The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Warriors vs. Mavericks on Thursday. Check out the complete results from Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
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In Durant's mind, choosing the Nets over the Warriors was easy. What led him to that decision?
Here's everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Mavericks, including a full schedule for the Western Conference Finals.
Which players earned spots on the 2022 All-NBA Teams?
Here's everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Heat, including updated odds, trends and predictions for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
After walking down a long road to recovery, Thompson is one win away from returning to the NBA Finals.
Butler missed the second half of Miami's Game 3 win because of right knee inflammation.
Lucky the Leprechaun was featured at center court on the old Boston Garden floor, and he made his way to TD Garden when the Celtics began playing at that venue in the mid-1990s.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Warriors vs. Mavericks on Friday. Check out the complete results from Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Top prospects like Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. weren't measured at the combine, but we do know the wingspans of a few potential first-round picks.
Here's everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Heat, including a full schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Warriors pulled off an incredible upset, eliminating the Mavericks in six games to become the first No. 8 seed to win a best-of-seven first-round series.
The Sporting News will keep running lists of prospect measurements as they are revealed at the NBA Draft Combine.
Will the Warriors reach the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the past eight seasons? Or can the Mavericks pull off another upset?
The Magic will be in position to select Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smith Jr. with the top pick.
In anticipation of the Western Conference Finals, members of our NBA staff have identified one matchup to watch and made their picks for the series and the newly-introduced Conference Finals MVP award.
Will the Celtics finally break through and reach the NBA Finals? Or will Butler and the Heat prevail?
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including full results for the second-round series.
Butler scored 32 points in the Heat's Game 6 victory over the Sixers.
Is Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater the No. 1 clutch shot in NBA Playoff history?
O'Brien oversaw the expansion of the league from 18 to 23 teams, merger of the American Basketball Association with the NBA and adoption of the 3-point line.
Here's everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Heat, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
Lanier died at the age of 73 following a "short illness," the NBA announced on Tuesday.
"Winning Time" was a hit with critics and viewers alike, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that HBO wants more purple and gold in its programming schedule.
"I felt like we got traded to the Kings overnight," Curry said after an ugly Game 4 win.
"Gold Blooded" may seem a bit odd on the surface, but for those in the Bay Area, it's a familiar phrase.
At just 22 years old and in the midst of his third season, Morant has the rare opportunity to skip steps on his way to superstardom.
Jackson is "significantly involved" in the Lakers' process, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Which players own the highest-scoring halves in NBA Playoff history? Let's break down the top three outbursts in postseason history.
Now that the NBA is down to its "Elite Eight," which teams will advance to the Eastern and Western Conference Finals?
What is Embiid's status? Here are the latest updates on the MVP candidate ahead of Philadelphia's second-round matchup with Miami.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
Draymond Green was ejected from the series opener on Sunday after being assessed a flagrant-2 foul in the second quarter.
The Warriors and Grizzlies managed to escape their first-round series against the Nuggets and Timberwolves, respectively, setting the stage for a No. 2 vs. No. 3 battle.
The Timberwolves will make an ownership change in the near future, bringing a sense of excitement to a franchise that has earned postseason berths in just two of the last 18 seasons.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Thursday. Check out the complete results from Game 6.
Here's everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Nuggets, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Here's everything you need to know about watching NBA Playoff games, including a complete TV schedule with updated start times and channels.
Which players will win the most prestigious awards for the 2021-22 NBA season?
What is Doncic's status? Here are the latest updates on the three-time All-Star.
Ben Simmons has made progress in his recovery from a back injury, and Game 4 of the Nets' first-round series with the Celtics has reportedly turned into his potential debut with the Nets.
Warriors guard Jordan Poole has emerged as the breakout star of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from Game 3.
Johnson is known for being Fox Sports' lead announcer for college basketball and football, but he does have previous NBA experience.
Here's everything you need to know about Bucks vs. Bulls, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Booker scored 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting in 25 minutes before suffering the injury.
Butler became only the third player in franchise history to have at least 45 points, five assists and five rebounds in a postseason game.
Beverley's history with Memphis has added an extra bit of intrigue to the Western Conference series.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Pelicans, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Will Curry be ready to go for Game 2? Here are the latest updates on the two-time MVP.
