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NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Celtics close out the Heat while the Mavericks take a series lead. Here's what you need to know about the first round, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
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NBA
What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason
We break down the summer priorities and needs for the NBA teams that have already been sent home.
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NHL
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
NFL
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up?
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NBA
The top plays from NBA Hustle Award winner Alex Caruso this season
Check out the blocks, steals, second-chance opportunities and slams that led to Alex Caruso winning the NBA's Hustle Award.
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2024 NBA playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups
Four first-round series are still up for grabs in the East and the West. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch heading into these massive Game 6 matchups.
Dodgers
MLB
Walker Buehler set to make return for Dodgers
Check out some of Walker Buehler's career stats as he's set to make his first start since 2022.
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Lakers
NBA
Tim Legler: LeBron's best bet to win another title is to go East
Tim Legler is skeptical of the Lakers' ability to improve their roster enough to be a title threat out of the Western Conference.
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Clippers
NBA
Stephen A. condemns Clippers' Game 5 performance
Stephen A. Smith calls for wholesale changes with the Clippers after they have fallen behind the Mavericks 3-2.
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NCAAM
Men's college basketball comings and goings for 2024-25
Your guide to all the personnel changes for the top conferences and programs, including transfers, recruits and NBA draft decisions.
NFL Draft
Debuting our first 2025 NFL mock draft: Two trades -- for star QBs -- in the top five picks
Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.
MLB
MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.
NBA
2024 NBA draft: Where does the board stand ahead of the pre-draft process?
With nearly every draft prospect's season complete, who are the top 25 players heading into the pre-draft window?
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NBA: 2023-24 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | L3 |
| Phoenix | 49 | 33 | .598 | 2 | W3 |
| LA Lakers | 47 | 35 | .573 | 4 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 46 | 36 | .561 | 5 | W1 |
| Golden State | 46 | 36 | .561 | 5 | W1 |
MLB: 2024 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | 20 | 13 | .606 | - | W1 |
| San Diego | 16 | 18 | .471 | 4.5 | W2 |
| San Francisco | 15 | 17 | .469 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Arizona | 14 | 18 | .438 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Colorado | 7 | 24 | .226 | 12 | L5 |
MLB: 2024 AL West Standings
NCAAF: 2024 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Maryland | 4-5 | 8-5 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Indiana | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Northwestern | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Illinois | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 6-7 |