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For the second time in these playoffs, Aaron Gordon delivered the winning shot after Denver rallied from a double-digit deficit to stun the Thunder at home in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
The Cavaliers have "real concern" about the status of Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) for Game 2. They are questionable to play, along with Darius Garland.
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Declan Rice said Arsenal will require "magic moments" to reach their first Champions League final in 19 years.
A source has told ESPN that Bruno Fernandes is one of the few players whose future is seen as secure at Man United despite a battle to balance the club's books.
The Vancouver Whitecaps continue to dominate the top spot in the latest edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
Barcelona forward Raphinha has revealed his anger at the lack of football he played under Xavi Hernández, saying he feels his former coach never showed any real confidence in him.
Two-time Olympic Alpine ski gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver's expansion National Women's Soccer League team.
Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning vs. the Reds before giving up a single from Santiago Espinal.
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.
New York reliever Devin Williams' nightmare season continued on Monday night with another poor outing in the Yankees' 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres, as the right-hander was charged with three runs, increasing his ERA to 10.03 in 14 games this season.
Veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees, the club announced Tuesday.
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The woman who has accused five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team of sexual assault testified Monday.
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.
Jim Knowles moved from Ohio State's defensive coordinator to Penn State's DC this offseason.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
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.
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.
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UConn climbs the ranks. Illinois and Creighton join the mix. See the fourth edition of our early top 25.
Gold medal sprinter Allyson Felix, Olympic tennis champion Serena Williams and men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski are part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame's class of 2025.
Florida coach Todd Golden, fresh off a national title, has agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension through the 2030-31 season.
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