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- Inside the Confidential N.F.L. Meeting to Discuss National Anthem Protests“Let’s make sure that we keep this confidential,” Roger Goodell said to begin the session. The New York Times obtained an audio recording of the meeting.
- ‘Divisive’ and ‘Disastrous’: The Most Biting Comments N.F.L. Owners Made About Trump— Patriots owner Robert Kraft
- N.C.A.A. Panel Proposes Reforms, Including End to ‘One and Done’Condoleezza Rice and her commission have ideas for cleaning up college basketball. But they don’t challenge the longtime requirement that the players be amateurs.
- Track’s New Gender Rules Could Exclude Some Female AthletesNew regulations by the sport’s international governing body to address women with high levels of testosterone could keep them out of some races if they don’t take medicine to lower the hormone.
- On Pro Basketball: LeBron James Is a One-Man Show. That Is the Problem.“You feel like he just keeps getting better,” says an opposing coach. But the Cavaliers and Pacers are still tied 2-2 in the playoffs’ first round.
- Review Finds ‘Tsunami’ of Fixed Matches in Lower Levels of TennisAn independent panel, created two years ago, made 12 recommendations to improve tennis’s anticorruption efforts.
- Saquon Barkley Tries to Bring Running Backs Into the Draft SpotlightRunning backs used to be the top prizes in the N.F.L. draft. Now they aren’t. Barkley, a Penn State rusher, wants to change that.
- Former N.F.L. Cheerleaders Offer to Settle for $1 and a Meeting With Goodell“I understand that they could meet with us, patronize us and do nothing in the end,” their lawyer says.
- N.F.L. Mock Draft: Who’s No. 1? Who Else Will Go High?Here are the key picks of some of the more prominent selectors. Barring trades, the top teams right now are the Browns, Giants, Jets and Broncos.
- Yankees 8, Twins 3: Didi Gregorius Continues His Early-Season Tear in Win Over TwinsGregorius, who has been the Yankees’ most fearsome hitter this year, drove in three runs and added his eighth home run of the season.
- Meek Mill Is Released From Prison on BailProsecutors had said the rapper’s conviction should be vacated because of questions about the credibility of the arresting officer.
- On Soccer: Mohamad Salah Stands Tall, but Liverpool Cracks Door for RomaSalah did his best Lionel Messi impression, casting his shadow all across the Champions League semifinal matchup, but two late goals left Roma with hope.
- Darius Bazley Charts Yet Another Path to the N.B.A.: The Development LeagueBazley, a top high school prospect, is set to skip college for the N.B.A.’s development league. More players like him might follow in his footsteps.
- On Pro Football: Jets and Giants Share Something Else: High Stakes at the DraftNo matter how the Giants and the Jets proceed with their first-round picks on Thursday, their decisions will be inexorably linked and endlessly compared.
- Yankees 7, Twins 4: Another Middling Outing by Sonny Gray Is Enough for the YankeesGray, whose early-season struggles have been a concern for the Yankees, showed slight improvement, but it was the offense that carried the day against the Twins.
- Jeering, at Least From the Press Box, as Mike Francesa ReturnsMr. Francesa’s retirement from WFAN lasted four months, and his return is being greeted with less enthusiasm than the comebacks of Michael Jordan or Mr. Met.
- On Soccer: Zinedine Zidane Has the Wins at Real Madrid. Where Is the Praise?Zidane has compiled an outstanding résumé in his three seasons with Real, but he has not yet received the breathless acclaim that his more charismatic counterparts have.
- 76ers Advance as Celtics Have Bucks on Brink of EliminationPhiladelphia, bolstered by Meek Mill’s appearance, rolled to an easy victory over the Miami Heat. The Celtics lead their series against Milwaukee, 3-2.
- Mets 6, Cardinals 5 | 10 innings: Matt Harvey, Demoted to Bullpen, Shows Little Growth in Mets’ WinHarvey made his first relief appearance, throwing two mediocre innings and giving up a run before the Mets’ offense produced two crucial hits to eke out a win.
