Bubble Watch 2025: Men's NCAA tournament locks by conference - ESPN
The 2024-25 men's college basketball season is in full swing, so there's no better time to launch ESPN's official Bubble Watch 2025 ahead of the NCAA tournament than right now.
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Sources -- Ben Simmons nears buyout, eyes Cavaliers, Clippers - ESPN
Ben Simmons is finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets to become a free agent, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst. Simmons will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers starting Friday as he decides his next home.
Drew Brees among first-time eligibles for 2026 Hall of Fame - ESPN
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 could feature some difficult decisions as the board of selectors balances the extended wait for some with the lure of several decorated first-time eligible players.
Lakers' LeBron James passes Jordan as oldest to score 40 - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — After becoming the oldest player in NBA history to top 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James stated the obvious about the achievement.
Report: Jake Paul, Canelo Alvarez nearing deal for bout
Jake Paul, one of the world's most popular boxers, and Canelo Alvarez, one of the world's most accomplished boxers, reportedly are set to square off in the ring.
Sources -- Canelo nixes Jake Paul fight; Crawford bout back on - ESPN
In a stunning development with a potential Jake Paul fight at the 1-yard line, Canelo Alvarez has instead closed a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season to salvage a Terence Crawford megafight in September, sources told ESPN on Thursday night.
No. 19 Tennessee upsets No. 5 UConn before electric home crowd - ESPN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was once a rivalry — UConn vs. Tennessee — that defined women's basketball, and on Thursday night, the No. 19 Lady Vols and Kim Caldwell rekindled some of that past magic with an 80-76 upset of the No. 5 Huskies with Food City Center quaking from the rafters.
Butler -- Heat issues in past, hungry for title with Warriors - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Sporting a huge smile, Jimmy Butler could not have looked any happier to be a Golden State Warrior.