After being “barely in the playoff picture most of this year,” the Warriors’ quest to defend their NBA title ended Friday night with a 122-101 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the second round.
Welcome to the 2023 XFL Championship: Defenders, Renegades ready to rumble for championship belt
We have everything you need to get ready for the XFL Championship as the Renegades and the Defenders close out the season.
NHL’s Ryan O’Reilly’s mom donated her kidney and bonded two families forever
Bonnie O’Reilly, mom of Stanley Cup Champ Ryan O’Reilly, donated a kidney to Graham Nesbitt, the rink manager who allowed her boys on the ice early and after hours. Hockey connected the families, but a kidney bonded them forever.
Sources: NFLPA looking into agent’s gift scheme
Agent David Canter allegedly contacted several NFL teams throughout the NFL draft weekend offering the use of vacation properties if the team selected one of his clients, sources told ESPN.
RB Robinson: Falcons will use me ‘the right way’
Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson is looking forward to coach Arthur Smith finding diverse ways to use him as he looks to prove his worth as the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft.
Panthers drop Leafs in OT, advance to conf. finals
The Florida Panthers eliminated the Maple Leafs with a 3-2 overtime win in Game 5 on Friday, advancing to their first conference finals in 27 years.
Griner nets 10 in unofficial return: ‘A lot to take in’
In her first competitive game action in 572 days, Brittney Griner had 10 points in 17 minutes in a 90-71 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, showing glimpses of the player she was before a 10-month detainment in Russia caused her to miss all of last season.
Butler-Bam duo lift Heat ‘step closer’ to title shot
Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 23 and the Miami Heat are headed to the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive season.
Harris group finalizes deal to buy Commanders
A group led by Josh Harris has finalized a deal to buy the Commanders from Dan and Tanya Snyder for what sources told ESPN is a record $6.05 billion. It is subject to NFL approval.
Source: Browns adding Vikings pass-rusher Smith
The Browns bolstered their defense Friday, agreeing to a trade with the Vikings for three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith, a source told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.