From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to give the Celtics a 3-1 series lead over the Magic -- and showcased a new celebration featuring his injured right wrist.
The Warriors' Stephen Curry, 37, has been named the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. Current NBA players voted for Curry, 37, who is a first-time winner of the award.
President Donald Trump advocated for the NFL to keep the tush push play as he hosted the Super Bowl champion Eagles at the White House.
Despite speculation that Will Levis would be traded during the draft, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Monday that the organization had no intentions of dealing the third-year quarterback during the draft.
Saints quarterback Derek Carr said he and the team have been in communication regarding his shoulder injury this offseason.
PITTSBURGH -- After bypassing a wide receiver in the NFL Draft, the Steelers added one in veteran Robert Woods on Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
Bills general manager Brandon Beane began a Monday morning radio appearance with a strong response to criticism against the team's approach to the wide receiver position.
Southampton have made contact with Minnesota United boss Eric Ramsay as they continue their search for a new manager, a source has told ESPN.
Gabriel Martinelli has suggested Arsenal need to bolster their attack this summer and welcomes the competition for places any new arrivals would bring.
The official trailer of the fourth season of hit FX series "Welcome to Wrexham" has been unveiled by Disney+ ahead of its release next month.
Antonio Rüdiger needs to show "class" and respect for others, German national team sporting director Rudi Völler has said, after the defender appeared to throw ice toward the referee during Real Madrid's Copa del Rey loss to Barcelona.
Barcelona is on course for a hat trick of European titles after beating Trabzonspor 4-1 in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday.
Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow departed Sunday's outing against the Pirates after one inning with right shoulder discomfort.
Devin Williams, who has stumbled to start the season, has been ousted as closer by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, with Luke Weaver set to get save opportunities.
Heliot Ramos gave the Giants a walk-off 3-2 win over the Rangers with a Little League home run added by two errors from Texas.
A fan in Cleveland was ejected Sunday after saying "something inappropriate" to Boston's Jarren Duran, who revealed in a documentary earlier this month that he attempted suicide three years ago.
Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers on Monday.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not receive supplemental discipline for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Both the Canadiens and Capitals were fined $25,000 each for players' antics during warmups before Game 4 on Sunday night.
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy finalists on Monday.
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is not ready to return from injury in time for Game 5.
Connor Hellebuyck says there is no crack in his confidence after the Winnipeg Jets goalie was pulled during his team's last two playoff losses.
An autopsy revealed "no evidence of injury or suspicion of foul play" in the death of Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly.
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.
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2026 class, has committed to Michigan.
After departing in December for a brief stint at Texas A&M, former five-star wide receiver recruit Micah Hudson announced Sunday he is rejoining Texas Tech's football program.
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.
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 was announced Monday as the first managing director of USA Basketball's 3x3 men's national team, the same role that Grant Hill has with the senior men's national team.
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players.
California transfer Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic and one of the best available players in the portal, has committed to Illinois over Stanford and North Carolina.
Arsenal reached their first Women's Champions League final in 18 years on Sunday, taking down French powerhouse Lyon with a remarkable 4-1 away win.
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions after a 5-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday, securing their 20th league title.
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Inter Miami CF is waiving Julian Gressel, clearing the way for the midfielder to head to Minnesota United FC, sources tell ESPN.
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