2024 NBA playoffs odds: Nuggets back as Western fave
The Celtics are favorites to win the 2024 NBA championship. Here are each team's odds to advance to the Finals and to win the title.
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Nootbaar, Winn hit 2-run homers, Cardinals drop Red Sox below .500 with 10-6 win
— Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn hit two-run homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Boston 10-6 on Friday night to drop the Red Sox below .500 for the first time since the season’s opening week.
Panthers use old Jayson Tatum clip alongside Matthew Tkachuk to return troll at Celtics
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Hotel fire alarm a good omen as Panthers oust B's
"In my career, the number of times that something got messed up at the hotel ... it's like a guaranteed win," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said after a 2-1 victory over Boston earned Florida a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.
Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final
— Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice considered it a good omen when the fire alarm went off at the team hotel on Friday afternoon, just as he was settling in for a pregame nap.
Gustav Forsling scores late winner to secure series win over Bruins (0:53)
2024 NBA playoffs: Myles Turner's slam joins best poster from each series
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Lars Nootbaar crushes big home run for Cards in the 1st (0:24)
Sources: Porzingis likely out for start of East finals
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there is optimism he will be able to return sometime in the series barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN.
Fashion habits: NHL signifcant others' 2024 NHL playoffs WAGs jackets don't disappoint
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Hour 1: Hectic Morning
Chris Carlin and Jonathan Zaslow detail the craziness from the day relating to Scottie Scheffler. ESPN NHL Studio Host Steve Levy comes on to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus is it time to stop trying to predict this Nuggets-Timberwolves series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marchand returns for Bruins for pivotal Game 6
Bruins captain Brad Marchand was on the ice for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second-round series Friday night against the visiting Florida Panthers.
Postseason MVP? Best matchup vs. Celtics? The NBA playoffs' biggest questions
A look at some of the most pressing questions remaining in Round 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs as teams try to clinch a spot in the conference finals.
But will there be a Game 7? Keys to Panthers-Bruins Friday showdown
Game 6 could be series-defining moment -- for either team. Here are four critical areas to watch as Florida looks to close things out.
Rays forced to change pitchers in 9th after losing track of mound visits, beat Red Sox 7-5
— Erasmo RamÃrez retired Romy González on a game-ending groundout with two on after the Rays were forced to remove Jason Adam because they lost track of mound visits, and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum provides priceless birthday gift for Ciara and Russell Wilson's son
Ciara and Russell Wilson's son, Future, met Jayson Tatum and received the Celtics star's signed shoes for his 10th birthday.
Did the NFL arrange the schedule for Taylor Swift and other 2024 schedule weirdness
The design of the 2024 NFL schedule has elicited a whole bunch of questions. Here's how the league answered them.
Hour 3: Boston Advances
Freddie and Harry continue to break down Luka Doncic's incredible game last night before talking about the Boston Celtics advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They also speak with ESPN NFL analyst Damien Woody, play "Hit That Number" and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1: Triple-Double
Freddie and Harry break down Luka Doncic's magical game yesterday against the Thunder before talking about the Celtics advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They also discuss the NFL Schedule release winners and losers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 2: Slammin' Schedules
Chris Carlin and Jonathan Zaslow get into the NFL Schedule release from yesterday and which teams itineraries stand out positively or negatively. A surplus of teams in the NBA and NHL playoffs are down 3-2 in their respective series, which one has the best chance to come back and win? Plus more Hamburger Helper takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marchand: Injuring opponents 'part of playoffs'
Bruins captain Brad Marchand said Panthers center Sam Bennett "got away with one" when he struck Marchand's head in Game 3, but that opponents seeking to injure each other is just a part of playoff hockey.
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QB Jacoby Brissett on Drake Maye: ""He has a lot of talent. He can make all the throws. He wants to learn football. He wants to get better. That's what you want, in not only your quarterback, but anybody on the team. "I'm excited to work with him. I remember when I was following Tom [Brady] around; anywhere I could learn, and he's already texting me about plays and ‘how do I think about this' and cadence — all the little nuances of being in this position at this level."
NBA: 2023-24 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | W2 |
| New York | 50 | 32 | .610 | 14 | W5 |
| Philadelphia | 47 | 35 | .573 | 17 | W8 |
| Brooklyn | 32 | 50 | .390 | 32 | L2 |
| Toronto | 25 | 57 | .305 | 39 | L4 |