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Lakers swat away playoff talk, focus on reeling D

LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.A. from the NBA Cup. ... Continue Reading

Crooks: 11-0 ISU 'battle-tested' after win vs. Iowa

Audi Crooks had another huge game in leading No. 10 Iowa State past in-state rival and No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday. After the win, which kept the Cyclones undefeated at 11-0, Crooks said, "I feel like now we're officially battle-tested." ... Continue Reading

OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start

The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1. ... Continue Reading

Suns' Allen ejected after shoving OKC's Holmgren

Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from an NBA Cup quarterfinal game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren and knocked him to the floor. ... Continue Reading

Curry (thigh) expected to return Fri. vs. Wolves

Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past five games because of a bruised thigh, is expected to return Friday against the Wolves. ... Continue Reading

Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars

The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. ... 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

🏈 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

Final Olympic hockey roster predictions for U.S., Canada, more: Which NHL stars make it?

The NHL is back at the Games. Here's our final look at which players will make the cut for the big five. ... Continue Reading

NBA Power Rankings: What is each team's biggest weakness?

NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up. ... Continue Reading

Chris Paul's 'get-better mentality' paved the way for OKC's dominance

Paul spent only one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. ... Continue Reading

Everything to know from Thunder and Spurs advancing to Las Vegas

The top moments, highlights and takeaways as the Thunder and Spurs won their respective games to advance to Las Vegas. ... 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

Fired Moore in custody, suspect in alleged assault

Sherrone Moore was in 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

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