# ESPN Search API

> Search for athletes and teams across all sports. Returns matching results with IDs for use in other endpoints. When type filter is specified, only results of that type are returned.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/search
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/search#api

## Facts

- Provider: ESPN
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/search`
- Price: $0.06 per call
- Capabilities: api, espn, sports
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/search` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | string | yes |  |
| `type` | string | no |  |
| `limit` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the ESPN Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/search with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the ESPN Search API cost?

$0.06 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the ESPN Search API accept?

Required: query (string). Optional: type (string) and limit (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the ESPN Search API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a ESPN developer account or API key?

No. ESPN Search runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for ESPN API access separately.

## README

### ESPN Search API

Search for athletes and teams across all sports. Returns matching results with IDs for use in other endpoints. When type filter is specified, only results of that type are returned.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "espn/search", "type": "player", "limit": 5, "query": "LeBron"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data`.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `query` | string | Yes | Search query (player name, team name, etc.) |
| `limit` | integer | No | Maximum results to return. |
| `type` | string | No | Filter results by type. Accepted values: 'player', 'team'. When omitted, searches both players and teams. |

#### Pricing

Flat $0.06 per call. Failed calls are not charged.