Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is expected to return from a strained right hamstring when Boston opens its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Knicks on Monday night.
A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into the second round.
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will don his second ring in a several month stretch after helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX in February.
Phil Simms told longtime New York Daily News writer Gary Myers on Friday that he was "outvoted by his family" and his No. 11 will remain retired by the Giants and won't go to Abdul Carter.
New Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on Thursday discussed his battle with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that led to him sitting out last season.
Julian Edelman has been voted by fans as a 2025 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said whoever wins the team's kicking job will be a decision "based on football."
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Orlando remains top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings despite losing to Portland, but it's Alyssa Naeher that took all the plaudits this week.
A verdict is expected Tuesday in Liga MX club León's legal dispute with FIFA over entry to the Club World Cup in the United States next month.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister hopes winning the Premier League title this season is "just the beginning of something great."
Former Real Madrid player Toni Kroos believes Barcelona's Pedri is the best midfielder in the world and more important to his team than Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
The Giants recalled left-hander Kyle Harrison on Monday, while right-hander Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.
Max Scherzer, who hasn't pitched since his Blue Jays debut on March 29 due to thumb inflammation, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
The new Diamondbacks threads, unveiled Monday, are inspired by previous franchise jerseys.
Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring, adding another injury to the banged-up rotation for the NL Central leaders.
Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third period of Game 7 at home, the top-seeded Jets rallied to stun the Blues 4-3 in double overtime, securing a victory in their first-round series and a second-round date with the Stars.
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Retiring Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said Monday that he has agreed to join Team Canada for the ice hockey world championship later this month.
Despite a dismal season in which they quickly fell out of postseason contention, the Nashville Predators plan to proceed with Andrew Brunette as coach, general manager Barry Trotz said on Monday, calling him "a good young coach. That's why I hired him."
The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.
Safety A.J. Haulcy, who earned first-team All-Big 12 honors at Houston last season, committed to LSU on Sunday, his agency told ESPN.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and former CFP selection chair Jeff Long have been added as replacements to the current CFP selection committee.
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be suspended for two games for the upcoming 2025 season as part of self-imposed sanctions by the university for the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal, industry sources told ESPN.
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
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.
Sidi Gueye, one of the top international prospects in his age group, has committed to Arizona.
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is out after nearly five years in the role.
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.
Arsenal was the only UCL title contender to play a full-strength squad over the weekend -- and they lost. Will Mikel Arteta's gamble pay off midweek? […]
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended making wholesale changes to field the club's youngest ever Premier League lineup in Sunday's 4-3 loss at […]
Bayern Munich clinched their 33rd Bundesliga title on Sunday, giving forward Harry Kane the first major trophy of his senior career.
Burnley celebrated promotion to the Premier League by singing Natasha Bedingfield's 2004 hit "Unwritten" with the singer on Saturday.
Carlo Ancelotti said next weekend's Clásico will be "almost" decisive in the LaLiga title race after Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-2 on Sunday.
Former Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticised Manchester United's decision to transfer Scott McTominay to Napoli last […]
Lionel Messi struck the emphatic final goal as Inter Miami snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 home win over the New York Red Bulls.
London City Lionesses have secured promotion to the Women's Super League (WSL) with a 2-2 draw with fellow contenders Birmingham City.
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals as Real Madrid fought off a late comeback attempt from Celta Vigo to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday.
Cole Palmer hit back at social media "idiots" after ending his goal drought in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Romeo Lavia looked like a UCL midfield in Chelsea's win over Liverpool.
Alejandro Garnacho and Amad made sure Man United's defeat to Brentford didn't look as bad as it could have.
It's finally over! Bayern Munich won the 2024-25 Bundesliga title, and with it Harry Kane's career-long trophy drought has been broken.
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 […]
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups and European qualification -- and who will be […]
Juventus have taken the first concrete steps to sign Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
Bradford City left it late -- the 96th minute -- to score the goal that secured their first promotion since 2013 and a place in League One. Isn't […]
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.
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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