Our NBA insiders break down everything you need to know ahead of this championship showdown.
The Suns, sources told ESPN, have narrowed their coaching search to two finalists from the Cavaliers -- associate coach Johnnie Bryant and assistant Jordan Ott.
The Pacers didn't hold on back on the Knicks after winning the Eastern Conference title.
Despite Saturday's season-ending loss, Jalen Brunson said there isn't "an ounce of any type of doubt" that the Knicks' core can take the next step toward a title.
Oklahoma City is one of the biggest betting favorites in an NBA Finals across the past 20 seasons, with the West champion Thunder opening as -750 favorites over the Pacers at ESPN BET on Saturday night, and the return price for Indiana was set at +525.
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Lions center Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, announced his retirement on social media Monday.
The 49ers and Eagles have finalized a trade that sends edge rusher Bryce Huff to San Francisco for a midround pick.
Puma have released the Premier League's new matchday ball and it will be seen in play for the first time during the Premier League Summer Series.
Maxime Hughes, the Welsh interpreter for Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has been awarded one of Wales' top honours.
United States midfielder Korbin Albert has agreed to terms to join eight-time European champions OL Lyonnes on a free transfer, a source with knowledge of the deal confirmed to ESPN.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has rejoined the national team for training on Monday after a seven-month break ahead of their upcoming Conmebol World Cup qualifying matches.
Former U.S. national team midfielder Benny Feilhaber was hired Monday as coach of the Oakland Roots of the United Soccer League's second-tier Championship.
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Christian Yelich, playing through a sore right hand, continued his hot streak with a solo home run to lift the Brewers on Monday night.
The No. 51 worn by Randy Johnson will be retired by the Mariners during the 2026 season, joining the No. 51 of Ichiro Suzuki, which will be retired this season.
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter smashed three home runs against the White Sox on Monday night, becoming the first Tiger to accomplish that feat since Victor Martinez in 2016.
Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott, who allowed two 10th-inning runs to score in a 4-3 loss to the Mets on Monday night, has been charged with 10 earned runs over his past seven outings, a stretch that includes two losses and two blown saves.
Flyers prospect Denver Barkey scored twice in the second period and the London Knights beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-1 for their third Memorial Cup title.
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Edmonton forward Connor Brown, who has been sidelined because of an undisclosed injury, practiced Sunday and will be available for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger said Saturday that he was embarrassed when he was pulled from Game 5 of the Western Conference finals after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced, an effort that highlighted his club's playoff departure.
The Lightning have signed Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension worth just under $14 million before the forward became an unrestricted free agent.
Deion Sanders says he was "hurt" by reports that his son Shedeur Sanders was unprepared during predraft meetings with NFL teams, but he also isn't buying the validity of them, either.
A 16-team College Football Playoff model featuring the top five conference champions and 11 at-large teams is gaining traction following SEC spring meetings this week.
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Asked Thursday during Big 12 spring meetings how much fun it was to be among the favorites after being picked to finish last in the preseason media poll in 2024, Dillingham said, "It's less fun, to be honest."
TCU will open the 2025 season against Bill Belichick and North Carolina two years after opening against Deion Sanders' first game at Colorado.
J Batt, who has served as athletic director at Georgia Tech since October 2022, has been hired as the new AD at Michigan State.
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Brian Thornton, vice president of Big 12 men's basketball, says the league's decision to return to 18 conference games could help increase the number of NCAA tournament bids.
The ACC announced its second set of home-and-away partners after announcing earlier this month that it would cut a 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18.
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