Kevin Durant returns with memories, but not regrets
As Kevin Durant prepares to return to Oklahoma City (Saturday on ABC & WatchESPN at 8:30 p.m. ET), he and his Warriors teammates are refocusing on the reasons he came to Golden State.
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Tiger drops next two events due to back spasms
On his website, Tiger Woods said he will miss next week's Genesis Open and The Honda Classic, which is set to start Feb. 23. He will determine his next event after his back is reassessed.
Washington's Dime slaps student heckler at half
Washington forward Malik Dime walked up to a student heckler Thursday night and slapped him during halftime of a loss at Colorado.
Shanahan: Will replay Super Bowl ending forever
Kyle Shanahan relived Super Bowl LI during his introductory news conference, with the new 49ers coach saying, "You've got to live with the results," as bad as they turned out to be for Atlanta.
Magic wants to 'call the shots' with Lakers
When asked what he hopes his role will be with the Lakers, Magic Johnson said he's "working to call the shots, because it only works that way."
Mixon victim to cops: His gay slur incited incident
In video released by police Thursday, the woman punched by ex-Oklahoma running back and NFL prospect Joe Mixon told investigators she was "hurt" that she was "being made out to be a racist."
Red Sox's Sandoval arrives early, draws praise
A slimmed-down Pablo Sandoval showed up at JetBlue Park on Thursday, taking swings with several Red Sox players more than a week ahead of reporting time.
Russell Westbrook closes out Cavs, setting stage for Saturday showdown
It was maybe the Thunder's best win all season, another MVP show from Russell Westbrook, but it was only an appetizer for Kevin Durant's return to OKC.
QB Confidence Index: Brady, Patriots still No. 1
Tom Brady has Super Bowl title No. 5, and the Patriots have the best quarterback situation in the league. Here's how the other 31 teams should feel about their QB depth headed into the offseason.
10 NFL rookies ready to pop in Year 2
Chargers tight end Hunter Henry and Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell both flashed as rookies, but they look ready to make big leaps. Who else is on his way to stardom in Year 2?
Grayson Allen is happy, and that's good news for Duke
For Duke to be all it was expected to be, the Blue Devils need Grayson Allen to be his fiery, cold-blooded self. He was all that and more against UNC.
Allen's huge night from the field sinks North Carolina (1:01)
Bubble Watch: Why West Virginia isn't a lock yet
West Virginia is the No. 13 team in the country, but they're not an NCAA tournament lock. Don't blame Bubble Watch. Blame the RPI.
Ten (12) things I like and don't like, including the streaking Miami Heat
Zach Lowe highlights Seth Curry's cleverness, Boston's funky bunch, unfair Warriors plays, Bradley Beal straight chuckin' and more.
Top NBA moments from Thursday
Top NBA moments from Thursday
Gerald Green proves he's still got it with putback in win
Gerald Green proves he's still got it with putback in win
Top NBA moments from Thursday
LeBron botches two massive dunks in loss
LeBron botches two massive dunks in loss
Top NBA moments from Thursday
Harris' dive leads to Dirk's clutch jumper in Mavs' win
Harris' dive leads to Dirk's clutch jumper in Mavs' win
Top NBA moments from Thursday
McConnell's hoop and steal seal 76ers win
McConnell's hoop and steal seal 76ers win
Stephen A. calls out NFL players for speaking out against Goodell
Stephen A. Smith says NFL players need to grow up and get over complaining about Roger Goodell.
Charles Oakley recounts arrest at MSG
Charles Oakley tells The Undefeated that he never wanted vengeance; he just wanted validation.
NBA players react to Charles Oakley's arrest
The arrest of former New York Knicks fan favorite Charles Oakley at MSG on Wednesday night is not sitting well with the players' community, including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul.
Oakley appreciative of support he's received (2:01)
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Offseason coverage
Destination Romo: All the places Tony could go
Where will Tony Romo play in 2017? Here's a complete breakdown of the most probable teams and scenarios ... a full dozen.
Steve Sarkisian gets to work on 'critical' relationship with Matt Ryan
New Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian says he's excited to work with QB Matt Ryan, who "has a real fire in his eyes right now."
Source: Falcons to promote asst. Manuel to DC
The Falcons will promote secondary coach/senior defensive assistant Marquand Manuel to defensive coordinator, a source told ESPN. Manuel will replace Richard Smith.
