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Through a roller-coaster season, Cleveland has turned to one man in times of trouble.

Down 15-0 to the Spurs not even three minutes into Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, the Thunder quickly went to the bench, which provided 76 points during a 123-108 comeback victory.

Richard Childress Racing is temporarily retiring Kyle Busch's No. 8 Cup Series car until the late driver's 11-year-old son Brexton is ready to take over behind the wheel.

NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell talked at length about Kyle Busch's legacy, his rebelliousness and even his feuds with the organization.

Florida has signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food, transportation, physical therapy and rehabilitation services.

Fever star Caitlin Clark, who missed her first game of the season Wednesday because of back soreness, acknowledged that coming back from her 2025 injuries is "a real mental challenge."

Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings Friday night in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.

Avs coach Bednar said his team had chances to extend its 1-0 lead before losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference final Friday.

Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.

Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the series.

What stood out most from the Golden Knights' win in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

The Enhanced Games has sold a group of athletes on its vision of a future of PEDs. Can it convince the rest of us?

Montreal is seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup.

It was all Canadiens in Game 1. Plus, highlights from Avs-Golden Knights Game 2 and updated playoff stats.

Giants defensive veteran Brian Burns' success has opened doors for him to show his true purpose.

The Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings finished with winning records in 2025. Here's how their offseasons have impacted the NFC North.

Steelers signing Jamel Dean? Solid move. Colts guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones? Not so much.

On Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino will announce his squad for the World Cup, which kicks off on June 11. Which 26 players will be on the coach's list?

Which key players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest info.

From unexpected dealers to Tarik Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.

Keep going for it, soft rebuild or start from scratch? Houston has a decision to make, sooner rather than later.

Whether you needed a racer, a throwback to a simpler time, or even a role model, Kyle Busch was the man many in the NASCAR garage looked to.

This Memorial Day weekend, it's your civic duty to tune in to the Indy 500, and Ryan McGee brings you your guide to sounding super smart on race day.

The conference's top teams lost a lot. So did the Huskies. That leaves openings for new teams in the Group of 6's most consistent league.

These schools are setting the early pace as the recruiting race starts to heat up.

Mohamed Salah arrived at Liverpool in 2017 under pressure to shake off his "Chelsea flop" tag but, nine years later, he leaves as a legend who transcended the sport.

All Arsenal had to do to win the Premier League was become the best defensive team we've ever seen.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola are arguably the top two Premier League managers of all time. But is there a way to separate them and crown a No. 1?

Liga MX is "the least explored, biggest opportunity in global sports," according to one Mexican club owner.

Every mock draft is a little bit different, so we did it 10 times. Here are the results and the insights, from what to do in the first few rounds to when you should take your quarterback and tight end.

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

Alex Eala continues her tennis journey in the French Open at Roland Garros, and it is increasingly clear that she is no longer chasing success simply for herself.

Unified champion Oleksandr Usyk stands alone atop heavyweight boxing. The question is for how long.

Nearly three years after Dan Snyder sold the Washington Commanders, his former home was put back on the market Wednesday -- for $49.9 million.

The star Eagles wide receiver became a husband over the weekend at Montage Laguna Beach in California.

Barcelona are looking at Robert Lewandowski replacements, while Manchester City set their sights on Chelsea's Enzo Fernández. Transfer Talk has the latest.