The Western Conference produced two Game 7s this weekend. How can each team advance and what are the key factors of each game?
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Gregg Popovich is moving to a full-time role in the Spurs' front office, and Mitch Johnson will take over head coaching duties, the team announced Friday.
Despite Friday night's 115-107 loss to Houston, the Warriors expressed confidence because of their advantage in playoff experience, in particular their Game 7 experience.
The Grizzlies have hired Tuomas Iisalo as the franchise's next head coach after he led Memphis into the playoffs following the late-season firing of Taylor Jenkins.
The Titans made Ward the No. 1 pick on draft night, but his journey started long ago in Texas.
We pull back the curtain on the ups and downs of Ewers' path from Texas to the Miami Dolphins.
The Jets signed Fields in free agency to replace Aaron Rodgers as their starter.
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 Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Devonte Wyatt's contract but declined the fifth-year option for Quay Walker.
Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have parted ways with head coach Jorge Jesus, the club announced on Friday.
Former Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig has reached an agreement to buy Reading, the English League One club said on Saturday.
Leeds United sealed the Championship title while Frank Lampard guided Coventry City to the playoffs in a dramatic final day in the second tier.
Kevin De Bruyne said he proved he "can still play here" after the departing Manchester City midfielder scored a vital winning goal in his team's quest to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out discussing his Real Madrid future until the end of the LaLiga season.
No team has made the playoffs after starting 0-7, but Atlanta has played better since. Will that continue -- and will it be enough?
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler has inflammation in his pitching shoulder and was placed on the injured list Friday.
Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez sprained his right ankle and left a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning after being struck by a throw from pitcher Chris Bassitt as he stumbled awkwardly over first base on an infield single.
Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a bruised left arm after being hit by a pitch Friday night, but the team said initial X-rays were negative.
The most anticipated first-round series has gone to the ultimate showdown, 8 p.m. Saturday on ABC.
How has the coach gone 8-0 in clinching scenarios? Here's what his players, his family and DeBoer himself say.
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
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.
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.
Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams.
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.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
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.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
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.
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.