Mercedes' George Russell takes pole ahead of Max Verstappen at Canadian Grand Prix - ESPN
MONTREAL — Mercedes driver George Russell set up a blockbuster front row at the Canadian Grand Prix, beating rival Max Verstappen to pole position.
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UFC Atlanta: Din Thomas, Anthony Smith make Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley picks - ESPN
The UFC heads to Atlanta on Saturday for a UFC Fight Night (10 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+; prelims at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+) headlined by a pair of top-10 welterweights in ESPN's divisional rankings. Former champion Kamaru Usman (20-4) will be back in action for the first time in a year and a half against Joaquin Buckley (21-6), who enters the weekend on a six-fight winning streak that includes four early finishes.
2025 WNBA Betting: Why Caitlin Clark offers the best value for MVP - ESPN
Caitlin Clark was the favorite to win the WNBA MVP award entering the 2025 season but when she was ruled out for at least two weeks with a quad injury, Napheesa Collier took the top spot on the oddsboard. Collier is currently the overwhelming favorite to win MVP (-300), but Clark is set to return on Saturday against the New York Liberty.
Live updates, highlights from Caitlin Clark's return against Liberty - ESPN
Caitlin Clark is back.
Oilers to start Pickard in net for Game 5 vs. Panthers - ESPN
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers have named goalie Calvin Pickard as their starter for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, replacing Stuart Skinner.
Sources - Rockets' Adams agrees to 3-year, $39M extension - ESPN
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to stay with the franchise, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve - Shooting of lawmakers hits 'home' - ESPN
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged it would be difficult to play Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot and one was killed in what Gov. Tim Walz described as «targeted political violence.»
A Cinderella run for the books: Murray State's road to Omaha - ESPN
OMAHA, Neb. — Dan Tauken doesn't have any NIL deals, and didn't expect many perks playing baseball for Murray State. The Racers outfielder yearned for just one thing: cup holders.