Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Despite a dominant Game 4 victory Sunday night that gave the Pacers a 3-1 lead over the Cavaliers in their Eastern Conference semifinal series, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said his team is "going to keep approaching this like we have everything to prove."
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NBC announced Monday that Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to its NBA coverage beginning this fall.
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 5 vs. the Pacers after an MRI showed he aggravated an ankle injury, a source told ESPN.
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 in the state as he fled from a local bank robbery.
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 Ravens have signed undrafted Wyoming rookie kicker John Hoyland. He will compete with sixth-round pick Tyler Loop to replace Justin Tucker, who was released by Baltimore amid an investigation by the league for sexual misconduct.
The Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season.
The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles will host the Cowboys on Sept. 4 in the NFL's 2025 regular-season opener.
Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires on Monday a list of 15,000 violent soccer fans who will be banned from stadiums during the upcoming Club World Cup.
Injuries to Vinícius Júnior and Lucas Vázquez added to Real Madrid's problems on Monday.
Wrexham AFC will play three A-League clubs as part of a preseason friendly tour across Australia and New Zealand in July.
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."
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 to have him in place for this summer's Club World Cup.
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.
The Marlins placed outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right oblique strain.
The Arizona Diamondbacks called up their top prospect, shortstop Jordan Lawlar, on Monday, the team announced.
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.
Guardians pitcher Ben Lively exited Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after three innings due to right forearm inflammation.
Edmonton's Calvin Pickard is expected to miss the remainder of the Western Conference series against the Vegas Golden Knights due to an injury, according to a TSN report Monday, and he was not on the bench later that night, when the Oilers won Game 4.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
After a shaky start to the series, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, leading the Florida Panthers to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs Sunday night in Game 4 to even this Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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.
Former Utah quarterback Cameron Rising announced Wednesday on social media that he's retiring from football because of an injury to his throwing hand.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
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.
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.
North Carolina issued a statement saying Bill Belichick's girlfriend is still welcome at football facilities.
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.
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With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
UConn climbs the ranks. Illinois and Creighton join the mix. See the fourth edition of our early top 25.
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some players who have started slowly that might turn things around.
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
We break down a breakout bat, a prospect finally coming into his own and more.
While NL powerhouses duke it out at the top, a new club is leading the way in the AL, with two others also on the up.
The Red Sox put first baseman Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list with a left-quad contusion, but Boston manager Alex Cora said Saturday that he […]
Astros infielder/outfielder Jose Altuve was not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Reds because of right hamstring tightness.
Ian Happ sat out for the second straight day with oblique discomfort, but Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that the left fielder is feeling […]
The Brewers have optioned right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-handed reliever Elvis Peguero.
A team spokesperson said the Astros notified both the Houston Police Department and Major League Baseball security about the threats made at Lance […]
Manager Aaron Boone said Marcus Stroman still had "discomfort" in his knee after throwing a live batting practice session and will be reevaluated.
Rangers 3B Josh Jung hit a two-run homer in the fifth against his brother's team as their mother, Mary, looked on.
The Colorado Rockies, a day after losing by 21 runs to the San Diego Padres at home and off to a major-league-worst 7-33 start, fired manager Bud […]
It wasn't invented in New York, but three members of the Mets' surprising starting staff are using it -- and winning.