Kawhi Leonard has been sidelined with a right knee injury. His status is in jeopardy for Game 1 against the Mavericks.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with a calf strain that is expected to impact his availability for the Bucks' first-round series against the Pacers.
Anthony Edwards put the game away for the Timberwolves in the third quarter, pouring in 18 points while letting Kevin Durant hear it.
You know it's playoff time when ESPN debuts its signature NBA commercial.
Thunder star Chet Holmgren missed his entire rookie season with a foot injury but bounced back to play all 82 games in 2023-24.
There have only been two 60-point games in the history of the NBA Playoffs.
There have been 20 instances in NBA history where a player has dished out 20 or more assists in a single playoff game.
Raptors forward Jontay Porter has received a lifetime ban from the NBA for violating the league's gambling policy.
Mark Pope is reportedly set to become the next head coach at Kentucky. What will his roster look like in 2024-25?
The Warriors have been eliminated from the NBA postseason after a Play-In loss. What's next for Golden State as it looks to keep its dynasty alive?
Draymond Green still has three years remaining on his contract. But the Warriors star admitted earlier this season that he contemplated retirement.
Steve Kerr signed a two-year, $35 million contract extension this season. Will he uphold that deal?
Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with a non-contact left leg injury during the Bucks' game against the Celtics on April 9.
The Indiana Fever are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. We break down their tantalizing opportunity to pair Caitlin Clark with Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston.
UConn star Paige Bueckers is returning to Storrs next season. Will she be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft?
The 76ers and Heat will face off in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. The winner will earn the No. 7 seed and take on the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.
Caitlin Clark is set to join an illustrious list of former WNBA No. 1 overall picks.
The No. 10 Warriors and No. 9 Kings will face off in the Play-In Tournament. The winner will play the loser of No. 7 Pelicans vs. No. 8 Lakers.
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on the 2024 NBA Playoff race.
Entering the final week of the NBA season, the Timberwolves are tied with the Nuggets for first place in the West.
Kentucky has hired BYU's Mark Pope as John Calipari's successor. Here's what to know about his playing and coaching career.
Danish golfer Nicolai Hojgaard made a name for himself in the first round of the Masters, making a push for the lead.
After 15 seasons, John Calipari is leaving Kentucky to take the head coaching job at Arkansas. Who will replace him?
John Calipari is taking over as the Razorbacks' head coach, but he'll have to start from scratch as he builds out the roster.
Holiday agreed to a four-year contract extension ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, one which puts him in the same company as LeBron James and Steph Curry.
It's time to check back in on the top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft now that March Madness has passed.
Tara VanDerveer announced her retirement Tuesday after 38 seasons as the head coach of Stanford women's basketball.
UConn set records for the largest average margin of victory and largest total margin of victory in NCAA Tournament history with its second consecutive national championship.
Purdue reserve forward Cam Heide tried to electrify his teammates with an explosive putback dunk in the national championship.
Before Dawn Staley became a legend on the sidelines for South Carolina, she was tearing up the ACC as a player at Virginia.
South Carolina's Raven Johnson used Caitlin Clark's disrespectful defense in last year's Final Four as motivation to work on her 3-point shot.
UConn freshman Stephon Castle has long been seen as a lottery-caliber talent in the 2024 NBA Draft. And as the Huskies reach the national championship, his stock continues to rise.
The 7-4 center posted his sixth consecutive game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday's Final Four win against NC State.
Bronny James' latest 2025 ESPN mock draft projection drew a reaction from his father, LeBron.
Bronny James announced Friday that he declared for the 2024 NBA Draft and will enter the transfer portal after one season at USC.
Zach Edey transformed from a relatively unknown recruit to one of the most dominant college basketball players in recent memory.
NC State's magical run to the Final Four would not have been possible without key additions through the transfer portal.
DJ Burns Jr. has become a fan favorite in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Does he have a future in the NBA?
