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Andre Jackson Jr. elevates for a massive block for the Bucks
Andre Jackson Jr. takes flight for a big-time block on Obi Toppin.
Pacers impressive ball movement sets up a McConnell 3
The Pacers swing the ball around to fine a wide-open T.J. McConnell for a triple.
Damian Lillard leaves the game with apparent leg injury
Damian Lillard exits the game in the first quarter after suffering an apparent leg injury.
Caitlin Clark revs the engine in Indy and receives a standing ovation
Caitlin Clark is introduced and receives a round of applause from the Pacers' home crowd.
Tyrese Haliburton's back-to-back buckets has the crowd on its feet
Tyrese Haliburton fires up the crowd with back-to-back buckets for the Pacers.
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Round 2 mock draft: Predicting landing spots for the best available prospects
Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go in the second round? We project the next 32 picks of the NFL draft, which resumes at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Mel Kiper Jr. reveals his best players available after Round 1
NBA PLAYOFFS
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'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game
The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more.
Lowe: Why the Mavericks and Clippers face enormous pressure in Game 3
Here's everything to know about the first truly critical game of the 2024 playoffs.
TALKING BASKETBALL
Jay Williams: Embiid should've been ejected for foul on Robinson
Stephen A. sounds off on Lakers after another loss to the Nuggets
RECAPPING ROUND 1
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Kiper's winners and head-scratching picks from Round 1: Here's who got the best value
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, which featured a couple of shocking picks and five trades.
NFL draft experts debate Round 1: Steals, misses, savvy trades and perfect QB fits
The best and worst picks. Plus which QB landing spots stood out? And who are the top remaining prospects?
HOCKEY POSTSEASON CONTINUES
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
ASSESSING ATLANTA'S QB SITUATION
McAfee: It's awkward in Atlanta after Michael Penix Jr. pick
Stephen A. 'disgusted' with sympathy for Cousins after Penix pick
TRACKING EVERY PICK AND TRADE
2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick
The Chicago Bears did as expected and picked Caleb Williams at No. 1. We look at the pros and cons of every pick in Thursday's opening round.
Grading big NFL draft trades: Are Vikings giving up too much in their trade-ups?
The Vikings got their QB for good value, but did they give up too much to grab Dallas Turner? We graded the trades.
AROUND THE DIAMOND
'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees' captain believes he can turn it around
The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?
Power Rankings: Where every team stands one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
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- Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors
- Lakers' Ham: 'Not changing my starting lineup'
- Bengals rookie shrugs off Saban draft night barb
- Hurley, UConn land No. 9 overall recruit McNeeley
- Leicester City promoted back to Premier League
- Lowe: Pressure on Mavericks, Clippers
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76ers, Knicks get chippy after flagrant foul on Embiid
Tensions rise between the Knicks and 76ers after Joel Embiid is assessed a flagrant 1 foul for unnecessary contact on Mitchell Robinson.
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All of the movement in and out of the transfer portal -- including the domino effect of the new deadline for graduate transfers.
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NBA playoffs 2024: LeBron at 9? Here are the top 25 players in the postseason
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Inside the 2023 Fort Myers High School baseball walkout when two teammates were left behind.
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How series against Bruins could be Auston Matthews' moment
He's one of the sport's superstars and led the NHL in goals this season. A series win against Toronto's tormentors would elevate him further.
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Inside Corey Seager's battle for the perfect MLB swing
Seager's left-handed swing is a thing of beauty. But the constant feeling that it could desert him is what turned him into MLB's new Mr. Clutch.
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