The Pistons finished with one of the worst records in NBA history last season. Now, they enter Thursday's Game 3 tied 1-1 with the Knicks. What changed in Detroit?
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to hold off a vigorous Heat comeback attempt as the Cavs took a 121-112 Game 2 victory.
The Knicks and 76ers will play preseason games on Oct. 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi, marking the fourth consecutive year that the NBA has played preseason games there.
We're following every trade in the draft with full terms of the deals, starting in Round 1 and running right through Round 7.
Who are the best players? Which teams need a quarterback? Here's our one-stop guide to the draft.
Miami QB Cam Ward is a big favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and odds-on favorites also have emerged at picks two through five at sportsbooks around the nation.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday the Cowboys are working on "pretty substantive trades" ahead of the NFL draft.
Patrick Mahomes is hopeful that a healthy Chiefs team can have the big-play passing game in 2025 that it lacked last season.
Arsenal are confident they will make Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi their first major summer signing despite interest from Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.
Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena criticized the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, saying that a non-American lacks the necessary understanding of the country's culture.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Bologna eased into the Coppa Italia final following a 2-1 victory over Empoli at home on Thursday, which handed them a resounding 5-1 aggregate win as they set up a showdown with AC Milan.
The players union for the USL Super League has partnered with women's soccer footwear company IDA Sports to provide its cleats to all the league's athletes.
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and current Padres manager Mike Shildt are pushing for the expansion of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, a day after he suffered a strained hamstring while running to first base.
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, who hasn't played since March 16 due to a hamstring strain, will begin an injury rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A St. Paul.
Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams was activated off the 10-day injured list after recovering from a strained right hip flexor.
Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after the All-Star left-hander was forced to leave Thursday's start after just three innings and 62 pitches.
Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.
Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk made his long-awaited return to the lineup, scoring twice in the second period, as the Panthers handled the rival Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, in their Eastern Conference first-round series opener at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.
The Rangers agreed to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury, keeping him in charge of their hockey operations moving forward after missing the playoffs.
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs vowed that his team would return to the playoffs next season despite finishing in last place and trading away several players at the deadline.
Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period "was the difference tonight," according to coach Spencer Carbery, as the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with Montreal.
North Carolina transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson announced his commitment to Ohio State Tuesday night.
The Rose Bowl Game will start an hour earlier than its traditional window and kick off at 4 p.m. ET as part of a New Year's Day tripleheader of College Football Playoff quarterfinals on ESPN.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he's glad his program isn't part of the "chaos" of the transfer portal era, saying that "the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it."
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told ESPN.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
USC junior Desmond Claude entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, becoming one of the best available guards just hours before the window closed Tuesday night.
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the projected No. 3 pick in this year's NBA draft, is going pro, saying he is "nowhere close to reaching my potential" and "can take a good team to a better level."
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 basketball at last year's Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
Arsenal are confident they will make Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi their first major summer signing despite interest from Real Madrid, […]
Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday with a win over top-four hopefuls Mainz if rivals and reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen […]
Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández believes River Plate teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono is destined to play in Europe.
Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena has criticized the appointment of current head coach Mauricio Pochettino, saying that a non-American lacks the […]
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has scolded Endrick after his missed goal-scoring opportunity in Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga win at Getafe.
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will miss the remainder of the season, including Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, because of […]
The financial issues still remain for Barcelona, but they're back to their brilliant best on the pitch.
The Bundesliga table is tight near the top, with 11 teams possessing real and achievable European aspirations.
Champions League failure has exposed issues with the team, the coach and the club's transfer strategy.
Chelsea and Arsenal have to overturn first-leg deficits against Barcelona and Lyon if they are to crash the UEFA Women's Champions League final. What […]
Ahead of a Champions League semifinal, Arsenal need several players to step up.
As we approach the end of the season, it's time for big clubs to make big decisions. Let's begin with Arsenal: What should the Gunners do with their […]
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United are all after Bournemouth's Spain international defender Dean Huijsen. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Manchester City have to rebuild their midfield in the summer and replace one of their best-ever players in Kevin De Bruyne. How can they do it?
The NWSL MVP Tracker is back for 2025 to rank the best players, as Alyssa Thompson tries to catch Debinha and Temwa Chawinga.
Segundo Castillo has been adding some serious drip to the touchline during Barcelona de Guayaquil's games by sporting an array of colored tuxedos.
It's not been the easiest season for Man United or Rasmus Højlund, but who else has notably underperformed in the Premier League this season?