Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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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.
Addressing the Jimmy Butler situation for the first time since the forward was traded to the Warriors, Pat Riley said that he wishes Butler well. He also said he expects the Heat to make roster changes in the offseason.
Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter returned from injuries to help the Cavaliers pull out a 126-104 over the Pacers and avoid falling into a 3-0 series hole.
Travis Hunter's first appearance on defense for the Jaguars will come next week.
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Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is embracing the team's selection of fellow signal-caller Shedeur Sanders, saying the two can "learn from one another."
Gabe Taylor wore a burgundy Commanders jersey with No. 26, the same number his late brother, Sean, wore at the University of Miami. Gabe said he's hoping to represent Sean this weekend.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward, less than two weeks after going No. 1 in the NFL draft, is already making an impression on his teammates at rookie minicamp.
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded Lamine Yamal's grown-up performance after the teenager helped his side move to the brink of the LaLiga title, coming from behind to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso's last home game in charge ended in a 4-2 drubbing by Borussia Dortmund that boosted the visitors' chances of Champions League qualification on Sunday.
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by a number of Liverpool fans in his first game since he announced he intends to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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The Red Sox put first baseman Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list with a left-quad contusion, but Boston manager Alex Cora said Saturday that he considers the issue "a short-term thing," and it doesn't mean Rafael Devers is headed to first base yet.
Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck, who entering Game 2 had been the worst goalie statistically in these playoffs, posted his first postseason shutout since 2021 to help the Jets even their series with the Stars at one game apiece.
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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 second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Panthers.
With his team trailing 2-0 in this best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series, Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone exited Game 3 late in the first period Saturday night at Rogers Place after he tried to make a sharp turn and fell.
The United States routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship, while Canada recorded its second win from two games by routing Latvia 7-1.
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was one of the drivers in a two-vehicle crash that left three people dead and injured Hayes and one other person, police said Sunday.
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Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028.
Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.
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.
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Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck, who entering Game 2 had been the worst goalie statistically in these playoffs, posted his first postseason shutout […]
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
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 […]
With his team trailing 2-0 in this best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series, Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone exited Game 3 late […]
The United States routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship, while Canada recorded its second […]
Bouncing back from a Game 2 loss in Washington, Carolina veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen made 21 saves as the host Hurricanes defeated the […]
Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 left on a shot that deflected in off Leon Draisaitl's stick to give the Golden Knights a stunning 4-3 victory in Game 3.
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