| OKC rolls past Mavs to stay unbeaten in playoffsOKC rolls past Mavs to stay unbeaten in playoffs | The Thunder, behind a balanced effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, rolled past the Mavericks to take Game 1. |
| NHL-worst Sharks win lottery, right to choose No. 1NHL-worst Sharks win lottery, right to choose No. 1 | The San Jose Sharks, in a period of transition and currently without a head coach, won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday night, following a regular season in which they posted just 19 wins and 47 points for last in the league. |
| White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coastWhite-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast | Derrick White became the fifth player to make at least 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He finished with 25 points total in the Celts' Game 1 win. |
| Adames calls shot to fans, delivers GW HR in 9thAdames calls shot to fans, delivers GW HR in 9th | Willy Adames told Royals fans he would go deep and then delivered a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Brewers to a 6-5 win Tuesday night. |
| Gobert ties NBA record with fourth DPOY awardGobert ties NBA record with fourth DPOY award | Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert joined Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as four-time winners of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award. |
| Nuggets' Murray fined, avoids suspension for tossNuggets' Murray fined, avoids suspension for toss | Jamal Murray was fined $100K but avoided a suspension after tossing multiple objects in the direction of an official during Denver's Game 2 loss. |
| NBA confirms key illegal screen call on TurnerNBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner | The NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirmed that officials in Game 1 of Knicks-Pacers correctly called Myles Turner for an illegal screen late in the game. |
| Chiefs' Rice suspect in alleged assault in DallasChiefs' Rice suspect in alleged assault in Dallas | Police told The Dallas Morning News that Rashee Rice is a suspect in an alleged assault at a Dallas nightclub early Monday morning that left a man hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. |
| Why everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospectWhy everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospect | The expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, Celebrini has seen athletic success up close over the years with his dad working for a number of professional sports teams. |
| Doncic vs. Dort, backcourt battles: Biggest factors in Thunder-Mavs, Celtics-Cavs seriesDoncic vs. Dort, backcourt battles: Biggest factors in Thunder-Mavs, Celtics-Cavs series | Our experts reveal the biggest factors to watch heading into each second-round playoff series. |
| Predicting conference semifinal matchups: Celtics-Cavs, Thunder-MavsPredicting conference semifinal matchups: Celtics-Cavs, Thunder-Mavs | Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup. |
| Dortmund's push past PSG in Champions League a victory for rejects everywhereDortmund's push past PSG in Champions League a victory for rejects everywhere | The Champions League offered a win for unwanted rejects everywhere as Borussia Dortmund ousted Kylian Mbappe and star-studded PSG from the semifinals. |
| Experts debate the draft: Which rookie classes will make an instant impact?Experts debate the draft: Which rookie classes will make an instant impact? | Our experts weigh in on the 2024 NFL draft's biggest questions. |
| When realignment leaves a school behind: 10 teams and how they faredWhen realignment leaves a school behind: 10 teams and how they fared | The good news for Oregon State and Washington State -- spurned by power conferences -- is that teams have been left behind before. Some, like TCU, eventually survived. |
| Brittney Griner's book details harsh life in Russian prisonBrittney Griner's book details harsh life in Russian prison | Griner's memoir about her experience, "Coming Home," written with Michelle Burford, is being released Tuesday. |
| Aces three-peat? WNBA BPI tabs Las Vegas as early favoriteAces three-peat? WNBA BPI tabs Las Vegas as early favorite | How dominant is the defending two-time champ? BPI projects the Aces to have the best offense and defense and a 58% chance to win the title. |
| Preseason Power Rankings: Aces back on top, Storm climbingPreseason Power Rankings: Aces back on top, Storm climbing | The two-time defending champion Aces are in the top spot, and the Storm and Mercury make huge jumps. |
| Why chartered flights could be a game-changer for WNBA playersWhy chartered flights could be a game-changer for WNBA players | The move to chartered flights addressed years of concerns and is a big win for WNBA players, who can focus on salaries and revenue sharing during CBA negotiations. |
| How 'Fall Guy' director David Leitch changed movie fighting foreverHow 'Fall Guy' director David Leitch changed movie fighting forever | The former stuntman turned director has an unbelievable story that has taken him to the top of Hollywood. |
| Madrid vs. Bayern is a battle of extreme coaching styles. Who will prevail?Madrid vs. Bayern is a battle of extreme coaching styles. Who will prevail? | Only one of Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti -- polar opposites as managers -- can make the Champions League final. |
| 'They're stuck': After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues'They're stuck': After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues | The Clippers are moving into a $2 billion arena next season, but a final promising season at Crypto.com Arena was undone once more by injuries. |
| 'I have no idea why that has to be a fastball': How a new pitching philosophy is keeping the Red Sox afloat'I have no idea why that has to be a fastball': How a new pitching philosophy is keeping the Red Sox afloat | Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound that's led to unprecedented results. |
| Final top-25 rankings, plus players to watch in the NCAA tournamentFinal top-25 rankings, plus players to watch in the NCAA tournament | How high does Oklahoma State climb? Where does Oklahoma fall? Here's the final regular season top 25 poll. |
| Women's Way-Too-Early Top 25: Transfers, coaching changes shake up rankingsWomen's Way-Too-Early Top 25: Transfers, coaching changes shake up rankings | South Carolina remains No. 1, but USC and UCLA are climbing and Stanford and Oregon State fell out of the rankings. |
| Men's WTE Top 25: Kansas goes No. 1, Creighton and Arkansas debutMen's WTE Top 25: Kansas goes No. 1, Creighton and Arkansas debut | Hunter Dickinson puts the Jayhawks at the top. Who moves out for Ryan Kalkbrenner-led Creighton and Arkansas' incomplete but still impressive roster? |
| MMA divisional rankings: Jose Aldo wins back a spot, and Steve Erceg is in despite losingMMA divisional rankings: Jose Aldo wins back a spot, and Steve Erceg is in despite losing | Brett Okamoto looks at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond. |
| Idol to rival: O'Malley, McGregor send virtual jabsIdol to rival: O'Malley, McGregor send virtual jabs | The pair maintained a respectful relationship for years, but things turned sour over the past week. |
| Swiatek and Rublev prevail, Nadal bids farewell to the Madrid OpenSwiatek and Rublev prevail, Nadal bids farewell to the Madrid Open | Five-time champion Rafael Nadal played in his final Madrid Open, Andrey Rublev defied all odds, and a rivalry on the women's side could be one for the ages. |
| Transfer Talk: Bayern, Chelsea in race to get Palmeiras' EstêvãoTransfer Talk: Bayern, Chelsea in race to get Palmeiras' Estêvão | Bayern Munich and Chelsea are both competing to sign Palmeiras' Estêvão Willian. Transfer Talk is with the latest. |
| U.S. Open Cup at a crossroads: What lies ahead for America's oldest tournament?U.S. Open Cup at a crossroads: What lies ahead for America's oldest tournament? | With only eight MLS teams competing in this year's tournament, the future of the U.S. Open Cup remains uncertain. |
| European Team of the Week: Haaland, Jackson, Olise starEuropean Team of the Week: Haaland, Jackson, Olise star | ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action. |
| Manzardo and other shiny new prospects on the wayManzardo and other shiny new prospects on the way | Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week? |
| Roundtable: Three players to avoidRoundtable: Three players to avoid | The fantasy experts list the players they are avoiding in fantasy women's basketball drafts this season. |
| Check out our fantasy draft tiers at forward/centerCheck out our fantasy draft tiers at forward/center | Andre Snellings goes through the different tiers at the forward/center position to help you in your draft. |
