Pels VP praises Zion, calls injury 'disheartening'

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin appreciates the success of a 49-win season but signaled he's determined to shift away from the current makeup of his roster.

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Live updates: Bayern Munich host Real Madrid in UCL semifinal

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'The sun always sets': Timberwolves troll Suns after sweep

Through crafty jabs and references, the Minnesota Timberwolves trolled the Phoenix Suns on social media after sweeping them.

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U.S., Mexico withdraw '27 WWC bid, look to '31

U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation have withdrawn their bid to jointly host the 2027 Women's World Cup and will instead focus on securing the 2031 Women's World Cup, the federations announced on Monday.

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Kraken fire Hakstol after Year 3 dive, playoff miss

Dave Hakstol, who had a 107-112-27 record and took the Kraken to the playoffs in just the franchise's second year, was fired after not making the postseason in Year 3.

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Follow live: Jets, Avalanche battle for Game 4 win

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Follow live: Thunder seeking commanding 3-0 lead as they visit the Pelicans

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Sources: Lillard has Achilles strain, status unclear

Bucks guard Damian Lillard has a strained Achilles, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday, and his status for Game 4 against the Pacers is uncertain.

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Sources: Lillard has Achilles strain, status unclear

Bucks guard Damian Lillard has a strained Achilles, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday, and his status for Game 4 against the Pacers is uncertain.

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Sources: USC extends Gottlieb through 2030

University of Southern California women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb -- responsible for rapidly restoring the Trojans into a national powerhouse -- has agreed on a contract extension that'll take her through 2030, sources told ESPN on Friday.

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MLB bringing back Players Weekend in August

For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.

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Source: Xavi to remain Barça coach after U-turn

Xavi Hernández has agreed to remain on as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN, reversing his decision to step down in the summer.

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Report: Tiger gets $100M, Rory $50M for loyalty

Tiger Woods will receive up to $100 million in equity as part of the newly created for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises, with Rory McIlroy getting about half that amount, according to a report.

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Heat goal: Correct 3-point 'discrepancy' in G2

The Heat acknowledge they need to make an adjustment after being outscored from the 3-point line in their series opener against the Celtics.

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WNBA star Plum, Giants' Waller file for divorce

WNBA star Kelsey Plum and Giants tight end Darren Waller have filed for divorce after little more than one year of marriage.

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NWSL Power Rankings: Portland Thorns earn first win as Gotham FC disappoint

The Portland Thorns get their first win of the season as they move up in the latest edition of our NWSL Power Rankings.

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Clippers rule out Kawhi for Game 1 vs. Mavs

LA Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will be out for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

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Frustrated Angels 3B Rendon lands on 10-day IL

The Angels placed Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.

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Mets put catcher Alvarez (thumb) on 15-day IL

The New York Mets placed starting catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 15-day injured list with a left thumb sprain Saturday.

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Yanks honor Sterling for 36 years as radio voice

John Sterling's time as the voice of the Yankees, a memorable 36-year run to conclude a 64-year career, officially ended Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

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How to bet each first-round series

Our experts provide the bets to make for every first-round series of the NBA playoffs.

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Brunson using season-ending turnover as fuel

Ahead of the Knicks opening up the playoffs against the 76ers, Knicks star Jalen Brunson admitted he spent all summer thinking about his turnover in the closing moments of New York's Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat last spring.

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Sources: Garcia misses weight, has deal to fight

Ryan Garcia missed weight for his fight with Devin Haney but cut a deal for the fight to go forward.

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NFL reinstates five players from gambling bans

The NFL has reinstated five players who were suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL's gambling policy.

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NBA selects just second woman to be playoff ref

Ashley Moyer-Gleich will become the first woman to referee an NBA playoff game since Violet Palmer worked nine playoff games between 2006 and 2012.

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NBA selects just second woman to be playoff ref

Ashley Moyer-Gleich will become the first woman to referee an NBA playoff game since Violet Palmer worked nine playoff games between 2006 and 2012.

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A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018

The legalization of sports betting has sparked a growing number of gambling-related controversies.

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Sources: Rockets GM extended on multiyear deal

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone signed a multiyear contract extension earlier this year, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

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Fantasy roundtable: Who are the big winners from the draft?

Favorite landing places and expectations for new talent including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.

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NBA records 872 sellouts; attendance up 1.4%

The NBA said regular-season attendance rose 1.4%, with the league setting records for sellouts (872) and average attendance (18,322).

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NBA records 872 sellouts; attendance up 1.4%

The NBA said regular-season attendance rose 1.4%, with the league setting records for sellouts (872) and average attendance (18,322).

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NWSL Power Rankings: KC stays unbeaten as Marta helps Pride soar

Marta delivered a super-sub performance to help Orlando Pride surge in our NWSL Power Rankings, meanwhile, who can stop Kansas City Current?

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'We all know what Rafa is capable of': Can Nadal get back to top form for the French Open?

Once the Grand Slam record holder, Rafa Nadal has been injured for more than a year. On Tuesday, he will play in Barcelona, hoping it gives him the preparation he needs heading into the French Open next month.

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Steph, Draymond sit as Warriors turn to play-in

The Warriors have a chance to move into the 8-seed for the play-in tournament, but with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sitting out against the Utah Jazz to rest, it appears Golden State is preparing to move forward as the 9- or 10-seed.

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Sky swap '24 picks, prospects with Lynx in trade

The Sky and Lynx swapped the Nos. 7 and 8 picks in the 2024 WNBA draft as well as prospects Nikolina Milic and Sika Kone.