The Oscar-nominated 'O.J.: Made in America'
Baseball's biggest question marks going into spring training
Is Danny Salazar ready to roll? Who's closing for the Nats? It won't be all fun in the sun as clubs seek to fix their biggest issues heading into 2017.
Who's primed for a comeback in 2017?
A bad season can be caused by many things -- injury, pressure of expectations, aging -- but what really matters is how you recover from that slump the next year.
What does Loria get for mishandling the Marlins? Pure profit
Need proof MLB teams make money no matter what? Look no further than Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, who has a handshake deal to sell the team for $1.6 billion after years of selling out its fans.
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Spring training is almost here
Lonzo Ball's effort makes anything seem possible for UCLA
After Lonzo Ball's clutch 3 capped UCLA's huge comeback win over Oregon, an NCAA title didn't sound farfetched with the freshman piloting the Bruins.
Ball tops Brooks in UCLA win (0:42)
Ball brothers are ready for prime time (2:23)
Cheat Sheet: Holm fights to build legacy at UFC 208
Former bantamweight champion Holly Holm will fight for her second UFC title when she meets Germaine de Randamie on Saturday at UFC 208 for the inaugural featherweight crown.
Betting guide for UFC 208
How should you bet the Germaine de Randamie-Holly Holm featherweight championship match? Reed Kuhn uses analytics to find the best bets for the full UFC 208 card.
Watching my dad coach basketball made me a feminist
When Alysa Auriemma was moved to become a feminist, she started to read and learn about experiences that other men and women had. But most of all, she watched the people who played for her dad.
The next great QB prospect might just be J.T. Daniels
It's a long time to 2019, but recruiters are already vying for the next great QB prospect. J.T. Daniels is breaking records while following in legendary footsteps.
Tom Herman has an extensive (and expensive) Texas rebuilding plan
Texas isn't a fixer-upper program for Tom Herman. That doesn't mean the coach isn't rolling out a long list of facility upgrades.
Izzo: Draymond yelled at me, too (2:20)
#NBArank Rising Stars: Where does Lakers' Ingram land?
Our countdown of the league's 50 best youngsters continues with Nos. 21-25.
Klopp the man to return Liverpool's swagger
Liverpool are not the first Jurgen Klopp side to underperform, and at the German manager's previous outposts, he was able to turn his charges around.
Big Question: What role does fighting have in the game?
For this week's query, we asked players about the contentious issue of fighting and whether or not they feel it's an essential part of the sport at the NHL level.
Pastrnak scores twice on power play in Bruins' win (0:34)
Tarasenko skates through Leafs' defense for OT winner (0:29)
Finnish Flash still in the fast lane
Retirement from playing is suiting ubiquitous future Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne just fine, as Scott Burnside found out while hanging around Selanne Steak Tavern with its owner one day.
2018 Winter Games
'I've realized what a plague doping is in our sport'
In a way, Shannon Rowbury feels cheated of the Olympic podium. Once in London and again in Rio. As she preps for the Millrose Games (Feb. 11), she reflects on the epidemic of doping in running.
Sources: Kushner part of group seeking Marlins
Charles Kushner, a real estate mogul and Ivanka Trump's father-in-law, is part of a group trying to buy the Miami Marlins, a source told ESPN.
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Virtudes y defectos del Thunder post-Durant
El sábado, la Super Estrella regresará a Oklahoma City para enfrentar a su exequipo, que sobrevive a su ausencia.
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Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Ryan Fitzpatrick's contract with the Jets voids today. Per the deal he signed last July, the contract automatically voids five days after the Super Bowl. He made $12 million last season, but a phony year was added for salary-cap purposes. His $10 million bonus was pro-rated over two years. Thus, the Jets get stuck with a $5 million "dead" charge this year. Call it a going-away present.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Kerry Hyder was named the Detroit Lions Good Guy Award winner for 2016. A breakout player, Hyder went from roster long shot to leading Detroit with eight sacks. He was also available almost every day in the locker room.
ESPN Stats and Information
After Tiger Woods played the Hero World Challenge, an unofficial event, he had planned on playing 3 PGA Tour and 1 European Tour events leading into the Masters. Instead, he'll play just 3 full rounds in those events, after missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open and withdrawing after shooting a 5-over 77 in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer
$95.41: What average fan at Super Bowl LI spent on food & beverage, according to vendor Aramark, an NFL record.