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“Let’s make sure that we keep this confidential,” Roger Goodell said to begin the session. The New York Times obtained an audio recording of the meeting.
— Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Condoleezza Rice and her commission have ideas for cleaning up college basketball. But they don’t challenge the longtime requirement that the players be amateurs.
New regulations by the sport’s international governing body to address women with high levels of testosterone could keep them out of some races if they don’t take medicine to lower the hormone.
“You feel like he just keeps getting better,” says an opposing coach. But the Cavaliers and Pacers are still tied 2-2 in the playoffs’ first round.
An independent panel, created two years ago, made 12 recommendations to improve tennis’s anticorruption efforts.
Running backs used to be the top prizes in the N.F.L. draft. Now they aren’t. Barkley, a Penn State rusher, wants to change that.
“I understand that they could meet with us, patronize us and do nothing in the end,” their lawyer says.
Here are the key picks of some of the more prominent selectors. Barring trades, the top teams right now are the Browns, Giants, Jets and Broncos.
Gregorius, who has been the Yankees’ most fearsome hitter this year, drove in three runs and added his eighth home run of the season.
Prosecutors had said the rapper’s conviction should be vacated because of questions about the credibility of the arresting officer.
Salah did his best Lionel Messi impression, casting his shadow all across the Champions League semifinal matchup, but two late goals left Roma with hope.
Bazley, a top high school prospect, is set to skip college for the N.B.A.’s development league. More players like him might follow in his footsteps.
No matter how the Giants and the Jets proceed with their first-round picks on Thursday, their decisions will be inexorably linked and endlessly compared.
Gray, whose early-season struggles have been a concern for the Yankees, showed slight improvement, but it was the offense that carried the day against the Twins.
Mr. Francesa’s retirement from WFAN lasted four months, and his return is being greeted with less enthusiasm than the comebacks of Michael Jordan or Mr. Met.
Zidane has compiled an outstanding résumé in his three seasons with Real, but he has not yet received the breathless acclaim that his more charismatic counterparts have.
Philadelphia, bolstered by Meek Mill’s appearance, rolled to an easy victory over the Miami Heat. The Celtics lead their series against Milwaukee, 3-2.
Harvey made his first relief appearance, throwing two mediocre innings and giving up a run before the Mets’ offense produced two crucial hits to eke out a win.
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- NBA playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from Cavs' clutch Game 5 win over PacersIt took a LeBron James buzzer-beater to get the Cavs over the line in Game 5, but they have now taken control of their first-round series with the Pacers.
- NFL Draft 2018: Baker Mayfield tweets recreation of Brett Favre's draft nightBaker Mayfield tweeted a side-by-side of he and Favre speaking on the phone with a drafting team.
- 'My target is to play in Europe again' - Wenger hints at swift return to managementThe Arsenal boss will hold no bitterness towards his successor and believes the Gunners can challenge for the title with "two or three additions"
- MLB wrap: Marlins upset Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers to win first seriesMLB scores and highlights from Wednesday's slate of games.
- NHL playoffs 2018: Bracket, second-round schedule, dates, TV timesUpdated schedule and results from the second round of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.
- Hawks, head coach Mike Budenholzer part waysBudenholzer was one of at least a half-dozen candidates the Knicks have talked to about their head-coaching vacancy.
