Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
The Grizzlies have hired Tuomas Iisalo as the franchise's next head coach after he led Memphis into the playoffs following the late-season firing of Taylor Jenkins.
Bucks guard Damian Lillard had surgery Friday to repair the left Achilles tendon he tore Sunday in a playoff loss to the Pacers.
Lakers star LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Timberwolves, a source told ESPN.
Fred VanVleet had 29 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Rockets kept their season alive by beating the Warriors 115-107 on Friday night to force a Game 7.
New Carolina Panthers signing Mapalo 'Maz' Mwansa grew up wanting to emulate Manchester City legend Yaya Touré, but he had all but given up on organised sport before an off-the-cuff comment changed his life.
Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime friend, business partner and former agent of John Elway, has died from injuries suffered when he fell off a golf cart reportedly being driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback.
The Ravens declined the fifth-year option on Tyler Linderbaum, but they intend to retain the two-time Pro Bowl center.
Free agent Elijah Moore, who caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Browns, is signing with the Bills, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement after a devastating leg injury suffered in 2023 while at Florida State "never responded" to treatment.
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Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries returned and so did the goals for Inter Milan.
Chelsea clinched the Women's Super League title for a sixth straight season on Wednesday with a 1-0 win against Manchester United.
Evangelos Marinakis has taken a step back from his ownership duties at Nottingham Forest as the club gear up for Champions League qualification.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi lauded Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as a phenomenon who comes along once every 50 years after his side's draw in the Champions League.
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Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler has inflammation in his pitching shoulder and was placed on the injured list Friday.
The Dodgers were missing second baseman Tommy Edman, who is dealing with a sore right ankle, in their starting lineup Friday night at Atlanta.
Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a bruised left arm after being hit by a pitch Friday night, but the team said initial X-rays were negative.
Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez sprained his right ankle and left a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning after being struck by a throw from pitcher Chris Bassitt as he stumbled awkwardly over first base on an infield single.
Nathan MacKinnon got credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player, and the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by beating the Stars 7-4 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The Kings' past five playoff exits have been in the first round. Can they break their streak this season?
Max Pacioretty scored a late tiebreaking goal in the third period to send the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in Game 6 of the first-round matchup.
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel, Washington Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery and Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis were named first-time finalists for the Jack Adams Award on Friday.
Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers is in the lineup for Game 6 on Friday night as Winnipeg attempts to close out its series with the Blues in St. Louis.
Ian Schieffelin has taken up Dabo Swinney on his offer, forgoing any pro basketball prospects for now in favor of one last season in a Clemson jersey -- this time on the gridiron.
Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams.
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Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick issued a statement defending girlfriend Jordon Hudson from the "false narrative" that she was trying to control his interview with CBS.
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova.
The matchup puts St. John's coach Rick Pitino against his former school and player in Kentucky coach Mark Pope.
Kevin De Bruyne said he proved he "can still play here" after the departing Manchester City midfielder scored a vital winning goal in his team's […]
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano laughed off suggestions his team was too dependent upon Lionel Messi and insisted they will bounce back stronger […]
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday that Lamine Yamal must work hard and continue to replicate his Inter Milan performance to reach the level […]
Paris FC will be back in action in the French top flight next season following an absence of 46 years after they secured promotion to Ligue 1 on […]
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed that "legends" Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer remain a part of the club's plans for next season.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte said Scott McTominay has become a more complete and knowledgeable player since joining from Manchester United last […]
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said we must wait until the end of the season for an announcement on his future amid links to Real Madrid.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed his predecessor Jürgen Klopp reached out to congratulate him after his team won the Premier League title.
Barcelona will wear a special edition shirt in the Clásico against Real Madrid on May 11 featuring American rapper Travis Scott's branding.
Real Madrid want to sign TAA for the Club World Cup before his Liverpool contract ends. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
How do the Premier League champions stay on top? Gab and Mark apply discerning eyes to Arne Slot's squad and discuss what the Reds should do.
The Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League are thrilling as we hit the semifinals. Can Arsenal fight back vs. PSG? Let's break […]
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Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in the Premier League this weekend.
Wrexham's promotion might look miraculous, but it's actually a combination of factors that other Premier League hopefuls shouldn't try to replicate.
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Real Madrid's row with referees escalated in the Copa del Rey final, with an official in tears and three players sent off. How did it come to this?