Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.
A day after an emotional players-only meeting, Buddy Hield became an unlikely playoff hero for the Warriors, leading the team early in Game 7 against the Rockets before Stephen Curry took over late.
The Jazz and coach Will Hardy, who has an 85-161 record in his three seasons with Utah, have agreed to a multiyear extension through 2031, owner Ryan Smith said.
Gregg Popovich spoke publicly for the first time since his stroke, saying he's "getting better by the day" but that "it's time" for Mitch Johnson to be the Spurs' coach.
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will don his second ring in a several month stretch after helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX in February.
Louisiana authorities on Monday charged a second suspect with murder in the death of a television reporter who had traveled to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl.
Phil Simms told longtime New York Daily News writer Gary Myers on Friday that he was "outvoted by his family" and his No. 11 will remain retired by the Giants and won't go to Abdul Carter.
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Julian Edelman has been voted by fans as a 2025 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
José Mourinho refused to confirm whether he will remain at Fenerbahce next season after Sunday's defeat to Besiktas left them adrift in the title race.
Barcelona are reportedly looking to sign Leroy Sané when his contract expires. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
A verdict is expected Tuesday in Liga MX club LeĂłn's legal dispute with FIFA over entry to the Club World Cup in the United States next month.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister hopes winning the Premier League title this season is "just the beginning of something great."
Former Real Madrid player Toni Kroos believes Barcelona's Pedri is the best midfielder in the world and more important to his team than Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
The new Diamondbacks threads, unveiled Monday, are inspired by previous franchise jerseys.
New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Monday.
Former big league All-Star infielder Bret Boone was hired Monday as a hitting coach for the Rangers, who are last in the American League in runs scored.
With two outs in the third inning, Cincinnati Reds left fielder Tyler Callihan sustained a broken left forearm while attempting a sliding catch against the Atlanta Braves on a play that turned into an inside-the-park home run Monday in a 4-0 loss.
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández will have an MRI on Tuesday after leaving Monday night's game at Miami in the fourth inning because of tightness in his left hamstring.
Retiring Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said Monday that he has agreed to join Team Canada for the ice hockey world championship later this month.
The NHL is planning an international event at the home of the Islanders next February in lieu of the previously announced All-Star Weekend, a source told ESPN.
Rob Blake is out after eight seasons as the Los Angeles Kings' vice president and general manager.
In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz exited midway through the second period of his team's 5-4 win over the Panthers on Monday, after taking an elbow to the head from Florida forward Sam Bennett.
The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams -- including the last-place San Jose Sharks -- in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick, marking the first time the franchise will have that position since 2009.
Safety A.J. Haulcy, who earned first-team All-Big 12 honors at Houston last season, committed to LSU on Sunday, his agency told ESPN.
An attorney in the $2.8 billion legal case reshaping college sports told The AP on Monday he thinks "the agreement we will reach with the NCAA will solve the judge's concerns" over roster limits that have delayed final approval.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and former CFP selection chair Jeff Long have been added as replacements to the current CFP selection committee.
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be suspended for two games for the upcoming 2025 season as part of self-imposed sanctions by the university for the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal, industry sources told ESPN.
Ian Schieffelin has taken up Dabo Swinney on his offer, forgoing any pro basketball prospects for now in favor of one last season in a Clemson jersey -- this time on the gridiron.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova.
The matchup puts St. John's coach Rick Pitino against his former school and player in Kentucky coach Mark Pope.
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will don his second ring in a several month stretch after helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX in February.
The 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall, a source told ESPN, confirming an Axios report.
The Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Devonte Wyatt's contract but declined the fifth-year option for Quay Walker.
Free agent Elijah Moore, who caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Browns, is signing with the Bills, a […]
New Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on Thursday discussed his battle with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that led to […]
The Baltimore Ravens on Saturday reached agreement on a new contract with former Rams veteran offensive tackle Joseph Noteboom, 29, a third-round […]
Phil Simms told longtime New York Daily News writer Gary Myers on Friday that he was "outvoted by his family" and his No. 11 will remain retired by […]
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said whoever wins the team's kicking job will be a decision "based on football."
Browns linebacker Devin Bush has been arrested and charged with simple assault and harassment in Pennsylvania, according to court records.
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