- It could have been 7-2 - Bayern players 'annoyed' after loss to 'weak' Real MadridThe German side fell in the first leg despite feeling they were the better side throughout the match
- Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool will reject any Madrid offer for SalahGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond
- Boateng casts doubt over Bayern futureThe Germany international could be seeking new challenges, with rumours linking him with a return to the Premier League
- Madrid suffered in Munich triumph, says KroosThe defending champions did not have things all their own way at the Allianz Arena, but the midfielder praised their aptitude in the important moments
- Muller: Bayern weren't clinical enough against MadridBayern Munich suffered more Champions League heartache at the hands of the Spanish outfit, but the German is confident they'll have chances to respond
- 'I replaced an injured player' - Zidane not taking credit for Asensio introductionThe 22-year-old proved to be his side's match winner at Bayern Munich but his introduction only came about because of an injury
- That's why they're champions! No Ronaldo goal but Real always find a way to winThe Portuguese forward was not on the scoresheet for the first time in Europe this season, but Los Blancos secured a 2-1 win at the Allianz Arena
- Heynckes: We gave Real Madrid two goalsThe Bayern Munich manager says his team still have hope in their Champions League semi-final, but lamented their first-leg mistakes
- NBA playoffs wrap: LeBron James buzzer-beater gives Cavaliers series leadThe Cavaliers survived a late surge from the Pacers to take a 3-2 series lead.
- Ex-girlfriend of 49ers LB Reuben Foster says she lied about alleged domestic violence incidentReuben Foster has been charged with two counts of domestic violence as well as a felony count of preventing a victim from reporting a crime.
- Wilder's camp extends $50m offer for fight with JoshuaWBC holder Deontay Wilder has offered WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua $50million to fight.
- USMNT reportedly finalizing friendlies against Brazil, MexicoThe USMNT will not be playing at the World Cup in Russia this summer, but could have some big games on the horizon.
- Deontay Wilder's camp extends $50 million offer for fight with Anthony JoshuaJoshua's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed his team had received an offer from Wilder for a fight.
- Chase-ing first win: Elliott rides momentum into TalladegaEighty-six races into his NASCAR Cup Series career and Chase Elliott still doesn't have a win to show for it.
- Matt Harvey refused to talk about bullpen debut: 'I don't f— want to'After Harvey was demoted by the Mets to the bullpen, he was blunt in not wanting to talk about it to reporters.
- Loyola extends coach Porter Moser through 2025-26 seasonMoser helped lead Loyola-Chicago to the Final Four this year as an 11 seed.
- Expect Steelers' Kevin Colbert to ace NFL Draft as he always doesFormer NFL exec Jeff Diamond is impressed with Kevin Colbert, Pittsburgh's under-the-radar general manager who quietly puts together great draft classes. Keep that in mind when the Steelers make their selections this weekend.
- NFL Draft rumors: Josh Rosen could slide; Seahawks, Patriots looking at QBsWith the NFL Draft just days away, SN draft expert Eric Galko tells us what he's hearing around the league. Expect the amount of rumors to increase as the draft approaches.
- NFL Mock Draft 2018: Giants, Broncos avoid QB; contender drafts Lamar JacksonOur latest NFL Mock Draft for 2018 features big decisions on QBs within the top 10 picks. Plus, Lamar Jackson goes to a surprise team late in the first round.
- NFL failure to NFL factory: How Nick Saban created football's best assembly lineNick Saban's biggest football failing has proven a blessing for the NFL, and proof comes every time a game is played. SN's Alex Marvez details the impact the legendary coach has made on both the pro and college games.
- Baker Mayfield to Browns? Six picks that would shake up 2018 NFL DraftSN's Bill Bender proposes a sequence at the top of the 2018 NFL Draft that would break the internet and turn the rest of the selection process upside down.
- Broncos' 2018 NFL draft picks: First-round projection, late-round sleepersThe Broncos enter the 2018 NFL Draft with multiple needs to address with their seven picks. SN breaks down how the draft might play out for Denver.
- When is 2018 NFL Draft? Date, time & live TV coverage from AT&T StadiumHere is the 2018 NFL Draft date, time and live TV coverage from AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
- NHL Mock Draft 2018: Unraveling the mystery beyond Rasmus Dahlin at No. 1Sporting News' first NHL mock draft for 2018 attempts to answer the biggest question: What will happen after Rasmus Dahlin is taken first overall in a deep class?
