Kings vs. Oilers: Los Angeles' first-round Stanley Cup playoffs 'curse' meets its latest test - ESPN
The Los Angeles Kings ' hunt for their third Stanley Cup starts in the same place as every other team in the playoffs — the first round.
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Acaden Lewis, top available PG recruit, commits to Villanova - ESPN
Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova.
LeBron James undecided on future after Lakers' first-round exit - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James limped out of Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, his left leg swollen from a knee-to-knee collision and his spirit sapped from a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that ended his 22nd year in the NBA with a first-round playoff exit.
English FA to ban trans players from women's football next season - ESPN
The English Football Association (FA) has said it will ban transgender players from women's football from next season, starting on June 1.
Warriors irked as Rockets take aim at Curry's injured thumb - ESPN
HOUSTON — With about 8:21 remaining in the first quarter, Stephen Curry launched a 3 pointer with the Rockets' Alperen Sengun and Dillon Brooks flying at him.
Wolves win third straight to eliminate Lakers in first round - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Rudy Gobert had playoff career highs with 27 points and 24 rebounds, Julius Randle added 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced in the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round series Wednesday night.
Ousted Lightning concede it's Panthers' turn to rule rivalry - ESPN
If last season's Stanley Cup championship didn't already clinch it, the Florida Panthers' Game 5 elimination of Tampa Bay on Wednesday night had the Lightning conceding the «Battle of Florida» to their state rivals — for the moment.
Amen Thompson's all-around Game 5 powers Rockets by Warriors - ESPN
HOUSTON — With his team down 3-1 in its first-round playoff matchup against the Warriors, Amen Thompson leaned against the wall and stared out into the gym at Houston's Memorial Hermann training facility, smiling as smooth R&B music hummed in the background.