Russell Westbrook is perhaps the NBA's most polarizing player. He has single-handedly won and lost games for the Nuggets. But make no mistake: Denver wouldn't be here without him.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
What to watch for after an exciting start to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Warriors star Stephen Curry, who is rehabbing a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, does not expect to be available for Game 5 on Wednesday, he told Andscape's Marc J. Spears.
With 120 players at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, here's everything to watch out for and know this week.
Can Marvin Harrison Jr. turn it around? Is Ladd McConkey a true WR1? We answered big questions about receivers from the 2024 draft class.
Chris Berman will remain at ESPN through his 50th anniversary with the company, including a role in the network's Super Bowl coverage in 2027, the network announced Monday.
The Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season.
Trey Hendrickson, who has been vocal about the lack of communication on the Cincinnati Bengals' part on a contract extension, said Monday that there have been no contract talks with the team after the draft.
Asante Samuel Jr., one of the top free agent cornerbacks of this year's class, is waiting to sign with a new team after undergoing neck surgery in April, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
If Man City are to be crowned world champions at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup, this is the kit they'll be wearing when they lift the trophy.
Inter Miami CF coach Javier Mascherano has stated that "there are things that need to be corrected" following a poor run of form and 4-1 defeat to Minnesota United on Saturday.
Real Madrid are also looking at Benfica's Álvaro Carreras and Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth as defensive reinforcements, sources told ESPN.
Two-time World Cup winner and Olympic champion Alex Morgan is the newest minority investor in San Diego Wave FC.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has told ESPN he expects Lamine Yamal to sign a new contract and make history at the club as part of an exciting generation of youngsters.
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some players who have started slowly that might turn things around.
Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire and who you should be dropping from fantasy rosters.
Sorry, Chicago. There's a club in Denver taking being bad to an all new low -- and this is how the Rockies are doing it.
Right-hander George Klassen, one of the Los Angeles Angels' top prospects, is improving one day after he was apparently hit in the head by a line drive while pitching for the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas in a Southern League game against Montgomery.
Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff won't return to the majors quite as early as expected, as he is suffering from tendinitis in his right ankle.
As we approach the elimination games in Round 2, here are the major storylines -- and what comes next.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Goaltender Leonardo Genoni stopped 23 shots as Switzerland shut out the United States 3-0 for the Americans' first loss at the ice hockey world championship Monday.
Maple Leafs forward Max Domi was fined $5,000 -- the maximum amount allowed by the league's CBA -- for boarding Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov in Game 4.
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer expects defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who has not played since Jan. 28 when he suffered a left knee injury, to play in their series against the Winnipeg Jets, telling reporters Monday "I'm still sticking by what I projected."
Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator job? All are part of a college team's offseason.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Former Utah quarterback Cameron Rising announced Wednesday on social media that he's retiring from football because of an injury to his throwing hand.
UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman, who was found dead in an off-campus apartment on Feb. 11, died from heart disease and an irregular heartbeat, the Clark County Coroner's Office announced Thursday.
FCS teams are moving toward a permanent 12-game regular season pending a final vote in June on the Division I oversight committee's recommendation.
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
With 120 players at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, here's everything to watch out for and know this week.
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.
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.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
For the first time in his career, the two-time MVP is reportedly open to a trade. How ready is every team to swing a deal?
Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom Monday to 32 years in prison, two and a half years after authorities caught him […]
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed […]
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday that quarterback Carson Beck has been cleared to participate in all team summer activities following elbow […]
Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cups as an executive with the Detroit Red Wings and helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to a runner-up finish last […]
As the Knicks took a commanding 3-1 series lead on the Celtics and moved within a win of their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 […]
Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera appeared to injure his left leg when he reached back for the plate on an awkward slide Monday night in Seattle.
The Dallas Mavericks won this year's NBA draft lottery, earning the right to land projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum will have an MRI on Tuesday after suffering an apparent noncontact lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter of Boston's […]
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
Wrexham AFC will play three A-League clubs as part of a preseason friendly tour across Australia and New Zealand in July.
Injuries to Vinícius Júnior and Lucas Vázquez added to Real Madrid's problems on Monday.
Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen […]
Harry Kane has brushed off the criticism he has received during his wait for his first career trophy, saying "we'll see what people talk about now."
Carlo Ancelotti will be the first foreign coach of Brazil, the CBF announced on Monday. However, Real Madrid are yet to confirm his exit from the […]
Inter Miami CF coach Javier Mascherano has stated that "there are things that need to be corrected" following a poor run of form and 4-1 defeat to […]
Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires on Monday a list of 15,000 violent soccer fans who […]
French football intends to have its own version of the Premier League, with a club-owned entity replacing the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) […]
Breaking down the the themes that will shape the 2025 deadline and the teams that could be a part of it.
Can Rory McIlroy win his second major of the year? Which LIV golfers can contend? We break down the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow (Starts Thursday […]
The biggest questions and what to watch for after an exciting start to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Will Bayern Munich sign either one of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz or Jonathan Tah? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
How did Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings escape a red card yet Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off?
We picked out players chosen on Days 2-3 of the 2025 draft who could contribute right away, including Saints QB Tyler Shough.