One stunning night turned the NBA's conference divide into a chasm.
What can the All-Star expect in terms of recovery, and how will the franchise move forward?
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Donovan Mitchell promised that the Cavaliers will return better after saying the team let the city down with a disappointing exit following a magical season.
The Pacers are returning to the Eastern Conference finals after a 114-105 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 5.
The Saints signed quarterback Hunter Dekkers following a tryout at rookie minicamp over the weekend.
We picked out players drafted on Days 2-3 of the 2025 draft who could contribute right away, including Jets tight end Mason Taylor.
Safety Ar'Darius Washington, who enjoyed a breakout season for the Ravens in 2024, now could be lost for all of '25 after tearing his Achilles while conditioning, a source told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.
Packers guard Sean Rhyan missed out on a raise of more than $2 million by just two snaps during his first three seasons.
The Vikings will become the first team in NFL history to play consecutive international games in different countries this season.
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups and European qualification -- and who will be relegated?
What teams showed the best and the worst of the 2024-25 European season? Luis Miguel Echegaray talks about all of that in his latest Onside/Offside column.
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley discuss how Arsenal can become a title-winning team.
Amorim has paid for 30 of his Manchester United backroom staff to take their families to next week's Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain
Sampdoria have been relegated to the third tier of Italian football for the first time in their 78-year history.
Here's what the decision means for their Hall of Fame eligibility and more.
Museums exist to tell about history, and history is always messy -- including in sports.
The longtime face of the Astros is now tearing it up for the Red Sox -- while his future remains uncertain.
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ was placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain, with the team calling up hot-hitting prospect Moises Ballesteros.
Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut Saturday against the Angels and in the process will tie Zack Wheat and Bill Russell for the most years with the Dodgers franchise.
Toronto has always been capable of outscoring teams. With Tanev leading the way, their D can now stop anyone.
Can Edmonton eliminate Vegas? And who earns win No. 3 between Toronto and Florida? Wednesday previews here.
As we approach the elimination games in Round 2, here are the major storylines -- and what comes next.
Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cups as a Detroit Red Wings executive and helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to a runner-up finish last season, is expected to become general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, sources told ESPN Monday, confirming a report.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Five-star defensive end Richard Wesley, the No. 18 overall prospect in the 2026 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to Oregon on Saturday night.
FCS teams are moving toward a permanent 12-game regular season pending a final vote in June on the Division I oversight committee's recommendation.
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.
Illinois has locked in its football and men's basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.
Boogie Fland is now one of the best available options in the transfer portal, and there has been significant buzz in recent days surrounding Florida as a potential destination for him, sources said.
Larry Miller, a two-time ACC player of the year for North Carolina and 2022 inductee in the College Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 79.
Chad Baker-Mazara, who helped Auburn reach the Final Four, is transferring to USC, as coach Eric Musselman called him "a proven winner" Tuesday.
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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Paul Allen's estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Pacers are returning to the Eastern Conference finals after a 114-105 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
As the Knicks took a commanding 3-1 series lead on the Celtics and moved to within a win of their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 […]
Anthony Edwards jump-started the Timberwolves with his halftime speech, then scored 16 third-quarter points to lead Minnesota to a Game 4 victory […]
Boogie Fland is now one of the best available options in the transfer portal, and there has been significant buzz in recent days surrounding Florida […]
The Golden State Warriors will officially be without Stephen Curry when they face elimination in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota […]
The Mavericks plan to select Cooper Flagg and will not entertain the possibility of trading away the No. 1 overall draft pick for a proven superstar, […]
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Tatum's Achilles tear and surgery were confirmed on Tuesday. What can the All-Star expect in terms of recovery, and how will the franchise move […]
The Hall of Famer gave Edwards the jersey with words of encouragement after the Wolves' Game 4 win.
The New York Knicks guard averaged 37.6 minutes per game this season, the most of any player according to NBA.com.
The Knicks went from long shots in the Eastern Conference to favorites overnight after winning Game 4.
An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP following Sunday's games.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
For the first time in his career, the two-time MVP is reportedly open to a trade. How ready is every team to swing a deal?
The three finalists for the MVP are Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
With 120 players at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, here's everything to watch out for and know this week.
Thirteen lottery teams are set for June's NBA draft, and our experts weigh in on the hot topics for each one.