Power Rankings: Now we wait to assess impact 2019-02-21 13:41:20Duke was pummeled without Zion Williamson (knee sprain) for most of its game against North Carolina.
Hield: I'd bet my house on Kings' playoff 2019-02-21 13:21:25Buddy Hield is so confident the Kings, mired in the NBA's longest postseason drought at 12 years, won't miss the playoffs that he would bet his hous
Tiger to skip Honda, commits to API, Players 2019-02-21 13:18:42Tiger Woods said he will skip his hometown Honda Classic next week and has committed to the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship.
NHL Power Rankings after Week 20 2019-02-21 13:10:16Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning remain No. 1, with big moves elsewhere. Plus, we make the case for what all 31 clubs should do at the deadline.
How the Blues saved their season 2019-02-21 13:08:40After falling to near the bottom of the league, the Blues are surging toward the top. Are they a legitimate Stanley Cup contender?
Keenum 'shocked' by Flacco deal, talked to Elway 2019-02-21 11:39:46Case Keenum says he's "shocked" over the Broncos' yet-to-be-finalized trade for Joe Flacco and that he's still unsure of what's next after talki
Why Georges St-Pierre is the greatest fighter ever 2019-02-21 11:12:26Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement from MMA on Thursday afternoon. For ESPN's Jeff Wagenheim, he will go down as the all-time best.
MMA icon St-Pierre retires 'on top ... no 2019-02-21 10:59:19MMA icon Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement, exiting the sport as the most dominant welterweight in UFC history after defending his title nine
Roundtable: Should Williamson shut it down? 2019-02-21 10:11:49As the basketball world holds its breath about Williamson's injury, our panel weighs in on what it could mean.
Syracuse's Boeheim hits, kills man on highway 2019-02-21 09:50:42Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim was driving a car that hit and killed a pedestrian, police said Thursday.
Juventus signed Ronaldo to win Champions League, but 2019-02-21 09:22:34Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Champions League titles and was signed by Juve to deliver European glory. Only it didn't go according to plan.
Barnwell: Projecting five offseason moves for each AFC 2019-02-21 09:08:54Things are looking up for the Browns -- finally. In Pittsburgh, meanwhile, the Steelers' big three could be down to one in a month.
We were sweet enemies - Mourinho salutes old 2019-02-21 19:50:26The Frenchman deserves more recognition for overseeing Arsenal's 'Invincibles' season, according to his former rival
Chelsea must sell another winger to keep Hudson-Odoi, 2019-02-21 19:13:34The Blues manager insists the club will need to sell one of their existing wingers if they are to keep the Englishman at the club beyond this summer
Spalletti dismisses Icardi absence as source of Inter 2019-02-21 18:55:49The Nerazzurri swept aside Rapid Wien 4-0 on Thursday to make it four wins in four, and three without their former captain
Liverpool players embracing Premier League title race pressure, 2019-02-21 18:45:08The Reds midfielder insists his team-mates are enjoying the spotlight that comes with being involved in a title challenge this season
'It's impossible' - Sarri rubbishes Roma rumour 2019-02-21 18:38:41The Chelsea boss dismissed speculation linking him with a switch to the Italian club and admitted to concerns over the victory against Malmo
'He made the game easier' - Salah hails 2019-02-21 18:23:16The Egypt international has once again led from the front alongside his fellow forwards, and has lavished praise on his manager for unlocking them
'We can beat anyone in this competition' - 2019-02-21 18:12:24The teenager hoped he made an impact with his goal in the 3-0 win over Malmo and thinks the club are among the strongest in the competition
Malmo restores Chelsea confidence ahead of Carabao Cup 2019-02-21 17:55:40The 2018 World Cup winner is hopeful their Europa League victory over the Swedish side will help to restore the belief amongst the players
Emery praises Arsenal's game management after European progress 2019-02-21 17:26:36The Gunners were left chasing the tie against BATE after the first leg, but the manager was pleased with their second-leg conduct
Inter 4 Rapid Vienna 0 (5-0 agg): Nerazzurri 2019-02-21 16:58:10Inter barely had to break sweat against Rapid Vienna as they booked their Europa League last 16 spot with a 5-0 aggregate win.
Chelsea 3 Malmo 0 (5-1 agg): Sarri's side 2019-02-21 16:54:35Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi all scored second-half goals as Chelsea swept aside Malmo in the Europa League.
Romain Saiss extends Wolverhampton Wanderers stay until 2021 2019-02-21 16:47:56The Morocco international has agreed to spend two more years at the Molineux Stadium despite being restricted to limited playing time this season
Calgary Flames Propelled by New Coach and Infusion 2019-01-28 22:32:58The Western Conference leaders, guided by Bill Peters, feature four of the top 15 scorers in the N.H.L. and a solid goaltender in David Rittich.
Need a Power-Play Goal? In the N.H.L., It’s 2019-01-28 10:47:49Power-play success has increased with the arrival of more highly skilled young players who use sophisticated video scouting and an aggressive formatio
Comeback Season for Robin Lehner Spurs the Islanders’ 2019-01-23 19:50:54Lehrer, who spent much of his off-season in treatment for alcohol addition, has been the hottest goalie in the N.H.L. for the past month.
