Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Tyrese Haliburton received a warning, not a fine, for his celebration after the Pacers' Game 2 win at Cleveland in the East semifinals Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter returned from injuries to help the Cavs pull out a 126-104 over the Pacers and avoid falling into a 3-0 series hole.
Calling the situation "a gut punch," Stephen Curry said he knows he has to be careful and can't rush his return given the "tricky" nature of hamstring injuries.
Warriors star Draymond Green, who received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs Thursday night, expressed frustration over what he called an "agenda" to make him out to be an "angry Black man."
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The Steelers moved on from Pickens, while the Cowboys got a WR2 to pair with CeeDee Lamb.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry said in a radio interview that he kept in contact with running back Nick Chubb and his representatives leading into the draft but hasn't been in "strong communication" since then.
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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year.
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid.
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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he is "disappointed" that defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to leave the club this summer but has backed the Reds to adapt following his departure.
The Reds acquired outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe from the Padres on Friday for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash.
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
The Angels transferred Ben Joyce to the 60-day IL, and the hard-throwing reliever is set to undergo more testing on his ailing right shoulder.
Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth, who has missed the last four weeks with a fractured rib, was activated off the injured list prior to Friday night's road game against the Rockies.
Chris Paddack picked up his first win since last June 10, allowing just one run with six strikeouts and no walks as the Twins stayed hot with a 3-1 win over the Giants.
New Rangers coach Mike Sullivan said his first goal in New York was to speak to every player on the roster.
Joel Quenneville returned to hockey Thursday with contrition. He acknowledged mistakes and said he accepted full responsibility for his role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal as he became the new coach of the Ducks.
Matty Beniers scored two goals and Joey Daccord recorded 26 saves as the United States blanked Denmark 5-0 on the opening day of the ice hockey world championship.
Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy was fined but not suspended Friday for cross-checking the Oilers' Trent Frederic in the face in Game 2.
Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 in Game 3 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.
Through an executive summary obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, it was detailed that Scott Frost received a five-year, $22.1 million contract upon his UCF return, and it will automatically extend a year if the Knights play in a bowl this season.
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Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.
Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028.
Former Utah quarterback Cameron Rising announced Wednesday on social media that he's retiring from football because of an injury to his throwing hand.
Michael Lynn Davis, co-defendant of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, on Friday was found guilty of capital murder by a Tuscaloosa County jury in the January 2023 death of Jamea Harris.
The NCAA men's basketball rules committee, in an effort to enhance the flow of games, has recommended that video reviews of out-of-bounds calls can only be initiated by a coach's challenge.
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The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
Tyrod Taylor threw his full support behind Justin Fields as the Jets' starting QB.
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The Panthers released pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney in a series of moves Thursday.
Edge rusher Victor Dimukeje tore a pectoral muscle last month during offseason workouts with the New York Giants, sources told ESPN.
Texans rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins has become the first second-round pick in NFL history to receive a fully guaranteed contract.
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