Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Chris Herring examines why the Mikal Bridges-OG Anunoby duo is so important to the Knicks' closeout chances.
Jamal Murray fought through an illness to score 25 points as the Nuggets defeated the Thunder to force Game 7 in their series.
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
Warriors star Draymond Green was fined $50,000 by the NBA for "making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials" during Game 3.
Will the 49ers roll into the playoffs? Can the Giants, Lions and Cowboys overcome tough slates? We're sizing up schedule release fallout.
The San Francisco 49ers are working to complete the sale of a 6.2% ownership stake in the team to three Bay Area families, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson reportedly plans to purchase a 0.1% stake in the Browns.
Patriots DT Christian Barmore says he's been cleared to resume football activity and is "feeling good" after missing most of last season due to a recurrence of blood clots.
The Bengals on Thursday raised questions about a key player in the team's stadium discussion with Hamilton County and his connection to the Browns.
Chelsea kept it local for 2025-26 home kit inspiration, with iconic London landmarks woven into the fabric.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has praised the hiring of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team.
It's time to rank all 20 teams in the Premier League one final time! Did Man United or Man City bounce back? Could Forest and Tottenham hang on?
Bayer Leverkusen will try to set a German league record with a 34th away game in a row without defeat when they take on Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot would not be drawn on reports that the club are closing in on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong.
This weekend's Subway Series is the latest chapter in NYC's epic hardball history.
Not all of MLB's rivalry matchups are barn burners -- but there's plenty to watch this weekend besides Juan Soto.
The Subway Series in the Bronx will be a clash of two top-five teams.
The Yankees' superstar outfielder is outdoing even himself so far. Will he go over or under his current pace?
The Twins sent a parting shot at the Orioles after they blanked Baltimore 4-0 to cap their series sweep.
Ken Holland praised Jim Hiller and looked ahead to their new partnership Thursday during his introductory news conference.
Hurricanes' top prospect Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in Thursday's Game 5 win over the Capitals and drew strong reviews from teammates and coach Rod Brind'Amour.
Leafs coach Craig Berube doesn't want the team to overthink the game as it heads to Florida to try to force Game 7.
Next season would be the 21st in the NHL for Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, who will turn 40 in September.
Connor Hellebuyck had his second shutout of the playoffs as the Jets beat the Stars on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.
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.
Four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the No. 29 overall recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has decommitted from USC's top-ranked class, sources told ESPN.
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.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday that quarterback Carson Beck has been cleared to participate in all team summer activities following elbow surgery last year.
Maryland has hired Atlanta Braves executive Jim Smith as the school's athletic director.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
The elite high school basketball factory will relocate from the West Coast to the East Coast.
Carter Bryant, Thomas Sorber, Drake Powell and Labaron Philon are among those who confirmed Wednesday that they will not return to school and will remain in the NBA draft.
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.
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Warriors star Draymond Green was fined $50,000 by the NBA for "making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials" during […]
Jamal Murray fought through an illness to score 25 points, and the Nuggets defeated the Thunder to force Game 7 in their series.
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
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