Jason Sobel ESPN Senior Writer
Tiger Woods has just announced that he will miss scheduled starts at both next week's Genesis Open and the following Honda Classic due to "ongoing back spasms." Last week, Woods played one round in Dubai, shooting a birdie-free 5-over 77 before withdrawing the next day. There is no scheduled timetable for his return, but this feels like a relevant footnote: This year's Masters Tournament begins in 55 days.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Jerome Henderson, the Falcons' defensive pass game coordinator, will interview for defensive coordinator position under new 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, source told ESPN.com Friday morning. Could be a co-coordinator role, according to initial report by Sporting News.
Lonzo Ball fueled UCLA down the stretch
Ball followed up his layup with a deep 3-pointer to keep UCLA ahead of Oregon late. He finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds to help the 10th-ranked Bruins to a 82-79 win over the 5th-ranked Ducks.
Allen leads Duke past North Carolina
Grayson Allen scored 25 points, including 7 3-pointers, but he also had this big two-handed dunk to help seal the No. 18 Blue Devils' 86-78 win over the No. 8 Tar Heels.
Hayes' 3-pointer the difference maker
Nigel Hayes drained a 3-pointer with less than 30 seconds remaining in overtime to propel No. 7 Wisconsin past Nebraska 70-69.
Thomas' 34 points key in Celtics win
Isaiah Thomas scored 15 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter as Boston defeated Portland 120-111 on the road.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Charles Oakley had this to say to Fox 5 NY's Duke Castiglione when asked about the Knicks calling him a liar in their statement released today: "They got cameras following me all the way down to my seat. I didn't get up until they walked over to me." He called it, "PR stuff. But I'm not looking for PR. I just want to be treated right." Oakley also said that LeBron James reached out to him after the game and that he had a few alcoholic drinks before arriving to MSG, which confirmed a report in the New York Post that said Garden security believed Oakley was drinking before the game.
ESPN Stats and Information
There have been an NBA-record 65 triple-doubles before the All-Star Break this season. The previous mark of 45 was set in 1961-62(Via Elias Sports Bureau).
Dan Rafael ESPN Senior Writer
Bob Arum on a potential fight between 2016 Olympians Shakur Stevenson and Michael Conlan, both of whom he has signed: "My goal five years from now is to have this era's Sugar Ray Leonard-Thomas Hearns fight when Stevenson fights Conlan. Conlan got robbed in the Olympics and didn't fight Stevenson. Now they'll fight as pros and make real money. I love thinking about fights like that. Here I am at 85, I'm an old fart. But I sign these young kids and they'll keep me ticking for a long time. I'm not going to die until I develop these kids."
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Another night, another Isaiah Thomas takeover. Thomas scored 15 of his 34 points in the fourth as the Boston Celtics rallied from down 17 to beat the host Portland Trail Blazers 120-111. With two starters out, the Celtics still had seven players (including three reserves) score double figures.
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Marcus Smart making winning plays as the Celtics have extended their lead to six: a steal, a putback and now a charge on Damian Lillard.
Barnes goes off in OT to lead Mavs by Jazz
Harrison Barnes scored eight of his 31 points in overtime of Dallas' 112-105 win over Utah.
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics getting what they need to win: 28 points from Isaiah Thomas and six other players in double-figures. But Portland down just four with 2:39 left.
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Before tonight, Al-Farouq Aminu had scored 30 points in his top two games of 2016-17 combined. The Chief has 26 tonight on 8-of-11 shooting.
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Isaiah Thomas, the NBA's leading fourth-quarter scorer, is at it again. He's got six points in the first 4:24 and has the Celtics up 91-88.
Westbrook's triple-double fuels Thunder
Russell Westbrook recorded his 26th triple-double of the season with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as Oklahoma City topped Cleveland 118-109.
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Jaylen Brown's 3 gives the Celtics a 77-76 lead heading to the fourth. Will it be Isaiah Thomas or originator Damian Lillard tapping his wrist?
McConnell's hoop and steal seals win
With under 10 seconds to go, TJ McConnell hits a runner in the paint to give the 76ers the lead. He then intercepted a pass to put a dramatic end to Philadelphia's 112-111 win over the Magic.
Tatum puts Kennedy Meeks on a poster
Duke's Jayson Tatum upfakes like he is going to shoot a 3-pointer, but instead drives to the basket and throws down a monster dunk over Meeks.
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
The Celtics have taken their first lead since the early stages at 59-57. Their run is 23-4 across halftime.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
This game changed when Steve Alford put Lonzo Ball on Dillon Brooks. Didn't expect to say that.