Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.
Jayson Tatum remains listed as doubtful for the Boston Celtics, meaning the reigning NBA champions do not expect him to play Friday when they visit the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.
A jersey photo-matched to seven games in Kobe Bryant's 1996-97 rookie season for the Lakers sold for $7 million at Sotheby's on Thursday.
Evan Mobley came away from a crowded field with the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award -- and boosted the value of the max rookie contract extension he signed last summer in the process.
Jimmy Butler underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage, but the Golden State Warriors star is in serious jeopardy of missing Game 3 with a deep glute muscle contusion, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Tennessee made Ward the No. 1 pick Thursday, but his journey started long ago in Texas.
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Much to the delight of the Packers-heavy crowd jammed between Lambeau Field and the draft stage, Green Bay selected receiver Matthew Golden of Texas with the 23rd pick in the draft.
The Steelers fielded several offers for the No. 21 pick, but said they never considered trading it away when they had the chance to take Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon on Thursday night.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been included in Barcelona's squad for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid after recovering from a knee injury ahead of schedule.
Arne Slot has insisted Liverpool still have a job to do against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, despite needing only one point to seal the Premier League title.
Burnley will see reparations from the fans who invaded the pitch after their promotion-clinching win over Sheffield United and damaged the LED boards at Turf Moor.
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After stumbling out of the gate last season, the star shortstop and his team are lighting up Citi Field.
Chicago has scored more runs than any team in the majors so far -- with the help of some unexpected sluggers.
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and current Padres manager Mike Shildt are pushing for the expansion of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, who hasn't played since March 16 due to a hamstring strain, will begin an injury rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A St. Paul.
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The Rangers agreed to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury, keeping him in charge of their hockey operations moving forward after missing the playoffs.
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs vowed that his team would return to the playoffs next season despite finishing in last place and trading away several players at the deadline.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch watched his team allow six goals for the second straight game in a loss to the Kings in Game 2 of the West quarterfinals.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played in his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he's glad his program isn't part of the "chaos" of the transfer portal era, saying that "the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it."
North Carolina transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson announced his commitment to Ohio State Tuesday night.
The NCAA Division II football playoffs will expand from 28 to 32 teams this season to accommodate the change that will award automatic bids to all 16 conferences.
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told ESPN.
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started three games for Iowa last season and eight for Northwestern over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, is set to transfer to Tulane for the 2025 season.
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the projected No. 3 pick in this year's NBA draft, is going pro, saying he is "nowhere close to reaching my potential" and "can take a good team to a better level."
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 basketball at last year's Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
Fordham men's basketball must vacate wins across two seasons and former coach Keith Urgo was hit with a two-year show-cause penalty under NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.
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