Smart's defense on KD helps Lakers to 2-0 lead
The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2, but the Lakers had Marcus Smart guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.
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Wemby concussed on hard fall in Spurs' G2 loss
Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of the Spurs' Game 2 playoff loss to the Trail Blazers.
Edgecombe makes history with 30-10 to stun C's
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 p…
Scoot plays his best game of season, fuels Blazers
After struggling to stay healthy in 2025-26, Scoot Henderson broke out with a season-high 31 points to lead the Trail Blazers past the Spurs and even …
Donovan leaves Bulls amid sweeping changes
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons.
France to host men's hoops World Cup in 2031
Victor Wembanyama will have a chance to play a home World Cup in 2031. France was awarded the hosting rights to the 2031 men's tournament by basketbal…
Splitter on Dundon reports: 'Trying to be a pro'
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he is focusing …
Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling résumé.
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.
Caleb Downs tops annual most likely Giants draft pick list
We ranked the most likely Giants draft picks for their two first-round selections in 2026.
Mendoza ... then who? What might the Raiders do with their remaining nine picks in the draft
Breaking down positional needs that the Raiders might address in the upcoming draft.
The eight most astounding stats of MLB's season start
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't -- believe in.
Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be made available for trades.
West playoff takeaways: Lakers stymie Rockets to take 2-0 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
12 straight ... and counting? The numbers behind the Mets' stunning losing streak
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.
Don't panic, Detroit! The five reasons to still trust the Pistons this postseason
Game 1 didn't go Detroit's way on Sunday, but there are still a lot of reasons to trust these young Pistons.
How the Magic avoided disaster and turned things around
Orlando's surge over Charlotte and surprise win over Detroit began with a three-minute highlight reel.
OKC's Jared McCain can hoop, but he's also famous for his viral dance moves
The 22-year-old guard out of Duke has built a social media empire since first posting a video on Feb. 6, 2020.
Men's Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
Royals, Hallmark unveil downtown ballpark plan
The Royals and Hallmark Cards announced they are teaming up to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City that would surround mixed-use development.
Phillies boss: Thomson not on hot seat amid skid
Dave Dombrowski is concerned about the Phillies' 8-15 start, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team's seven-game losi…
Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game, this time blowing an early 3-0 lead and allowing the Twins to score two in the ninth in a 5-3 win at Citi F…
Kings coach hit by shattered glass as panel breaks
Kings interim coach D.J. Smith had shattered glass fall on him after a pane broke behind the Los Angeles bench during Game 2 against Colorado.
📸 Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of new album
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.
2026 NFL Draft: Every team's most ideal pick in Round 1
Here's the player each team would like to select in the first round to address biggest need
Canelo Alvarez’s five fight shortlist for next outing includes ‘longshot’ Jermall Charlo
Canelo Alvarez is exploring his options ahead of his return to the ring. The Guadalajara puncher is set to launch a comeback on September 14 in Riyadh…
NFL Draft profile and projection for defensive end Caden Curry
Full NFL Draft profile for defensive end Caden Curry of the Ohio State University Buckeyes Caden Curry started out the 2025 season as one of the most …
IPL 2026: Jofra Archer on the brink of history for RR, need 3 wickets to...
Jofra Archer is on the cusp of becoming Rajasthan Royals' all-time leading wicket-taker, needing just three more wickets to surpass Shane Watson. Arch…
Future looking positive for Ospreys - boss Jones
Head coach Mark Jones believes Ospreys have a brighter future after the collapse of their owners' deal for URC rivals Cardiff. Mark Jones joined Ospre…
Racecourse fixtures moved after winter flooding
The Worcester track needs more preparation time, the British Horseracing Authority says. Worcester Racecourse (pictured on Wednesday) said they were "…
Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.