Westbrook, Durant lead OKC in ousting Lakers
Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and eliminate the Lakers from the playoffs. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 9:01pm
Bass steps up as Celts take 3-2 lead vs. 76ers
Brandon Bass scored 18 of his postseason career-high 27 points in the third quarter on Monday night as the Boston Celtics pulled away from the Philadelphia 76ers to win 101-85 and take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 8:20pm
Devils rout Rangers in testy Game 4, tie series
Martin Brodeur made 27 saves and survived a third-period punch to the chest by old buddy Mike Rupp as the Devils defeated the Rangers 4-1 Monday night. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 8:18pm
Stanton's HR KOs Marlins' video board, Rockies
Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer in a five-run fourth inning, Mark Buehrle was dominant after a shaky first and the Miami Marlins stayed hot by beating the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Monday night. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 8:01pm
Bucs ship TE Winslow to Seahawks, sign Clark
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded tight end Kellen Winslow to Seattle and signed veteran Dallas Clark to a one-year deal. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 7:23pm
Tiger claims he's close to contending regularly
Tiger Woods insists he is close to contending on a weekly basis, even if recent results suggest otherwise. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 7:08pm
Rangers put RHP Feliz on DL with elbow injury
Texas Rangers starter Neftali Feliz has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation and could be out as long as a month, president Nolan Ryan said. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 6:56pm
Magic part ways with Van Gundy and GM Smith
For months the Orlando Magic have been trudging through the aftermath of a preseason trade request by Dwight Howard that sapped the life out of the franchise as internal team issues quickly affected the product on the floor. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 6:18pm
Former WVU football coach Stewart dies at 59
Former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart has died of what the athletic department says was an apparent heart attack. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 5:27pm
Jets DT Ellis to serve 45 days in jail for assault
When the New York Jets' mandatory minicamp ends June 14, backup nose tackle Kenrick Ellis will go to jail for 45 days, but will avoid deportation. Read more...
ESPN.com, Yesterday, 4:59pm
Lakers' Brown: Kobe, Pau will get together
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing elimination and after their most recent loss Saturday, Kobe Bryant pegged the Lakers' late-game problems on Pau Gasol, but coach Mike Brown insists the team isn't coming apart. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 11:45am
Manning shows zip on throws at Broncos OTAs
Peyton Manning is on target and there's plenty of zip on his throws at the Denver Broncos' first OTA workout. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 8:59am
Witness: I saw Clemens at '98 Canseco party
A man testified Monday that he saw Roger Clemens at a 1998 Jose Canseco pool party that the former pitcher has denied attending, which is one of the false statements prosecutors allege Clemens made in his 2008 congressional deposition. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 8:42am
Four arrested after beating at Dodger Stadium
A driver was beaten in the Dodger Stadium parking lot after a weekend game and four people were arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, police said Monday. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 8:22am
Nadal tops Djokovic, wins 6th Italian Open title
Rafael Nadal showed he's still the man to beat on clay, defeating Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 Monday in a rain-delayed final to win his record sixth Italian Open and regain the No. 2 ranking. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 8:14am
Winslow likely on way out of Tampa; Clark in?
Kellen Winslow's time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers apparently is over. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 7:44am
Agent: No slam dunk Lin re-signs with Knicks
Jeremy Lin's agent says it's no slam dunk that he returns to the Knicks. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 7:15am
Burnside: Devils give Stephen Gionta chance to shine
It is both a testament to his own determination and a statement on the very nature of the New Jersey Devils organization that Stephen Gionta is not only playing every night but is making a difference in these playoffs, writes Scott Burnside. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 7:07am
Clippers confident Griffin, Paul will stay in L.A.
The Clippers say they are confident they'll be able to retain Chris Paul and Blake Griffin for a long time. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 6:09am
Al-Jazeera to launch 2 sports channels in U.S.
