Bucks guard Damian Lillard had surgery Friday to repair the left Achilles tendon he tore Sunday in a playoff loss to the Pacers.
Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
Lakers star LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Timberwolves, a source told ESPN.
After hearing the news that Gregg Popovich would no long coach the Spurs on Friday, Aces coach Becky Hammon lauded "Pop" as a mentor while not ruling out a future move to the NBA.
Gregg Popovich is moving to a full-time role in the Spurs' front office, and Mitch Johnson will take over head coaching duties, the team announced Friday.
New Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on Thursday discussed his battle with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that led to him sitting out last season.
New Carolina Panthers signing Mapalo 'Maz' Mwansa grew up wanting to emulate Manchester City legend Yaya Touré, but he had all but given up on organised sport before an off-the-cuff comment changed his life.
The Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Devonte Wyatt's contract but declined the fifth-year option for Quay Walker.
Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement after a devastating leg injury suffered in 2023 while at Florida State "never responded" to treatment.
Free agent Elijah Moore, who caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Browns, is signing with the Bills, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
United States and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun scored his first Ligue 1 goal this year following shoulder surgery.
Barcelona extended the gap atop LaLiga to seven points with a 2-1 comeback win at relegated Real Valladolid on Saturday thanks to second-half strikes by Raphinha and Fermin Lopez.
Burnley celebrated promotion to the Premier League by singing Natasha Bedingfield's 2004 hit "Unwritten" with the singer on Saturday.
USMNT's Richard Ledezma is weighing up his future at PSV Eindhoven amid interest from Chivas and other clubs in Mexico, a source told ESPN.
Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli beat Japan's Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 to win the Asian Champions League Elite title for the first time at a raucous King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was back in the lineup Saturday, less than 24 hours after taking a pitch on the forearm.
The Dodgers called up up infielder Hyeseong Kim, an offseason addition from South Korea's KBO League, while placing Tommy Edman on the injured list with a right ankle inflammation.
The Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list Saturday afternoon.
The Orioles placed third baseman Ramón Urías on the injured list and called up top prospect Coby Mayo before Saturday night's game against the Royals.
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel, Washington Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery and Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis were named first-time finalists for the Jack Adams Award on Friday.
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
Lightning coach Jon Cooper will return next season, general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday, shutting down speculation that they might part ways after an early playoff exit.
The Ottawa Charge registered a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Sceptres in the regular-season finale on Saturday at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, sealing a playoff berth with an effort that improved the club to 12-2-4-12.
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
Five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe committed to USC, landing with the Trojans as the top-ranked member in coach Lincoln Riley's 2026 recruiting class.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick issued a statement defending girlfriend Jordon Hudson from the "false narrative" that she was trying to control his interview with CBS.
The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State football support staff members for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games.
Quarterback Trae Taylor, one of the top pocket passers in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Nebraska over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M.
Ian Schieffelin has taken up Dabo Swinney on his offer, forgoing any pro basketball prospects for now in favor of one last season in a Clemson jersey -- this time on the gridiron.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova.
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