Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
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.
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is expected to return from a strained right hamstring when Boston opens its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Knicks on Monday night.
A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into the second round.
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.
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.
New Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on Thursday discussed his battle with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that led to him sitting out last season.
Julian Edelman has been voted by fans as a 2025 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said whoever wins the team's kicking job will be a decision "based on football."
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A verdict is expected Tuesday in Liga MX club León'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 Giants recalled left-hander Kyle Harrison on Monday, while right-hander Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.
Max Scherzer, who hasn't pitched since his Blue Jays debut on March 29 due to thumb inflammation, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
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Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring, adding another injury to the banged-up rotation for the NL Central leaders.
Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third period of Game 7 at home, the top-seeded Jets rallied to stun the Blues 4-3 in double overtime, securing a victory in their first-round series and a second-round date with the Stars.
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.
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.
Despite a dismal season in which they quickly fell out of postseason contention, the Nashville Predators plan to proceed with Andrew Brunette as coach, general manager Barry Trotz said on Monday, calling him "a good young coach. That's why I hired him."
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.
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.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and former CFP selection chair Jeff Long have been added as replacements to the current CFP selection committee.
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.
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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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The Chargers' defensive leader showed his versatility while addressing Bridgeport's graduating class.
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