From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Former NBA player and Oregon star Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76.
Dick Barnett, a basketball Hall of Famer who played on both New York Knicks NBA championship teams, has died. He was 88.
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to give the Celtics a 3-1 series lead over the Magic -- and showcased a new celebration featuring his injured right wrist.
Crew chief David Guthrie said referees missed Knicks guard Josh Hart's foul of Detroit's Tim Hardaway Jr. on the final shot of the Pistons' loss to the Knicks in Game 4 on Sunday.
From here on out, all that matters for Shedeur Sanders is proving the Browns were right in selecting him.
ESPN analysts reveal their fantasy football rankings for the 2025 season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.
Bills general manager Brandon Beane began a Monday morning radio appearance with a strong response to criticism against the team's approach to the wide receiver position.
The Steelers selected Ohio State's Will Howard with the 185th pick in the sixth round Saturday, adding a quarterback to their depth chart while they continue to wait on an answer from Aaron Rodgers.
Free agent defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who has 47.5 sacks and 112 quarterback hits in 123 career games, has signed a one-year deal with the Jaguars worth up to $5 million.
MLS announced it is aware of a reported violation of the league's Non-Discrimination Policy that occurred in Sunday's match between Minnesota United FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, and will "immediately begin a thorough review of the matter."
Gabriel Martinelli has suggested Arsenal need to bolster their attack this summer and welcomes the competition for places any new arrivals would bring.
The official trailer of the fourth season of hit FX series "Welcome to Wrexham" has been unveiled by Disney+ ahead of its release next month.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are feeling the weight of history, but urged his players to "live the moment" as they attempt to reach the Champions League final.
Southampton have made contact with Minnesota United boss Eric Ramsay as they continue their search for a new manager, a source has told ESPN.
Jose Quintana became the first Brewers pitcher to win his first four starts for the team since CC Sabathia in 2008.
Toronto's Kevin Gausman was ejected after a 53-pitch inning -- the most by an MLB pitcher in an inning since 2022 -- in which he had five walks vs. the Yankees.
Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets' Class A affiliate in Post St. Lucie, Florida, had a pitch clocked at 104.5 mph -- faster than any pitch thrown in the majors this year.
Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow departed Sunday's outing against the Pirates after one inning with right shoulder discomfort.
Heliot Ramos gave the Giants a walk-off 3-2 win over the Rangers with a Little League home run added by two errors from Texas.
Leon Draisaitl scored on a power play at 18:18 of overtime, and the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series.
Both the Canadiens and Capitals were fined $25,000 each for players' antics during warmups before Game 4 on Sunday night.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not receive supplemental discipline for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy finalists on Monday.
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is not ready to return from injury in time for Game 5.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
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.
After departing in December for a brief stint at Texas A&M, former five-star wide receiver recruit Micah Hudson announced Sunday he is rejoining Texas Tech's football program.
Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.
Jimmer Fredette was announced Monday as the first managing director of USA Basketball's 3x3 men's national team, the same role that Grant Hill has with the senior men's national team.
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.
California transfer Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic and one of the best available players in the portal, has committed to Illinois over Stanford and North Carolina.
USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma but remains intubated as he recovers from a crash in the Los Angeles area.
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.
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Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Cubs starter Ben Brown came apart in a six-run fourth inning against the Phillies on Saturday, leading manager Craig Counsell to say simply, "We need […]
Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets' Class A affiliate in Post St. Lucie, Florida, had a pitch clocked at 104.5 mph -- faster than any pitch thrown […]
Toronto's Kevin Gausman was ejected after a 53-pitch inning -- the most by an MLB pitcher in an inning since 2022 -- in which he had five walks vs. […]
Mets reliever A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-day injured list after straining his left triceps during a 2-0 win against the Nationals. New […]
The Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his […]
Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow departed Sunday's outing against the Pirates after one inning with right shoulder discomfort.
Devin Williams, who has stumbled to start the season, has been ousted as closer by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, with Luke Weaver set to get save […]
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.
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.
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