Geno Auriemma has been dominating women's college basketball for a long time. How old is the UConn head coach?
Bronny James has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal after one season at USC. What's next for LeBron's son?
Bronny James announced he will declare for the 2024 NBA Draft and enter the transfer portal after one season at USC.
The 2024 College Slam Dunk Contest was held in Phoenix, the home of the Final Four, on Thursday.
Cooper Flagg is set to showcase his potential at the 2024 McDonald's All-American Game. How good is the No. 1 prospect in the country?
Reigning AFC Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud has a new weapon in Houston after the Texans acquired Stefon Diggs from the Bills.
Mark Sears has been the catalyst of Alabama's Final Four run, and it's helping his NBA Draft stock.
It's been a while since we've heard from LaVar Ball, and his comeback quote did not disappoint.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP campaign has been put on hold due to a quad injury.
The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from the 2024 McDonald's All-American Game.
DJ Burns Jr. became a household name during NC State's run to the ACC Tournament. Now, he's helping the Wolfpack advance in the NCAA Tournament.
NC State has reached the Final Four for the first time since 1983. Can it keep the magic going and channel Jim Valvano's national championship team?
NC State's Cinderella run is miraculous, but it is not the first of its kind.
NC State head coach Kevin Keatts may have been on the hot seat before NC State's magical run in the ACC and NCAA Tournament. Now, he has activated some massive incentives in his contract.
Even in a loss, Tennessee's Dalton Knecht proved he should be a lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from Purdue's win over Tennessee in the Elite Eight.
Victor Wembanyama received his first career fine from the NBA for throwing the game ball into the stands after the Spurs' win Friday over the Knicks.
Angel Reese and LSU are set to face off against Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the Elite Eight in a rematch of last year's national championship game.
Alabama's Grant Nelson was quiet in the Crimson Tide's first two March Madness wins, but he had a loud performance that was sure to catch the eyes of NBA scouts in their Sweet 16 win over North Carolina.
The Rockets are riding a Western Conference-best eight-game win streak that, all of a sudden, has the Warriors' playoff hopes in jeopardy.
Jalen Brunson had a chance to make Knicks history Friday but came up just short in an overtime loss to the Spurs.
Kyle Filipowski could have been a first-round pick if he declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, but he elected to return to Duke. Has he helped his draft stock in 2024?
Jared McCain's 2024 NBA Draft stock is on the rise after his 30-point explosion in Duke's win over James Madison in the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee star Dalton Knecht's path to becoming a potential NBA lottery pick is as untraditional as it gets.
Headlined by top prospect Cooper Flagg, Duke has the No. 1 recruiting class in the country for the 2024-25 season.
Green continues to cause problems for the Warriors, this time by receiving an ejection less than four minutes into a crucial game against the Magic.
Defending NL champion Arizona continues to load up, signing starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery just days before the start of the 2024 MLB season.
Who are the best NBA prospects to watch going into March Madness?
No. 11 NC State is marching into the Sweet 16 after defeating No. 14 Oakland in the Round of 32.
No. 3 Creighton and No. 11 Oregon delivered the game of March Madness so far in a double-overtime thriller.
Breakout March Madness star Jack Gohlke gave a heartbreaking answer in his postgame press conference after Oakland's overtime loss to NC State.
Gonzaga tied Duke for the third-longest Sweet 16 streak in NCAA Tournament history after defeating Kansas in the Round of 32.
Zach Edey dominated in Purdue's win over Grambling State, going off for 30 points, 21 rebounds and three blocks.
Caitlin Clark has a pair of 41-point games in March Madness, but she doesn't own the single-game scoring record.
No. 12 James Madison defeated No. 5 Wisconsin and No. 12 Grand Canyon took down No. 5 Saint Mary's in the most familiar March Madness seeding upsets.
Florida came back from down 13 in the second half to tie the game but Colorado's KJ Simpson came up clutch with a game-winner.
