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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
The Warriors' Stephen Curry, 37, has been named the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. Current NBA players voted for Curry, 37, who is a first-time winner of the award.
Referees missed the Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.
Bucks star Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery. The injury ends his season and puts his 2025-26 season in jeopardy.
After bypassing a wide receiver in the NFL draft, the Steelers added one in veteran Robert Woods on Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
Despite speculation that Will Levis would be traded during the draft, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Monday that the organization had no intentions of dealing the third-year quarterback during the draft.
Bills general manager Brandon Beane began a Monday morning radio appearance with a strong response to criticism against the team's approach to the wide receiver position.
Saints quarterback Derek Carr said he and the team have been in communication regarding his shoulder injury this offseason.
A source confirmed to ESPN on Monday that the Cleveland Browns will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Kenny Pickett, the No. 20 pick of the Steelers in 2022 who played for the Eagles last year.
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Villa fear Rashford could miss the rest of the season with the hamstring injury which kept him out of the FA Cup semifinal, a source has told ESPN.
Luis Enrique has hit back at what he believes is unfair negativity surrounding his Paris Saint-Germain side on the eve of their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal.
Gabriel Martinelli has suggested Arsenal need to bolster their attack this summer and welcomes the competition for places any new arrivals would bring.
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Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, rejoined the Braves on Monday, a day after he was claimed off waivers from the Angels. Atlanta also signed veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario.
Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers on Monday.
After meeting with President Trump, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he wants to issue a ruling on a request to end the permanent ban of Pete Rose, who died in September.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and matched a franchise record with nine RBIs, helping the first-place New York Mets past the Washington Nationals in a 19-5 rout Monday, a standout day for the 32-year-old outfielder who had four hits and scored four times.
Both the Canadiens and Capitals were fined $25,000 each for players' antics during warmups before Game 4 on Sunday night.
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy finalists on Monday.
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains "day to day" and was not in the lineup for Game 5.
Connor Hellebuyck says there is no crack in his confidence after the Winnipeg Jets goalie was pulled during his team's last two playoff losses.
Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, is out as the team's head coach, it was announced Monday.
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An autopsy revealed "no evidence of injury or suspicion of foul play" in the death of Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly.
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2026 class, has committed to Michigan.
After departing in December for a brief stint at Texas A&M, former five-star wide receiver recruit Micah Hudson announced Sunday he is rejoining Texas Tech's football program.
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players.
Jimmer Fredette was announced Monday as the first managing director of USA Basketball's 3x3 men's national team, the same role that Grant Hill has with the senior men's national team.
Athletic director Christian Spears and the school have mutually agreed that they will not be renewing his contract, sources told ESPN.
California transfer Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic and one of the best available players in the portal, has committed to Illinois over Stanford and North Carolina.
Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager of Sacramento State, sources told ESPN.
Leon Draisaitl scored on a power play at 18:18 of overtime, and the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round […]
Montreal defenseman Arber Xhekaj and Washington blueliner Dylan McIlrath were both fined the maximum amount by the NHL on Monday for unsportsmanlike […]
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not receive supplemental discipline for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel in Game 3 […]
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the […]
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is not ready to return from injury in time for Game 5.
Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, is out as the team's head coach, it was announced […]
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