A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into the second round.
In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is expected to return from a strained right hamstring when Boston opens its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Knicks on Monday night.
A day after an emotional players-only meeting, Buddy Hield became an unlikely playoff hero for the Warriors, leading the team early in Game 7 against the Rockets before Stephen Curry took over late.
The Pacers used a barrage of 3-pointers and a 22-point, 13-assist effort from Tyrese Haliburton to stun the top-seeded Cavaliers 121-112.
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will don his second ring in a several month stretch after helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX in February.
Phil Simms told longtime New York Daily News writer Gary Myers on Friday that he was "outvoted by his family" and his No. 11 will remain retired by the Giants and won't go to Abdul Carter.
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.
Julian Edelman has been voted by fans as a 2025 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said whoever wins the team's kicking job will be a decision "based on football."
The good footballing folk of Naples appear to be coming down with a serious, delirious case of acute Scott McTominay-mania.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister hopes winning the Premier League title this season is "just the beginning of something great."
Real Madrid want Trent Alexander-Arnold to join them for this summer's Club World Cup, sources have told ESPN, and now plan talks with Liverpool to negotiate his early release.
Racing Louisville FC midfielder Ary Borges has been suspended for an additional three matches for pushing the center referee after a recent match.
Former Real Madrid player Toni Kroos believes Barcelona's Pedri is the best midfielder in the world and more important to his team than Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
The new Diamondbacks threads, unveiled Monday, are inspired by previous franchise jerseys.
Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring, adding another injury to the banged-up rotation for the NL Central leaders.
The Rangers fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after the team's extended struggles scoring runs.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered a ruptured tendon in his left knee and is out for the remainder of the season, the team said.
Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.
Using a proprietary formula, we've determined the most worthy contenders this postseason, led by Brent Burns.
Trailing 3-1 in the third period of Game 7 at home, the top-seeded Jets rallied to stun the Blues 4-3 in double overtime, securing a victory in their first-round series and a second-round date with the Stars.
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Retiring Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said Monday that he has agreed to join Team Canada for the ice hockey world championship later this month.
Despite a dismal season in which they quickly fell out of postseason contention, the Nashville Predators plan to proceed with Andrew Brunette as coach, general manager Barry Trotz said on Monday, calling him "a good young coach. That's why I hired him."
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Safety A.J. Haulcy, who earned first-team All-Big 12 honors at Houston last season, committed to LSU on Sunday, his agency told ESPN.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and former CFP selection chair Jeff Long have been added as replacements to the current CFP selection committee.
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be suspended for two games for the upcoming 2025 season as part of self-imposed sanctions by the university for the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal, industry sources told ESPN.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
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.
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.
The matchup puts St. John's coach Rick Pitino against his former school and player in Kentucky coach Mark Pope.
Tennessee made Ward the No. 1 pick on draft night, but his journey started long ago in Texas.
We pull back the curtain on the ups and downs of Ewers' path from Texas to the Miami Dolphins.
The Pacers used a barrage of 3-pointers to stun the top-seeded Cavaliers 121-112 in Sunday night's Game 1.
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will don his second ring in a several month stretch after helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX in February.
Bryson DeChambeau had six birdies on the final nine holes to shoot a 66 and hold off Crushers GC teammate Charles Howell to win LIV Golf Korea.
The Royals, who entered Sunday's game with an MLB-low 18 home runs this season, hit a franchise-record seven homers against the Orioles.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said whoever wins the team's kicking job will be a decision "based on football."
Oscar Piastri extended his championship lead to 16 points with victory ahead of teammate Lando Norris at the Miami Grand Prix.
The fans got exactly what they wanted Sunday at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena: another vintage Caitlin Clark moment.
Scottie Scheffler tied the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record Sunday, finishing at 253 and running away with an eight-shot victory at his hometown CJ […]
The 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall, a source told ESPN, confirming an Axios report.
Reigning Cup champion Joey Logano surged ahead on the restart in overtime Sunday to win in the 11th race this year
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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended making wholesale changes to field the club's youngest ever Premier League lineup in Sunday's 4-3 loss at […]
Bayern Munich clinched their 33rd Bundesliga title on Sunday, giving forward Harry Kane the first major trophy of his senior career.
Carlo Ancelotti said next weekend's Clásico will be "almost" decisive in the LaLiga title race after Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-2 on Sunday.
Former Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticised Manchester United's decision to transfer Scott McTominay to Napoli last […]
Lionel Messi struck the emphatic final goal as Inter Miami snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 home win over the New York Red Bulls.
London City Lionesses have secured promotion to the Women's Super League (WSL) with a 2-2 draw with fellow contenders Birmingham City.
Cole Palmer hit back at social media "idiots" after ending his goal drought in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals as Real Madrid fought off a late comeback attempt from Celta Vigo to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta was the only UCL title contender to name a full-strength squad over the weekend -- and Arsenal lost. Will his gamble pay-off midweek? […]