Hailey Van Lith knew from experience that Middle Tennessee was going to give her former school Louisville a handful in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
No. 14 Oakland is the first bracket buster of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, pulling off an upset over No. 3 seed Kentucky.
Kentucky's top NBA Draft prospects Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham did not live up to their billing in the Wildcats' first-round upset loss.
The NBA announced that its G League Ignite development team is finished after the 2023-24 season.
Bronny James and USC did not qualify for the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
The Sporting News breaks down the No. 4 vs. No. 13 matchup between Kansas and Samford.
Will UAB pull off a classic No. 12 seed over No. 5 seed upset against San Diego State?
Which No. 1 seed is most likely to bust your bracket if you pick them to win it all?
The Sporting News has you covered with the best 2024 NBA Draft prospects to watch leading into March Madness.
The Sporting News breaks down the 10 best NBA Draft prospects in March Madness.
Howard forward Seth Towns was a freshman back in 2017 — and he's competing in March Madness in 2024.
The release of Barack Obama's March Madness brackets has become an annual tradition. Which men's and women's teams did 44 go with in 2024?
Anthony Davis left the Lakers' game against the Warriors in the first quarter after getting poked in the eye.
Keisei Tominaga and Nebraska's Big Ten Tournament run was cut short with a loss to Illinois in the semifinals.
The Bears acquired star WR Keenan Allen from the Chargers for a fourth-round pick, Fox's Jay Glazer reported Thursday.
Kyle Kuzma's tweet about the Pistons' losing streak earlier this season has aged very poorly.
Former Jaguars employee Amit Patel pleaded guilty to stealing $22 million from the franchise, and he lost $20 million of that total on sports bets.
Canada Basketball and the Raptors issued a joint statement Thursday that RJ Barrett's younger brother, Nathan, has passed away.
Bronny James' freshman season came to an end after USC lost in the Pac-12 Tournament.
The Sporting News has you covered with score updates, highlights and more from Arizona's win over Bronny James and USC in the 2024 Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals.
DeRozan passed several Hall of Famers on the NBA all-time scoring list and hit a game-tying shot to send the Bulls into overtime in a win over the Pacers.
The 28-year-old right-hander, who finished as the runner-up for the AL Cy Young in 2022, is headed to San Diego.
Veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley is one of the best playmakers still available on the NFL free agency market.
The 32-year-old forward left the Clippers' game against the Timberwolves after the first quarter Tuesday, then left the arena.
Derrick Henry has signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Ravens.
Austin Ekeler has signed a two-year, $11.43 million contract with the Washington Commanders.
Josh Jacobs is set to leave the Raiders and sign a contract with the Packers. Here's what you need to know about the deal.
Tony Pollard has signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Titans.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the Duke vs. North Carolina men's basketball showdown on Saturday.
Dick Vitale has won his battle with vocal cord cancer but he is not yet ready to return to the sidelines calling college basketball games. Here are the latest updates on the legendary broadcaster.
Seven years later, Paul Pierce and Draymond Green have made amends for their viral trash-talking moment.
Ben Simmons has been shut down for the 2023-24 season as he explores treatment options for a lower back injury.
The Bills are clearing house to free up salary cap space.
The Broncos announced Monday that they have released quarterback Russell Wilson. Where will the veteran signal-caller wind up next?
D. Wade — no, not that one — helped the Cavaliers snap the Celtics' 11-game win streak in dramatic fashion.
New England holds the No. 3 overall pick, and Daniels is widely considered to be one of the top three prospects on the draft board.
Caitlin Clark is having such a massive impact on NCAA women's basketball TV ratings that Fox almost made an NIL push to keep her at Iowa for a fifth season, according to a new report.
Braves star outfielder and reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.
Devin Booker suffered an ankle injury in the Suns' loss to the Rockets on March 2.
Eagles star center Jason Kelce announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL.
ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, 72, died Sunday.
