Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is expected to return from a strained right hamstring when Boston opens its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Knicks on Monday night.
A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into the second round.
The Ravens on Monday released kicker Justin Tucker, parting ways with the NFL's most accurate kicker who is being investigated by the league for sexual misconduct.
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will don his second ring in a several month stretch after helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX in February.
New Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on Thursday discussed his battle with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that led to him sitting out last season.
Phil Simms told longtime New York Daily News writer Gary Myers on Friday that he was "outvoted by his family" and his No. 11 will remain retired by the Giants and won't go to Abdul Carter.
Julian Edelman has been voted by fans as a 2025 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
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Orlando remains top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings despite losing to Portland, but it's Alyssa Naeher that took all the plaudits this week.
A verdict is expected Tuesday in Liga MX club León's legal dispute with FIFA over entry to the Club World Cup in the United States next month.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister hopes winning the Premier League title this season is "just the beginning of something great."
Former Real Madrid player Toni Kroos believes Barcelona's Pedri is the best midfielder in the world and more important to his team than Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is going on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right hand. The move is retroactive to Saturday.
The new Diamondbacks threads, unveiled Monday, are inspired by previous franchise jerseys.
Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.
The Giants recalled left-hander Kyle Harrison on Monday, while right-hander Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.
Shortstop Anthony Volpe was back in the New York Yankees' starting lineup Monday night, two days after he injured his left shoulder on a dive while trying to get to a grounder.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third period of Game 7 at home, the top-seeded Jets rallied to stun the Blues 4-3 in double overtime, securing a victory in their first-round series and a second-round date with the Stars.
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Retiring Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said Monday that he has agreed to join Team Canada for the ice hockey world championship later this month.
Despite a dismal season in which they quickly fell out of postseason contention, the Nashville Predators plan to proceed with Andrew Brunette as coach, general manager Barry Trotz said on Monday, calling him "a good young coach. That's why I hired him."
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Safety A.J. Haulcy, who earned first-team All-Big 12 honors at Houston last season, committed to LSU on Sunday, his agency told ESPN.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and former CFP selection chair Jeff Long have been added as replacements to the current CFP selection committee.
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be suspended for two games for the upcoming 2025 season as part of self-imposed sanctions by the university for the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal, industry sources told ESPN.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
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.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
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.
Using a proprietary formula, we've determined the most worthy contenders this postseason, led by Brent Burns.
Stars coach Pete DeBoer expects to have leading goal scorer Jason Robertson and standout defenseman Miro Heiskanen available in the Western […]
On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes, who will meet the Washington Capitals in the East's second round next week, signed goaltender Frederik Andersen […]
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially […]
Trailing 3-1 in the third period of Game 7 at home, the top-seeded Jets rallied to stun the Blues 4-3 in double overtime, securing a victory in their […]
Rob Blake is out after eight seasons as the Los Angeles Kings' vice president and general manager.
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Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in the third period, and the Dallas Stars utilized a furious rally to advance to the second round of the Stanley […]
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