2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways - ESPN
The 2026 NBA playoffs began Saturday, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game in the march to the Finals.
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Charles Barkley: Talking with Michael Jordan again after rift - ESPN
A longstanding freeze between NBA Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley appears to be thawing, with Barkley saying the two are set to get together for a golf game in the offseason.
Michael Carrick revels in Manchester United’s hard-fought win at Chelsea
Michael Carrick said he lives for moments like Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as his side took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League.
Murray's 16-for-16 night at line lifts Nuggets in Game 1 win - ESPN
DENVER — Jamal Murray has established himself as an elite playoff performer since the Denver Nuggets' title window began in 2023, but his best moments have generally come late in games with clutch shot-making.
Macklin Celebrini open to extension with San Jose Sharks - ESPN
SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks teenage sensation Macklin Celebrini is open to signing a contract extension this summer after breaking the franchise record for points in a season in just his second year in the NHL.
Oklahoma wins 4th NCAA women's gymnastics title in 5 years - ESPN
FORT WORTH, Texas — Oklahoma senior Faith Torrez drilled the final routine of her career, delivering a steely and near-perfect performance on floor exercise as the last competitor on the final rotation to help the Sooners win the NCAA women's gymnastics championships Saturday.
Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight
Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.
LIV Golf Mexico City: Legion XIII Builds Historic 19-Shot Lead; Jon Rahm on Top
Defending LIV Golf Mexico City team champions Legion XIII has delivered a historic performance through two rounds at Club de Golf Chapultepec, building the largest lead after any round in LIV Golf history.