Al-Jazeera says it will launch two sports channels in the United States in August. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 21st 2012, 3:29am
Spurs reach West finals after sweep of Clips
The Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the series 4-0 and advancing to the Western Conference finals. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 8:56pm
Pinch-hit homer boosts Dodgers over Cardinals
Pinch-hitter Scott Van Slyke connected for his first major league homer, a go-ahead, three-run shot in the seventh inning against his father's former team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 8:24pm
Sources: Wade's knee drained prior to Game 3
After having fluid drained from his troublesome left knee last week, Heat guard Dwyane Wade had one of the worst playoff games of his career as Miami stumbled into a 2-1 series hole against the Indiana Pacers. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 7:58pm
Rangers coach Tortorella rips Devils' tactics
In a heated Hudson River clash that is threatening to become pretty nasty, the gloves were officially dropped Sunday when Rangers coach John Tortorella ripped the Devils, accusing them of selling penalty calls and skirting the rules. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 6:20pm
LeBron drops 40 as Heat tie series with Pacers
LeBron James scored 40 points, superstar sidekick Dwyane Wade added 30 and Miami's dynamic duo took over after halftime to bring the Heat even the series with a 101-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal Sunday. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 6:19pm
Jersey worn by Ruth fetches record $4.4 million
Babe Ruth equals big bucks. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 5:59pm
Dufner's clutch birdie putt on 18th wins Nelson
A month ago, Jason Dufner was a single man still in search of his first PGA Tour victory. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 5:58pm
Carpenter ensures full 33-car field for Indy
Ed Carpenter has become the 33rd driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, assuring race officials they will have a full field for the May 27 race. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 4:04pm
Strasburg homers, K's 8 as Nats knock Orioles
Stephen Strasburg hit his first major league home run and struck out eight in five innings to carry the Washington Nationals past the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Sunday. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 3:10pm
Doan goals, Smith shutout keep Coyotes alive
The Coyotes beat the Kings 2-0 on Sunday. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 2:58pm
Stenhouse rockets to third straight win at Iowa
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led for 209 of 250 laps and won the NASCAR Nationwide race at the Iowa Speedway on Sunday, his third straight win on Iowa's short oval. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 2:29pm
Kurkjian: Beltran 'about as good as it gets'
Cardinals' veteran outfielder showing that when he's healthy, he can be great Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 12:59pm
Perez says Indians fans should support team
Chris Perez is throwing some heat at Cleveland fans. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 11:08am
Sandbagging in Sprint All-Star race annoys fans
It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 10:17am
I'll Have Another off to New York for Belmont
I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 8:18am
Marlins put MLB steals leader Bonifacio on DL
The Miami Marlins have placed outfielder Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained left thumb. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 7:54am
LeBrun: Kings' Dwight King making a name for himself
Not letting a demotion to the third line get him down, Dwight King has been a pleasant surprise for the Kings against the Coyotes, writes Pierre LeBrun. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 7:14am
Gasol shares blame for Lakers' loss to Thunder
Kobe Bryant hoped for more aggressiveness from the Lakers All-Star forward Pau Gasol in the Lakers' loss to the Thunder. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 20th 2012, 7:03am
Durant's tiebreaking 3 gives Thunder 3-1 lead
Kevin Durant scored 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 on Saturday night. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 8:45pm
Johnson cruises to third Sprint All-Star victory
Jimmie Johnson won his third All-Star race on Saturday night by pulling away over the 10-lap sprint to the $1 million prize. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 8:41pm
Briscoe puts Team Penske on pole for Indy 500
Roger Penske ran out the clock on Michael Andretti's team, giving the Indianapolis 500 pole to Ryan Briscoe. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 7:36pm
I'll Have Another does it again, wins Preakness
I'll Have Another did just that, winning another Triple Crown race with even more flash and dash than he did in the Kentucky Derby. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 6:00pm
Spurs rally, use 24-0 run to take 3-0 series lead
Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a 24-0 run in the third quarter after the Spurs trailed by 24 points earlier, and San Antonio defeated the Clippers 96-86 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 6:00pm
Osi falls short of Twitter target to buy LT's ring
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora offered to buy and return Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring to the Pro Football Hall of Famer, but only if Umenyiora attained 500,000 Twitter followers by 10 p.m. Saturday. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 5:51pm
NCAA men's lacrosse: Maryland drops Hopkins
Midfielder Drew Snider scored three goals and goalie Niko Amato led a solid defensive effort and Maryland upset second-seeded Johns Hopkins 10-4 on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 5:27pm
Rangers go up 2-1 as Lundqvist stymies Devils
Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, and Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third-period goals to lead the New York Rangers to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 4:43pm
Chelsea wins Champions League after penalties
Updates with detail, lineups. With AP Photos. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 4:42pm
Earnhardt Jr. cruises into Sprint All-Star event
Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn't need the fan vote this year. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 4:05pm
Cubs' Wood expresses thanks, officially retires
Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood expressed his gratitude at his official retirement announcement. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 3:31pm
Wade: Team has moved on from Game 3 spat
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and coach Erik Spolestra both attempted to downplay their fiery exchange in the team huddle Thursday night as they attempt to focus on a vital Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Read more...
ESPN.com, May 19th 2012, 1:15pm