Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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Tyrese Haliburton received a warning, not a fine, for his celebration after the Pacers' Game 2 win at Cleveland in the East semifinals Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Calling the situation "a gut punch," Stephen Curry said he knows he has to be careful and can't rush his return given the "tricky" nature of hamstring injuries.
Warriors star Draymond Green, who received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs Thursday night, expressed frustration over what he called an "agenda" to make him out to be an "angry Black man."
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Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff injury in his right shoulder, leading the team to begin its QB competition in earnest.
Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is not with the team for this week's rookie minicamp due to a recent "health scare," he told reporters Friday.
Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter has chosen to wear No. 51 for his rookie season after flirting with the possibilities of donning the retired numbers of legends Lawrence Taylor (56) and Phil Simms (11).
Travis Hunter's first appearance on defense for the Jaguars will come next week.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has admitted the impact of Arne Slot at the club following Jurgen Klopp's exit surprised him.
El Clásico is always huge, but with Barcelona and Real Madrid meeting so late in the season with a title still on the line, this is one for the ages.
Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde and Marc Casadó are all fit for Sunday's Clásico, but Barcelona's Hansi Flick has said they start on the bench vs. Real Madrid.
Angel City defender Savy King was "responsive and undergoing further evaluation" after being stretchered off the field following a "medical event" during the team's match against the Utah Royals on Friday night.
After seven years of suffering, Hamburger SV finally clinched their return to the Bundesliga by routing Ulm 6-1 in Germany's second division on Saturday.
Less than a week after getting starter Lance McCullers Jr. back from more than a two-year absence, the Houston Astros are going through another change in their rotation after Hayden Wesneski was placed on the injured list.
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Rafael Devers said the Red Sox approached him about the idea of filling in as Boston's first baseman but said it's not in his best interest to make another position switch.
The Chicago White Sox selected the contract of infielder Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte and placed him in the lineup at first base.
The Nationals released reliever Lucas Sims after the right-hander gave up three runs in less than an inning of work in a second consecutive appearance.
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The Oilers are up 2-0, with Game 3 at home. Plus, previewing Canes-Capitals, and Friday's recaps, three stars.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy was fined but not suspended Friday for cross-checking the Oilers' Trent Frederic in the face in Game 2.
Canada opened the ice hockey world championship by shutting out newcomer Slovenia 4-0.
Through an executive summary obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, it was detailed that Scott Frost received a five-year, $22.1 million contract upon his UCF return, and it will automatically extend a year if the Knights play in a bowl this season.
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Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.
Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028.
Former Utah quarterback Cameron Rising announced Wednesday on social media that he's retiring from football because of an injury to his throwing hand.
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Michael Lynn Davis, co-defendant of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, on Friday was found guilty of capital murder by a Tuscaloosa County jury in the January 2023 death of Jamea Harris.
The NCAA men's basketball rules committee, in an effort to enhance the flow of games, has recommended that video reviews of out-of-bounds calls can only be initiated by a coach's challenge.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
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The Oilers are up 2-0, with Game 3 at home. Plus, previewing Canes-Capitals, and Friday's recaps, three stars.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy was fined but not suspended Friday for cross-checking the Oilers' Trent Frederic in the face in Game 2.
Canada opened the ice hockey world championship by shutting out newcomer Slovenia 4-0.
Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime as the Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 in Game 3 to cut their deficit in the Eastern […]
Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck, who entering Game 2 had been the worst goalie statistically in these playoffs, posted his first postseason shutout […]
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury but doesn't appear close to a return in Toronto's […]
As goalie Calvin Pickard is dealing with an undisclosed injury, the Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net for Game 3 against the Golden Knights.
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