Trade rumors around Bears star quarterback Justin Fields are starting to heat up.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark is set to pass Pete Maravich's all-time Division I NCAA scoring record.
Caitlin Clark is set to make NCAA history Sunday against Ohio State.
Just days after declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft, Iowa star Caitlin Clark is already having an impact on the MVP odds.
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 points in his career.
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history with 40,000 career points.
The beef continues between Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman and his former franchise, the Jets.
Caitlin Clark is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and WNBA greats have differing opinions on her outlook.
The 29-year-old forward will be away from the Warriors for an indefinite period of time as he attends to a personal matter, head coach Steve Kerr says.
Jimmy Butler's emo haircut from NBA media day made an extremely unexpected return in Fall Out Boy's new "So Much (For) Stardust" video.
Cam Newton was all over social media on Sunday for a viral fight at a 7-on-7 football tournament in Atlanta.
Iowa honored Caitlin Clark's NCAA scoring record with a logo of her jersey number on Carver-Hawkeye Arena's court.
Juan Soto's Yankees tenure has started off with a bang.
Steve Kerr seems to still hold the NBA's Christmas Day officiating of Warriors vs. Nuggets against Nikola Jokic.
Nikola Jokic has accomplished a triple-double feat that has only been done by LeBron James and Russell Westbrook in NBA history.
Kevin Durant was heckled by a pair of Mavericks fans before tip-off. After exchanging words, he spared the fans from ejection.
LeBron James has been dealing with an ankle injury. Will the Lakers star be available for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors?
The Warriors reportedly inquired about LeBron James' availability at the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
Travis Kelce remains busy even in the offseason as he travels to Australia to support Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Vince Carter wants to go into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a Toronto Raptor, he announced Wednesday.
The Timberwolves, Thunder, Clippers and Nuggets are all trying to stake their claim as the best team in the West. The Pacers, Heat and Magic are trying to avoid the Play-In Tournament in the East.
The Bucks fired head coach Adrian Griffin 43 games into the season, but Milwaukee hasn't seen much improvement under its new coach, Doc Rivers.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for the NBA's All-Star Game on Sunday night.
Damian Lillard joined Michael Jordan in NBA All-Star Weekend history with an All-Star Game MVP and a 3-Point Contest title.
After Stephen Curry came up just short of challenging Anthony Davis' All-Star Game scoring record in 2022, Jayson Tatum set a new record in 2023.
LeBron James addressed the media ahead of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, talking about what's next for his future.
Jaylen Brown honored his 'little brother' Terrence Clarke during the Slam Dunk Contest.
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu put on a show in the 3-Point Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will return to the classic East vs. West format.
The stars are out for NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu has declared that she will shoot from the NBA 3-point line in her 3-Point Contest against Stephen Curry.
LeBron James has only missed the All-Star Game once in his career — his rookie season in 2003-04.
The 2024 NBA Rising Stars Draft took place on Tuesday. Here's how the draft order and rosters shook out.
The 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will have one All-Star, one rookie and two G Leaguers.
NBA stars have made their predictions on the Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3-Point Challenge at 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.
The Hornets forward faced charges of a domestic violence protective order violation, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property.
Contending teams still looking for roster upgrades will head to the buyout market after a busy trade deadline.
The Chiefs will look to make history when they defend their Super Bowl title next season.
The Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill and have won back-to-back Super Bowls without the All-Pro wide receiver. People are taking notice.
Travis Kelce celebrated another Chiefs Super Bowl victory with a loud postgame interview and a kiss for his girlfriend Taylor Swift.
Travis Kelce took his frustration out on head coach Andy Reid after the Chiefs had a costly red-zone turnover in the second quarter of Super Bowl 58.
The 49ers may have won the Super Bowl in regulation if it wasn't for a blocked extra point in the fourth quarter.
The 2024 NFL Draft order is complete after the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in Super Bowl 58.