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Islanders collect 'a big point' in SO loss to Rangers

Even after a 3-2 shootout loss to the rival New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, the New York Islanders remain in control of their playoff fate in the Eastern Conference headed into the final week of the regular season.

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Draw against Bournemouth shows more inconsistency for Ten Hag's Man United

More disappointment for Manchester United and in particular, Erik ten Hag, as they drew 2-2 to Bournemouth which only adds more pressure for the Dutch manager moving forward.

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Ruud upends Djokovic to reach Monte Carlo final

Casper Ruud earned his first victory over Novak Djokovic, sending him to the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Sarr, projected top-3 pick, declares for NBA draft

Alex Sarr, the 7-foot-1 big man and the projected No. 2 pick, has declared for the 2024 NBA draft, he announced on ESPN's "NBA Today" Friday.

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Sarr, projected top-3 pick, declares for NBA draft

Alex Sarr, the 7-foot-1 big man and the projected No. 2 pick, has declared for the 2024 NBA draft, he announced on ESPN's "NBA Today" Friday.

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Mizuhara in custody after surrendering to feds

Ippei Mizuhara surrendered to federal law enforcement Friday. The former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani is accused of stealing over $16 million from the Dodgers star.

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NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field gets go-ahead

New York City officials approved a plan Thursday to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer's New York City FC next to the New York Mets' stadium, Citi Field.

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The weight of rebuilding the Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards are in the first year of a rebuild. Every night, they've looked for something to believe in -- and something to find joy in.

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Nicklaus, Player, Watson pained by PGA-LIV rift

Masters honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player lament the current state of golf amid the ongoing rift between the PGA and LIV Golf tours.

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'Force of nature': Kayla Harrison brings an iron will to UFC 300

The Olympic judo champ and survivor lands on the biggest stage in her MMA debut at UFC 300 against Holly Holm.

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The week in tennis: Danielle Collins, Sloane Stephens, Rafael Nadal and more

This week, Danielle Collins continued her incredible run, Ben Shelton won a big title on clay, and Rafael Nadal's status after withdrawing from Brisbane with an injury.

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Restoration of Kobe statue at arena completed

Restoration on the Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena was completed on Tuesday morning.

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Live UCL updates, analysis: Real Madrid host Man City, Arsenal meet Bayern

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Red Bulls get top spot, Inter Miami fall

We have a new leader as the New York Red Bulls lead the way following what happened in MLS this weekend in our newly updated Power Rankings.

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Liverpool vs. Man United was chaos, but Reds will regret missed chances

Liverpool saved a draw after two magic moments from Man United's Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, but they should have wrapped things up before then.

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76ers' Embiid out for second leg of back-to-back

Joel Embiid is out for Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to left knee injury recovery, his first missed game since his return last week.

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Klopp: Display vs. Utd 'won't be enough' for title

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said he expects more plot twists in the Premier League title race after his side salvaged a 2-2 draw at Manchester United on Sunday.

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USWNT's high-risk win over Japan shows Americans getting their swagger back

The USWNT wasn't rattled by an early Japan goal, sticking to a brave, high-risk game plan and reaping the rewards for it.

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If away games decide the Premier League title, Arsenal should be considered the favorite

Arsenal's missteps away from home hurt them in last season's Premier League run-in. Not this time, as a big win at Brighton showed.

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Staley: Trans athletes 'should be able to play'

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley on Saturday said she believes transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports.

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Source: Giants re-sign Simmons on 1-year deal

The Giants have re-signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Isaiah Simmons to a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Jordan Raanan.

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76ers fined for violating injury reporting rules

The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 Friday for violating the league's injury reporting rules regarding Joel Embiid's return to the court Tuesday night.

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NC State, UConn highlight erratic men's and women's Final Four betting

Doug Greenberg looks at the wide-ranging betting expectations and public support for the NC State and UConn men's and women's teams as they enter the Final Four.

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Byron headlines NASCAR's underappreciated next wave of stars

William Byron turned his video game dreams of NASCAR success into history-making reality. What more does he need to do to earn your admiration?

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UConn men on verge of historic ATS run

UConn is the first team to cover 10 straight NCAA tournament games since Villanova in the 1980s.

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What does the Diggs trade mean for Super Bowl hopefuls Bills and Texans?

Buffalo is trading the four-time Pro Bowl receiver to Houston after four years with the Bills.

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F1 foodie: Tsunoda details his favorite Japanese cuisine

Yuki Tsunoda has a reputation for being F1's biggest foodie, so ahead of his home grand prix, he tells ESPN about his favourite Japanese foods.

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Women's March Madness: Final Four betting odds, lines, spread and BPI

Every set of betting lines, spreads, totals and more for the Final Four of the 2024 women's NCAA tournament.

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Kawhi returns to L.A. for treatment on sore knee

The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, who has played in 68 games this season, won't play vs. the Kings on Tuesday and has returned to L.A. for treatment on his sore knee.

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Softball: Top 25 rankings, players to watch in April

Is Oklahoma still No. 1? Which teams have climbed up the rankings? Here's the latest top 25 poll.

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Kellie Harper is out at Tennessee: What's next for Lady Vols?

Tennessee's last two coaches all had long ties to the program. Is it time for the school to go in another direction for its next head coach?

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College baseball top-25 rankings, plus players to watch in April

The latest top 25 rankings, plus the players we're watching in April.

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