The East playoffs have been sent into chaos. What's gone so wrong for Boston and Cleveland?
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Where will every team pick in the NBA draft in June? We have the full order before Monday's draft lottery.
Steph Curry's hamstring strain is a big blow, but the Warriors' addition of Butler gives them a fighting chance.
To get past the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors will need their veteran star.
The Steelers moved on from Pickens, while the Cowboys got a WR2 to pair with CeeDee Lamb.
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.
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.
ESPN writers gaze into their crystal balls to predict who will be crowned European champions at Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31, Inter or PSG.
United States forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
Mexico City's Mayor Clara Brugada announced on Wednesday that the renowned Azteca Stadium will reopen in March 2026 after renovations to meet FIFA standards for hosting the 2026 World Cup.
Gianluigi Donnarumma's thanked Mother Nature for his heroics against Arsenal as Paris Saint-Germain booked their ticket for the UCL final in Munich
Mikel Arteta said the best team lost after Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League semifinals.
The Rockies say Kris Bryant is scheduled to undergo a procedure on his balky back Thursday in Los Angeles and "should be back in a day or two resuming activities."
These players are due to get paid, from who will join the nine-figure club to who could break Juan Soto's record.
Injuries to Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers continued to pile up Wednesday as right-hander Evan Phillips went on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm discomfort.
Cincinnati right-hander Hunter Greene left Wednesday night's game against the Braves after only three innings due to a right groin injury.
Moments after losing a no-hit bid in the seventh inning, San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease left his start against the New York Yankees because of a cramp in his right forearm.
Who are the leading candidates for MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs?
The Hurricanes and Oilers won the first game of their respective series. Here's what to watch on Thursday.
The Stars' Mikko Rantanen stayed hot in Wednesday's Game 1, as his three-goal blitz in the second period made him the first player in Stanley Cup playoff history with multiple three-goal periods in the same postseason.
Odds, picks and future bets for every second-round matchup in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Austin Peay transfer defensive back William Hardrick, who previously played for Mississippi State and Miami (Ohio), has died, the university announced Wednesday.
We have takeaways on the 2025 NFL draft class, from the college coaches who best know the prospects.
The Akron football team will be ineligible for postseason play this season because of its multiyear Academic Progress Rate score.
Former Miami and Maryland safety Avantae Williams was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man over the weekend in Florida.
Former Alabama guard Jaden Bradley testified Wednesday in the capital murder trial of Michael "Buzz" Davis, saying he heard gunshots but did not see who fired the gun on the night of Jan. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa.
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.
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.
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Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects.
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The Mavericks have dismissed head athletic trainer Dionne Calhoun and athletic performance director Keith Belton, among others, sources tell ESPN.
A woman is suing former Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said his team submitted clips to the league office that showed what he believes was egregious contact made against […]
Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss at least one week of the playoffs after he was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.
Here's what stood out in the latest playoff games of the second round.
Eight teams remain in the race to the 2025 title. Zach Kram maps the championship path for each contender.
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As oddsmakers continue to monitor Stephen Curry's hamstring strain, the Warriors' odds to win Game 2 against the Timberwolves have moved dramatically.
An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP following Tuesday's games.
Friends, colleagues, players and confidantes all agree: Popovich has impacted more people across the game than perhaps anyone in history.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.