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Since he was 6 years old, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has dreamed of becoming the NBA's best player.
As four teams battle for the title, 26 teams are looking to improve -- and watching the conference finals can help.
Fueled by their No. 1-rated defense, the Thunder converted 19 Minnesota turnovers into 31 points and pulled away for a 114-88 win in Game 1.
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points to win the league's scoring title, has earned his first NBA MVP, finishing ahead of Nikola Jokic.
The NFL is introducing the Protector of the Year Award, which will be given to the league's best offensive lineman, it was announced at the league's spring meeting Wednesday.
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said he never felt as if his job was in jeopardy after the leak of Shedeur Sanders' phone number and subsequent prank call from Ulbrich's son during the NFL draft last month.
A new regime and a reunion with quarterback Justin Fields has wide receiver Garrett Wilson hopeful he'll "be a Jet for life."
Titans quarterback Cam Ward has signed his rookie contract worth $48.7 million over the next four seasons, fully guaranteed.
Ben Johnson said he looks at the Bears' troubling track record of developing quarterbacks -- which resurfaced in reporting about Caleb Williams last week -- as an opportunity as he enters his first season in Chicago.
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year drought by winning the Europa League, as Manchester United go back to square one on a disappointing season.
AC Milan and United States attacker Christian Pulisic won't be part of the team that takes part in the Gold Cup, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract with the club after guiding them to the LaLiga trophy, signing a new deal until 2027.
Ruben Amorim has said he will not seek compensation from Manchester United if they decide he is not the right man for the job after the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
As Man United and Spurs prepare for an all-Premier League final, here are all 18 Champions League and Europa League finals between domestic rivals.
The update also adds City Connect uniforms for the Boston Red Sox.
Seattle workhorse right-handed pitcher George Kirby is expected to start and make his season debut on Thursday night when the Mariners open a four-game series in Houston after being out since spring training.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches for the first time in a throwing session Tuesday.
Right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge made his season debut for the Orioles after being activated off the injured list following knee surgery.
Ethan Kirkwood, 21, was arrested Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of furnishing alcohol to Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who was critically injured in a fall at a Pirates game last month.
As the conference final round gets rolling, we polled voters on the top candidates in the race.
Boston assistant GM Meghan Turner has been hired as the PWHL Seattle expansion franchise's general manager and first employee, the league announced.
After its 6-1 victory over Toronto in Game 7, Florida took to social media to rub it in.
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas' series-clinching win but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, whom the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield was out for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals series against the Panthers, opening the door for 22-year-old Scott Morrow to make his postseason debut, and he skated in 15 shifts in his club's 5-2 loss Tuesday.
With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.
Maryland has hired Atlanta Braves executive Jim Smith as the school's athletic director.
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.
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.
Offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2026 ESPN 300 recruiting class, has committed to Miami over Georgia, Oregon and Ohio State.
Kansas is hiring former star player and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn as an assistant coach, the school announced on Wednesday.
Rutgers' star duo fell short of expectations while Wisconsin's John Tonje helped the Badgers surpass theirs.
From BYU's run to the Sweet 16 to Colorado's 0-13 start to conference play, we evaluate all 16 teams.
Louisville Cardinals have signed Senegalese power forward Mouhamed Camara, currently playing in the Basketball Africa League, ahead of the 2025/26 NCAA basketball season.
ESPN 100 wing Braydon Hawthorne, a fast-rising prospect in the 2025 class, committed to Kentucky on Tuesday.
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Fueled by their No. 1-rated defense, the Thunder converted 19 Minnesota turnovers into 31 points and pulled away for a 114-88 win in Game 1.
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What does the Zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.
With the combine wrapped up, our insiders share the players who impressed and ones who need more time.
The draft could get interesting at No. 3. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
In Boston, past NBA glories can lift a franchise but also weigh a team down.
Edwards was frustrated when he couldn't be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in […]