How series against Bruins could be Auston Matthews' moment - ESPN
BOSTON — Auston Matthews has been characterized as just a regular-season star — one criticized for flaming out right when the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the playoffs.
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Lawsuit vs. former Texas Tech guard Pop Isaacs dismissed - ESPN
A civil lawsuit that accused former Texas Tech basketball player Richard «Pop» Isaacs of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a team trip to the Bahamas in November has been dismissed, according to attorneys for both Isaacs and the parents of the girl.
Cubs' Cody Bellinger placed on injured list with fractured ribs - ESPN
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs and has been placed on the 10-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday.
Timberwolves' Naz Reid wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year award - ESPN
Minnesota forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night, becoming the first Timberwolves player to win the award.
Xavi agrees to remain Barcelona coach in dramatic U-turn - source - ESPN
Xavi Hernández has agreed to remain as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, a source has confirmed to ESPN, reversing his decision to step down in the summer.
Sharks fire coach David Quinn after historic last-place season - ESPN
The San Jose Sharks have fired David Quinn after a season that saw San Jose finish with the second-fewest points in the salary cap era.
Ravens extend receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026 - ESPN
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Wide receiver Rashod Bateman is staying in Baltimore, after all.
2024 NBA playoffs - Bets, lines and stats for Wednesday - ESPN
On Wednesday, we'll have the last two Game 2s of the first round of the NBA playoffs with both 1-vs-8 matchups on the slate. The Celtics got a blowout win over the Heat in Game 1 and are favored by double-digits again in Game 2, but Miami will be looking to build on their strong fourth quarter two days ago to keep this one closer. The Pelicans, meanwhile, gave the Thunder all they could handle in Game 1 and will look to steal one on the road on Wednesday. Let's dig further into both matchups and find some angles of interest.