024 Daily: Bellingham's moment of magic saves England

England needed a late flurry to beat Slovakia, the second-worst-ranked team left in the round of 16 at Euro 2024. Here's what happened.

Euro 2024 Daily: Bellingham's moment of magic saves England

Bellingham, Kane save England but major issues persist ahead of quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane came to the rescue, but questions linger over the team's game plan.

Bellingham, Kane save England but major issues persist ahead of quarterfinals

Sources: Clippers' George opts out, entering FA

Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.7M option and will enter free agency, sources tell ESPN.

Sources: Clippers' George opts out, entering FA

LeBron opts out, to work with Lakers on new deal

LeBron James opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $51.4 million for next season and will now look to work out...

LeBron opts out, to work with Lakers on new deal

Ex-No. 1 pick Russell fired as coach, faces lawsuit

Former No. 1 NFL draft pick JaMarcus Russell was fired as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, an...

Ex-No. 1 pick Russell fired as coach, faces lawsuit

Sources: Heat's Love declining $4M player option

Heat vetran forward/center Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but the two sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in free agen...

Sources: Heat's Love declining $4M player option

Vinícius slams Copa organisers over pitches, refs

Vinícius Júnior criticised the Copa America's pitches, referees and organisers CONMEBOL after putting in a player-of-the-match performance in Brazil's...

Vinícius slams Copa organisers over pitches, refs

Maple Leafs acquire negotiation rights to Tanev

With less than two days before the NHL free agency signing period opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a jump on the open market, acquiring the signing ...

Maple Leafs acquire negotiation rights to Tanev