Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Calling the situation "a gut punch," Stephen Curry said he knows he has to be careful and can't rush his return given the "tricky" nature of hamstring injuries.
Warriors star Draymond Green, who received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs Thursday night, expressed frustration over what he called an "agenda" to make him out to be an "angry Black man."
Anthony Edwards overcame a scary-looking ankle injury in the second quarter and scored 13 of his 20 points after halftime to lead the Wolves to a Game 2 victory.
Addressing the Jimmy Butler situation for the first time since the forward was traded to the Warriors, Pat Riley said that he wishes Butler well. He also said he expects the Heat to make roster changes in the offseason.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry said in a radio interview that he kept in contact with running back Nick Chubb and his representatives leading into the draft but hasn't been in "strong communication" since then.
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The NFL is nearing a deal with YouTube for its Sept. 5 game in Brazil that will feature the Chargers as the home team, according to multiple reports.
Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is not with the team for this week's rookie minicamp due to a recent "health scare," he told reporters Friday.
Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter has chosen to wear No. 51 for his rookie season after flirting with the possibilities of donning the retired numbers of legends Lawrence Taylor (56) and Phil Simms (11).
Man United reach the Europa League final by playing poorly enough to remind everyone why they need the Europa League to save their season.
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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he is "disappointed" that defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to leave the club this summer but has backed the Reds to adapt following his departure.
The Reds acquired outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe from the Padres on Friday for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash.
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth, who has missed the last four weeks with a fractured rib, was activated off the injured list prior to Friday night's road game against the Rockies.
The Astros placed right-hander Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right elbow discomfort.
The Angels transferred Ben Joyce to the 60-day IL, and the hard-throwing reliever is set to undergo more testing on his ailing right shoulder.
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Joel Quenneville returned to hockey Thursday with contrition. He acknowledged mistakes and said he accepted full responsibility for his role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal as he became the new coach of the Ducks.
Just when it appeared that the Vegas Golden Knights finally found an opening in overtime, their chances of winning Game 2 were quickly shut down in controversial fashion.
Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 in Game 3 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.
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Through an executive summary obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, it was detailed that Scott Frost received a five-year, $22.1 million contract upon his UCF return, and it will automatically extend a year if the Knights play in a bowl this season.
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Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.
Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028.
Former Utah quarterback Cameron Rising announced Wednesday on social media that he's retiring from football because of an injury to his throwing hand.
Michael Lynn Davis, co-defendant of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, on Friday was found guilty of capital murder by a Tuscaloosa County jury in the January 2023 death of Jamea Harris.
The NCAA men's basketball rules committee, in an effort to enhance the flow of games, has recommended that video reviews of out-of-bounds calls can only be initiated by a coach's challenge.
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The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
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