Our NBA experts pick which teams survive the second round and get one step closer to the championship.
The Western Conference produced two Game 7s this weekend. The Nuggets claimed the first one but how can each team advance on Sunday?
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What's next for San Antonio after Pop's move to the front office? What does Mitch Johnson bring? Our NBA insiders break down the news.
Gregg Popovich is moving to a full-time role in the Spurs' front office, and Mitch Johnson will take over head coaching duties, the team announced Friday.
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The Patriots' third-round pick from Washington State is known for his love of football and his teammates.
The Jaguars added five offensive players in the draft with the goal of building a threatening offense for their QB.
New Carolina Panthers signing Mapalo 'Maz' Mwansa grew up wanting to emulate Manchester City legend Yaya Touré, but he had all but given up on organised sport before an off-the-cuff comment changed his life.
New Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on Thursday discussed his battle with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that led to him sitting out last season.
Leicester's clash with Southampton was held up for 11 minutes after referee David Webb was forced out of the game after being injured in a collision.
RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 3-3 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday and delay the Bavarians' title celebrations by at least a day.
Burnley celebrated promotion to the Premier League by singing Natasha Bedingfield's 2004 hit "Unwritten" with the singer on Saturday.
United States and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun scored his first Ligue 1 goal this year following shoulder surgery.
League leaders Napoli moved one step closer to winning the Serie A title with a 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Lecce on Saturday, taking the visitors provisionally six points clear of Scudetto rivals Inter Milan.
No team has made the playoffs after starting 0-7, but Atlanta has played better since. Will that continue -- and will it be enough?
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The Orioles placed third baseman Ramón Urías on the injured list and called up top prospect Coby Mayo before Saturday night's game against the Royals.
Corey Seager, back in the lineup after going on the injured list with a strained hamstring, went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the Rangers' 2-1 loss to the Mariners.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks something is missing from his team's usual identity as Milwaukee staggers through the first quarter of the season.
It all comes down to this for the final ticket to the second round. Here's what to watch for both teams.
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel, Washington Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery and Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis were named first-time finalists for the Jack Adams Award on Friday.
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
Lightning coach Jon Cooper will return next season, general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday, shutting down speculation that they might part ways after an early playoff exit.
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State football support staff members for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games.
Five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe committed to USC, landing with the Trojans as the top-ranked member in coach Lincoln Riley's 2026 recruiting class.
Quarterback Trae Taylor, one of the top pocket passers in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Nebraska over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M.
Ian Schieffelin has taken up Dabo Swinney on his offer, forgoing any pro basketball prospects for now in favor of one last season in a Clemson jersey -- this time on the gridiron.
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.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova.
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