Through three games of this first-round series, the seventh-seeded Magic have displayed a physical style of basketball that the defending champion Celtics say they believe is over the line.
A visibly ill Luka Doncic played through a stomach ailment and was limited to 17 points in a 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Timberwolves.
In rolling to a convincing 3-0 lead in this Eastern Conference first-round series, the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers handed Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat their worst-ever playoff loss.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged from a shooting slump to score 38 points and the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.
Stephen Curry had 36 points, and the Warriors delivered perhaps their gutsiest performance of the season in a 104-93 win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets.
Weighing in on the biggest overreactions of the weekend, from Shedeur Sanders' slide to QB moves.
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 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.
New York has used four first-round picks on offensive linemen in a six-draft span.
The brass in New England used the draft to add talent around their young quarterback.
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.
Wrexham promotion hero Sam Smith said the club's owner Ryan Reynolds claimed his "kung-fu" goal in Saturday's 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic was inspired by the Hollywood star's action movies.
Ryan Reynolds said Wrexham are targeting the Premier League after the Hollywood-owned club secured a historic third-successive promotion to claim a place in the EFL Championship.
Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rüdiger and Lucas Vázquez were all shown red cards in the dramatic closing stages of Real Madrid's 3-2 extra-time defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.
Lamine Yamal says Real Madrid can't handle Barcelona this season after Hansi Flick's side came from behind to beat their Clásico rivals and win the Copa del Rey on Saturday.
An MRI revealed that Logan Gilbert has a Grade 1 flexor strain. He won't throw for two weeks, at which point he'll be reevaluated.
Jarren Duran pulled off Boston's first straight steal of home plate in exactly 16 years as the Red Sox beat the Guardians 7-3 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday.
Mets reliever A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-day injured list after straining his left triceps during a 2-0 win against the Nationals. New York replaced him on the roster by selecting the contract of right-hander José Ureña from Triple-A Syracuse.
Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez became the 19th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game Saturday night, doing so against the Braves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simon Nemec went from a healthy scratch in Game 1 to scoring the winning goal in double overtime of Game 3 to give the Devils new life in their series against the Hurricanes.
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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Barcelona's Clasico supremacy continues, pushing rivals Real Madrid to the brink of a trophyless season.
It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of the weekend, from Shedeur Sanders' slide to QB moves for the Giants and Steelers.
Answering the biggest questions surrounding Cleveland's selection of Sanders in the fifth round, including reaction from around the league.
Ryan Reynolds said Wrexham are targeting the Premier League after the Hollywood-owned club secured a historic third-successive promotion to claim a […]
Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig next Saturday due to suspension.
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 […]
Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Aston Villa's FA Cup semifinal after picking up an injury.
Crystal Palace outplayed Aston Villa to reach the FA Cup final with two brilliant goals by Ismaila Sarr and another by Eberechi Eze sealing a 3-0 win.
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.
The new Bengals linebacker had an emotional reaction to being selected in the second round.
The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft wasted no time building a rapport with his fellow Titans rookies.
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 […]
Three years after their fight was cancelled at short notice and 32 years since their fathers' rematch, Chris Eubank Jr. won by unanimous decision […]
The Dolphins selected Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers with the 231st pick in the seventh round Saturday.
Lawrence Taylor wants newly drafted Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter to create his own legacy, one that won't include wearing the No. 56 that Taylor […]
A Jules Koundé goal in the dying minutes of extra time handed Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce rivals Real Madrid in an enthralling Copa del […]
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 […]
The Ravens drafted a kicker for the first time in their team history, which creates more uncertainty surrounding Justin Tucker's future in Baltimore.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged from a shooting slump to score 38 points and the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a […]
Benn is already eyeing a rematch after a narrow loss on the cards.
Sonia Bompastor has urged Chelsea to "go for it" against Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal on Sunday.
A retired welterweight and betting expert make their picks for UFC Fight Night from Kansas City.
Kylian Mbappé will start on the bench for Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final clash with Barcelona on Saturday, after failing to fully recover from an […]