Here's what stood out in the latest playoff games of the second round.
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Phoenix's Brian Gregory, who was elevated to the GM role last week, believes his closeness with owner Mat Ishbia will be an asset as the Suns embark on a difficult rebuild following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka and GM Rafael Stone said the team took big steps this season but faces a "huge offseason" after being ousted in the first round of the playoffs.
Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects.
The Texans have agreed to re-sign veteran defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux said he is excited about the possibilities that No. 3 pick Abdul Carter's addition will open up for the team's defense.
Tyrod Taylor threw his full support behind Justin Fields as the Jets' starting QB.
The Jaguars released Gabe Davis nearly 14 months after signing the WR to a three-year, $39 million deal.
Tom Brady, appearing on the "IMPAULSIVE" podcast, said he texted Shedeur Sanders and told him that he needs to use his draft slide as motivation.
President Donald Trump has appointed Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, to serve as the task force's executive director for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Arsene Wenger, FIFA's chief of global football development, has suggested changes to the offside law could arrive in a year.
Mikel Arteta has said he hopes Arsenal will be in the "right place in the right moment" in Paris as they look to secure a place in the Champions League final.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé will start on the bench in Wednesday night's Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal in Paris.
The Nationals reinstated hander Michael Soroka from the IL to start Wednesday's series finale against the Guardians.
Veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees, the club announced Tuesday.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes still hasn't found what he's looking for against the St. Louis Cardinals - a win.
Royce Lewis hopes his latest stint on the injured list is his last in awhile as he returned to the Twins on Tuesday.
Sitting in first place in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are going to be cautious with Shota Imanaga, 31, while the left-hander recovers from a hamstring injury, and the pitcher will keep his arm loose by playing catch, as he gives his leg time to heal.
Can Florida pull even with Toronto, and who gets the first W between Dallas and Winnipeg? Plus, Tuesday's recaps.
Half of the teams are eliminated. Who do our experts take in each of the four second-round series?
Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, one of 33 shots from a dominant Carolina effort, and the Hurricanes topped the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday, the club's second straight playoff win beyond regulation.
The Capitals on Tuesday night lost Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime, and though the scoreboard indicated it was close, Washington coach Spencer Carbery had other thoughts, saying his team "wasn't good and that's the bottom line."
Zach Hyman scored with 3:02 left, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied yet again this postseason to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series, setting an NHL record with their fifth playoff comeback win in a row.
We have takeaways on the 2025 NFL draft class, from the college coaches who best know the prospects.
Clemson and Notre Dame have announced a 12-year scheduling agreement that will pit the two college football powers against each other annually through 2038.
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."
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is getting a three-year extension through 2030, the conference announced Tuesday.
Austin Peay transfer defensive back William Hardrick, who previously played for Mississippi State and Miami (Ohio), has died, the university announced Wednesday.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is reducing its 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18, allowing teams more schedule opportunities for nonconference games in an effort to boost the league's chances at NCAA tournament bids, according to multiple reports.
The transfer cycle is in full swing. We're tracking the latest players to commit for the 2025-26 season.
How should UNC's campaign be judged? What about the conference's newest members? Our verdicts on all 18 teams.
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.
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Follow along as the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of their second-round series.
The Cavaliers guard flew high for the dunk, putting Pascal Siakam on a poster en route to an emphatic slam.
Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects.
Who has dominated the postseason thus far? Chris Herring unveils his top 10 playoff MVP contenders, a list packed with star power and surprises.
Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson, who watched from the sideline as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had All-Star seasons for the Cavaliers, […]
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.
"We're going to find out what we're made of, what we're really made of," Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Monday night after his team lost […]
The Celtics might've finally reached a saturation point as they missed a record 45 3-pointers Monday night as the Knicks took advantage in a 108-105 […]
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 […]
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has been listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks with a non-COVID illness.
Sam Presti of the Oklahoma City Thunder was announced Tuesday as the NBA's executive of the year, the reward for building that team into a juggernaut […]
Rockets coach Ime Udoka and GM Rafael Stone said the team took big steps this season but faces a "huge offseason" after being ousted in the first […]
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