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Live updates as Lakers host Spurs; Thunder on to Las Vegas

The NBA Cup quarterfinals continue Wednesday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs take on Los Angeles Lakers. Follow along for live updates. ... Continue Reading

UCL talking points: Liverpool better without Salah? Will Alonso be sacked?

Have Liverpool found a blueprint for life without Mo Salah? How long will Xabi Alonso be given at Madrid? ESPN's experts answer all the burning questions from UCL Matchday 6. ... Continue Reading

Man Utd's UWCL ambitions tempered by OL Lyonnes' brilliance

Man United might want to be a powerhouse, but OL Lyonnes showed just how far they have to go. ... Continue Reading

Fired Moore in custody, suspect in alleged assault

Sherrone Moore was in police custody Wednesday night as a suspect in an alleged assault, just hours after he was fired as Michigan's football coach for having what the school said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." ... Continue Reading

What to make of the Mets losing Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz on back-to-back days

Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan? ... Continue Reading

Jimmy V Men's Classic guide: Breaking down BYU, UConn wins

BYU and UConn pulled off close victories against Clemson and Florida in the 2025 Jimmy V Men's Classic. ... Continue Reading

5 early lessons of men's basketball season: Real vs. pretend contenders, more

Michigan is better than expected. Kentucky is worse. And Duke headlines an ACC that looks as if it's "back." ... Continue Reading

Impressive win for Man City provides more doubts on Alonso's future at Madrid

Manchester City get a huge win against Real Madrid in the Champions League, which only puts Madrid boss Xabi Alonso under more pressure. ... Continue Reading

Ex-UM coach Moore detained by police after firing

Sherrone Moore, who was fired as Michigan's head football coach Wednesday, was detained by police and then turned over for investigation into potential charges. ... Continue Reading

Madrid players back Xabi '100%' amid pressure

Xabi Alonso said he understood whistles from the Bernabéu crowd after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday, while insisting there was "nothing to criticize" in his team's performance. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Lakers using regular court in NBA Cup QF

The Lakers will host the Spurs on their standard court in the NBA Cup quarterfinals Wednesday, rather than their bright yellow alternative Cup court, which had been flagged for its slippery surface, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award

Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame. ... Continue Reading

NFL memo outlines priorities for new referee CBA

NFL teams were informed in a memo Wednesday that the collective bargaining agreement between the league and NFL Referees Association expires at the end of May, making this current season the final one of the existing agreement. ... Continue Reading

Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal

First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. ... Continue Reading

🏈 How Colts signed Philip Rivers out of retirement

Philip Rivers hasn't taken a snap since 2020, but he might be about to enter a playoff race against elite defenses. ... Continue Reading