Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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Lakers coach JJ Redick, while admitting that fourth-quarter struggles have been "a trend" for his team as it trails the Timberwolves 3-1 in their first-round playoff series, disputed that a fatigued second-half rotation was to blame.
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.
Lakers star Luka Doncic made a $5,000 donation Tuesday to cover the cost of a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown L.A.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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British prosecutors said Tuesday no charges will be brought against a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson in 2023.
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.
Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski are finalists for the Norris Trophy.
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.
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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.
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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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