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Pistons maintain 'poise,' snap record playoffs skidPistons maintain 'poise,' snap record playoffs skidThe Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-94.
Finally healthy, Kawhi's throwback effort ties seriesFinally healthy, Kawhi's throwback effort ties seriesKawhi Leonard, who scored 39 points Monday night to help the Clippers even their series with the Nuggets, said afterward, "I'm just happy that I'm able to move" after watching the past two playoffs from the sidelines.
Thibs: Brunson not getting calls like CunninghamThibs: Brunson not getting calls like CunninghamThe Knicks-Pistons first-round playoff series is even -- and Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said afterward the free throws need to be as well.
Ovechkin nets 1st playoff OT goal, Caps top HabsOvechkin nets 1st playoff OT goal, Caps top HabsWashington star forward Alex Ovechkin made some personal history in the Capitals' Game 1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night, scoring the first playoff overtime goal of his storied career en route to a 3-2 win for the No. 1 seed in the East.
Source: Younger Iamaleava to join Nico at UCLASource: Younger Iamaleava to join Nico at UCLAMadden Iamaleava, the younger brother of Nico Iamaleava, is expected to join the former Tennessee quarterback at UCLA, a source said Monday.
Sources: UCLA's Aguilar to transfer to TennesseeSources: UCLA's Aguilar to transfer to TennesseeQuarterback Joey Aguilar, who threw for 6,760 yards and 56 touchdowns the past two years with Appalachian State, plans to transfer to Tennessee after transferring to UCLA in the winter portion of the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Chris Low Monday.
Harrison: Didn't know fans' level of love for LukaHarrison: Didn't know fans' level of love for LukaNico Harrison said he underestimated the level to which Mavericks fans cared for Luka Doncic and reiterated the blowback to the trade would've eased if the team had been healthy.
NCAA floats rules for direct payments to playersNCAA floats rules for direct payments to playersThe NCAA proposed deleting 153 rules from its handbook, a move that will allow schools to share financial benefits directly with players.
Clippers back on track after Leonard outduels JokicClippers back on track after Leonard outduels JokicHere's what has stood out from the first-round playoff games in the Western Conference.
Pistons snap historic 15-game playoff drought as Towns has quiet night for KnicksPistons snap historic 15-game playoff drought as Towns has quiet night for KnicksHere's what has stood out from the first playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
'Completely separate and at odds': The divisions and chaos that led to the end of the Luka Doncic era in Dallas'Completely separate and at odds': The divisions and chaos that led to the end of the Luka Doncic era in DallasDoncic's time in Dallas ended with a shocking trade on Feb. 2, but the beginning of the end dates to the summer of 2023.
'Football is a chess game': How Abdul Carter rose to the top of NFL draft boards amid position change'Football is a chess game': How Abdul Carter rose to the top of NFL draft boards amid position changeAfter earning Penn State's famed No. 11 jersey, how has Abdul Carter positioned himself to be a top-5 pick?
European soccer review: Real Madrid still in title race, plus much moreEuropean soccer review: Real Madrid still in title race, plus much moreIf not for Fede Valverde's golazo, Real might have lost LaLiga on Sunday.
Marcus Rashford at a crossroads: Can he star at Man United again, or must he leave?Marcus Rashford at a crossroads: Can he star at Man United again, or must he leave?Marcus Rashford's options are clear this summer -- fight his way back at Man United, try to join Aston Villa permanently or start somewhere new -- but how he got here depends on whom you ask.
Leeds, Burnley win, clinch Premier League returnLeeds, Burnley win, clinch Premier League returnLeeds United and Burnley have been promoted to the Premier League after Scott Parker's side beat third-placed Sheffield United on Monday.
Alonso has 'gentleman's agreement' to exit BayerAlonso has 'gentleman's agreement' to exit BayerBayer Leverkusen's CEO has said the club has a "gentleman's agreement" with Xabi Alonso that means he could take over at Real Madrid or Liverpool.