In a Lost Season, the Devils May Have 2019-01-22 21:01:49Mackenzie Blackwood, 22, has offered a glimpse of hope for a team that has come back to earth after a surprising playoff run last season.
Thunder sign free agent forward Markieff Morris 2019-02-20 19:10:59OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed free agent forward Markieff Morris, it was announced Wednesday by Executive Vice President and G
Raptors sign guard Meeks to 10-day contract 2019-02-20 18:48:50The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday they have signed guard Jodie Meeks to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not
Reports: Bucks' Nikola Mirotic hopes to play Wednesday 2019-02-20 18:27:01Newly acquired Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic, nursing a calf injury, could be making his Milwaukee debut Wednesday night vs. the Boston Celtics, accord
Dragic, Jones Jr. returning to action for Heat 2019-02-20 17:01:20With the stretch run about to hit following the All-Star break, the Miami Heat are gaining two crucial reinforcements: per reports out of Miami, Goran
In East, five teams showing some Finals potential 2019-02-20 16:40:19So much for the East as the league���s relegation conference.
Remaining schedule breakdown: Thunder face a tough road 2019-02-20 16:12:25The Oklahoma City Thunder have often looked like the second-best team in the Western Conference. They have the West's best defense thus far, an MVP c
Joel Embiid out at least one week with 2019-02-20 14:00:54Joel Embiid is experiencing left knee soreness and will undergo treatment involving physical therapy and load management. He had an MRI which revealed
Curry joins Obama to tell minority boys ���you 2019-02-19 22:16:50OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) ��� Former President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry told a roomful of minori
NBA legends hardly a fan of Davis' trade 2019-02-19 12:31:20MIAMI -- There was no social media or around-the-clock basketball coverage in October 1974, on the night when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar looked up from his d
Power Rankings, Week 19: Urgency rises for Lakers, 2019-02-19 11:53:41After an entertaining NBA All-Star 2019 in Charlotte and at least seven days off for all 30 teams, the season (which is already 70 percent complete) t
All-Star starter Kemba Walker at home in Charlotte, 2019-02-16 13:22:21CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Long after his playing days ended, his presence still seems everlasting and omnipresent, rising above the state that raised him and
Anthony Davis plans to play in All-Star Game, 2019-02-16 13:12:36The biggest surprise of the All-Star Game happened 24 hours before tipoff: Anthony Davis not only showed up prepared to play, he came prepared to answ
Syracuse Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Hits And Kills 2019-02-21 11:02:57He passed a field sobriety test and is cooperating with authorities.
Duke’s Zion Williamson Got Hurt Playing A Game 2019-02-21 10:56:34The Duke basketball star's injury is more proof that it's time to change restrictive NBA and NCAA rules that only hurt players.
Zion Williamson’s Nike Basketball Shoe Blows Out In 2019-02-21 06:07:17Ouch!
Don Newcombe, Former Baseball MVP, Dead At 92 2019-02-19 17:53:37In 1956, the Dodgers' pitching great won both the MVP and the Cy Young award
USA Gymnastics Hires New CEO In Wake Of 2019-02-19 14:03:23NBA executive Li Li Leung is the fourth person to hold the position in the last two years.
Holy Puck! Hockey Announcer's Terrifying Close Call Caught 2019-02-19 04:15:39NBC's Pierre McGuire came within inches of being struck in the face with an errant puck.
Steph Curry's Bounce Pass In The NBA All-Star 2019-02-18 10:33:39Everyone should see this video of Curry's pass to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA To Co-Launch Professional Basketball League In Africa 2019-02-16 17:44:13The Basketball Africa League will be the first time the NBA collaborates to operate a league outside of North America.
Colin Kaepernick Settles Collusion Case Against The NFL 2019-02-15 14:50:44Kaepernick filed his grievance against the NFL in 2017, accusing team owners of violating the league’s collective bargaining agreement.
Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Asked For $20 Million To 2019-02-15 11:49:24The Alliance of American Football began play last week -- without the controversial former NFL quarterback.
Cleveland Browns Sign Kareem Hunt After He Assaulted 2019-02-11 15:34:40The general manager of the Browns said the organization believes Hunt "deserves a second chance."
Rudy The Bulldog Is Doggone Determined In Westminster 2019-02-11 10:52:51"Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!"
Duke's Zion Williamson likely out 2-to-6 weeks after 2019-02-21 14:00:46 A leading orthopedic surgeon told UPI it is probable that Duke's Zion Williamson suffered an MCL sprain, which typically carries a healing time of 2
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim hits, kills man with 2019-02-21 12:45:09 Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim hit and killed a pedestrian with his car while on a highway after the Orange's game against Louisville in New
Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa banned for Champions League 2019-02-21 12:42:25 Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been suspended for a second-leg Champions League round of 16 matchup after drawing a yellow card against Juve
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela to return after 2019-02-21 12:12:36 Houston center Clint Capela is expected to return to the Rockets' starting lineup tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kentucky's Reid Travis to miss at least two 2019-02-21 11:42:35 An MRI confirmed that Kentucky basketball star Reid Travis has a sprained knee and will miss at least two weeks.
