For several years now, the Islanders have been considered a team on the rise, even if such optimism didn't translate into postseason success. That's why Sunday's victory -- clinching the Isles' first playoff series victory in 23 years -- was so huge. More»

As Memphis heads into the offseason, the main question for the club will center around its identity and style of play on the floor. But without a roster that can change on the fly, becoming a legit contender next year won't be easy. More»

One game after scoring a career-high 42 points, Isaiah Thomas scored 28, including the last five of overtime to lead Boston to a 104-95 victory in Game 4 of the best-of-seven series against Atlanta, evening the first-round series at two games apiece. More»

Kyrie Irving scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, and the Cleveland Cavaliers finished off a four-game sweep of the Detroit Pistons, holding on for a 100-98 victory on Sunday night. The Cavs will face the winner of the Celtics-Hawks series. More»

With the Rams and Eagles trading up to the top of the 2016 NFL draft, there's a good chance that quarterbacks will go with the first two picks: Jared Goff and Carson Wentz. Both have upside, but Goff is the Rams' best bet at No. 1 overall. More»

Five-star recruit Josh Rosen showed big-time potential as a true freshman starter for UCLA last season, but with offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone gone, he has a new system to learn, one that requires flexibility but should allow him to thrive. More»

The White Sox have won five of six, going into a seven-game road trip to Toronto (beginning Monday) and Baltimore. It has been enough to vault them to the top of the American League Central and the top of the AL, at large. Can they keep it up? More»

After Steph Curry went down in Game 4 against the Rockets with a right knee sprain, the rest of the Warriors stepped up to get the victory. But there are still concerns about Curry's status for Game 5 at Oracle Arena. More»

Jason Spezza scored his fourth goal of the series and added three assists, and goalie Kari Lehtonen and the Dallas Stars needed every last one of them to hold off the Minnesota Wild 5-4 on Sunday to wrap up the first-round series in six games. More»

The San Antonio Spurs have swept their way into the Western Conference semifinals after a perfunctory, yet physical test from the most injury-depleted team ever in the NBA playoffs. "It wasn't a fair fight," said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. More»

Nicklas Backstrom scored, Braden Holtby had 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 1-0, on Sunday in Game 6 to win the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. More»

A week after Tottenham closed the gap between itself and Leicester City in the race for the English Premier League title, the Foxes have extended their lead to eight points once again with a dominating 4-0 win against Swansea City. More»

The Blazers won their first game at home on Saturday, a 96-88 victory over the Clippers that cut their series deficit to 2-1. It helped that the offense finally showed up, and if Portland can continue the effort, L.A. will have its hands full. More»

Cam Newton surprised some middle school kids with a pickup football game. The kids lost their little minds, of course. More»

The Minnesota Wild set up a pregame tribute to Prince on Saturday, as they prepare for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Stars on Sunday. Other Minnesota sports teams also showed some love for The Purple One. More»

Our experience of baseball feels a little odd and prickly right now, set amidst so much uncertainty and such small samples in the month of April. But then a burst of joy cuts through the noise and unites us. And we're reminded why we're fans. More»

As the first period came to a close in Chicago, the St. Louis Blues held a 3-1 lead and were primed to take down the defending Stanley Cup champs on the Blackhawks' home ice. Didn't quite work out that way. More»

Jeremy Lin scored 18 points, Kemba Walker had 17 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat, 96-80, on Saturday night to snap a 12-game playoff losing streak and earn their first postseason victory in 14 years. More»

Pittsburgh ended its postseason hex against the New York Rangers emphatically Saturday, lighting up Henrik Lundqvist in a remarkably easy 6-3 rout in Game 5 to win the series 4-1 and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. More»

George Hill and Ian Mahinmi each scored 22 points, Paul George added 19 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 100-83 on Sunday to tie the first-round playoff series at 2-2. More»

It's been a lackluster season for Manchester United, and the only way to salvage some dignity might be with an FA Cup victory. The Red Devils got a step closer to that as Anthony Martial fired them past Everton and into the final with a last-second goal. More»

On the same day that Tony Stewart announced he would return this weekend at Richmond from the back injury that has sidelined him this season, NASCAR announced that it would be docking $35,000 from Smoke. Seems about right. More»

Liverpool had won three English Premier League matches on trot coming into Saturday's contest against Newcastle, and it looked like it was going to make four after breaking out to a 2-0 first half lead. But the Magpies fought back. More»

After facing the Kings in a remarkable 19 straight playoff games, the Sharks finally had a chance to get over the hump, pulling out a 6-3 win in a wild Game 5 Friday in L.A. to win the series. Could this be a Stanley Cup-contending team? More»

Cleveland is banking on a healthy roster and an adaptable head coach to close the gap between last year's team that came within two wins of a championship and what they hope will be a team hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy in June. More»

Here we are, the long-awaited triple play in GIF form. pic.twitter.com/pVCdr3PRi5

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 23, 2016

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A straight steal of home?! @JacobyEllsbury can FLY. #StealAHomehttps://t.co/8oW6VR23Jq

— MLB (@MLB) April 23, 2016

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This past week, Conor McGregor engaged in one of the biggest fights of his career: Dana White and the UFC. Two parties, both with a ton of money at stake, arguing over what a fighter is truly responsible for once signing a bout agreement. More»

Welcome to the NFC East: https://t.co/PwyvtIFcOY (via @Rand_Getlin) pic.twitter.com/4WMRY30DLu

— NFL (@NFL) April 22, 2016

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Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello was suspended Friday for 80 games without pay after testing positive for the same anabolic steroid that caused Philadelphia pitcher Daniel Stumpf to be disciplined last week. More»

Ask yourself a question: When was the last time the biggest sports star we had in this country was the biggest star -- and the best player -- in baseball? It hasn't happened in a long time. But Bryce Harper has a chance. More»

The Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors, 97-96, Thursday night in Game 3 of their NBA playoffs first-round bout, giving Houston one more win than many pundits and fans thought it would get heading into the series. So why is the Houston front office so mad? More»

I always rely on Baseball Prospectus' Playoff Odds Report, the closest picture we have to how a team's season is truly going -- and where it's likely to finish. On the 22nd every month, I'll look at the teams who should be happier (or more concerned), according to BP. More»

With Steph Curry still sidelined with an ankle injury and the Rockets firing on all engines, Houston beat Golden State at home on Thursday night. But it was a sign 'o' the times that the Warriors could still play so well without Curry. More»

Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs pitched his second no-hitter in a span of 11 regular-season starts, shutting down the Cincinnati Reds in a 16-0 rout Thursday night. The reigning NL Cy Young winner threw the first no-hitter of the Major League Baseball season. More»