| NBA conference finals takeaways: Thunder dominate as issues plague WolvesNBA conference finals takeaways: Thunder dominate as issues plague Wolves | Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals. |
| 'Juiced' after MVP win, SGA hangs 38 on Wolves'Juiced' after MVP win, SGA hangs 38 on Wolves | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his league MVP trophy and proceeded to torch the Wolves for 38 points as the Thunder routed Minnesota to take a 2-0 series lead. |
| Panthers rout Canes in ECF as Bennett scores 2Panthers rout Canes in ECF as Bennett scores 2 | Sam Bennett scored two goals, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes 5-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final. |
| Fever win in Clark's first 3-less game since '22Fever win in Clark's first 3-less game since '22 | The Fever beat the Dream on Thursday night despite Caitlin Clark not making a 3 for just the second time in her career, college and pro. |
| Malone clears air: Jokic, not SGA, my MVP choiceMalone clears air: Jokic, not SGA, my MVP choice | Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who drew the ire of Denver fans when he said Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander "showed why he's the MVP" earlier this week, said he would have picked Nikola Jokic if he had a vote this season. |
| CFP approves new seeding model next seasonCFP approves new seeding model next season | The College Football Playoff is moving to a straight seeding model, giving the top four teams by seed a first-round bye, the CFP committee announced Thursday. |
| Pirates' Cherington shuts down Skenes trade talkPirates' Cherington shuts down Skenes trade talk | Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Thursday that the possibility of trading ace Paul Skenes is "not part of the conversation at all." |
| Rockies off to worst 50-game start since 1895Rockies off to worst 50-game start since 1895 | The Rockies were swept in a four-game series by the Phillies to fall to 8-42 this season -- the worst 50-game start in MLB since the 1895 Louisville Colonels (7-43). |
| Ex-Brewer Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injuryEx-Brewer Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury | Former Brewers player Darin Ruf is suing the Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while playing at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park two years ago. |
| 👊 Haliburton 'choke' latest in Pacers-Knicks beef👊 Haliburton 'choke' latest in Pacers-Knicks beef | The 2025 Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers include fresh beef between the two. |
| Panthers dominate in Game 2: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 3Panthers dominate in Game 2: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 3 | Can the Hurricanes find a way back into the series as it moves back to Florida? Here's what you need to know. |
| What we like and don't like about the CFP seeding changeWhat we like and don't like about the CFP seeding change | A new CFP seeding rule would have altered last year's matchups and has consequences moving forward. |
| Summing up the offseason for every AFC team: Barnwell's 16 superlativesSumming up the offseason for every AFC team: Barnwell's 16 superlatives | The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned over their roster. And the Raiders are in line to take a huge step forward. |
| Which rookies will make biggest impact? Projecting first-year leaders in 10 stat areasWhich rookies will make biggest impact? Projecting first-year leaders in 10 stat areas | We predicted the NFL's top rookies in 10 different stats for 2025. Who will dominate box scores this fall? |
| MLB Power Rankings: A brand-new team debuts at No. 1MLB Power Rankings: A brand-new team debuts at No. 1 | Detroit continues its meteoric rise up our list ... all the way to the top spot in Week 8, bypassing two dominant NL teams. |
| 16 must-watch stars, 8 must-watch matchups: Top players in the 2025 college softball super regionals16 must-watch stars, 8 must-watch matchups: Top players in the 2025 college softball super regionals | From aces to top hitters, here are the top players to watch in the 2025 NCAA super regionals. |
| How Jim Irsay prepared his daughters to succeed him as Colts ownersHow Jim Irsay prepared his daughters to succeed him as Colts owners | Jim Irsay's three daughters have played key roles with the Colts, including Carlie Irsay-Gordon. |
| Inside the world of NBA 'ball boys,' the league's unsung heroesInside the world of NBA 'ball boys,' the league's unsung heroes | Ball boys are everywhere on the court but are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, the NBA couldn't function without them. |
| The 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketballThe 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketball | Milos Uzan, Alex Condon and other college hoops stars whose NBA draft decisions could materially shape 2025-26. |
| Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here's what the data saysAre the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here's what the data says | The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years. Who's right? |
| What this epic Knicks collapse means for the series -- and for New York's title chancesWhat this epic Knicks collapse means for the series -- and for New York's title chances | As the Pacers rallied in Game 1, the Knicks faced a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history. |
| Gold Cup absences are a worst-case scenario for USMNT's World Cup hopesGold Cup absences are a worst-case scenario for USMNT's World Cup hopes | The USMNT has precious little time to prep for next year's World Cup. A weakened Gold Cup roster won't help. |
