Jury finds Ben McLemore guilty of raping woman in 2021 - ESPN
An Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty Thursday of raping a woman in 2021 while he was playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE, to be deported - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering U.S. illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, federal officials said Thursday.
Steelers GM Omar Khan under contract through 2028 with new deal - ESPN
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season.
Diogo Jota remembered as Arne Slot Cristiano Ronaldo leads tributes - ESPN
Tributes from around the sporting world have been paid to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after the Portugal international and his brother, André Silva, died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday morning.
2026 college football recruiting class rankings - top 25 schools - ESPN
Programs that have captured a coveted national title in the past five years headline key movers in the class rankings from a busy June and early July on the recruiting trail.
Jared Dudley finalizing deal to be Nuggets' top assistant - ESPN
Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley is finalizing a deal to become the top assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets under David Adelman, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports told ESPN.
Five-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho commits to Oregon - ESPN
Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho announced his commitment to Oregon on «The Pat McAfee Show» on Thursday, sealing a major recruiting win for coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks.
Chestnut huge favorite in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest return - ESPN
After missing the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest over a sponsorship dispute, hot dog king Joey Chestnut is back in the competition for 2025 and is an enormous -1600 favorite to capture his record-extending 17th yellow belt. Last year's champion during Chestnut's hiatus, Patrick Bertoletti, is the only men's competitor anywhere close at +1200, according to ESPN BET odds.