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Lakers 'still not finished' after finally hitting .500 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:55:45 EST At 37-37, the Lakers on Friday reached .500 for the first time as a franchise in more than 400 days, dating back to Jan. 25 of last season. Read more...   Kidd blasts Mavs' effort, says fans' boos deserved Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:55:45 EST The Mavs were met with loud boos from their home crowd midway through the third quarter Friday night as they trailed the undermanned Hornets by 18 points. But in coach Jason Kidd's view, "We probably should have been booed in the first quarter." Read more...   Simmons has nerve issue in back, return in doubt Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:53:30 EST The Nets have announced that Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back after a reevaluation earlier Friday. Read more...   Suns coach Williams fined $20K for ref criticism Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:53:29 EST Suns coach Monty Williams has been fined $20,000 for public criticism of the officiating after complaining about the free throw disparity following a loss to the Lakers. Read more...   Lue: George's knee sprain 'best-case scenario' Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:53:29 EST Clippers star Paul George avoided torn ligaments in his sprained right knee and is not expected to require surgery. Read more...   Sources: LeBron could play final week of season Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:53:30 EST Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to make progress following a tendon injury in his right foot and could play "a few" games in the final week of the regular season, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Read more...   Texas unsure of Disu (foot) status for Miami tilt Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:09:34 EST Texas center Dylan Disu is day-to-day with a foot injury as the Longhorns prepare to face Miami in the Elite Eight on Sunday. Read more...   Sam Houston's Hooten to coach New Mexico St. Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:09:33 EST New Mexico State's scandal-scarred basketball program ended its coaching search Friday, officially announcing the hire of Sam Houston State's Jason Hooten. Read more...   Miami ends Houston's dream season, onto Elite 8 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:09:33 EST Houston's dream of playing for a national title in its home city came to an end on Friday in a 89-75 loss to Miami in the NCAA Tournament. Read more...   'Fearless' SDSU topples No. 1 overall seed Bama Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:09:33 EST Fifth-seeded San Diego State upset top overall seed Alabama on Friday to clinch the program's first-ever berth in the Elite Eight. Read more...   K-State's Nowell flips page after 'scare,' eyes FAU Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:09:34 EST K-State's Markquis Nowell, who rolled his ankle while setting an NCAA tourney record with 19 assists, says he's 85% to 90% healthy for Saturday's game vs. FAU. Read more...   South Carolina top scorer Jackson entering draft Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:09:33 EST South Carolina leading scorer Gregory "GG" Jackson II says he is entering the NBA draft after one season in college. Read more...   Ailing hip keeps Russell out of Thunder-Lakers Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:40:43 EST Lakers coach Darvin Ham said D'Angelo Russell (sore right hip) will be day-to-day moving forward. Read more...   Reseeding the Elite Eight: Does upsetting top teams move FAU, Miami, San Diego State up? Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:58:18 EST This wasn't the list we were expecting, so prepare for the ultimate shake-up in rankings. Read more...   Doncic fined for gesture; Mavericks issue protest Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:45:08 EST Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been fined $35,000 for his money reference gesture during their loss to the Warriors, a defeat Dallas is protesting. Read more...   Back with Angels, Ohtani 'fine-tuning' for opener Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:34:49 EST It was back to business on Friday as Shohei Ohtani returned to Angels camp after his MVP performance in the World Baseball Classic. Read more...   MLB OKs PitchCom for pitchers in regular season Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:34:49 EST In addition to catchers, Major League Baseball expanded use of the PitchCom device to pitchers during the 2023 regular season. Read more...   Cardinals, RHP Mikolas reach two-year extension Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:34:49 EST The Cardinals are giving starter Miles Mikolas a two-year extension, with sources telling ESPN that the right-hander will receive $40 million in the new deal. Read more...   Who are the best 100 players in baseball? Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:34:45 EST The best players in the sport for the upcoming season. Read more...   Aces wild: 8 Cy Young winners start Opening Day Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:34:49 EST Cy Young winners Max Scherzer, Sandy Alcantara, Jacob deGrom, Shane Bieber, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Corey Kluber and Zack Greinke are slated for Opening Day. Read more...   Hoskins likely to miss season, to get 2nd opinion Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:34:49 EST Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies plan on Rhys Hoskins missing the season and that Darick Hall would get the majority of time at first base. Read more...   Yankees worth over $7B as MLB team values rise Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:34:49 EST MLB franchise values are on the rise -- with the Yankees being valued by Forbes at $7.1 billion -- despite turmoil caused by the recent bankruptcy filing of Diamond Sports and the continued disintegration of the regional sports network model. Read more...   No. 1 and done: No Kansas, Purdue, Alabama, Houston in the Elite Eight Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:28:11 EST This is a historic moment for the NCAA tournament -- but should we have been surprised by the parity we're seeing in 2023? Read more...   Underrated deals, best and worst signings, most improved teams Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:52:17 EST A dozen NFL experts break down all the big free agency moves. What was the best deal? Which teams got better? Read more...   'Like a movie': Strawther's 3 sends Zags to Elite 8 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:49:58 EST Julian Strawther hit a 3-pointer with seven seconds left, lifting Gonzaga to a wild 79-76 NCAA tournament win over UCLA in the Sweet 16. Read more...   