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For the second time in these playoffs, Aaron Gordon delivered the winning shot after Denver rallied from a double-digit deficit to stun the Thunder at home in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
The Cavaliers have "real concern" about the status of Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) for Game 2. They are questionable to play, along with Darius Garland.
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Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson, who watched from the sideline as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had All-Star seasons for the Cavaliers, has been named the NBA Coach of the Year after leading the team to 64 wins and the top seed in the East.
Julian Edelman has been voted by fans as a 2025 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Commanders owner Josh Harris said Monday that they expect more than 1 million fans to attend the NFL draft in 2027, when it will be hosted by Washington, D.C.
Browns linebacker Devin Bush has been arrested and charged with simple assault and harassment in Pennsylvania, according to court records.
The Ravens on Monday released kicker Justin Tucker, parting ways with the NFL's most accurate kicker who is being investigated by the league for sexual misconduct.
Bengals safety Geno Stone says he agreed to a pay cut because he was able to secure additional guaranteed money this season and because it could help Cincinnati sign Trey Hendrickson to an extension.
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Barcelona forward Raphinha has revealed his anger at the lack of football he played under Xavi Hernández, saying he feels his former coach never showed any real confidence in him.
A source has told ESPN that Bruno Fernandes is one of the few players whose future is seen as secure at Man United despite a battle to balance the club's books.
France's former interior minister Gerald Darmanin has apologised to Liverpool fans for wrongly blaming them for the chaos before the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
Two-time Olympic Alpine ski gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver's expansion National Women's Soccer League team.
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The 20-year-old man who fell from the top of a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pirates game last week took his first steps Monday, but he still has "a long way to go" in his recovery.
The Seattle Mariners claimed outfielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the American League West rival Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández will have an MRI on Tuesday after leaving Monday night's game at Miami in the fourth inning because of tightness in his left hamstring.
Veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees, the club announced Tuesday.
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Rob Blake is out after eight seasons as the Los Angeles Kings' vice president and general manager.
The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, effective Sept. 1 and running through the 2030-2031 season.
The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams -- including the last-place San Jose Sharks -- in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick, marking the first time the franchise will have that position since 2009.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be suspended for two games for the upcoming 2025 season as part of self-imposed sanctions by the university for the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal, industry sources told ESPN.
An attorney in the $2.8 billion legal case reshaping college sports told The AP on Monday he thinks "the agreement we will reach with the NCAA will solve the judge's concerns" over roster limits that have delayed final approval.
Five-star passer Jared Curtis, the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs over the Oregon Ducks Monday night, closing a fierce recruiting battle that sources told ESPN's Eli Lederman went "down to the wire."
Clemson and Notre Dame are set to announce a 12-year scheduling agreement that will pit the two college football powers against each other annually through 2038.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
UConn climbs the ranks. Illinois and Creighton join the mix. See the fourth edition of our early top 25.
Gold medal sprinter Allyson Felix, Olympic tennis champion Serena Williams and men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski are part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame's class of 2025.
Florida coach Todd Golden, fresh off a national title, has agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension through the 2030-31 season.
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Both players have had historic, unprecedented seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could win his first MVP, Jokic his fourth -- but neither is keen to […]
Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson, who watched from the sideline as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had All-Star seasons for the Cavaliers, […]
A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into […]
The Pacers used a barrage of 3-pointers and a 22-point, 13-assist effort from Tyrese Haliburton to stun the top-seeded Cavaliers 121-112.
A day after an emotional players-only meeting, Buddy Hield became an unlikely playoff hero for the Warriors, leading the team early in Game 7 against […]
The Jazz and coach Will Hardy, who has an 85-161 record in his three seasons with Utah, have agreed to a multiyear extension through 2031, owner Ryan […]
Gregg Popovich spoke publicly for the first time since his stroke, saying he's "getting better by the day" but that "it's time" for Mitch Johnson to […]
The Cavaliers have "real concern" about the status of Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) for Game 2. They are questionable to play, […]
Clippers president Lawrence Frank said he definitely believes in Kawhi Leonard and James Harden as the franchise's cornerstones, despite an […]
In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: […]
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