Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Canada Basketball has hired Gordie Herbert, who coached Germany to a World Cup title in 2023, to take over as its men's national team coach in 2026.
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels finished comfortably ahead of fellow finalists Ivica Zubac and Cade Cunningham in the voting for the NBA's Most Improved Player award.
Amen Thompson notched five steals in the first half to establish a tone of tenacity on defense that galvanized the Rockets in a 131-116 romp that forced Game 6 against the Warriors on Friday in San Francisco.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to "outsmart the rules" by hitting Stephen Curry's hand after he releases his shot and said it's something he hopes the league addresses after the season.
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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has returned to training for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury in September, manager Pep Guardiola said on Thursday.
Spanish side Elche have decided to break with tradition by banning the sale and consumption of sunflower seeds at their home ground as cleaning up the shells spit out by fans led to increased costs and unhygienic conditions.
The English Football Association (FA) has said it will ban transgender players from women's football from next season, starting from June 1.
Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries returned and so did the goals for Inter Milan.
The Vancouver Whitecaps dashed Lionel Messi's hopes of reaching the Concacaf Champions Cup final by stunning Inter Miami 5-1 on aggregate score.
Houston's Lance McCullers Jr., who hasn't appeared in an MLB game since the 2022 World Series due to injuries, is scheduled to start vs. the White Sox on Sunday.
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Benches and bullpens cleared in Baltimore in the fourth inning of the Orioles' 5-4 win over the Yankees on Wednesday night, when Heston Kjerstad stole second base and Pablo Reyes had to leap over him to catch the throw.
The Rockies (5-25) beat the Braves to end an eight-game losing streak and avoid tying the 1988 Orioles (4-26) for the worst 30-game start in MLB since 1901.
Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, have been added as named defendants in a civil lawsuit filed by a girl and her mother, who say the girl was sexually abused at events connected to the Riveras' church.
Kyle Okposo, who retired after winning the Stanley Cup with the Panthers last season, is joining the NHL Players' Association as business development and player engagement adviser.
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Jets coach Scott Arniel was frustrated by the play that left him without star center Mark Scheifele for the final two periods of Wednesday's win over the Blues.
Utah Hockey Club officials wouldn't confirm whether "Mammoth" was their new name after it allegedly leaked on the team's official YouTube channel Tuesday night.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper tipped his cap after the Panthers eliminated his team in five games, saying, "It was our turn for a while. Now it's theirs."
The Pac-12 has finalized television deals for the 2025 season, with The CW, ESPN and CBS combining to show the 13 home games involving Oregon State and Washington State.
Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway, who was limited in spring practice and didn't throw due to shoulder soreness, has resumed throwing for the Gators.
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson is getting a new five-year deal after taking the Broncos to the CFP in his first full season as their head coach, the school announced Tuesday.
Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement after a devastating leg injury suffered in 2023 while at Florida State "never responded" to treatment.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick issued a statement defending girlfriend Jordon Hudson from the "false narrative" that she was trying to control his interview with CBS.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Ex-prep phenom Mikey Williams has committed to Sacramento State, where he'll play under the tutelage of new GM Shaquille O'Neal and coach Mike Bibby.
Alijah Arenas, a basketball recruit for USC and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, has been released from the hospital less than one week after a fiery single-car crash.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
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