| Olympic-style event in 2026 to feature PED useOlympic-style event in 2026 to feature PED use | A new company hoping to infuse PEDs into Olympic-style sports says it will hold its first formal competition next May. |
| Stop worrying and celebrate the tush push -- all the reasons it deserved to liveStop worrying and celebrate the tush push -- all the reasons it deserved to live | Some believe the play is unstoppable, and now it has proved unkillable -- even for the NFL and its owners. |
| LME's Premier League 2024-25 awards: From MVP to best signing, best goal, moreLME's Premier League 2024-25 awards: From MVP to best signing, best goal, more | As the 2024-25 Premier League season concludes Sunday, it's time for LME's annual awards. Who earned the highest praise this season? |
| Why do fans boo their team, and will it happen again to Alexander-Arnold?Why do fans boo their team, and will it happen again to Alexander-Arnold? | In his first match at Anfield after confirming his Liverpool exit, Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed. |
| Fore-warned: Poch tells USMNT to forget golf clubsFore-warned: Poch tells USMNT to forget golf clubs | United States coach Mauricio Pochettino set some expectations ahead of the team's return to action at this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup after a disastrous fourth-place finish at the Nations League in March. |
| Conte 'regrets' Napoli absence for Serie A finaleConte 'regrets' Napoli absence for Serie A finale | Napoli manager Antonio Conte called for calm heads when his team bid to clinch the Serie A title on Friday, underlining his deep sense of responsibility to the city while expressing regret to be watching from the stands due to suspension. |
| USWNT, Current defender Cook suffers torn ACLUSWNT, Current defender Cook suffers torn ACL | Kansas City Current and United States women's national team defender Alana Cook tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in her left knee last week, the Current announced on Thursday. |
| Poch defends Pulisic's USMNT Gold Cup absencePoch defends Pulisic's USMNT Gold Cup absence | USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino defended the decision not to select Christian Pulisic for this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup. |
| Pachuca coach Almada resigns ahead of CWCPachuca coach Almada resigns ahead of CWC | Pachuca coach Guillermo Almada has submitted his resignation, which the Liga MX team has not yet accepted due to a contract buyout clause, three weeks before the Club World Cup starts. |
| United miss out as transfer guru signs PSG dealUnited miss out as transfer guru signs PSG deal | PSG transfer guru Luis Campos has ended speculation over a move to Manchester United by signing a five-year contract with the French club's owners, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), to continue his role with the Champions League finalists. |
| Modrić to leave Real Madrid after Club World CupModrić to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup | Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has announced he will leave the club after the end of this summer's Club World Cup. |
| Messi: Favorite goal was vs. Man Utd in UCL finalMessi: Favorite goal was vs. Man Utd in UCL final | Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi named the header he scored against Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final while representing Barcelona as the favorite goal of his storied career. |
| The secret routines fueling NBA players' grip on the gameThe secret routines fueling NBA players' grip on the game | Whether it's hand cream or powder, the on-court routines of NBA players have become a leaguewide obsession. |
| Which teams are the most QB-needy for 2026? Here are 11 teams that are in the marketWhich teams are the most QB-needy for 2026? Here are 11 teams that are in the market | We take a look at which teams might have their eye on a quarterback from the 2026 class. |
| Updated SP+ rankings for every FBS team, plus an early look at CFP contendersUpdated SP+ rankings for every FBS team, plus an early look at CFP contenders | How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season. |
| 'Go and change the world': Commanders' Dan Quinn delivers speech at alma mater'Go and change the world': Commanders' Dan Quinn delivers speech at alma mater | The Commanders head coach concluded his Salisbury University commencement speech with a bang. |
| J.J. McCarthy, fiancée Katya Kuropas announce pregnancyJ.J. McCarthy, fiancée Katya Kuropas announce pregnancy | The Minnesota Vikings quarterback and his fiancée posted the news on social media Wednesday night. |
| Penske cheating scandal: IndyCar's pre-500 black eye explainedPenske cheating scandal: IndyCar's pre-500 black eye explained | For the second time in a year, IndyCar's biggest team (whose owner also owns the series) got caught cheating. |
| Can F1's rule change add action to the spectacle of Monaco?Can F1's rule change add action to the spectacle of Monaco? | The quirks that make Monaco unique also make it terrible for F1 racing. Will a new rule change fix that? |
| All you need to know about the newest season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'All you need to know about the newest season of 'The Ultimate Fighter' | Here's everything you need to know about Season 33 of TUF. From how to watch, the coaches involved and the fighters competing for a UFC contract. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal make first move for €80m Real Madrid star RodrygoTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal make first move for €80m Real Madrid star Rodrygo | Arsenal have held the first exploratory discussions to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