- NHL playoffs 2018: Today's scores, schedule, live updatesLive updates, scores and schedule for today's NHL playoff games.
- NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, Carl Hagelin out Game 1 vs. CapitalsMalkin and Hagelin were absent from practice Tuesday and are listed as day-to-day with their undisclosed injuries.
- Matt Kenseth returns to Roush Fenway Racing, plans on staying awhileThe longtime Roush Fenway driver is coming out of a brief retirement to drive once more for the outfit with which he won a Cup championship in 2003.
- NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns, Grizzlies snag top prospects; Cavs pick perfect partner for LeBronThe NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft.
- Are ragtag Cavs beyond saving? Not if LeBron James can help itAnother standout performance from LeBron James in Game 4 sent the rest of the Eastern Conference a message. Even this Cavs team can win any series, as long as James is in the lineup.
- Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell is outshining Thunder's stars on NBA's biggest stageHaving outplayed Russell Westbrook and Paul George to this point of the series, it’s as clear as ever that Donovan Mitchell is on the path to superstardom.
- NFL Draft 2018 rumors: Browns shopping No. 4 overall pickThe Browns own two of the top four picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, but might be looking to move back.
- NBA playoffs 2018: Today's scores, schedule, live updatesLive updates, scores and schedule for today's NBA playoff games.
- NBA playoffs 2018: Daily TV schedule, game times, how to watch liveHere is the daily NBA playoff schedule with times and TV channels for every first-round game.
- Hitting new heights, but Empire State visit not to Masters champion Patrick Reed's likingPatrick Reed's win at the Masters launched him to new heights, metaphorically and literally...kind of.
- NFL Draft 2018: Saints to honor late owner Tom Benson with empty seatLate Saints owner Tom Benson passed away in March, and the team will honor him at the draft this week.
- MLS transfer news: The latest rumors and trades in Major League SoccerGoal summarizes the biggest transfer and trade talk involving the LA Galaxy, New York City FC, Toronto FC and the biggest clubs in North America
It took a LeBron James buzzer-beater to get the Cavs over the line in Game 5, but they have now taken control of their first-round series with the Pacers.
Baker Mayfield tweeted a side-by-side of he and Favre speaking on the phone with a drafting team.
The Arsenal boss will hold no bitterness towards his successor and believes the Gunners can challenge for the title with "two or three additions"
MLB scores and highlights from Wednesday's slate of games.
Updated schedule and results from the second round of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Budenholzer was one of at least a half-dozen candidates the Knicks have talked to about their head-coaching vacancy.
The German side fell in the first leg despite feeling they were the better side throughout the match
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond
The Germany international could be seeking new challenges, with rumours linking him with a return to the Premier League
The defending champions did not have things all their own way at the Allianz Arena, but the midfielder praised their aptitude in the important moments
Bayern Munich suffered more Champions League heartache at the hands of the Spanish outfit, but the German is confident they'll have chances to respond
The 22-year-old proved to be his side's match winner at Bayern Munich but his introduction only came about because of an injury
The Portuguese forward was not on the scoresheet for the first time in Europe this season, but Los Blancos secured a 2-1 win at the Allianz Arena
The Bayern Munich manager says his team still have hope in their Champions League semi-final, but lamented their first-leg mistakes
The Cavaliers survived a late surge from the Pacers to take a 3-2 series lead.
Reuben Foster has been charged with two counts of domestic violence as well as a felony count of preventing a victim from reporting a crime.
WBC holder Deontay Wilder has offered WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua $50million to fight.
The USMNT will not be playing at the World Cup in Russia this summer, but could have some big games on the horizon.
Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed his team had received an offer from Wilder for a fight.
Eighty-six races into his NASCAR Cup Series career and Chase Elliott still doesn't have a win to show for it.
