Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
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."
Dillon Brooks defended Amen Thompson, saying his Rockets teammate is not a dirty player, but that Golden State's Draymond Green is.
The Browns traded up in the fifth round Saturday and selected quarterback Shedeur Sanders at No. 144 overall, ending the Colorado star's NFL draft free fall.
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles added to their quarterback room Saturday, picking Syracuse's Kyle McCord with the No. 181st pick in the sixth round.
The Steelers selected Ohio State's Will Howard with the 185th pick in the sixth round Saturday, adding a quarterback to their depth chart while they continue to wait on an answer from Aaron Rodgers.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Riley Leonard in the sixth round of Saturday's NFL draft.
The Seahawks have traded quarterback Sam Howell to the Vikings, where he becomes the likely backup to J.J. McCarthy.
Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Aston Villa's FA Cup semifinal after picking up an injury.
Mascherano confirmed changes will be made to the starting line up for the match against Dallas on Sunday afternoon due to the 72-hour turnaround after the Concacaf Champions Cup first leg semifinal game versus Vancouver
Sonia Bompastor has urged Chelsea to "go for it" against Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal on Sunday.
Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig next Saturday due to suspension.
Ruben Amorim said he has "no regrets" about taking the Manchester United job but added he had to shake off doubts about the timing of his appointment.
During Brandon Crawford Celebration Day at Oracle Park, Crawford's family, friends and former teammates joined him on the field. He gave a speech to the fans who supported him from 2011-23.
The White Sox have acquired infielder Gage Workman from the Cubs for cash considerations.
Paul Skenes outdueled Yoshinobu Yamamoto, striking out nine in 6⅓ scoreless innings to lead the Pirates to a 3-0 win.
Devin Williams' continued struggles in the ninth inning prompted Yankees manager Aaron Boone to say "we'll see" when asked if the team would consider making a switch at closer.
Walt Jocketty, a three-time baseball executive of the year and former general manager for the Cardinals and Reds, has died. He was 74.
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.
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.
The Senators and Nick Cousins were fined after Cousins was spotted flipping a puck across the center ice line at Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz as he went through his pregame routine.
Canadiens starting goalie Sam Montembeault left in the second period of Game 3 on Friday night, and Capitals starter Logan Thompson exited late in the third period after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.
Capitals forward Tom Wilson and Canadiens forward Josh Anderson were each fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for their roles in a melee that extended into the Montreal bench during Game 3.
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.
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told ESPN.
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.
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
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.
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