Here's everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Jazz, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Doncic suffered a calf injury in Dallas' regular season finale on Sunday.
The Sporting News staff is here to break down each series and offer expert predictions.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
George scored a team-high 34 points in Los Angeles' 109-104 loss against Minnesota.
The Knicks reached the NBA Finals as a No. 8 seed during the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season, making them the only No. 8 seed to ever become a conference champion.
"It's definitely unacceptable on my part. I take full responsibility," Bridges said.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Hawks vs. Hornets on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from the Play-In Tournament game.
Rather than falling under the regular season or postseason umbrella, Play-In numbers exist in their own category.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Spurs vs. Pelicans, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Wednesday's game.
Bueckers and Clark would have been the top two prospects available in the 2021 WNBA Draft, so why didn't they leave college hoops behind?
Here is everything you need to know to watch Clippers vs. Timberwolves, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Tuesday's game.
Here's a snapshot of the updated NBA Playoff picture, including the full standings for each conference.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect from the Play-In Tournament, including a bracket and schedule for upcoming games.
The Lakers announced Friday that James will miss the final two games of the 2021-22 regular season because of an ankle injury.
Here's a breakdown of the NBA Play-In Tournament, including the projected matchups in each conference and an explanation of the tournament format.
Can the Nuggets defeat the Grizzlies and secure the last available NBA Playoff berth?
As the NBA Playoff and Play-In Tournament participants enter the final weekend of the regular season, there are still lingering questions.
The Eastern and Western Conference standings remain tight, bringing a new level of intensity to the final stretch of the 2021-22 campaign.
The Lakers will head into an offseason of uncertainty after completing one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.
Simmons is dealing with a back issue that has kept him sidelined since he joined his new team.
Now that New York's COVID-19 policy has changed, Irving has been cleared to be a full-time player for the Nets.
While seedings are still up in the air in both conferences, multiple teams could earn postseason berths depending on the results of Tuesday's games.
You can't spell championship without K? Huh?
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Duke vs. North Carolina on Saturday. Check out the complete results from the Final Four game right here.
Will LeBron James and the Lakers even reach the 2022 NBA Playoffs?
Here's a complete guide to the 2022 Final Four, including the full schedule for the NCAA Tournament semifinals and national championship game.
Paul is one of the 18 members of the board, which has been created to "advance the goal of the HBCU Initiative."
Arians will step into a new role as a senior football consultant for the team.
What makes Duke so difficult to stop? One of the team's signature plays helps tell the story.
Watson stunned the NFL world by changing his stance and choosing the Browns as his next team.
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has died from an illness, his family and the team announced Monday night.
"Literally, I was thinking, we have Paige Bueckers, and they don't," Huskies guard Christyn Williams said.
Juhasz left the game with two points and three rebounds.
In one of the most surprising moves of the offseason, the Packers agreed to trade Davante Adams to the Raiders in exchange for first- and second-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 women's NCAA Tournament, including the first-round matchups in each region.
Can Saint Peter's take down another blue blood program?
Will Kansas keep rolling? Or will Miami pull off another upset?
Saint Peter's continued its unlikely March Madness run with a stunning 67-64 victory over Purdue in the Sweet 16.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Purdue vs. Saint Peter's on Friday. Check out the complete results from the NCAA Tournament game right here.
Saint Peter's shocked Kentucky and Murray State to become only the third No. 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16. Can the Peacocks pull off another upset against Purdue?
Doug Edert quickly became a March Madness folk hero as the Peacocks made their way to the Elite Eight.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Villanova vs. Michigan on Thursday. Check out the complete results from the NCAA Tournament game right here.
Will Villanova keep cruising through the South Region? Or will Michigan continue its surprising run?
The Chiefs agreed to send Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins in exchange for five total draft picks.
Mayfield clearly doesn't want to be a member of the Browns, but his market isn't exactly booming at the moment.
We finally know the size of Kenny Pickett's hands, but will the measurements really matter?
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Duke vs. Michigan State on Sunday. Check out the complete results from the NCAA Tournament game.
Miller will replace the recently fired Travis Steele as Xavier's head coach.
Manek scored 26 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field before he was ejected.
"Hey, mom! I'm done with my segment!"