After Harvey was demoted by the Mets to the bullpen, he was blunt in not wanting to talk about it to reporters.
Moser helped lead Loyola-Chicago to the Final Four this year as an 11 seed.
Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond is impressed with Kevin Colbert, Pittsburgh's under-the-radar general manager who quietly puts together great draft classes. Keep that in mind when the Steelers make their selections this weekend.
With the NFL Draft just days away, SN draft expert Eric Galko tells us what he's hearing around the league. Expect the amount of rumors to increase as the draft approaches.
Our latest NFL Mock Draft for 2018 features big decisions on QBs within the top 10 picks. Plus, Lamar Jackson goes to a surprise team late in the first round.
Nick Saban's biggest football failing has proven a blessing for the NFL, and proof comes every time a game is played. SN's Alex Marvez details the impact the legendary coach has made on both the pro and college games.
SN's Bill Bender proposes a sequence at the top of the 2018 NFL Draft that would break the internet and turn the rest of the selection process upside down.
The Broncos enter the 2018 NFL Draft with multiple needs to address with their seven picks. SN breaks down how the draft might play out for Denver.
Here is the 2018 NFL Draft date, time and live TV coverage from AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Sporting News' first NHL mock draft for 2018 attempts to answer the biggest question: What will happen after Rasmus Dahlin is taken first overall in a deep class?
Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NHL playoff games.
Malkin and Hagelin were absent from practice Tuesday and are listed as day-to-day with their undisclosed injuries.
The longtime Roush Fenway driver is coming out of a brief retirement to drive once more for the outfit with which he won a Cup championship in 2003.
The NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft.
Another standout performance from LeBron James in Game 4 sent the rest of the Eastern Conference a message. Even this Cavs team can win any series, as long as James is in the lineup.
Having outplayed Russell Westbrook and Paul George to this point of the series, it’s as clear as ever that Donovan Mitchell is on the path to superstardom.
The Browns own two of the top four picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, but might be looking to move back.
Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NBA playoff games.
Here is the daily NBA playoff schedule with times and TV channels for every first-round game.
Patrick Reed's win at the Masters launched him to new heights, metaphorically and literally...kind of.
Late Saints owner Tom Benson passed away in March, and the team will honor him at the draft this week.
Goal summarizes the biggest transfer and trade talk involving the LA Galaxy, New York City FC, Toronto FC and the biggest clubs in North America
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Brewers visit Cubs with eight-game winning streak in tow (Apr 25, 2018)
CHICAGO -- The Milwaukee Brewers have experienced plenty of positivity during their recent winning streak.
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Royals drop two-game set to Brewers after 6-2 loss
The Brewers went on to beat the Royals 6-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
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Jeff Banister on bullpen to close out 4-2 win over Oakland
Jeff Banister shares his thoughts on the bullpen closing out a win for the Texas Rangers against the Oakland Athletics.
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Rangers bounce back to defeat Athletics | Rangers Live
Rangers bounce back to defeat Athletics | Rangers Live
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Waiting on reinforcement, Indians host Mariners (Apr 25, 2018)
CLEVELAND -- With a new outfielder potentially on the way, the Cleveland Indians will host the Seattle Mariners on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.
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Brewers make it eight straight with 6-2 win over Royals
Milwaukee manufactured four runs in the fourth inning and beat Kansas City 6-2 for their eighth consecutive victory
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Archer, Rays go for sweep of Orioles (Apr 25, 2018)
BALTIMORE -- Chris Archer is trying to right the ship, and the Tampa Bay Rays hope the pitcher can do so on Thursday and help them complete a sweep of their brief two-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
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Cardinals bounce back with 9-1 victory over Mets
Michael Wacha won his fourth straight start as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-1 on Wednesday night.
