Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.
A visibly ill Luka Doncic played through a stomach ailment and was limited to 17 points in a 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Timberwolves.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named the winner of the NBA's Hustle Award.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets with pelvic contusion. Coach Steve Kerr said "there's a chance he plays."
Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is out for Saturday's Game 4 because of a left hip injury he suffered in Game 3, sources told ESPN.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said Friday that the team investigated the two sexual assault allegations against No. 59 pick Mike Green "very thoroughly" and is "comfortable" with the selection.
As his team passed on drafting a quarterback, including Shedeur Sanders, for the second time in the 2025 NFL draft, Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said Friday the team "may get word soon" on Aaron Rodgers.
The Browns selected Dillon Gabriel with the 94th overall pick during Round 3 on Friday night, opting not to go with Shedeur Sanders and instead choosing the former Oregon star.
The Seahawks added to an already deep quarterback room by taking Alabama's Jalen Milroe with the 92nd overall pick.
Tiffany Saine, the mother of Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon, died Thursday night shortly after her son was selected No. 21 in the NFL draft.
Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig next Saturday due to suspension.
Defending NWSL champions Orlando Pride rallied with three goals in the last 20 minutes to secure a 3-2 victory and avoid consecutive defeats after ending their 23-game unbeaten streak last week.
Chelsea bounced back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.
Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Aston Villa's FA Cup semifinal after picking up an injury.
Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday in what Blue Jays manager John Schneider called a step in the right direction.
Mariners All-Star pitcher Logan Gilbert left his start against the Marlins on Friday after three perfect innings because of right forearm tightness.
An MRI exam on the left shoulder of Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell revealed no structural damage, manager Dave Roberts said Friday.
Major League Baseball issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as "inappropriate actions towards fans" in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.
The Twins have acquired infielder Kody Clemens from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Clemens, the Twins placed prospect Luke Keaschall on the 10-day injured list with a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm.
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The Oilers are making a goaltender change for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Kings, turning to Calvin Pickard in the crease over Stuart Skinner.
Patrik Laine, who was benched late in Wednesday's Game 2 loss after a difficult first two period, is out for Game 3 due to an upper-body injury.
Simon Nemec went from a healthy scratch in Game 1 to scoring the winning goal in double overtime of Game 3 to give the Devils new life in their series against the Hurricanes.
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told 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."
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started three games for Iowa last season and eight for Northwestern over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, is set to transfer to Tulane for the 2025 season.
Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
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.
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
The NCAA for the first time is authorizing licensed sportsbooks to receive official data from championship events, including the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Fordham men's basketball must vacate wins across two seasons and former coach Keith Urgo was hit with a two-year show-cause penalty under NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations.
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups, European qualification -- and who will be relegated?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said winning the FA Cup would help the club avoid "bigger damage" in what has been a difficult season.
The National Women's Soccer League has formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league.
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United States goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce has extended her contract at Manchester United until 2028, the Women's Super League side announced.
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Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has said the crucial last weeks of Wrexham's bid for promotion have developed "an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach."
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will make his debut as an MMA fighter in a "showcase bout" on May 23 in Paris, the PFL has announced.
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The financial issues still remain for Barcelona, but they're back to their brilliant best on the pitch.
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