Lakers' Doncic (hamstring) to miss at least rest of regular season - ESPN
DALLAS — Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be sidelined at least through the end of the regular season with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, the team announced Friday.
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NCAA's Baker to Auriemma: 'Hard to argue' against two-site format - ESPN
PHOENIX — NCAA president Charlie Baker pushed back on UConn coach Geno Auriemma's recent criticism of the two-site regional format, saying Friday that «it's pretty hard to argue» the formula is not working.
Women's Final Four 2026: Live updates and analysis - ESPN
PHOENIX — The women's Final Four features the same collection of elite teams that played in the national semifinals a year ago. But this time, UConn and South Carolina (live on ESPN) are meeting a round earlier in a rematch of the 2025 national championship game.
Jaguars sign Travon Walker to 4-year, $110 million extension - ESPN
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his agency announced Friday.
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice faces no NFL discipline over abuse allegations - ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL announced Friday that it concluded its own investigation into Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, stating that he «has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy.» The NFL also said its investigation into the accusations from Dacoda Jones, Rice's former girlfriend, is closed.
Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer - ESPN
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday designed to limit how long athletes can play college sports and how often they can transfer between schools.
Sources: Warriors' Curry expected to return Sunday vs. Rockets - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — Following two successful scrimmages, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday return to the lineup after missing the previous 27 games with a persistent right knee issue, league sources told ESPN.
USC's JuJu Watkins nearing end of rehab on knee - ESPN
PHOENIX — JuJu Watkins put up shot after shot on the far end of the Phoenix Mercury practice court with her trademark bun pulled down to the back. She sported the No. 40 on her red Team USA jersey with a blue T-shirt underneath. There was no knee brace needed for the Southern California star working her way back from a torn ACL that took away her 2025-26 season.