The Rockets felt right at home in a win over the Warriors on Wednesday that featured six technical fouls, a flagrant 1, minor scuffles and multiple chants aimed at Draymond Green.
Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion that forced him out of the Game 2 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday.
The Pelicans have hired Troy Weaver from the Wizards to be their senior vice president of basketball operations, a source reveals.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson was named the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year, finishing ahead of the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards in voting.
A judge ruled that Grizzlies star Ja Morant acted in self-defense and was immune from civil liability in the suit filed by Joshua Holloway.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday the Cowboys are working on "pretty substantive trades" ahead of the NFL draft.
Patrick Mahomes is hopeful that a healthy Chiefs team can have the big-play passing game in 2025 that it lacked last season.
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, died Wednesday at age 67, the NFL announced.
The Browns and Giants are fielding trade inquiries for their early picks in the NFL draft, sources told ESPN.
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal "dropped our standards" in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, which leaves Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League.
Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena has criticized the appointment of current head coach Mauricio Pochettino, saying that a non-American lacks the necessary understanding of the country's culture.
Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday, police reported, when men broke into their home in search of the Emelec defender, who told investigators he hid under a bed.
Vivianne Miedema has hit back at calls for her to retire following multiple long-term injuries, instead saying women's football needs more physical and mental safety.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe took training on Thursday for the first time since recovering from a battle with pneumonia, the club said.
Kody Clemens was designated for assignment on Wednesday by the Phillies while manager Rob Thomson said left-hander Cristopher Sanchez felt normal, one day after he was removed from a start with forearm tightness.
Edwin Diaz said he was feeling better postgame, having left the Mets' 4-3, extra-innings win over the Phillies on Wednesday with left hip discomfort.
The Twins say Tony Oliva had "a series of mini strokes" over the past month but is expected to make a full recovery, and Kent Hrbek suffered a minor stroke following knee surgery in early April and is recovering at home.
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, a day after he suffered a strained hamstring while running to first base.
Dodgers starter Blake Snell will back off his throwing program after feeling discomfort in his left shoulder while playing catch Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts.
Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.
Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk made his long-awaited return to the lineup, scoring twice in the second period, as the Panthers handled the rival Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, in their Eastern Conference first-round series opener at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs vowed that his team would return to the playoffs next season despite finishing in last place and trading away several players at the deadline.
The Rangers agreed to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury, keeping him in charge of their hockey operations moving forward after missing the playoffs.
Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period "was the difference tonight," according to coach Spencer Carbery, as the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with Montreal.
The Rose Bowl Game will start an hour earlier than its traditional window and kick off at 4 p.m. ET as part of a New Year's Day tripleheader of College Football Playoff quarterfinals on ESPN.
Mike Patrick, who spent 36 years as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN and was the network's first NFL voice for "Sunday Night Football," has died at age 80.
With Steve Angeli having entered the transfer portal, Notre Dame's QB competition is down to CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey.
North Carolina transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson announced his commitment to Ohio State Tuesday night.
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."
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the projected No. 3 pick in this year's NBA draft, is going pro, saying he is "nowhere close to reaching my potential" and "can take a good team to a better level."
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
Arkansas freshman Boogie Fland will entered the transfer portal ahead of the midnight deadline, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. The former five-star prospect is focused on the draft, but is keeping his options open.
USC junior Desmond Claude entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, becoming one of the best available guards just hours before the window closed Tuesday night.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
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