Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
The Rockets prevailed late against the Lakers on Wednesday after faltering in a similar situation last week, avoiding elimination for the second straight game and trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.
Amid uncertainty about the Saudi-backed tour's future, multiple representatives for LIV Golf players have started to reach out to the PGA Tour to explore what a path back would look like, a source told ESPN on Wednesday.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, as the Pistons beat the Magic to stave off elimination.
Limited in the first four games, Dennis Schroder broke out in Wednesday's Game 5, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth as the Cavs won 125-120 to take a 3-2 series lead.
Cam York scored 17:32 into overtime and chucked his stick into the stands in a wild celebration to send the Flyers into the second round for the first time in six years with a 1-0 Game 6 win over the Penguins on Wednesday night.
Sidney Crosby is hoping the end of the Penguins' season Wednesday night wasn't the end of his and Kris Letang's time playing with Evgeni Malkin.
Brett Howden's goal late Wednesday night against the Mammoth put the Golden Knights one victory away from winning the first-round series.
Cardinals rookie Nathan Church made a game-ending, leaping catch at the left-field wall to prevent a walk-off, two-run homer to seal St. Louis' 5-4 win over the Pirates.
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?
NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.
One win from its first series win since 2007, Buffalo has finally unlocked its true potential.
The Red Sox, Mets and Phillies aren't the only clubs off to disappointing starts.
We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.
The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft.
Here's why expanding the fields to 76 teams benefits power conferences -- and which teams would make the cut.
Atlanta traded for Angel Reese, then re-signed its core, hoping to build on its best season in seven years.
Arsenal and Atlético Madrid couldn't match Bayern and PSG's attacking firepower, though their UCL semifinal tie remains finely poised.
Both Arsenal and Atletico got penalties in their semifinal tie, but were the Gunners unjustly denied a second one?
What to make of a 5-4 humdinger and a nervy 1-1 draw? ESPN's Julien Laurens, Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from the UCL semifinal first legs.
PSG and Bayern Munich produced one of the greatest games you'll see. Yet neither will be happy at a 5-4 score.
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.
CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
Brendan Sorsby addressing his gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom.
Scheffler is still the No. 1 golfer in the world. But McIlroy won the season's first major. Which player tops our midseason rankings and who else rounds out the top 20?
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Cadillac Championship, and the best bets to make.
What the 2026 SC Next 100 No. 1 recruit's decision means for the Jayhawks -- and his own basketball future.
ESPN ranks the top 20 women's managers in the club game. Who's No. 1? And how will the NWSL, WSL, Liga F and other leagues be represented?
Passportgate could have sweeping implications for the entire Dutch pyramid.
On Tuesday, Arkansas gymnastics coach Jordyn Wieber announced she was resigning. She shared with ESPN what went into the decision.
The couples met up for a double date in New York City after the Knicks' Game 5 win.
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback proposed to his longtime girlfriend in January 2024.
This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.
David Benavidez's all-action style has earned respect from peers and fans-but can it make him boxing's next star?
Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.
Which players benefited most from the happenings during draft weekend, and which saw their stocks fall the most.
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses which players off to strong starts in 2026 he's simply not buying.
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
AC Milan forward Rafael Leão could move to Manchester United in a deal that sees a player move in the other direction. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Many of Europe's top players could be on the move this summer. We pick nine of them and outline their best fit.