Spoelstra: No need to penalize Hornets' Ball any further - ESPN
MIAMI — In Miami, the NBA's decision that LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo was an ejection-worthy flagrant foul didn't register much of a reaction.
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Report: Penix, Njoku, McKinney used by ex-Bama DE for fraud - ESPN
A former Alabama football player faces charges of wire fraud and identity theft after he allegedly used wigs and fake driver's licenses to impersonate NFL players for the purpose of securing nearly $20 million in loans, according to federal court records.
Damon Jones requests change-of-plea hearing in NBA gambling case - ESPN
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones has requested a change-of-plea hearing for charges he provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ABC News reported Thursday, citing a court filing.
Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham eligible for NBA season awards - ESPN
Lakers star Luka Doncic and Pistons standout Cade Cunningham are eligible for all 2025-26 season awards, including MVP and All-NBA teams, after their extraordinary circumstances challenge of the 65-game rule was approved by the NBA and NBPA on Thursday.
Chris Paul trolls Clippers after LA loses in play-in tournament - ESPN
At least one ex-Clipper relished the Golden State Warriors ending the LA Clippers' season in the play-in tournament Wednesday night.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll play 22nd season - ESPN
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said he's «pretty sure» that Tuesday's season finale at Columbus won't be his last game, as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer contemplates retirement.
MLB 2026: Inside Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki statue design, reveal - ESPN
After months of work behind the scenes, the Seattle Mariners revealed a bronze statue honoring Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki last week — the newest sculpture in the collection around T-Mobile Park celebrating franchise legends such as Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez.
Dodgers smashed MLB's spending record at $515M in 2025 - ESPN
NEW YORK — The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.