Russell Westbrook tried playing through a left-foot injury but was pulled midway through the second quarter Thursday night, while Michael Porter Jr. struggled with his injured left shoulder in the Nuggets' Game 3 loss.
The Thunder pulled off the biggest second-half rally in NBA playoff history, overcoming a 26-point halftime deficit to beat the Grizzlies 114-108 in Thursday's Game 3.
Both clubs were unhappy after a pair of odd plays that were or weren't whistled in the closing seconds of New York's win in Detroit on Thursday night.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named the winner of the NBA's Hustle Award.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets with pelvic contusion. Coach Steve Kerr said "there's a chance he plays."
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.
A couple of surprising trades highlighted the first round, including the Giants' move up for a QB.
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Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2025 projections.
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested Friday morning in Minnesota and charged with fourth-degree driving while impaired, according to online records maintained by the Hennepin County sheriff.
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups, European qualification -- and who will be relegated?
Wrexham women have a golden opportunity to bring in club's first major trophy when they face Cardiff City in the Bute Energy Cup final on April 27.
Arsenal and Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to compete to sign Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real Madrid denied they were considering boycotting Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, despite protesting comments made by the refereeing team.
Palmeiras' Estêvão had an 18th birthday to remember, netting the club's second goal in a 3-2 Copa Libertadores win over Bolivar before dropping to the turf, vomiting and leaving the field on a stretcher as the high altitude of La Paz took its toll.
The series opener between the Red Sox and Guardians was postponed by rain on Friday, setting up a day-night doubleheader between the clubs on Saturday.
Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday.
Juan Brito, regarded as one of the Guardians' top prospects, is expected to be restricted from game activities from 8-12 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery Friday.
Major League Baseball issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as "inappropriate actions towards fans" in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.
The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil from the injured list Friday, and both were in the lineup to make their season debut in the opener of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals.
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left their Game 2 win over Tampa Bay after a third-period hit by Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, which earned him a major penalty.
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.
Pavel Buchnevich scored three goals for his first career playoff hat trick and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. The ruling means a new trial will be held, and jury selection for it began Friday.
The Oilers are making a goaltender change for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Kings, turning to Calvin Pickard in the crease over Stuart Skinner.
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told ESPN.
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."
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.
Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.
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.
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.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
The NCAA for the first time is authorizing licensed sportsbooks to receive official data from championship events, including the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
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.
With real race cars and Lewis Hamilton advising, Damson Idris talks the realism of filming June's "F1" movie.
All three teams returned home down 0-2. Can they turn the tide? Plus, Thursday's highlights and Three Stars.
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Arsenal and Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to compete to sign Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Chicago has scored more runs than any team in the majors so far -- with the help of some unexpected sluggers.
After stumbling out of the gate last season, the star shortstop and his team are lighting up Citi Field.
Tiffany Saine, the mother of Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon, died Thursday night shortly after her son was selected No. 21 in the NFL draft.
USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma but remains intubated as he recovers from a crash in the Los Angeles area.
Dillon Brooks defended Amen Thompson, saying his Rockets teammate is not a dirty player, but that Golden State's Draymond Green is.
The Jaguars have an early plan for how they want to use Travis Hunter, but they're not locked into anything concrete.
Tyler Herro says Cavaliers guard Darius Garland doesn't play any defense, after Garland said Cleveland's offensive game plan revolves around […]
Former South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley is transferring to LSU, landing the Tigers one of the most coveted players in the portal.
Warren Moon gave his blessing to Cam Ward to wear the No. 1 jersey, saying the rookie QB has "a chance to create a great legacy for that number" with […]
Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is out for Saturday's Game 4 because of a left hip injury he suffered in Game 3, sources told ESPN.
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has said the crucial last weeks of Wrexham's bid for promotion have developed "an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach."
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will make his debut as an MMA fighter in a "showcase bout" on May 23 in Paris, the PFL has announced.
The National Women's Soccer League has formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league.
Palmeiras' Estêvão had an 18th birthday to remember, netting the club's second goal in a 3-2 Copa Libertadores win over Bolivar before dropping to […]
Real Madrid denied they were considering boycotting Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, despite protesting comments made by the […]
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Hunter has been tabbed as a 'generational' talent. Did the Jags overspend? Breaking down the deal.
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The 21-year-old Ole Miss product is positioned to be the Giants' QB of the future, but he might not play in 2025.
Vancouver Whitecaps took a decisive 2-0 victory over Inter Miami in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal in front of an attendance […]
A'ja Wilson opened as the top ranked player in fantasy women's basketball entering the 2025 season, but does someone else have a case to supplant […]