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Chacin helps Brewers top Royals 6-2 for eighth straight win (Apr 25, 2018)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jhoulys Chacin efficiently mowed through the Kansas City lineup, Milwaukee manufactured four runs in the fourth inning and the Brewers went on to beat the Royals 6-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
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Rangers close out Oakland 4-2, end A’s 4-game win streak
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a go-ahead single in the fifth inning and the Texas bullpen protected the lead Wednesday night, giving the Rangers a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
CHICAGO -- The Milwaukee Brewers have experienced plenty of positivity during their recent winning streak.
The Brewers went on to beat the Royals 6-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
Jeff Banister shares his thoughts on the bullpen closing out a win for the Texas Rangers against the Oakland Athletics.
Rangers bounce back to defeat Athletics | Rangers Live
CLEVELAND -- With a new outfielder potentially on the way, the Cleveland Indians will host the Seattle Mariners on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.
Milwaukee manufactured four runs in the fourth inning and beat Kansas City 6-2 for their eighth consecutive victory
BALTIMORE -- Chris Archer is trying to right the ship, and the Tampa Bay Rays hope the pitcher can do so on Thursday and help them complete a sweep of their brief two-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Michael Wacha won his fourth straight start as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-1 on Wednesday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jhoulys Chacin efficiently mowed through the Kansas City lineup, Milwaukee manufactured four runs in the fourth inning and the Brewers went on to beat the Royals 6-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a go-ahead single in the fifth inning and the Texas bullpen protected the lead Wednesday night, giving the Rangers a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
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- LeBron James caps classic performance with epic buzzer-beaterThe Cavaliers needed every one of their star's 44 points to earn a Game 5 win over the Pacers and put Indiana on the brink of elimination.
- Hawks, Budenholzer part ways after 5 yearsCoach Mike Budenholzer and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to part ways, Budenholzer told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- NFL: No proof Guice asked touchy Q's at combineAn NFL investigation has concluded that draft prospect Derrius Guice was not asked questions at the combine regarding his sexuality or rumors about his mother.
- Foster's accuser recants domestic abuse claimsThe attorney for the ex-girlfriend of Reuben Foster said her client initially lied to authorities when she accused the 49ers linebacker of hitting her, leading to domestic violence charges.
- Source: Ball brothers return home due to injuriesLiAngelo and LaMelo Ball have left BC Vytautas with only two games remaining in the season due to injuries, sources told ESPN's Chris Haynes.
- Wilder offers $50M to Joshua for unification fightDeontay Wilder has made a $50 million offer to get fellow undefeated heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in the ring for a unification match.
- Bamba: Would have coveted NBA 'head start'Mohamed Bamba, a projected top-five pick in June's draft, said that had the opportunity been in place, he would have jumped straight from high school to the NBA.
- Live updates from tonight's Game 5sWe have you covered for the NBA's busiest playoff weeknight in five years, with live updates from Cleveland, Toronto, Oklahoma City and Houston.
- Kiper & McShay answer 28 last-minute draft questionsWhich team is under pressure? Who could trade up? We're counting down the hours until the draft, and our experts are here to catch you up.
- Barnwell: Barkley or bust at No. 2? Why Giants should passThere's every reason to believe that Barkley will be an elite running back. But drafting a quarterback is the better bet for New York. Here's why.
- Follow live: Rockets look to close out TimberwolvesThe series returns to Houston as the top seed in the West seeks to secure its spot in the conference semifinals.
- Bruins best Leafs in high-scoring Game 7Boston scored four unanswered goals to advance past Toronto and set up a meeting with Tampa Bay.
- Madrid put one foot in Champions League finalReal Madrid played well below its best but still earned a win in the semifinals as Bayern Munich missed chance after chance.
- NFL Nation Mock Draft: Darnold to Browns; Allen fallsSam Darnold goes No. 1 overall, while Josh Allen slides out of the top 10 in the NFL Nation reporters' projection of picks 1-32.
- NFL draft predictions for all 32 teams: Who's trading up, moreWill the Browns deal the No. 1 pick? Which teams will move up for a QB? NFL Nation reporters make one prediction for every team.