Perhaps no college athlete has taken advantage of the new NIL rules more than Paige Bueckers.
The Peacocks became just the 10th No. 15 seed in NCAA Tournament history to take down a No. 2 seed.
The Packers surprisingly agreed to trade Adams to the Raiders in exchange for first- and second-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Memphis freshman made a return to the court in the Tigers' 64-53 win over Boise State, scoring three points in three minutes.
Duke Johnson, who played for the Browns from 2015-18, saw Baker Mayfield's Twitter post on Tuesday night and decided to respond to his old teammate.
Now that the writing is on the wall, details about the potential breakup are emerging.
Which players own the highest-scoring quarters in NBA history? Let's run down the list.
Sporting News tracked live updates and lap-by-lap highlights for NASCAR's race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. Check out the results from the Ruoff Mortgage 500 right here.
Here's how you can watch the Selection Sunday show for the 2022 women's NCAA Tournament.
The Cowboys had to settle for a fifth-rounder, but they have now freed up $16 million in cap space.
Here is a complete guide to the 2022 Pac-12 men's basketball tournament, including a full TV schedule, seeds, odds and more for every game on the road to March Madness.
Here is a complete guide to the 2022 Big East men's basketball tournament, including a full TV schedule, seeds, odds and more for every game on the road to March Madness.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2022 Big 12 Tournament, including times, dates, seedings and more.
Friday brought some clarity to the Texans quarterback's legal situation.
During the first half of Wednesday's contest between Syracuse and Florida State, Boeheim punched Seminoles guard Wyatt Wilkes in the stomach.
Will Ben Simmons return to the floor before the end of the regular season?
Teams have reportedly asked the Packers about Rodgers' availability, but they don't believe he will be traded this offseason.
The NFL announced it arrived at the decision with the NFLPA "based on current encouraging trends regarding the prevalence and severity of COVID-19."
Bryant didn't want to "do all the other bulls—" associated with the job, according to Barkley.
The WNBA fined the Liberty $500,000 after the franchise chartered flights for its players during the second half of the 2021 season, according to a Sports Illustrated report.
Oakley doesn't believe "The Greek Freak" would even be a starter in his era.
The NASCAR Cup Series season continues Sunday with the Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway.
Fultz missed all but eight games last season after suffering a torn left ACL in January 2021.
O'Neal most recently completed a live set at his "Shaq's Fun House" event in Los Angeles during Super Bowl weekend.
Ovechkin asked for "no more war," but he didn't go so far as to directly speak out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The mistakes of the past will limit what Rob Pelinka can do in the future.
Durant was a huge upgrade for the Warriors, as they went on to win back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018.
During Sunday night's All-Star festivities, Karl-Anthony Towns shared a viral moment with Michael Jordan, who was in Cleveland for the halftime ceremony honoring the NBA's 75th anniversary team.
"It is difficult to put into words how much I regret my behavior during and after the doubles match yesterday," Zverev said.
"The fact that his brain still doesn't process why he dropped down just lets you know who Gilbert is," Jefferson said in a TikTok video.
The Sporting News is taking a different approach to the GOAT debate. Instead of comparing Jordan and James based on their entire careers, we have decided to focus on only their absolute peaks.
Which legends of the game will land on the NBA 75 list?
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for Finland vs. ROC at the 2022 Olympics. Check out the complete results from the men's gold-medal game right here.
Here's a breakdown of the 2022 All-Star Game format so you can avoid any confusion during the live broadcast.
James told The Athletic that "the door's not closed" on a return to Cleveland.
Here's everything you need to know about the NBA's 2022 All-Star Weekend, including the dates and start times for the Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest and more.
Which players will be looking to steal the show this weekend? Here's a breakdown of the major All-Star events and participants involved.
"We have been in communication with Kelly Smiley since yesterday's incident and we are sorry for what happened," the Rams and Staffords said.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Team USA at the 2022 Olympics, including the start times and TV channels for each curling event.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for USA vs. Canada at the 2022 Olympics. Check out the complete results from the women's gold-medal game right here.
"I believe that we are saying to out-of-town athletes that they can come in and not be vaccinated," Adams said.
Stafford was seen enjoying some adult beverages and smoking cigars as part of the Rams' parade.