Watch: Blackhawks' Patrick Kane nets OT winner vs. 2019-02-21 11:39:31 Chicago winger Patrick Kane ripped home a game-winning goal in overtime as the Blackhawks picked up a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday
Nike stock drops after Duke star Zion Williamson 2019-02-21 11:02:29 Nike stock dropped Thursday after Duke Blue Devils freshman star Zion Williamson blew through his shoe and suffered a knee injury against North Carol
Watch: Golden Knights' Nate Schmidt scores 1-on-5 goal 2019-02-21 10:24:45 Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt sliced through the Boston Bruins' defense during the teams' matchup Wednesday night.
Watch: Man City's Leroy Sane nets powerful dipping 2019-02-21 10:18:10 Manchester City star Leroy Sane netted a powerful free kick for an equalizer in the Sky Blues' 3-2 win against Schalke 04 in a Champions League matc
Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk puts Shea Theodore in 2019-02-21 09:57:46 Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk continued his red-hot play with a spectacular goal Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Watch: Fan throws stuffed animal, results in game-losing 2019-02-21 09:29:14 A fan threw a stuffed bulldog onto the court, giving Georgia a technical foul and Mississippi State a game-winning free throw opportunity to beat the
Watch: UNC knocks off rival Duke; Zion Williamson 2019-02-21 09:17:28 Wednesday night began with the Duke Blue Devils losing star Zion Williamson to an injury and ended with a loss to the rival North Carolina Tar Heels.
Shreyas Iyer Hits Highest T20 Score By An 2019-02-21 13:33:19Rishabh Pant had scored an unbeaten 128 for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.
Afghanistan vs Ireland 1st T20I Highlights: Mohammad Nabi, 2019-02-21 13:14:40Highlights: AFG Vs IRE 1st T20I: Afghanistan defeated Ireland by five wickets in the first T20 International.
CoA Meet On Friday To Discuss Playing Pakistan 2019-02-21 13:11:33The BCCI is also expected to take up the matter at the upcoming ICC meeting from February 27-March 2.
Stopping Visa Process Of Pakistani Shooters Not In 2019-02-21 13:09:23Earlier, NRAI Secretary General DV Seetharama Rao had said when Pakistan shooters will come; they will allow them to participate.
1st T20I: Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran Power Afghanistan 2019-02-21 12:52:10All-rounder Mohammad Nabi was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round performance.
Don't See Rishabh Pant As My Competitor, Says 2019-02-21 12:06:42Wriddhiman Saha said he is happy with the quick success of young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.
BCCI Can Be Banned If India Boycott World 2019-02-21 10:46:57Following the Pulwama terrorist attack, there have been several demands that India boycott their World Cup match with Pakistan.
IOC Withdraws Olympic Quotas At New Delhi World 2019-02-21 10:34:24Pakistan shooters were denied visas for the World Cup in wake of Pulwama attack.
Supreme Court Appoints Lt General Ravi Thodge As 2019-02-21 10:15:18Ravi Thodge was appointed as a third member of Committee of Administrators (CoA).
Australian Woman Cricketer Alyssa Healy Takes Highest Catch 2019-02-21 07:29:35Alyssa Healy caught a cricket ball dropped by a drone from 82.5 metres.
Supreme Court Asks Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji Not 2019-02-21 06:59:48The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Committee of Administrators (CoA) members Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji not to go public over their differences.
Going For Wickets Best Way To Success, Says 2019-02-21 06:48:21Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to lead India's spin attack in the World Cup.
Pinar Karsiyaka hires Dirk Bauermann as new head 2019-02-21 14:09:17He recently coached in China
CSKA Moscow gets the easy win over Gran 2019-02-21 13:56:05Sergio Rodriguez was the top scorer of the night
Nate Wolters to miss two-three weeks due to 2019-02-21 13:42:07Bad news for Zalgiris Kaunas
Atlanta Hawks Sign Jaylen Adams To Multi-Year Contract 2019-02-21 11:30:27The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has signed guard Jaylen Adams to a multi-year contract, it was announced toda
Luka Doncic says “go play in Europe” in 2019-02-21 11:02:51Doncic's advise for young players: Go play in Europe
Seth Allen joins BC Siauliai 2019-02-21 10:18:54Allen moves to LKL
Syracuse head coach Boeheim struck and killed a 2019-02-21 10:00:14Boeheim is cooperating with the investigation
Duke’s Zion Williamson Has $8 Million Loss of 2019-02-21 09:22:43Zion Williamson's $8M Insurance Policy Revealed After Injury vs. UNC
Pablo Laso: The final play in Copa del 2019-02-21 09:00:06Pablo Laso: All the resources put in the referees' hands were not used
Nike working to identify the issue after Zion 2019-02-21 08:41:14"We are obviously concerned and want to wish Zion a speedy recovery" Nike said
76ers: Joel Embiid (knee) out at least a 2019-02-20 14:10:14The 76ers center is averaging 27.3 points, 13.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks
Scottie Pippen Says Phil Jackson Could Win Title 2019-02-20 12:28:13Pippen really believes in his former coach in Chicago