In Boston, past NBA glories can lift a franchise but also weigh a team down.
The Knicks were not prepared to leave things to chance any longer against the shorthanded Celtics.
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
Stephen Curry says he is excited about returning in the fall and playing a full season with Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.
A current employee has sued the Suns, citing allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, according to a copy of the complaint obtained by ESPN.
The rookie receiver has explosive traits the Chiefs love, especially his ability to run after the catch.
Derek Carr surprisingly announced his retirement on May 10. The decision -- and the timing -- has insiders throughout the league talking.
Will the 49ers roll into the playoffs? Can the Giants, Lions and Cowboys overcome tough slates? We're sizing up schedule release fallout.
The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are finalizing a five-year, $265 million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
The Colts issued an apology to Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Microsoft on Thursday after deleting their schedule release video Wednesday night.
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, the LaLiga club have confirmed.
Chelsea kept it local for 2025-26 home kit inspiration, with iconic London landmarks woven into the fabric.
Carlo Ancelotti said he couldn't have asked for more from Real Madrid on signings, with the club now in the middle of a major defensive rebuild.
The National Women's Soccer League said that it would abandon future games that have life-threatening emergencies to players.
Champions Bayern Munich crushed hosts Hoffenheim 4-0 in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday as record-breaking Harry Kane was crowned the league's top striker for a second straight season.
The Twins sent a parting shot at the Orioles after they blanked Baltimore 4-0 to cap their series sweep.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. allowed only two unearned runs over four innings against the Texas Rangers. The start Friday came six nights after the right-hander failed to get out of the first and then said he received online threats.
The Red Sox are working out prized rookie Kristian Campbell at first base in the wake of injuries.
Wilmer Flores hit a grand slam and finished with a career-best three homers and eight RBIs to lead the Giants to a 9-1 rout of the Athletics.
The Phillies placed right-hander Aaron Nola on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right ankle sprain.
It's win or go home for Winnipeg as Dallas eyes the conference finals. Here are the keys to the showdown.
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
Connor Hellebuyck had his second shutout of the playoffs as the Jets beat the Stars on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a second time in three years.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.
While her famous dad went to Alabama to coach the Tide, Alexis DeBoer followed her dream to play for the Huskies.
Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal? Mark Schlabach updates the rankings.
Illinois has locked in its football and men's basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday that quarterback Carson Beck has been cleared to participate in all team summer activities following elbow surgery last year.
North Carolina's Bill Belichick has addressed the attention surrounding girlfriend Jordon Hudson with his team, saying "she doesn't have anything to do with football."
The Atlantic Coast Conference generated $711 million for the 2023-24 academic year, distributing an average of $45 million to each of its 14 full-time member schools, a record for the conference.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
The elite high school basketball factory will relocate from the West Coast to the East Coast.
Carter Bryant, Thomas Sorber, Drake Powell and Labaron Philon are among those who confirmed Wednesday that they will not return to school and will remain in the NBA draft.
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
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There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
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Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on […]
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The judge handling the trial of five Canadian hockey players accused of sexual assault dismissed the jury Friday after a complaint that defense […]
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