Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
The Warriors' Stephen Curry, 37, has been named the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. Current NBA players voted for Curry, 37, who is a first-time winner of the award.
Referees missed the Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.
Bucks star Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery. The injury ends his season and puts his 2025-26 season in jeopardy.
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After bypassing a wide receiver in the NFL draft, the Steelers added one in veteran Robert Woods on Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
Despite speculation that Will Levis would be traded during the draft, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Monday that the organization had no intentions of dealing the third-year quarterback during the draft.
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.
Jürgen Klopp has congratulated Liverpool and his successor Arne Slot after they won the Premier League title this season.
Wolves women's players have said they feel "let down" after learning the club failed to submit an application for promotion to the Championship.
Luis Enrique has hit back at what he believes is unfair negativity surrounding his Paris Saint-Germain side on the eve of their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal.
Gabriel Martinelli has suggested Arsenal need to bolster their attack this summer and welcomes the competition for places any new arrivals would bring.
Villa fear Rashford could miss the rest of the season with the hamstring injury which kept him out of the FA Cup semifinal, a source has told ESPN.
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Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, rejoined the Braves on Monday, a day after he was claimed off waivers from the Angels. Atlanta also signed veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario.
Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers on Monday.
After meeting with President Trump, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he wants to issue a ruling on a request to end the permanent ban of Pete Rose, who died in September.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and matched a franchise record with nine RBIs, helping the first-place New York Mets past the Washington Nationals in a 19-5 rout Monday, a standout day for the 32-year-old outfielder who had four hits and scored four times.
Both the Canadiens and Capitals were fined $25,000 each for players' antics during warmups before Game 4 on Sunday night.
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains "day to day" and was not in the lineup for Game 5.
Connor Hellebuyck says there is no crack in his confidence after the Winnipeg Jets goalie was pulled during his team's last two playoff losses.
Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, is out as the team's head coach, it was announced Monday.
For concussions concerns, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel left his club's 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday in Game 4 of their first-round series, after a high hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad that wasn't penalized in the second period.
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An autopsy revealed "no evidence of injury or suspicion of foul play" in the death of Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly.
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2026 class, has committed to Michigan.
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.
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players.
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.
Athletic director Christian Spears and the school have mutually agreed that they will not be renewing his contract, sources told ESPN.
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.
Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager of Sacramento State, sources told ESPN.
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From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
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 […]
The Warriors' Stephen Curry, 37, has been named the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. Current NBA players voted for Curry, 37, who is a […]
The Warriors are expecting Jimmy Butler to make his return Monday night in Game 4 against the Rockets, sources told ESPN.
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 […]
Darius Garland will get at least a couple more days off, after the Cavaliers ruled the All-Star guard out of Game 4 of their Eastern Conference […]
Referees missed the Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Timberwolves, the NBA said […]
Bucks star Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery. The injury ends his season and puts his 2025-26 season in […]
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