| Pacers' Carlisle fined $35K for blasting refereesPacers' Carlisle fined $35K for blasting referees | Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has been fined $35,000 for criticizing the officiating during his team's playoff series against the Knicks. |
| Reports: Toronto expansion team to join WNBAReports: Toronto expansion team to join WNBA | Toronto has been awarded a WNBA franchise that will start play in 2026, according to multiple reports, when it will become the league's first team outside of the United States. |
| Clark draws crowd, scores 12 in 'fun' home debutClark draws crowd, scores 12 in 'fun' home debut | Caitlin Clark had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 turnovers in her Indiana preseason home debut Thursday as the Fever beat the Dream 83-80. |
| Trout: Surgery better than waiting, DH-only roleTrout: Surgery better than waiting, DH-only role | Angels star Mike Trout says his decision to have meniscus surgery was better than postponing the procedure, playing through pain and being a designated hitter the rest of the season. |
| Malaysian player recovering after acid attackMalaysian player recovering after acid attack | Malaysian footballer Faisal Halim has responded well to a third surgery and can walk after being left in critical condition from an acid attack, state news agency Bernama reported on Friday. |
| Ink-redible: Leverkusen offer fans free tattoosInk-redible: Leverkusen offer fans free tattoos | Bayer Leverkusen are offering fans free club tattoos to commemorate their record-breaking, title-winning season, the club said Friday. |
| UGA's Condon sets NCAA mark with 34th homerUGA's Condon sets NCAA mark with 34th homer | Georgia's Charlie Condon launched his 34th home run to break the NCAA single-season record in the BBCOR era (since 2011). |
| Mitchell's 29 spur upset of C's: 'Whatever it takes'Mitchell's 29 spur upset of C's: 'Whatever it takes' | Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 and tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece. |
| Experts debate the draft: Bold predictions, Rookie of the Year candidates, favorite picksExperts debate the draft: Bold predictions, Rookie of the Year candidates, favorite picks | Takes on the 2024 NFL draft's biggest topics, from bold predictions to picks for Rookie of the Year. |
| 'Battling' Doncic bounces back as Mavs pull even'Battling' Doncic bounces back as Mavs pull even | Luka Doncic recovered from his poor showing in the opener as Dallas beat Oklahoma City on Thursday night to even the Western Conference semifinals at one win apiece. |
| How these Knicks were forged, starting with the Porzingis trade in 2019: Eight crucial momentsHow these Knicks were forged, starting with the Porzingis trade in 2019: Eight crucial moments | After years of dysfunction and chaos, the New York Knicks are two wins away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000. And there are eight moves, beginning six years ago, that signaled a new era for Knicks basketball. |
| Another star traded away?! Peter Bendix has a plan for the Marlins (no, really!)Another star traded away?! Peter Bendix has a plan for the Marlins (no, really!) | Fans in Miami have had enough. Here's why its new president is pleading for patience. |
| Wilson, Stewart and more of the 25 best WNBA players in 2024Wilson, Stewart and more of the 25 best WNBA players in 2024 | In the preseason edition of our top 25 rankings, here are the players -- from A'ja Wilson to Aliyah Boston -- we expect to be the best this year. |
| Will Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris Games?Will Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris Games? | The U.S. women will take 12 players to Paris. We look at whether the Fever guard will be among them. |
| The best player/manager combos that never wereThe best player/manager combos that never were | Certain players and managers just feel made for each other, but sometimes it doesn't work out. |
| 'That dude paints': Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes'That dude paints': Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes | After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. |
| One-hit wonders: Kambosos needs a win to avoid getting on the listOne-hit wonders: Kambosos needs a win to avoid getting on the list | Can Kambosos avoid joining fellow countryman Jeff Horn -- and others -- in this unpopular group? |
| Latest on the open Lakers, Suns and Wizards jobsLatest on the open Lakers, Suns and Wizards jobs | Phoenix and L.A. have major coaching decisions this offseason. We have the latest on those two searches and every vacancy around the league. |
| 'It's never enough': Derrick Lewis on family drama, love from fans and fighting near 40'It's never enough': Derrick Lewis on family drama, love from fans and fighting near 40 | Lewis, with knockout power and postfight charisma on the mic, is a face of the UFC. His toughest challenges have routinely been outside the Octagon. |
| Has Virginia Tech found a formula to rekindle its glory days?Has Virginia Tech found a formula to rekindle its glory days? | At a time when roster upheaval rules, Brent Pry and the Hokies are stressing continuity and keeping guys such as QB Kyron Drones in Blacksburg. |
| Lingering questions from each Way-Too-Early Top 25 teamLingering questions from each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team | From QB transfers to position replacements, our reporters let you know the latest following spring football. |
| Ten Hag: Ratcliffe has 'common sense' to keep meTen Hag: Ratcliffe has 'common sense' to keep me | Erik ten Hag said on Friday that he believes Manchester United's new owners have the "common sense" to see that he should be allowed to continue as manager. |
| Poch: Not the end of the world if I leave ChelseaPoch: Not the end of the world if I leave Chelsea | Mauricio Pochettino has raised the possibility of walking away from Chelsea and said "it is not going to be the end of the world" if he leaves the club. |
| Arteta: Jesus, Martinelli have to take their chancesArteta: Jesus, Martinelli have to take their chances | Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal forwards Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli to do their talking on the pitch amid limited starting opportunities as Arsenal continue their pursuit of the Premier League title. |
| Ancelotti on Vini Jr.'s form: This is his momentAncelotti on Vini Jr.'s form: This is his moment | Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinícius Júnior on Friday after the forward's starring role in Real Madrid's Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, saying "this is Vinicius' moment." |
| Betis defender hospitalised after head injuryBetis defender hospitalised after head injury | Real Betis defender Félix Martí Garreta is receiving treatment in hospital after suffering a head injury following a fall. |
| Everton withdraw appeal against 2-point deductionEverton withdraw appeal against 2-point deduction | Everton have withdrawn their appeal against a two-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial rules, the club said on Friday. |
| How are McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari working offtrack to catch Red Bull?How are McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari working offtrack to catch Red Bull? | With Max Verstappen and Red Bull setting the standard in Formula One, how are opponents McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari working to catch up? |
| Will Man United or Tottenham claim glory in Sunday's FA Cup final?Will Man United or Tottenham claim glory in Sunday's FA Cup final? | Manchester United or Tottenham will win the Women's FA Cup for the first time, but which team has the edge? |
| Ranking every NWSL stadium from worst to best, with photosRanking every NWSL stadium from worst to best, with photos | From hard-to-get-to and no-atmosphere venues to the ones that should be on your bucket list. |
| Transfer Talk: Madrid look at Florian Wirtz to be Toni Kroos' replacementTransfer Talk: Madrid look at Florian Wirtz to be Toni Kroos' replacement | Real Madrid will look to Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz to replace Toni Kroos next year if he decides to leave. Transfer Talk has the latest. |
| Weekend preview: May 9-12Weekend preview: May 9-12 | Our experts look at the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching. |
| Angel Reese, Tina Charles among players dropping too far in draftsAngel Reese, Tina Charles among players dropping too far in drafts | The fantasy experts pinpoint the players who are dropping too far in fantasy women's basketball drafts. |
