Stephen Curry had 36 points, and the Warriors delivered perhaps their gutsiest performance of the season in a 104-93 win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged from a shooting slump to score 38 points and the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.
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.
Aaron Gordon's putback dunk just beat the final buzzer, giving the Nuggets a dramatic 101-99 win over the Clippers after Denver squandered a 22-point lead.
The NBA said referees missed Detroit's Tim Hardaway Jr. getting fouled by New York's Josh Hart on the final shot of the Pistons' loss to the Knicks in Game 4 on Sunday.
Hassanei became the first Egyptian to ever be drafted into the NFL on Saturday.
Guests reportedly included Dallas Cowboys stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, along with rapper Kodak Black.
The NFL is looking into how Shedeur Sanders' private phone number was leaked and used for a prank call during Day 2 of the draft, a league official told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Dolphins selected Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers with the 231st pick in the seventh round Saturday.
Lawrence Taylor wants newly drafted Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter to create his own legacy, one that won't include wearing the No. 56 that Taylor made famous during his legendary career.
The coronavirus pandemic ruled out lavish celebrations when Liverpool ended a long wait to be called champions of England again. Five years later, a generation of dreams were realised.
Pep Guardiola said reaching the FA Cup final doesn't come close to making up for Manchester City's poor season.
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions after a 5-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday, securing their 20th league title.
Two first-half goals from Scott McTominay helped Napoli to a 2-0 home win against Torino in Serie A on Sunday as the hosts reclaimed the sole lead in the standings with four games left to play.
Wrexham will operate a "no superstars and no egos" policy when they target new signings for their Premier League push next season.
Chicago has scored more runs than any team in the majors so far -- with the help of some unexpected sluggers.
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 York replaced him on the roster by selecting the contract of right-hander José Ureña from Triple-A Syracuse.
The Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his place.
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.
Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong, who was hit in the face by a pitch on April 15, will undergo surgery Monday, manager Dave Martinez said.
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Capitals forward Tom Wilson and Canadiens forward Josh Anderson were each fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for their roles in a melee that extended into the Montreal bench during Game 3.
Two-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck allowed five goals before being pulled early in the third period as the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets fell to the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on Sunday.
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.
Canadiens starting goalie Sam Montembeault left in the second period of Game 3 on Friday night, and Capitals starter Logan Thompson exited late in the third period after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma but remains intubated as he recovers from a crash in the Los Angeles area.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
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.
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.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named the winner of the NBA's Hustle Award.
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