Playoff picks: Every first-round series, plus Cup champion, Conn Smythe Trophy
With the puck dropping on the first NHL postseason clashes, who do our experts take in each series? Read More
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Lightning’s Bjorkstrand out for series vs. Panthers
Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower-body injury) will not play in the team's first-round playoff series against the Panthers, the team...
Barçelona scores late comeback in 7-goal thriller
LaLiga leaders Barcelona fought back from 3-1 down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in a rollercoaster encounter on Saturday. Read...
Sources: Bucks’ Lillard expected back in G2 or G3
Bucks star Damian Lillard is expected to return for Game 2 or Game 3 of Milwaukee's first-round playoff series against...
U.S. reaches 24th straight hockey worlds final
Kelly Pannek scored to rally the United States past the Czech Republic 2-1 and into the final once again at...
Ducks fire coach Cronin after just two seasons
The Anaheim Ducks have fired coach Greg Cronin after missing the NHL playoffs for a seventh straight season. Read More
NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players for 2025
From MVP hopefuls to postseason heroes, we're counting down the top 50 players who will decide the 2025 playoffs. Read...
Mavs proud as ‘tumultuous’ year ends in play-in
Klay Thompson said the Mavericks "persevered" through a season ravaged by injuries and the shocking trade of Luka Doncic, one...
Ja plays through injury as Grizz lock up 8-seed
Ja Morant, playing with a sprained right ankle, scored 22 points, and the Grizzlies rolled past the Mavericks 120-106 to...