Kiffin 'struggled' with critics after Auburn rebuff Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:04:09 EST Lane Kiffin is confident he did the right thing by rebuffing overtures from Auburn to remain at Ole Miss last fall, but says he 'struggled' with backlash from fans over how he handled the process. Read more...   FAU rallies past Vols to Elite 8: 'We belong here' Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:42:14 EST The ninth-seeded Owls came back in the second half to beat No. 4 seed Tennessee in Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup. Read more...   Coyotes minority owner is banned following arrest Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:09:13 EST Arizona Coyotes minority owner Andrew Barroway has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL following his arrest for domestic violence in Colorado. Read more...   Michigan G Howard to declare for NBA draft Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:10:45 EST Michigan freshman guard Jett Howard, the No. 16 prospect in ESPN's NBA draft rankings, will declare for the June draft, he told ESPN on Thursday. Read more...   49ers acquire Gonzalez with Gould era likely done Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:58:53 EST The Niners acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional swap of late-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Read more...   Sportswriter at 56 of 57 Super Bowls dies at 94 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:58:53 EST Jerry Green, a Detroit sportswriter who covered 56 consecutive Super Bowls, has died at 94. Green is the only reporter to cover each of the first 56 Super Bowls. Read more...   Panthers land Chark to pair with Thielen, top pick Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:58:53 EST The Panthers have agreed to a deal with wide receiver DJ Chark. Carolina has been active this offseason, trading up for the No. 1 pick in the draft and signing RB Miles Sanders and WR Adam Thielen in addition to Chark. Read more...   Sources: Ravens, WR Agholor reach 1-year deal Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:58:53 EST Receiver Nelson Agholor, who spent the past two seasons with the Patriots, has reached a one-year deal with the Ravens, sources told ESPN. Read more...   RT Johnson says 'whole goal' is to retire in Philly Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:58:53 EST The Eagles are giving All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson a one-year, $33.445 million contract extension that includes $30 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN. Read more...   NFL warns teams to negotiate only with Lamar Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:58:53 EST The Lamar Jackson offseason saga took another unexpected turn with the distribution of a league-wide memo and the involvement of a business partner on fitness equipment named Ken Francis. Read more...   Follow live: No. 1 seed Alabama faces San Diego State Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:57:29 EST Read more...   Bauer 'excited' to join Yokohama, eyes title run Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:06:20 EST Trevor Bauer said he hoped to make his debut with Yokohama's BayStars by mid-April -- about two weeks after the Japanese season begins -- and said his goal is to help the BayStars win their first title in 25 years. Read more...   'Grateful' Morant buoyed by reception in return Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:51:34 EST Grizzlies star Ja Morant came off the bench for the first time in his career Wednesday night against the Rockets, receiving multiple standing ovations as he returned from an eight-game suspension. Read more...   Nowell dishes 19 assists, K-State moves to Elite 8 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:27:00 EST Markquis Nowell set the NCAA tournament record for assists in a game with 19, and Kansas State beat Michigan State 98-93 in a Sweet 16 overtime thriller. Read more...   McShay's takeaways from QB pro days: How workouts for Will Levis, Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud stack up Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:23:42 EST Todd McShay breaks down Levis' pro day workout and what comes next for three of the top QBs in the class. Read more...   Can the Defenders get to 6-0? Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:45:27 EST We have everything you need to get ready for XFL games this weekend, including a matchup between the league's division leaders. Read more...   Bruins' Greer suspended 1 game for cross-check Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:32:02 EST Bruins forward A.J. Greer has been suspended by the NHL for one game for his cross-check to the face of Canadiens forward Mike Hoffman before a faceoff. Read more...   Utah St. WR in fair condition after cardiac arrest Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:13:41 EST Utah State football player Josh Davis is in fair condition after suffering a "non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest" during Thursday's practice, the school announced Friday. Read more...   Injury-plagued Jackets lose Laine for 2-4 weeks Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:37:01 EST Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine, the team's second-leading scorer, is out two to four weeks after straining a triceps muscle in practice. Read more...   With Aces purchase, Tom Brady is latest athlete to become an owner Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:22:22 EST Brady joins a list of athletes that includes LeBron James, Serena Williams, Wayne Gretzky and Marshawn Lynch. Read more...   Zeke eyeing Eagles, Jets, Bengals, sources say Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:17:38 EST Ezekiel Elliott has narrowed down his options about where to play in 2023 to the Eagles, Jets and Bengals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Read more...   Braves closer Iglesias will begin season on IL Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:50:21 EST Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Read more...   Rams' Stafford joins NWSL club investment team Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:35:55 EST Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Friday joined the ever-expanding group of Angel City FC's star-studded investment team. Read more...   Wolves rally as Towns plays first game since Nov. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:24:44 EST Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points in his long-awaited return from a strained right calf, and the Timberwolves rallied to beat the Hawks 125-124 on Wednesday night. Read more...   Bama, OSU pro days back Panthers' preferences Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:37:13 EST Alabama quarterback and Ohio State counterpart C.J. Stroud looked the part as potential No. 1 overall picks at their respective pro days. Read more...