- Four best Kawhi Leonard trades we'd like to seeTrade discussions could heat up if the Spurs and Leonard don't see eye-to-eye on a new contract. Our NBA Insiders give four deals that work.
- Tough talk on corruption, one-and-done, but commission misses the markThe Commission on College Basketball addresses important issues related to the NBA draft, enforcement and grassroots basketball. The problem is, it offers little in the way of clear-cut answers.
- NBA lottery mock draft machine: Who will your team land?Feeling lucky? ESPN Insider Jonathan Givony breaks down more than 2,000 lottery scenarios. See what happens if your team wins No. 1.
- Best, worst and strangest decisions from NBA draft early-entry deadlineCollege players who entered the NBA draft but do not hire an agent have until May 30 to return to their programs. Which players testing the waters should return to school? And which made a mistake by forgoing their eligibility?
- Healthy, hungry Capitals have depth to prevail over PenguinsWith Braden Holtby at peace in the crease and Washington's first line firing on all cylinders, the third time will be the charm for the Caps against Crosby.
- Depth scoring, blueliners give Predators the edge vs. JetsThe Predators and Jets had some epic, playoff-esque clashes in the regular season. Here's why we like Nashville to win in seven in this series.
- Defense and special teams will carry Sharks over KnightsThe Knights were 3-0-1 vs. the Sharks in 2017-18, outscoring them 14-11; both teams swept their first-round series. Here's why we like San Jose now.
- NBA coaching candidates: Big names, prospects and wild cardsWith coaching vacancies opening up around the league, here's a comprehensive look at the top names being considered for jobs.
- Introducing Ronald Acuna, MLB's next superstarIt's the moment he has been waiting and working for. But just how quickly Acuna develops into the All-Star he's projected to be remains to be seen.
- Team Secret signs 13-year-old to Fortnite teamFortnite isn't even an established esport yet, but it's already possible to become a player on the professional scene. Team Secret announced that it has signed a four-member Fortnite squad. And what's more, one of the players is just 13 years old.
- Why the team DJ is the most important role in the clubhouseFrom setting the mood to celebrating a win, these are the players responsible for keeping their teams on beat.
- The walk-up music for each of the world's top golfersThis weekend, at the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour is using intro music. What should DJ, Tiger, Rory and Phil use? We're here to help.
- How Daniel Jacobs became boxing's 'Miracle Man'Jacobs returns to the ring after battling cancer and hopes for another shot at Gennady Golovkin, but first he'll have to get past undefeated Maciej Sulecki on Saturday.
- How to watch Jessie Magdaleno vs. Isaac Dogboe on ESPNLooking to watch the Magdaleno vs. Dogboe junior featherweight title fight on Saturday? Here's how to do it.
- Fighters, the heart and soul of PhiladelphiaNo matter if it's a novice or a renowned world champion; TV broadcasters always mention that so-and-so is a Philly fighter. But what does that mean?
- Frank Mir, Fedor Emelianenko and a true legacy fightFrank Mir discusses why a bout with MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko -- finally taking place Saturday in Chicago -- has been on his mind for more than a decade.
- Return to Roush Fenway Racing feels right for Matt KensethIn a surprise move, Kenseth is going back to where it all began, and he's excited to be part of a team and back competing with RFR.
- Assessing Ricciardo's options for 2019With mounting speculation about Daniel Ricciardo's next move beyond 2018, we look at and analyse the options open to him for next year.
- Power Rankings: AL East dominates the top 10The Red Sox held on to our No. 1 spot, but they aren't the only team in the division off to a strong start.
The Cavaliers needed every one of their star's 44 points to earn a Game 5 win over the Pacers and put Indiana on the brink of elimination.
Coach Mike Budenholzer and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to part ways, Budenholzer told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
An NFL investigation has concluded that draft prospect Derrius Guice was not asked questions at the combine regarding his sexuality or rumors about his mother.
