Jrue Holiday doesn't rack up a ton of steals or blocks, but there is no player more important to the Celtics' stingy defense -- or their hopes to beat the New York Knicks and repeat as champions.
Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects.
Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss at least one week of the playoffs after he was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka and GM Rafael Stone said the team took big steps this season but faces a "huge offseason" after being ousted in the first round of the playoffs.
After the Timberwolves dropped Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series with the Warriors, Minnesota coach Chris Finch challenged the performance of franchise star Anthony Edwards.
On fashion's biggest night, ESPN goes behind the scenes with the Super Bowl champion and Philadelphia Eagles star.
Tyrod Taylor threw his full support behind Justin Fields as the Jets' starting QB.
The Jaguars released Gabe Davis nearly 14 months after signing the WR to a three-year, $39 million deal.
The Steelers moved on from Pickens, while the Cowboys got a WR2 to pair with CeeDee Lamb.
Pickens is headed to Dallas for draft picks. Did the Cowboys solve their WR2 problem -- and did the Steelers create one? Let's size up the move.
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Enzo Maresca has said lifting the Conference League this season would signify that "Chelsea are back."
Alejandro Garnacho has said he's "happy" at Manchester United despite continued speculation about his future.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has urged UEFA to investigate the refereeing performance in Tuesday's harrowing 4-3 Champions League semifinal defeat to Inter Milan at San Siro.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some players who have started slowly that he expects to turn things around quickly.
These players are due to get paid, from who will join the nine-figure club to who could break Juan Soto's record.
Michael Soroka pitched five outstanding innings in his return from the IL before falling apart against the Guardians.
Veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees, the club announced Tuesday.
The Reds placed third baseman Noelvi Marte on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain on Wednesday.
Half of the teams are eliminated. Who do our experts take in each of the four second-round series?
Can Florida pull even with Toronto, and who gets the first W between Dallas and Winnipeg? Plus, Tuesday's recaps.
Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, one of 33 shots from a dominant Carolina effort, and the Hurricanes topped the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday, the club's second straight playoff win beyond regulation.
Zach Hyman scored with 3:02 left, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied yet again this postseason to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series, setting an NHL record with their fifth playoff comeback win in a row.
Former NHL star Eric Staal is rejoining the Buffalo Sabres, this time in a front office role as special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams, the team announced Wednesday.
Austin Peay transfer defensive back William Hardrick, who previously played for Mississippi State and Miami (Ohio), has died, the university announced Wednesday.
Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028.
The Akron football team will be ineligible for postseason play this season because of its multiyear Academic Progress Rate score.
Former Utah quarterback Cameron Rising announced Wednesday on social media that he's retiring from football because of an injury to his throwing hand.
We have takeaways on the 2025 NFL draft class, from the college coaches who best know the prospects.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is reducing its 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18, allowing teams more schedule opportunities for nonconference games in an effort to boost the league's chances at NCAA tournament bids.
The transfer cycle is in full swing. We're tracking the latest players to commit for the 2025-26 season.
How should UNC's campaign be judged? What about the conference's newest members? Our verdicts on all 18 teams.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
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An MRI showed that Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has a Grade 1 groin strain, manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka and GM Rafael Stone said the team took big steps this season but faces a "huge offseason" after being ousted in the first […]
The Browns on Tuesday announced jersey numbers for their rookies, and Shedeur Sanders will wear No. 12, as the No. 2 he wore in high school and […]
Internazionale goalkeeper Yann Sommer lauded his "special save" from Lamine Yamal after helping his side overcome Barcelona in a remarkable Champions […]
The Indiana Pacers guard stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers and social media with a game-winner in Game 2.
Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and Brazilian national team averaged 1.3 […]
President Donald Trump has appointed Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, to serve as the task force's executive […]
Toronto coach Craig Berube said Tuesday that Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz hasn't been ruled out of Wednesday's Game 2 of the second-round […]
Tyrese Haliburton sunk a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left, capping off an 8-point run in 47.9 seconds to stun the shorthanded Cavaliers.
With the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the rest of the playoffs.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
From players to coaching tactics to pace of play, these are six key factors that will be critical in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Amazing goals, dazzling skill and drama at every turn: Inter's 7-6 aggregate defeat of Barça will go down as one of the Champions League's […]
Will Newcastle win the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah this summer? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Two-time Olympic Alpine ski gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver's expansion National Women's Soccer League team.
LAFC and América will face off on May 31 at LAFC's BMO Stadium for the right to replace Club León at the Club World Cup in the United States next […]
Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets admitted the MLS club is not up to the level of competition that will be seen at the 2025 Club World Cup, but […]
Declan Rice said Arsenal will require "magic moments" to reach their first Champions League final in 19 years.
Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, has been selected to play for Portugal's under 15 side for the first time for an upcoming […]
France's former interior minister Gerald Darmanin has apologised to Liverpool fans for wrongly blaming them for the chaos before the 2022 Champions […]
A source has told ESPN that Bruno Fernandes is one of the few players whose future is seen as secure at Man United despite a battle to balance the […]
Barcelona forward Raphinha has revealed his anger at the lack of football he played under Xavi Hernández, saying he feels his former coach never […]
Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Joe Burrow, Jonathan Owens and Saquon Barkley make their debuts at the 2025 Met Gala.
Could the Patriots' rookies make an immediate impact? Experts weigh in with their favorite classes and picks.