Western Conference takeaways: Butler injured in Game 2 as Rockets even series

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.[read more]

Arena: Poch doesn't understand culture of USMNT

Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena has criticized the appointment of current head coach Mauricio Pochettino, saying that a non-American lacks the necessary understanding of the country's culture.[read more]

Wrexham a 'circus,' says rival boss before clash

Wrexham have been described as a "circus" by Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones ahead of Saturday's showdown between the promotion-hunting League One sides.[read more]

Jones: Cowboys working on 'substantive trades'

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday the Cowboys are working on "pretty substantive trades" ahead of the NFL draft.[read more]

Mahomes: Chiefs ready to unleash passing attack

Patrick Mahomes is hopeful that a healthy Chiefs team can have the big-play passing game in 2025 that it lacked last season.[read more]

Source: Lions make Joseph highest-paid safety

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.[read more]

Eastern Conference takeaways: Celtics cruise to 2-0 lead without Tatum

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.[read more]

Western Conference takeaways: Butler injured in Game 2 as Rockets even series

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.[read more]

Warriors' Butler exits after hard fall, set for MRI

Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion that forced him out of Game 2 against the Rockets on Wednesday.[read more]

Phillies DFA Clemens, say no MRI for Sanchez

Kody Clemens was designated for assignment on Wednesday by the Phillies while manager Rob Thomson said left-hander Cristopher Sanchez felt normal, one day after he was removed from a start with forearm tightness.[read more]

Diaz 'good' after exiting Mets' win with hip issue

Edwin Diaz said he was feeling better postgame, having left the Mets' 4-3, extra-innings win over the Phillies on Wednesday with left hip discomfort.[read more]

Twins say Oliva, Hrbek recovering from strokes

The Twins say Tony Oliva had "a series of mini strokes" over the past month but is expected to make a full recovery, and Kent Hrbek suffered a minor stroke following knee surgery in early April and is recovering at home.[read more]

Longtime Islanders forward Clutterbuck retires

Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.[read more]

'Incredible' Tkachuk returns, nets 2 for Panthers

Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk made his long-awaited return to the lineup, scoring twice in the second period, as the Panthers handled the rival Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, in their Eastern Conference first-round series opener at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.[read more]

Bruins CEO vows return to playoffs next season

Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs vowed that his team would return to the playoffs next season despite finishing in last place and trading away several players at the deadline.[read more]