Russell Westbrook tried playing through a left-foot injury but was pulled midway through the second quarter Thursday night, while Michael Porter Jr. struggled with his injured left shoulder in the Nuggets' Game 3 loss.
The Thunder pulled off the biggest second-half rally in NBA playoff history, overcoming a 26-point halftime deficit to beat the Grizzlies 114-108 in Thursday's Game 3.
Both clubs were unhappy after a pair of odd plays that were or weren't whistled in the closing seconds of New York's win in Detroit on Thursday night.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named the winner of the NBA's Hustle Award.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets with pelvic contusion. Coach Steve Kerr said "there's a chance he plays."
Much to the delight of the Packers-heavy crowd jammed between Lambeau Field and the draft stage, Green Bay selected receiver Matthew Golden of Texas with the 23rd pick in the draft.
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested Friday morning in Minnesota and charged with fourth-degree driving while impaired, according to online records maintained by the Hennepin County sheriff.
The Jaguars have an early plan for how they want to use Travis Hunter, but they're not locked into anything concrete.
The Giants selected Penn State star Abdul Carter and QB Jaxson Dart in the first round of the NFL draft.
Cam Ward and Ashton Jeanty have the best early odds to win offensive rookie of the year.
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups, European qualification -- and who will be relegated?
Wrexham women have a golden opportunity to bring in club's first major trophy when they face Cardiff City in the Bute Energy Cup final on April 27.
Arsenal and Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to compete to sign Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real Madrid denied they were considering boycotting Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, despite protesting comments made by the refereeing team.
Palmeiras' Estêvão had an 18th birthday to remember, netting the club's second goal in a 3-2 Copa Libertadores win over Bolivar before dropping to the turf, vomiting and leaving the field on a stretcher as the high altitude of La Paz took its toll.
The series opener between the Red Sox and Guardians was postponed by rain on Friday, setting up a day-night doubleheader between the clubs on Saturday.
Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday.
The Cardinals optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Riley O'Brien before Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Juan Brito, regarded as one of the Guardians' top prospects, is expected to be restricted from game activities from 8-12 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery Friday.
Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday in what Blue Jays manager John Schneider called a step in the right direction.
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left their Game 2 win over Tampa Bay after a third-period hit by Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, which earned him a major penalty.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played in his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars.
Pavel Buchnevich scored three goals for his first career playoff hat trick and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. The ruling means a new trial will be held, and jury selection for it began Friday.
The Oilers are making a goaltender change for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Kings, turning to Calvin Pickard in the crease over Stuart Skinner.
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told ESPN.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he's glad his program isn't part of the "chaos" of the transfer portal era, saying that "the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it."
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started three games for Iowa last season and eight for Northwestern over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, is set to transfer to Tulane for the 2025 season.
Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 basketball at last year's Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
The NCAA for the first time is authorizing licensed sportsbooks to receive official data from championship events, including the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Fordham men's basketball must vacate wins across two seasons and former coach Keith Urgo was hit with a two-year show-cause penalty under NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
The Rays placed rookie outfielder Jake Mangum on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain Thursday.
The Mets activated Jeff McNeil, who hasn't played this season because of a right oblique strain, from the injured list Thursday night.
Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after the All-Star left-hander was forced to leave Thursday's start after just three […]
Dodgers starter Blake Snell will back off his throwing program after feeling discomfort in his left shoulder while playing catch Tuesday, according […]
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, who hasn't played since March 16 due to a hamstring strain, will begin an injury rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A […]
The Minnesota Twins activated right-hander Pablo Lopez from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels in […]
Chicago has scored more runs than any team in the majors so far -- with the help of some unexpected sluggers.
Another change at the top of the list and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings.
After stumbling out of the gate last season, the star shortstop and his team are lighting up Citi Field.
MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.
Every ace wants to add something filthy to his arsenal. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.