Deebo Samuel went down with a hamstring injury in the third quarter of Super Bowl 58, but he quickly returned on the next drive.
Brock Purdy could become the second-youngest quarterback in NFL history to win the Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy might be starting quarterbacks sharing the Super Bowl stage, but they're in two completely different stratospheres in terms of pay.
Travis Kelce's haircut is drawing attention from fans — but no, the Chiefs tight end did not invent the fade.
Paramount+ has a star-studded Super Bowl commercial lined up with Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, Patrick Stewart, Drew Barrymore and more.
Usher is set to perform at halftime of Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas.
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers once he clears waivers on Saturday.
It has been almost three decades since the 49ers won the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl will be played in Las Vegas for the first time, with Allegiant Stadium playing host to the big game.
Super Bowl 58 will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Isiah Pacheco has given the Chiefs a boost in the run game that they haven't had during Patrick Mahomes' tenure.
Rumors are starting to heat up ahead of the trade deadline at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 8. Want the latest? The Sporting News has you covered.
The Raptors are bringing Spencer Dinwiddie to Toronto for Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young.
The Knicks have added two veteran shooters as they prepare for an Eastern Conference playoff push.
The 76ers were looking for shooting and they found that in a deal with the Pacers for Buddy Hield.
Now that Brock Purdy is officially a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback, everyone's claiming they saw it coming.
Ahead of Super Bowl 58, 49ers legend Steve Young claims the Chiefs have turned Taylor Swift into a "superpower."
Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a displaced flap of the meniscus in his left knee, and the injury could put his availability for Team USA in jeopardy this summer.
Speaking from his experience of playing for his father, Rivers addressed the idea of Bronny playing with LeBron James. Former NBA player Stephen Jackson took issue with his comments.
Scottie Barnes was named to the NBA All-Star Game named as an injury replacement Tuesday.
The Chiefs quarterback tipped his hat to Clark, who could surpass Kelsey Plum for the NCAA scoring record on Super Bowl Sunday.
Stephen Curry flirted with his career-high in scoring with 60 points in an overtime loss to the Hawks.
LeBron James has long called Madison Square Garden his favorite arena and ahead of the Lakers' game against the Knicks, he teased the idea of playing for New York.
Chicago guard Zach LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, the Bulls announced Saturday.
The 76ers star has been diagnosed with a displaced flap of the meniscus in his left knee. Here's how the injury affects the reigning MVP and his team.
The Patriots have hired former Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to take over the same job on Jerod Mayo's staff.
Kevin Durant took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to let Nets fans know he doesn't want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn.
The player pool for the 2024 NBA Rising Stars game was announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the 49ers' epic comeback over the Lions in the NFC Championship.
Brock Purdy isn't known for his running, but the 49ers quarterback looked like a legit dual-threat leading San Francisco's second-half comeback over the Lions in the NFC championship game.
The Ravens quarterback had a rough day at the office, ending Baltimore's season in the process.
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Before Jared Goff was leading the Lions to the NFC championship game, he was a four-star high school recruit out of Marin Catholic High School in California.
Brock Purdy is back in the NFC Championship for the second time in as many seasons as the 49ers starting quarterback. How much money is he making on his contract?
The Kansas City tight end admitted back in November that he thinks about retiring "more than anyone could ever imagine."
Justin Tucker is the most accurate kicker in NFL history. How much money is his current contract worth?
Lamar Jackson is known for his breakaway speed, but who are some of the other fastest QBs in the NFL?
Following a season of contract turmoil in 2022, the Ravens made Lamar Jackson one of the highest-paid players in the NFL going into 2023.
The Falcons have hired Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their next head coach.
Damian Lillard was named the second starting guard in the East for the NBA All-Star Game. Should it have been Jalen Brunson instead?
The Athletics' first appearance at a Las Vegas function was not met with the excitement you would hope.
Doc Rivers has been hired to replace Adrian Griffin as the Bucks head coach, but he has a long track record of leading NBA teams.
