Even before baseball got shut down, Joe Maddon felt like people should talk more. So that's what he's doing, one Zoom at a time.

Let's keep this simple: Tony Gwynn could hit. "Some hitters use bats as more of a battering ram," one former teammate said. "Tony used his bats more as a paintbrush."

The coronavirus pandemic has put on hold contract-extension talks between All-Star shortstop Javier Baez and the Chicago Cubs.

MLB expects to offer a return-to-play proposal to the players' union within a week, as teams have begun to encourage players to prepare for a "spring" training that could begin in mid-June and a season that could start in early July, sources told ESPN.

Six organizations that aid survivors of domestic violence are among groups that will receive $50,000 each from Major League Baseball and the players' association as part of a Healthy Relationships Community Grant initiative.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper didn't hold back in his desire to see major league players taking part in the Olympics when baseball returns to the Summer Games in 2021.

There were fans in the stands for baseball in Taiwan on Friday, albeit spaced far apart as a safeguard against the spread of the coronavirus.

Which 10-year span had the biggest stars, the brightest moments and the dirtiest secrets?

We break down the groundbreaking performances of the 2000s, featuring stars from Big Papi and Joey Bats to JV, Kershaw and the Freak.

Different players, very different contracts. Some guys have deals that are shutdown-proof. Others? They have more to prove.

We dug deep into the NBA's closet to find the jerseys that truly put the "dud" in "duds."

Sartorial splendor abounds as we count down the loveliest looks.

In fact, they're the worst of the worst.

Ranking sneakers from the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star to the many Air Jordans and everything in between.

Allen Iverson celebrated the anniversary of his epic "practice" rant with the perfect PSA.

Rodman once split Pippen's chin open, but "The Last Dance" and the history it reveals has strengthened their bond. Watch Episodes 7 & 8 Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Top-10 NBA draft prospect Killian Hayes won't play in a season-capping tournament the German league plans to hold in June, a source says.

Police in Georgia say former NBA player Shannon Brown faces an aggravated assault charge in suburban Atlanta after he was accused of firing a rifle at two people who were looking at homes for sale.

Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers said his organization will be "good partners" if and when the NBA regular season resumes.

Quarterbacks at the top. Elite wide receiver talent. And a top tier of offensive linemen. The Class of 2021 could be special.

If college football is forced to play in the spring, it won't be the first time that has happened. You just have to go back to the 19th century.

After finishing outside the top 50 in recruiting in 2020, USC has a plan to keep California's top prospects within the state and return to the top.

Can any team challenge Memphis and UCF for the top spot in the best conference outside of the Power 5?

Here's why Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma and 22 more teams will have the top offenses through the next three seasons.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has made an open-letter proposal suggesting more flexibility for players considering the jump from college to the NFL, including returning to college if they go undrafted.

Alabama landed ESPN 300 wide receiver Jacorey Brooks, the Tide's fourth commit in the 2021 class.

Alabama quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, who was third string last season behind older brother Tua, has entered the transfer portal, a source told ESPN.

Which high school football prospects could be the next big-time college football players?

Where will Tommy Brockermeyer, Korey Foreman and other top recruits decide to play?

Which prospect will rise the most between now and next year's draft? Who has some work to do? And what about Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields? Our college experts explain it all.

When LSU won the title, the spread won, too. How did we get here and what might be next?

Mayfield vs. Mahomes. Drew Brees' 83-pass game at Purdue. West Virginia hanging 70 on Clemson. From BYU-SMU in 1980 to LSU-Alabama in 2019, these are the games that changed college football.

Arizona AD Dave Heeke, football coach Kevin Sumlin, men's basketball coach Sean Miller, women's basketball coach Adia Barnes and baseball coach Jay Johnson will take 20% pay reductions as part of the university's financial mitigation plan.

The NCAA approved a waiver that will allow schools to spend below the minimum level on athletic scholarships required to compete in Division I in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia will defer one year of salary while the school furloughs 22 athletic department employees, a source told The Associated Press.

New federal regulations announced by the U.S. Department of Education change how colleges must respond to sexual assault and harassment complaints, giving more rights to accused students and lessening reporting mandates for employees, including coaches.

Sooners senior Maggie Nichols never could have envisioned how her NCAA gymnastics career would end, but the unprecedented events don't take away from all she accomplished.

From the start of the college football season to cutting sports to an extra year of eligibility, here is the latest information on how the coronavirus is affecting colleges.

Clemson softball players were upset their inaugural season ended due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they will remember it for starting traditions.

The NCAA's attempt to cede some long-awaited ground to players falls well short, and comes far too late.

The NCAA supports a proposal allowing college athletes to sign endorsement deals and receive money for other work, as long as their schools aren't involved. What does this mean for college athletics -- and its beloved football video game?

FIU's Margherita Bianchin and Federica Frasca opted to stay in South Florida rather than return to Italy, where the coronavirus struck ahead of the United States.

The 2020 UCLA Bruins might have been on pace for NCAA softball history, but they're not the only powerhouse team not to win a WCWS title.

The Bruins' Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles and the Wildcats' Dejah Mulipola will play for their college teams and Team USA in the rescheduled Olympics in 2021.

Large gatherings at sports and other events in Oregon should either be canceled or significantly modified through September because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday.

Former Michigan track athlete Kellen Smith said in a Title IX lawsuit that Blake Washington was not prohibited from coming into contact with her on campus or during track practice, despite a no-contact directive.

Ohio State will pay about $41 million to settle a dozen lawsuits by 162 men alleging decades-old sexual abuse and mistreatment by a team doctor, Richard Strauss.

West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons and head coaches for the Mountaineers' high-profile teams will take a 10% salary reduction for the next fiscal year.

NCAA president Mark Emmert said he does not envision schools being ready to begin competing in college football or other fall sports unless students return to campuses around the country.

With the end of this virus-disrupted school year drawing nearer, a predictably bleak financial outlook for major college sports has emerged from the budgeting process.