White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast

Derrick White became the fifth player to make at least 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He finished with 25 points total in the Celts' Game 1 win.[read more]

NHL-worst Sharks win lottery, right to choose No. 1

The San Jose Sharks, in a period of transition and currently without a head coach, won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday night, following a regular season in which they posted just 19 wins and 47 points for last in the league.[read more]

OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll

The Thunder's smothering defense held Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in Game 1, as Oklahoma City rolled to its fifth straight win to open the playoffs.[read more]

How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M -- if the bettor keeps his ticket

Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?[read more]

Rookie prop bets to make right now

Mike Clay compares his 2024 NFL projections to the rookie player props posted on ESPN BET.[read more]

Experts debate the draft: Our early Rookie of the Year picks

Our experts weigh in on the 2024 NFL draft's biggest questions.[read more]

NBA playoffs betting: Four bets for Wednesday

Andre Snellings breaks down his favorite bets for Pacers-Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.[read more]

How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M -- if the bettor keeps his ticket

Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?[read more]

Knicks center Robinson (ankle) out for 6-8 weeks

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for at least 6-8 weeks due to a stress injury to his left ankle.[read more]

MLB: Don't push kids to drop out to evade draft

Major League Baseball has sent a warning to clubs about encouraging players subject to the MLB draft to withdraw from high school baseball to become eligible to sign as international players.[read more]

Bellinger comes off IL, hits solo HR in Cubs' win

Cody Bellinger acknowledged he isn't "fully pain-free" but said it "felt like it was a good time to come back" from the rib injury he suffered in April. He showed as much, collecting 3 hits, including a HR, in the Cubs' win Tuesday night.[read more]

Rangers bring back Grossman in White Sox trade

The Rangers acquired Robbie Grossman from the White Sox on Wednesday for a minor league reliever.[read more]

Matthews among finalists for Ted Lindsey Award

Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday.[read more]

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.[read more]

The five burning questions that will tilt the series between Bruins, Panthers

Who will win the special teams battle? Can Florida rattle Jeremy Swayman? Here are the key matchups, situations in the Atlantic Division clash.[read more]