Alisson Becker has said his outstanding display in goal that helped Liverpool earn an unlikely 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday was possibly the best performance of his life. Liverpool’s No. 1 made nine saves to deny a rampant PSG side a deserved three points in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie before…
Even the best golfers in the world lose to the biggest of underdogs. Tiger Woods at the 2009 PGA Championship immediately comes to mind. That year, Woods held the 54-hole lead at Hazeltine but saw his putter go ice cold on Sunday, losing to Y.E. Yang by three. Other significant upsets in golf history include…
Tensions between the United States and Canada took center stage at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, and, according to Canada’s foreign minister, it’s for good reason. The political rift between the two countries first began at an NHL game Feb. 1 when Ottawa Senators fans booed “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Toronto Raptors fans followed suit the next day,…
This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices, teams, franchises and much more. What better way to commemorate the 40-year anniversary of the NCAA Tournament’s expansion to 64 teams than to create a flawless, universally beloved ranking of every men’s basketball champion in that…
Fifa are to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World Cup this summer, with a target of $250m to go to clubs not taking part in the competition. The size of the prize fund is likely turn heads across the game. Some estimates suggest the winning club in the…
When interviewing an MLB manager in the middle of game, you’re always opening yourself up to some risk that the game itself will create some friction. Such as what happened with Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson on Wednesday. Speaking with ESPN in the second inning with Jesús Luzardo on the mound, Thomson was discussing preparations…
Getty Images There is more than a month of regular-season basketball left to be played this season, but one team has already clinched its spot in the 2025 playoffs. The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially in the top six, but it took a wild finish for them to get there. Leading the Heat by three points…
The Chargers released star edge rusher Joey Bosa, the team announced Wednesday, cutting ties with their longest-tenured player before he was due to collect a $12.36-million bonus. Bosa, 29, was drafted third overall in 2016 when the Chargers were in San Diego. He announced his presence as a game-wrecking force as the NFL’s defensive rookie…
Zach KramMar 5, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league’s analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram. Draymond Green doesn’t fear the Oklahoma City Thunder….
The tides seem to be a changin’ — again. At the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines three weeks ago, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods expressed optimism about the tour’s negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), LIV Golf’s beneficiary. They said a deal felt imminent and it seemed like the golfing…
