How Michigan's Michael Hage used hockey to help overcome tragedy - ESPN
Editor's note: This story, which was originally published March 26 before the start of the NCAA tournament, has been updated.
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Malone sees chance to be 'part of something special' at UNC - ESPN
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Six months ago, Michael Malone attended North Carolina basketball practices at the Dean Smith Center as a self-proclaimed outsider. On Tuesday, though, the former longtime NBA coach stood behind a lectern on that same hardwood and was embraced as a member of the Carolina family.
How NBA's conference gap has shrunk this season, playoff impact - ESPN
A narrative has taken hold of the NBA this season: the injury-depleted and talent-poor Eastern Conference is a mess, while the West is thriving with great teams and excitement.
Lillard returns to win record-tying third 3-point shootout - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Damian Lillard might not have played in a game all season for the Portland Trail Blazers as he recovers from an Achilles tear, but when he stepped on the court for Saturday's All-Star 3-point shootout, it was Dame Time just as always.
Sources: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (knee) to return vs. Clippers - ESPN
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic plans to return to action on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers at home after being sidelined since Dec. 29 with a bone bruise in his hyperextended left knee, sources told ESPN.
Nuggets to reevaluate Gordon (hamstring) in 4 to 6 weeks - ESPN
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be reevaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Thursday.
Denver to Seattle: Top scenes from NFL conference championships - ESPN
Sunday's NFL conference championship games stretch from the Mile High City to the Pacific Northwest.