Two of the past three champs are staring at elimination without their superstars.
One stunning night turned the NBA's conference divide into a chasm.
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, sources told ESPN.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Suns star Kevin Durant is the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award, given annually to the NBA player who excels on the court and displays "cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans."
Trey Hendrickson said Tuesday that he won't play for the Bengals this season under his current contract in an apparent escalation of his dispute with the team.
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.
The Seahawks say they might limit renewal opportunities for season-ticket holders who sell off most of their tickets.
Count Dak Prescott among those with the Cowboys happy to have George Pickens on the team.
Elgton Jenkins has stayed away from the Packers' offseason workouts because he wants the team to make it more financially stable to move to center full time.
Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales received a three-game ban from Major League Soccer after being found to have violated the MLS-MLSPA Joint Non-Discrimination Policy.
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.
Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder and husband of tennis great Serena Williams, has acquired a 10% stake in Women's Super League champions Chelsea, a source told Reuters.
Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, sources have told ESPN.
Carlo Ancelotti said "anything can happen" in the LaLiga title race after a 95th-minute winning goal for Real Madrid against Real Mallorca on Wednesday prevented Barcelona from being crowned champions, for now.
- Orioles outfielder Ramón Laureano was ejected from the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Minnesota after reacting angrily to a called third strike in the sixth inning.
The Cleveland Guardians named two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber as a special assistant to their pitching staff on Wednesday.
Matt Carpenter, a three-time All-Star who played 14 major league seasons, is retiring from baseball.
Brewers left-hander Jose Quintana, who is 4-1 with a 2.65 ERA in six starts, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder impingement.
Carlo Ancelotti said "anything can happen" in the LaLiga title race after a 95th-minute winning goal for Real Madrid against Real Mallorca on Wednesday prevented Barcelona from being crowned champions, for now.
Rick Tocchet, who spent parts of 11 seasons with the Flyers as a player and is in the team's Hall of Fame, was named the 25th head coach in franchise history.
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Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was back on the ice Tuesday, taking a notable step in his recovery from an undisclosed injury, and "feeling much better," coach Craig Berube said after his team's practice.
Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu has been suspended by the NHL for a series of offensive social media posts Sunday night.
Veteran center Mikael Granlund chose the right time for his first career hat trick, recording three goals Tuesday night, as Dallas handled the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round, giving the Stars a 3-1 series advantage.
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.
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes, one of the drivers in a two-vehicle crash that left three people dead and others injured, has been released from the hospital.
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
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.
Rutgers' star duo fell short of expectations while Wisconsin's John Tonje helped the Badgers surpass theirs.
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.
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.
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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.
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The New York Knicks guard averaged 37.6 minutes per game this season, the most of any player according to NBA.com.
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An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP following Sunday's games.
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