11+ mon, 3+ week ago (182+ words) Houston Rockets (15-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (12-8, seventh in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State looks to ... We've arrived to the NBA quarterfinals. Here are the eight teams that will move onto next week's elimination games. Six weeks into the season, there's a 76ers rookie atop the rankings. Here's our list and what scouts are saying about a Thunder rookie and this class thus far. For the first time in five seasons, a new No. 1 tops our countdown of the league's rising young stars. How has Rutgers' star duo fared for NBA scouts? Which top prospects have more to show? Who are league execs buzzing about? We have draft intel. For years, the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) Ahead of Week 6, our college football experts give us insight on key conference matchups, plus freshmen to know. Under the brightest lights, the Nittany Lions came up short again, earning them a spot on our dubious list. What have we learned about the signal-callers so far? Here's where Arch Manning, Beau Pribula and others stand. After struggling in the spotlight at Georgia, the QB is again in position to make a run at a national title. As more of the best recruits commit, we expand our list to the top 50 classes. Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape. The Nittany Lions' rocky return to glory is sustained by American optimism Through five weeks, we've seen first-year players make huge contributions. These 11 players are standing out. Stanford will be giving away…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) Visit ESPN for MLB live scores, video highlights and latest news. Stream exclusive games on ESPN+ and play Fantasy Baseball. This weekend's Subway Series is the latest chapter in NYC's epic hardball history. The Yankees' superstar outfielder is outdoing even himself so far. Will he go over or under his current pace? The Subway Series in the Bronx will be a clash of two top-five teams. The "Fenway Greens" threads were unveiled Friday and will debut against the Atlanta Braves on the same day. The Twins sent a parting shot at the Orioles after they blanked Baltimore 4-0 to cap their series sweep. The race for the No. 1 overall pick is wide open. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer. Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (123+ words) With Players Era wins over UCLA and South Carolina, Texas established itself as the No. 2 team in the country. The Wolverines make a big jump and Iowa, Kentucky and Vanderbilt crack the top 16 heading into a big weekend. Azzi Fudd is the new projected No. 1 pick after Dallas won the draft lottery for the second consecutive year. Darrell Mosley embraces the rebuilding process in his first season at the helm of the Eagles women's basketball program. BYU Cougars vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: Game Highlights The Blue Devils have fallen short of preseason expectations, while rising Michigan has blown past them. With a slew of pickups, Texas skyrockets up right behind USC as 15 teams join the expanded top 25 rankings....

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (127+ words) Expert recap and game analysis of the Houston Christian Huskies vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros NCAAM game from January 18, 2025 on ESPN. Players from Illinois and Oklahoma move up the ranks, but it's still Cooper Flagg's show as his impressive games of late keep him locked in at No. 1. With two months of conference play left, which players stand out -- and does Broome or Flagg take the No. 1 spot? For all the dominance of the SEC, Big Ten and Big East, Marquette is putting up one of the season's best campaigns. After another SEC shake-up, three squads have proved themselves in a dominant top tier. Adou Thiero throws down big flush vs. Missouri Tigers Lamar Cardinals vs. Mcneese St Cowboys: Game Highlights...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) UTSA (3-3) at North Texas (5-1), Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Overall: 434.7 yards per game (36th in FBS) Passing: 268.2 yards per game (33rd) Rushing: 166.5 yards per game (56th) Scoring: 43.3 points per game (6th) Passing: 158.8 yards per game (16th) Rushing: 201.3 yards per game (127th) Scoring: 27.2 points per game (93rd) Overall: 394.2 yards per game (67th in FBS) Passing: 213.3 yards per game (87th) Rushing: 180.8 yards per game (46th) Scoring: 34.5 points per game (39th) Overall: 365.8 yards per game (69th in FBS) Passing: 235.8 yards per game (87th) Rushing: 130.0 yards per game (52nd) Scoring: 26.8 points per game (87th) North Texas ranks 128th in FBS in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert on 46.7% of third downs. North Texas ranks 5th in the FBS with a +7 turnover margin. UTSA ranks 93rd in the FBS averaging 61.3 penalty yards per game, compared to North Texas' 35th-ranked 45.3 per-game average. UTSA ranks 124th in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 94.4% of trips. North Texas' red zone offense ranks 22nd, scoring…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (112+ words) A look at the latest Top 25 and what's ahead this week for every team in women's college basketball. The Cardinal are the "first team out" for now and on the wrong side of the bubble, which this season is unusually weak. Ohio State remains undefeated as we hit the midseason point, but can its successes continue? Jaylen Blakes' game winner lifted Stanford over North Carolina on Saturday, while Mikayla Blakes' putback helped Vanderbilt take down Tennessee on Sunday. Watch the Game Highlights from Columbia Lions vs. Princeton Tigers Tess Myers sinks it from downtown Jessica Petrie drills the trey Cecelia Collins sinks it from downtown Olivia Hutcherson sends the shot away...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago (264+ words) UCF Knights (10-17, 3-14 Big 12) at Houston Cougars (5-23, 1-16 Big 12) Houston; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCF visits Houston after Emely Rodriguez scored 21 points in UCF's 98-73 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. The Cougars have gone 5-9 in home games. Houston has a 2-17 record in games decided by 10 points or more. The Knights are 3-14 in conference games. UCF has a 4-16 record against opponents over .500. Houston's average of 6.0 made 3-pointers per game is 3.2 fewer made shots on average than the 9.2 per game UCF allows. UCF averages 4.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 6.2 per game Houston allows. The Cougars and Knights match up Sunday for the first time in Big 12 play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Laila Blair is scoring 13.4 points per game with 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists for the Cougars. Gia Cooke is averaging 12.9 points over the past 10 games. Kaitlin Peterson…...

10+ mon, 14+ hour ago (100+ words) Sean Pedulla leads the Rebels with 19 points as they escape with a 72-69 victory vs. the Longhorns to get Chris Beard a win against his former team. Highlight: No. 23 Ole Miss hangs on to get win over Texas Sean Pedulla leads the Rebels with 19 points as they escape with a 72-69 victory vs. the Longhorns to get Chris Beard a win against his former team. Federiko Federiko goes high altitude for the slam Star freshman Ace Bailey drops 37 points in Rutgers' win Lob City? Jordan Marsh dishes trio of dazzling dimes for UNC Asheville...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago (142+ words) Ethan Mendoza slams a home run and Dylan Volantis delivers the game-winning strikeout as the Aggies take down the Longhorns in the Lone Star Showdown, 3-2. Highlight: Volantis closes out Texas A&M as No. 1 Texas rallies back to win Ethan Mendoza slams a home run and Dylan Volantis delivers the game-winning strikeout as the Aggies take down the Longhorns in the Lone Star Showdown, 3-2. Steph, Warriors surge back vs. Rockets to take Game 3 Draymond and Jalen Green get into it after Game 3 Aaron Gordon's putback slam with 0.1 seconds left wins it for Nuggets Kik" Hern'ndez blows game open with 3-run Dodgers HR Eugenio Suarez becomes 19th MLB player with a 4-HR game Jokic puts up 36 in wild series-tying win for Nuggets Randy Brown delivers KO-of-the-year contender...