Wrexham edge closer to promotion with key winWrexham edge closer to promotion with key winWrexham climbed back into the automatic promotion spots in League 1 with a crucial 2-1 win over Blackpool on Monday.
Antony goal helps keep Betis' UCL 'dreams' aliveAntony goal helps keep Betis' UCL 'dreams' aliveReal Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in La Liga on Monday and keep alive its hopes of European football next season.
Postecoglou rues 'unacceptable' loss to ForestPostecoglou rues 'unacceptable' loss to ForestThe rare smile Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou wore four days ago in Frankfurt was replaced by the more familiar frown as a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest made it 18 Premier League losses for the London club this season.
Italian soccer pauses as Pope Francis dies at 88Italian soccer pauses as Pope Francis dies at 88Monday's Serie A fixtures have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, the Italian league has announced.
Vardy on relegation: Miserable and embarrassingVardy on relegation: Miserable and embarrassingJamie Vardy criticised himself and his fellow Leicester City players following their relegation from the Premier League, saying his own performance in the campaign had been an "embarrassment".
Chivas fires Espinoza after missing postseasonChivas fires Espinoza after missing postseasonChivas has sacked head coach Gerardo Espinoza after the Liga MX giants recently closed out the 2025 Clausura regular season without making the playoffs.
The Champions League race so intense it's sure to last to the Premier League's final dayThe Champions League race so intense it's sure to last to the Premier League's final dayFive Premier League teams are fighting for three undecided Champions League spots, and it promises fireworks the rest of the way from here.
Should Trent Alexander-Arnold think twice about leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid?Should Trent Alexander-Arnold think twice about leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid?Trent Alexander-Arnold has a big decision to make: sign a new deal at Liverpool this summer or leave for (we think) Real Madrid. Considering recent trends at both teams, he should reconsider joining Los Blancos.
A win away from the title, Liverpool coronation begins at LeicesterA win away from the title, Liverpool coronation begins at LeicesterLiverpool's fans were already celebrating the title in the win at Leicester. The team itself will soon join in.
Drivers, teams who need a reset after F1's first five racesDrivers, teams who need a reset after F1's first five racesIt's been a whirlwind to start the F1 season, five races in six weekends, and these names could use a breather.
'Hello, old friend': Randy Orton delivers surprise RKO on John Cena at Raw'Hello, old friend': Randy Orton delivers surprise RKO on John Cena at RawA day after winning his record 17th WWE title, John Cena ran into a familiar foe on Monday Night Raw.
WrestleMania 41 results: Cena makes history, beats Rhodes for WWE Undisputed titleWrestleMania 41 results: Cena makes history, beats Rhodes for WWE Undisputed titleThe next chapter of John Cena's farewell tour kicks off with the WWE Universal championship around his waist.
College baseball Week 10: Top 25 rankings and what to watchCollege baseball Week 10: Top 25 rankings and what to watchHere are the latest top-25 rankings.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, newsStanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, newsFrom the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
MLS Power Rankings: Is Charlotte a threat to league's best?MLS Power Rankings: Is Charlotte a threat to league's best?After beating impressive San Diego, Charlotte is approaching the summit of ESPN's latest MLS Power Rankings.
NWSL Power Rankings: KC, Spirit leapfrog Orlando at the topNWSL Power Rankings: KC, Spirit leapfrog Orlando at the topOrlando's first defeat of 2025 cost the Pride, who fell behind KC and Washington in our latest rankings.
OU conquers '24 demons, reclaims gymnastics titleOU conquers '24 demons, reclaims gymnastics titleFueled by last season's stunning early exit, Oklahoma reclaimed its place atop the college gymnastics world.
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye River Plate star MastantuonoTransfer rumors, news: Man United eye River Plate star MastantuonoManchester United are considering a move for emerging River Plate star Franco Mastantuono. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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