Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
From the Celtics to the Thunder, here's how potential titles could lead into varied versions of an NBA future.
Three matchups have extended to Game 6s in the NBA playoffs' first round. What does each team need to do to advance or stay alive?
The Timberwolves started trolling the Lakers immediately after their series victory ... and haven't stopped yet.
Canada Basketball has hired Gordie Herbert, who coached Germany to a World Cup title in 2023, to take over as its men's national team coach in 2026.
Tampa Bay selected Egbuka, a wide receiver from Ohio State, with the 19th pick the 2025 NFL draft last week.
The Ravens declined the fifth-year option on Tyler Linderbaum, but they intend to retain the two-time Pro Bowl center.
The Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Lloyd, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement after a devastating leg injury suffered in 2023 while at Florida State "never responded" to treatment.
Free agent Elijah Moore, who caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Browns, is signing with the Bills, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League are thrilling as we hit the semifinals. Can Arsenal fight back vs. PSG? Let's break down all the first legs and project what's to come.
The English Football Association (FA) has said it will ban transgender players from women's football from next season, starting from June 1.
Brian White and Pedro Vite scored two minutes apart and the Vancouver Whitecaps stunned Inter Miami 3-1 in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal on Wednesday night.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi lauded Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as a phenomenon who comes along once every 50 years after his side's draw in the Champions League.
The NWSL has excitement that the UEFA Women's Champions League and England's WSL can't match -- but how long will it last?
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Lucky? Sure. But the Blue Jays outfielder's unbelievable snag deserves a place on the all-time web gems list.
Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, have been added as named defendants in a civil lawsuit filed by a girl and her mother, who say the girl was sexually abused at events connected to the Riveras' church.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout left Wednesday's game at Seattle because of an apparent injury after trying to leg out a ground ball.
A fan was removed from the field on a cart after falling from the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday night's Cubs-Pirates game.
Utah Hockey Club officials wouldn't confirm whether "Mammoth" was their new name after it allegedly leaked on the team's official YouTube channel Tuesday night.
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
The Capitals beat the Canadiens on Wednesday night to advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs, their first series victory since winning it all in 2018.
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists as Florida defeated Tampa Bay 6-3 to move into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Pavel Dorofeyev, who led the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will not play Thursday night in Game 6 at Minnesota because of an undisclosed injury.
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson is getting a new five-year deal after taking the Broncos to the CFP in his first full season as their head coach, 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.
Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement after a devastating leg injury suffered in 2023 while at Florida State "never responded" to treatment.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick issued a statement defending girlfriend Jordon Hudson from the "false narrative" that she was trying to control his interview with CBS.
Five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe committed to USC, landing with the Trojans as the top-ranked member in coach Lincoln Riley's 2026 recruiting class.
Paul Biancardi introduces the top prospects in the 2026, 2027 and 2028 boys' basketball recruiting classes.
NCAA's deal with sportsbooks contains language to crack down on problematic prop bets.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Ex-prep phenom Mikey Williams has committed to Sacramento State, where he'll play under the tutelage of new GM Shaquille O'Neal and coach Mike Bibby.
Utah Hockey Club officials wouldn't confirm whether "Mammoth" was their new name after it allegedly leaked on the team's official YouTube channel […]
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
The Capitals beat the Canadiens on Wednesday night to advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs, their first series victory since winning it all in 2018.
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists as Florida defeated Tampa Bay 6-3 to move into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Pavel Dorofeyev, who led the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will not play Thursday night in Game 6 at Minnesota because of an […]
Jets coach Scott Arniel said Thursday that star center Mark Scheifele will not travel with team ahead of Game 6 against the Blues.
Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Tampa Bay Lightning standout Nikita Kucherov were named […]
All four matchups are at 3-2. Will the leading teams advance -- or will the series extend? Get prepared here.
The Maple Leafs' recent playoff goaltending history is rough. Have they found a solution? How far can he take them?
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
Here's how the group's performance at a Kings game went viral, and why it means so much culturally.