Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
The Sacramento Kings and interim coach Doug Christie are finalizing a multiyear contract to make him the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Stephon Castle garnered 92 of 100 available first-place votes to give the Spurs the franchise's fourth Rookie of the Year award.
The Celtics broke Tuesday night's game open after Paolo Banchero went to the bench with his fifth foul and rolled to a 120-89 victory to close out the series in five games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't want to discuss his future in Milwaukee after Tuesday night's season-ending loss and instead lamented the Bucks' third straight first-round exit and their inability to win Game 5 for the injured Damian Lillard.
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Veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries has agreed to a contract with the 49ers, his agency announced Tuesday.
A source tells ESPN that all options are on the table for the Packers and All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander, including a possible return to Green Bay next season.
Tight end George Kittle, who was entering the final year of a deal he signed in 2020 with the 49ers, said Tuesday on the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast that he signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension.
The New England Patriots released long snapper Joe Cardona, their longest-tenured player, on Tuesday, after selecting him in Round 5 of the 2015 NFL draft out of Navy, setting the stage for a run that included two Super Bowl title and 13 playoff games.
Luis Enrique said Paris Saint-Germain can reach the Champions League final with or without match-winning goalscorer Ousmane Dembélé after the forward limped out of Tuesday's 1-0 semifinal first-leg win at Arsenal.
Yamal said his critics can't touch him while he's winning after boasting about Barça's superiority over Madrid in the aftermath of the Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid are unhappy with the timing and financial arrangements of Carlo Ancelotti's exit from the club, leaving his reported move to take over as coach of the Brazil national team in jeopardy, sources told ESPN Brasil.
Al Ahli beat 10-man Al Hilal in a battle of Saudi Pro League sides in Jeddah on Tuesday to earn a spot in Saturday's Asian Champions League final.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano reminisced on Barcelona's historic 6-1 comeback victory over PSG in the 2017 Champions League round of 16, using that night's example to inspire his players.
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Guardians reliever Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins with a right shoulder stain.
Tyler Glasnow was put on the injured list Monday with what the Dodgers described as shoulder inflammation, joining fellow frontline starter Blake Snell, who has been sidelined by a similar injury.
In his season debut on Tuesday night, Toronto's Daulton Varsho, who authored a Gold-Glove season last year before having offseason surgery, turned in a highlight-reel catch at the base of the wall in center field during a 10-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Mets reliever A.J. Minter is contemplating season-ending surgery for a "pretty significant" lat injury, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
Valtteri Filppula -- one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup, Olympics and world championships -- has decided to retire from hockey at age 41 after playing one final season at home in his native Finland.
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Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi, 25, will return from a monthlong absence and play in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday, as his club looks to take a 3-2 lead.
Rick Tocchet has stepped down as Canucks coach despite the team's attempts to re-sign him. Vancouver becomes the eighth NHL team looking to hire a new coach this offseason.
Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the head midway through Game 4 of Florida's first-round series against Tampa Bay.
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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.
Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2026 class, has committed to Michigan.
Marshall will not renew the contract of athletic director Christian Spears when it expires next year, the school announced Tuesday.
Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway, who was limited in spring practice and didn't throw due to shoulder soreness, has resumed throwing for the Gators.
Marshall will not renew the contract of athletic director Christian Spears when it expires next year, the school announced Tuesday.
Alijah Arenas, a basketball recruit for USC, is expected to be released from the hospital with no major injuries following a car crash Thursday morning.
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.
Villanova's Mike Nardi, who took over as interim coach last month, has been hired by UConn as an assistant coach, the school announced Tuesday.
UConn power forward, Alex Karaban withdrew from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season, a source told ESPN.
British prosecutors said Tuesday no charges will be brought against a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey […]
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.
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains "day to day" and was not in the lineup for Game 5.
Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, 25, will make his postseason debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the […]
Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will have a hearing with the NHL over his hit to the head of Brandon Hagel.
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