Brady announced his retirement earlier this month, but he was given 45-1 odds to win his fourth MVP award.
Assistant coach Jon Scheyer took over head-coaching duties in the second half.
Crosby became the 46th player in league history to score 500 career goals.
Barkley plans to continue working as a broadcaster for two more years.
Dr. Dre said performing at Super Bowl 56 was a "fantastic experience."
Kupp finished with eight receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Super Bowl 56, capping off the greatest receiving season we've ever seen.
Here is everything you need to know about curling and the tournaments taking place at the 2022 Olympics.
Beckham left Super Bowl 56 after going down with a non-contact knee injury.
"They weren't throwing flags the whole game," Boyd said.
Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige will give the Super Bowl halftime show a decidedly hip-hop feel.
The 34-year-old rapper hasn't released a solo studio album since 2017's "Damn."
Here are a few things you should know about Mary J. Blige before she takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Kendrick Lamar before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Dr. Dre before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Snoop Dogg before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Eminem before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
"I apologize to everybody for a reckless play," Collins said after the game in an Instagram post.
When will basketball fans be able to see James Harden and Ben Simmons play against their old teams?
Sporting News will be covering all of the action on deadline day. Follow along right here for the latest news and completed deals.
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Patrick Beverley didn't forget Russell Westbrook's infamous quote.
Could the Nets really trade James Harden to an Eastern Conference rival before the NBA trade deadline?
There wasn't much suspense when it came to the 2021 NFL MVP race. Rodgers received the trophy.
While Rob Pelinka and the rest of the Lakers' front office ultimately sign off on the final decisions, James should not escape culpability for his part in the construction of the roster.
Rask may "finalize his retirement decision in the next few days," according to The Athletic.
"Do you understand that Kevin Durant is on the verge for being recognized more so for the guy that left Steph Curry to go with Kyrie Irving than he is for the two [championships] and the two Finals MVPs?" Smith said.
Etienne, who is sitting out the 2021-22 season because of a knee injury, appeared to get into a verbal altercation with the fans and spit in their direction as his team was leaving the McKale Center floor.
Hill was the heavy favorite heading into the race, but he clearly didn't seem interested in landing at the top of the leaderboard.
Detroit general manager Brad Holmes said he is "open for whatever," including trading the No. 2 pick for the right price.
The former Pitt quarterback raised some eyebrows when he declined to have his hands measured at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
Simmons was set to earn $33 million this season as part of the five-year, $177.2 million extension he signed in 2019.
"Could you imagine being an elite player to only become a fan who [tries] to troll women or significant others of players?" Whitworth wrote in an Instagram post.
A few outlets decided to deliver the news of Brady's retirement with, uh, a local spin.
In his final NFL game, Tom Brady managed to give football fans one last glimpse of the GOAT.
Here's a closer look at some of the most infamous incidents from Beckham's NFL career.
Here are the latest updates on Mathieu ahead of Sunday's game.
"When you're warriors like me and Chuck, that don't bother you anyway," O'Neal said.
Fan voting has ended. The media and player ballots have been submitted. It's time to reveal the 2022 NBA All-Stars.
James' directions appeared to blow Reaves' mind, giving NBA Twitter a brand new meme.
Unless their stance unexpectedly changes, the Lakers are going to keep Westbrook and count on him to make an impact down the stretch.
Are the Steelers only a star quarterback away from being a legitimate Super Bowl contender?
Despite a rough final stretch, Roethlisberger enjoyed an incredible overall run.
"Yeah, I think it's over," Oakley said of the Jordan-Pippen relationship.
Bryant is seeking damages for "negligence, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress."
Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 NFL Draft, including the full draft order and the latest mock draft from The Sporting News.
The process won't be a "long, drawn-out process," however.
Here's everything we know about Paul George's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
"I am so disappointed we have so many role models not up to the task," Schrempf tweeted in response to Stockton's comments.
In the third quarter of the Buccaneers' Week 17 game against the Jets, Brown removed his jersey and pads, jogged to the locker room and never returned to the field.
Is this current version of Brady the best one we've ever seen?
Doncic suffered a similar injury during the 2021 playoffs, but he continued to play despite a limited range of motion in his neck.
