After a disappointingly early postseason exit, the Lakers' next task is even more important: Selling Luka Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.
With Gregg Popovich stepping down, ESPN recalls the legendary stories about the NBA's winningest coach.
Before stepping down, the legendary coach battled to return to where he once was. This is the story of his season and how the franchise handled his absence.
What's next for San Antonio after Pop's move to the front office? What does Mitch Johnson bring? Our NBA insiders break down the news.
Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
The Ravens declined the fifth-year option on Tyler Linderbaum, but they intend to retain the two-time Pro Bowl center.
New Carolina Panthers signing Mapalo 'Maz' Mwansa grew up wanting to emulate Manchester City legend Yaya Touré, but he had all but given up on organised sport before an off-the-cuff comment changed his life.
Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime friend, business partner and former agent of John Elway, has died from injuries suffered when he fell off a golf cart reportedly being driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback.
Giants rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter also received a prank call during the NFL draft, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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.
Real Madrid, Man United and half of Europe want to sign River Plate wonderkid Franco Mastantuono. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Pep Guardiola has told ESPN he is "sure" he is going to take a break from management when he leaves Manchester City.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday that Lamine Yamal must work hard and continue to replicate his Inter Milan performance to reach the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano laughed off suggestions his team was too dependent upon Lionel Messi and insisted they will bounce back stronger when they host New York Red Bulls in MLS action following a tough CCL elimination.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed his predecessor Jürgen Klopp reached out to congratulate him after his team won the Premier League title.
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Kenta Maeda, who has a 6.21 ERA in his 36 appearances for the Tigers spanning two seasons, was designated for assignment. Detroit recalled prospect Tyler Owens.
The Yankees moved designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list and claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Braves.
The Los Angeles Angels put outfielder Mike Trout on the injured list Friday because of a bone bruise in his left knee.
The man who fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall onto the field at PNC Park on Wednesday remained in critical condition. Police called the incident "accidental."
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
Max Pacioretty scored a late tiebreaking goal in the third period to send the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in Game 6 of the first-round matchup.
Nathan MacKinnon got credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player, and the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by beating the Stars 7-4 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel, Washington Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery and Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis were named first-time finalists for the Jack Adams Award on Friday.
Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers is in the lineup for Game 6 on Friday night as Winnipeg attempts to close out its series with the Blues in St. Louis.
There are 21 five-stars in the Class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.
The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over.
The portal has closed, the draft is over, so who are the best players who stuck around even though they had options?
Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is going back to the Badgers' roots in a crucial Year 3 for his program.
Ian Schieffelin has taken up Dabo Swinney on his offer, forgoing any pro basketball prospects for now in favor of one last season in a Clemson jersey -- this time on the gridiron.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova.
The matchup puts St. John's coach Rick Pitino against his former school and player in Kentucky coach Mark Pope.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Jack Eichel scored his first goal of the series to give Vegas the lead late in the second period, and Adin Hill held it up on a 29-save night to spur […]
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
Max Pacioretty scored a late tiebreaking goal in the third period to send the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 win over the Ottawa […]
Nathan MacKinnon got credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player, and the Colorado […]
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel, Washington Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery and Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis were named first-time […]
Lightning coach Jon Cooper will return next season, general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday, shutting down speculation that they might part ways […]
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Can Winnipeg close it out, or will there be a Game 7? Plus, recaps and three stars from a busy Thursday.
Using a proprietary formula, we've determined the most worthy contenders this postseason, led by Brent Burns.
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.