A jersey photo-matched to seven games in Kobe Bryant's 1996-97 rookie season for the Lakers sold for $7 million at Sotheby's on Thursday.
Jayson Tatum remains listed as doubtful for the Boston Celtics, meaning the reigning NBA champions do not expect him to play Friday when they visit the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.
Jimmy Butler underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage, but the Golden State Warriors star is in serious jeopardy of missing Game 3 with a deep glute muscle contusion, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Evan Mobley came away from a crowded field with the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award -- and boosted the value of the max rookie contract extension he signed last summer in the process.
Russell Westbrook tried playing through a left-foot injury but was pulled midway through the second quarter Thursday night, while Michael Porter Jr. struggled with his injured left shoulder in the Nuggets' Game 3 loss.
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The Jets selected Mason Taylor, the son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, in the second round of the NFL draft.
The Browns selected Dillon Gabriel with the 94th overall pick during Round 3 on Friday night, opting not to go with Shedeur Sanders and instead choosing the former Oregon star.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said Friday that the team investigated the two sexual assault allegations against No. 59 pick Mike Green "very thoroughly" and is "comfortable" with the selection.
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Palmeiras' Estêvão had an 18th birthday to remember, netting the club's second goal in a 3-2 Copa Libertadores win over Bolivar before dropping to the turf, vomiting and leaving the field on a stretcher as the high altitude of La Paz took its toll.
Real Madrid denied they were considering boycotting Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, despite protesting comments made by the refereeing team.
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has said the crucial last weeks of Wrexham's bid for promotion have developed "an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach."
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will make his debut as an MMA fighter in a "showcase bout" on May 23 in Paris, the PFL has announced.
Twins rookie infielder Luke Keaschall is headed to the injured list due to a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm.
An MRI exam on the left shoulder of Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell revealed no structural damage, manager Dave Roberts said Friday.
Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday in what Blue Jays manager John Schneider called a step in the right direction.
Mariners All-Star pitcher Logan Gilbert left his start against the Marlins on Friday after three perfect innings because of right forearm tightness.
Major League Baseball issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as "inappropriate actions towards fans" in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.
The Oilers are making a goaltender change for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Kings, turning to Calvin Pickard in the crease over Stuart Skinner.
Pavel Buchnevich scored three goals for his first career playoff hat trick and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series.
Patrik Laine, who was benched late in Wednesday's Game 2 loss after a difficult first two period, is out for Game 3 due to an upper-body injury.
The Senators and Nick Cousins were fined after Cousins was spotted flipping a puck across the center ice line at Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz as he went through his pregame routine.
Canadiens starting goalie Sam Montembeault left in the second period of Game 3 on Friday night, and Capitals starter Logan Thompson exited late in the third period after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told ESPN.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he's glad his program isn't part of the "chaos" of the transfer portal era, saying that "the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it."
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started three games for Iowa last season and eight for Northwestern over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, is set to transfer to Tulane for the 2025 season.
Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 basketball at last year's Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
The NCAA for the first time is authorizing licensed sportsbooks to receive official data from championship events, including the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Fordham men's basketball must vacate wins across two seasons and former coach Keith Urgo was hit with a two-year show-cause penalty under NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
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