The attorney for the ex-girlfriend of Reuben Foster said her client initially lied to authorities when she accused the 49ers linebacker of hitting her, leading to domestic violence charges.
LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball have left BC Vytautas with only two games remaining in the season due to injuries, sources told ESPN's Chris Haynes.
Deontay Wilder has made a $50 million offer to get fellow undefeated heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in the ring for a unification match.
Mohamed Bamba, a projected top-five pick in June's draft, said that had the opportunity been in place, he would have jumped straight from high school to the NBA.
We have you covered for the NBA's busiest playoff weeknight in five years, with live updates from Cleveland, Toronto, Oklahoma City and Houston.
Which team is under pressure? Who could trade up? We're counting down the hours until the draft, and our experts are here to catch you up.
There's every reason to believe that Barkley will be an elite running back. But drafting a quarterback is the better bet for New York. Here's why.
The series returns to Houston as the top seed in the West seeks to secure its spot in the conference semifinals.
Boston scored four unanswered goals to advance past Toronto and set up a meeting with Tampa Bay.
Real Madrid played well below its best but still earned a win in the semifinals as Bayern Munich missed chance after chance.
Sam Darnold goes No. 1 overall, while Josh Allen slides out of the top 10 in the NFL Nation reporters' projection of picks 1-32.
Will the Browns deal the No. 1 pick? Which teams will move up for a QB? NFL Nation reporters make one prediction for every team.
Trade discussions could heat up if the Spurs and Leonard don't see eye-to-eye on a new contract. Our NBA Insiders give four deals that work.
The Commission on College Basketball addresses important issues related to the NBA draft, enforcement and grassroots basketball. The problem is, it offers little in the way of clear-cut answers.
Feeling lucky? ESPN Insider Jonathan Givony breaks down more than 2,000 lottery scenarios. See what happens if your team wins No. 1.
College players who entered the NBA draft but do not hire an agent have until May 30 to return to their programs. Which players testing the waters should return to school? And which made a mistake by forgoing their eligibility?
With Braden Holtby at peace in the crease and Washington's first line firing on all cylinders, the third time will be the charm for the Caps against Crosby.
The Predators and Jets had some epic, playoff-esque clashes in the regular season. Here's why we like Nashville to win in seven in this series.
The Knights were 3-0-1 vs. the Sharks in 2017-18, outscoring them 14-11; both teams swept their first-round series. Here's why we like San Jose now.
With coaching vacancies opening up around the league, here's a comprehensive look at the top names being considered for jobs.
It's the moment he has been waiting and working for. But just how quickly Acuna develops into the All-Star he's projected to be remains to be seen.
Fortnite isn't even an established esport yet, but it's already possible to become a player on the professional scene. Team Secret announced that it has signed a four-member Fortnite squad. And what's more, one of the players is just 13 years old.
From setting the mood to celebrating a win, these are the players responsible for keeping their teams on beat.
This weekend, at the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour is using intro music. What should DJ, Tiger, Rory and Phil use? We're here to help.
Jacobs returns to the ring after battling cancer and hopes for another shot at Gennady Golovkin, but first he'll have to get past undefeated Maciej Sulecki on Saturday.
Looking to watch the Magdaleno vs. Dogboe junior featherweight title fight on Saturday? Here's how to do it.
No matter if it's a novice or a renowned world champion; TV broadcasters always mention that so-and-so is a Philly fighter. But what does that mean?
Frank Mir discusses why a bout with MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko -- finally taking place Saturday in Chicago -- has been on his mind for more than a decade.
In a surprise move, Kenseth is going back to where it all began, and he's excited to be part of a team and back competing with RFR.
With mounting speculation about Daniel Ricciardo's next move beyond 2018, we look at and analyse the options open to him for next year.
The Red Sox held on to our No. 1 spot, but they aren't the only team in the division off to a strong start.
