The New York Knicks are conducting active due diligence on Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd among other head coaching candidates in their search to replace Tom Thibodeau, sources told ESPN.
NBA insiders break down the Pacers' comeback win over the Thunder.
The Suns are hiring Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who previously led the Knicks from 1987-89, says he's "absolutely not" interested in coaching the team again in the wake of Tom Thibodeau's firing.
Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 left for Indiana's first and only lead of the game and the Pacers beat the Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Smith, a former Stallions signal-caller, had given up on football before a string of injuries brought about his return.
QB Aaron Rodgers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Steelers, the team announced on Thursday night.
To deal with a significant shoulder injury, surgery was considered an option, as was trying to play through it, but former Saints quarterback Derek Carr says he ultimately didn't feel right with either possibility.
The Ravens have signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension that includes $20 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN.
Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, who ended his four-year retirement to become an assistant with the Ravens, says he has no desire to be an NFL head coach again.
Ange Postecoglou ended Spurs' 17-year trophy drought, but his 17th-place league finish was more than the club could bear.
Lyon's Nemanja Matic and Le Havre's Ahmed Hassan have been handed two-game bans after they concealed Ligue 1's anti-homophobia sign on their shirts.
Manchester United have upped their offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, sources have told ESPN.
Barcelona winger Raphinha was named LaLiga Player of the Season on Friday, after the Brazilian played a major role in his side winning the domestic treble, with club teammate Lamine Yamal named Best Under-23 player.
FIFA will roll out "advanced semi-automated offside technology" for VAR at the Club World Cup following a serious injury suffered by Taiwo Awoniyi.
Left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander, who got designated for assignment by the Brewers this week, has elected free agency after clearing waivers.
Former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is coming back to where it all began as he will rejoin the club after being called up from Triple-A to help a faltering Atlanta bullpen.
Billionaire private equity investor Justin Ishbia is in line to take over ownership of the White Sox from Jerry Reinsdorf, the team said in a release.
Michael Conforto broke out of an 0-for-15 slump by delivering a tiebreaking, two-out RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Dodgers rallied to beat the Mets 6-5.
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list Friday and designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment.
Both NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh said CBA talks are going well but a deal hasn't been finalized ahead of the expiration of the current one, which will be in September of next year.
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference finals each time but never advancing for a shot at the Stanley Cup.
The Boston Bruins hired Marco Sturm as coach on Thursday to help the Original Six franchise get back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 2016.
Leon Draisaitl scored on a power play in overtime after the Oilers erased a multigoal deficit to beat the defending champion Panthers 4-3 in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch.
Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor underwent hip surgery Friday and is expected to miss five to six months that will potentially keep him out until December.
Michigan has extended an offer to class of 2027 safety Charles Woodson Jr., opening its recruitment of the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Wolverines 1997 Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson.
Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick, the younger brother of Minkah, has committed to Georgia, sources told ESPN, picking the Bulldogs over Florida, Miami, Ohio State and Texas.
Ohio State will host Navy in the 2029 season opener for both teams in first matchup since 2014.
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
Villanova football will leave the Coastal Athletic Association following this season and join the Patriot League in 2026.
BYU coach Kevin Young has signed a new long-term contract extension with the program, the team announced on Thursday.
St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who previously led the Knicks from 1987-89, says he's "absolutely not" interested in coaching the team again in the wake of Tom Thibodeau's firing.
Utah Valley is joining the Big West for the 2026-27 athletic year, giving the league a presence in that state for the first time since Utah State ended a 27-year run in 2005.
Nigeria's 17-year-old phenom Ike David Ugonna (Rivers Hoopers) is aiming to follow in NBA Academy stars Khaman Maluach and Reuben Chinyelu's footsteps at the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons.