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Kyrie's career-high 42 lift Cavs
LeBron James got into foul trouble in Game 4, but Kyrie Irving stepped up to lead the Cavs to a win over Boston and a 3-1 series lead. LeBron added 34 points in the win.
NBA
Irving, James turn the tables on Celtics with comeback of their own
The Celtics had a 16-point lead in the second quarter, but a scoring eruption from Kyrie Irving has the Cavaliers up 3-1 after Cleveland won Game 4.
NBA
After shooting 47% in the first half, the Cavaliers shot an otherworldly 71% in the second, turning a 10-point deficit into a 13-point victory in Game 4. Cleveland heads back to Boston with a 3-1 series lead; LeBron James's teams are 11-0 in series when taking a 3-1 lead.
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Cavaliers win Game 4
NBA
LeBron can't finish on huge dunk attempt.
Kevin Love tosses a brilliant outlet pass to a wide-open LeBron James, who goes up for a huge one-handed dunk but he can't finish as the ball bounces off the rim.
NBA
Stephen A. calls Kyrie the 'Closer.'
Stephen A. Smith breaks down Kyrie Irving taking LeBron James off the hook and stepping up when it mattered.
NHL
Senators find a way to force Game 7
Struggling through injuries, blowouts and a faulty power play, the Senators somehow won Game 6 to keep their season alive and force a Game 7 against the defending champion Penguins.
NHL
Hoffman rips it in from the top of the circle.
Mike Hoffman's third period slap shot sneaks by Matt Murray to give Ottawa a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish, forcing Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.
Grandal crushes Lynn pitch for HR.
Yasmani Grandal sends the Lance Lynn pitch deep to center for his fifth home run of the season, giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead.
Tuesday's Top Plays
MLB
Maybin, Trout smash back-to-back homers.
Cameron Maybin leads off the game witha a long home run and then Mike Trout adds to the Angels' lead with a homer in a 4-0 win over the Rays.
MLB
Schwarber sends 460-foot HR to Sheffield Avenue.
Kyle Schwarber crushes a 460-foot solo home run in the bottom of the first inning that sails out of Wrigley Field and onto Sheffield Ave. in the Cubs' 4-1 win over the Giants.
Nationals
MLB
Nats (and their bats) happy to see Joe Ross back on the hill
Anthony Rendon is a whopping 9-for-10 with five home runs and 15 RBIs in Ross' past two starts, in which the Nationals have won by a combined 33-6.
MLB
Rendon sends two long balls over the wall.
Anthony Rendon puts the Nationals on the board in the second inning with a 2-run homer. Later he adds a 3-run homer in the fourth inning, as Washington routs Seattle 10-1.
Yankees
MLB
Gum-chewing Judge a superstitious slugger
From the deferential to the disgusting, here's how Little Leaguers might emulate Aaron Judge, MLB's massive (and slightly eccentric) new star.
NFL
NFL
Barnwell's NFC South report cards: The offseason's worst contract
The Panthers spent a fortune on an oft-injured lineman. The Falcons and Saints beefed up their defenses. The Bucs added playmakers. Here's how each NFC South team fared in free agency and the draft.
NFL
Best offseason acquisition for all 32 teams
Coaches, rookies, front-office execs, free-agent signings and more. We identify the single most important offseason addition for every team.
NBA
Curry understands excitement about potential Cavs-Warriors III.
Steph Curry says there's a "flair" to the possibility of the Warriors facing the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals for a third straight year.
Spurs
NBA
Should the Spurs trade Aldridge this offseason?
Who will be the Spurs' starting point guard next season? Do they need Manu Ginobili to return? Our 5-on-5 crew debates and predicts San Antonio's offseason.
NBA
Kobe, LeBron represent different kinds of clutch.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reacts to TNT analyst Charles Barkley's claim that LeBron James will surpass Kobe Bryant among the NBA's greatest players if he wins another title over the formidable Warriors.
College Football
College Football
100 reasons we can't wait for college football to come back
Ryan McGee and Mark Schlabach talk Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin, why Jim Harbaugh should watch "Bull Durham" and the Biggest. Opener. Ever.
NCAAF
College football is only 100 days away.
SportsCenter previews some of the upcoming season's top storylines, including Clemson's defense of its national championship.
Men's College Hoops
Projecting which first-year coaches will win (and which won't)
Nine major conference programs made coaching moves, including Georgetown turning to Patrick Ewing. Can he win? Find out which coach has the best chance for a quick turnaround.
Predators vs. Ducks
Nashville wins series 4-2
Predators
NHL
Predators' collective effort keyed by Rinne
How did Nashville go from a near also-ran to a Stanley Cup finalist? In the playoffs, it has all come down to the longest-tenured Predator, goalie Pekka Rinne.
Soccer
UEFA Europa League
ESPN FC
Europa League final the biggest game of Jose Mourinho's career
Europa League success would paper over the cracks of an underwhelming season and offer a shortcut to the top for Man United.
Soccer
Ogden: Subdued Man United in wake of tragedy.
Mark Ogden and Joao Castelo-Branco look at the dour circumstances surrounding the UEL final after the Manchester tragedy.
UEFA Europa League
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Ajax's recipe for success: Ridiculously young players and a brilliant coach
Ajax had fallen on hard times, but Peter Bosz, their brilliant new coach, has taken the Dutch kids back to the European spotlight.
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
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Sapong leading a host of U.S. scorers in MLS
C.J. Sapong has five goals in the midst of the Philadelphia Union's six-game unbeaten streak. Who else is heating up in the U.S. player pool, and who's cooling off?
MLS
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Power Rankings: Toronto takes No. 1; Philly leaps seven spots
Another round of surprising results shuffles our hierarchy, with Toronto grabbing the top spot after Dallas' shocking loss. Where does your team stand?
FiveThirtyEight
Love NFL games that no one wins? You are in luck
The league’s move to a 10-minute overtime could lead to three times as many games with no winner.
Giants
NFL
How significant is OBJ's absence at OTAs?
ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday doesn't see an issue with Odell Beckham Jr. missing the first day of Giants OTAs, and ESPN Insider Adam Schefter thinks the Pro Bowl WR is limiting his risk of injury.
NFL Nation
Cardinals
NFL
Bruce and Christine Arians helping give voice to children in need
Fans will remember coach Bruce Arians for what his Cardinals do. But he and his wife have a bigger impact to make in Arizona.
Patriots
NFL
Are the 2017 Patriots as talented as their historic 2007 squad?
Bill Belichick has assembled an impressive roster for the upcoming season, but how does it stack up with the team that went 16-0?
Jets
NFL
Revis' free agency complicated by owed money.
Adam Schefter examines how the $6 million Darrelle Revis is owed from the Jets is making any deal with the veteran CB a little more difficult.
Warriors
NBA
Kobe presents 'The Golden Democracy.'
In the next episode of Canvas, Kobe Bryant looks at the Warriors' rare style and how it breaks down their opponents.
NBA
Free-agent rankings: Curry, KD, CP3, Hayward, more stars in top 30
Kevin Pelton ranks a loaded class, including multiple All-Stars hitting the market.
REDEF + ESPN
The Dodgers' long game and how chess saved a village
Thinking long term with Clayton Kershaw and putting down the bottle for a bishop: Read that and more from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Premier League
Premier League
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How did your Premier League side fare?
What would you give your team out of 10 for the season? While Chelsea shined, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho flopped. And then there's Arsenal.
Premier League
- ESPN FC
Summer transfer needs for the Premier League top six
Teams are already plotting their summer moves. So what will Chelsea and the rest of the top six teams do to improve via the transfer market?
La Liga
- ESPN FC
Zidane works wonders with Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane has a stacked side to manage, but there's no question of his superb work for the La Liga champs, writes Gab Marcotti.
Motorsports
MotoGP legend Hayden dies after bicycle crash
American motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden died five days after being hit by a car while training on his bicycle in Italy. Hayden was 35.
Four-Ball
Tracking trends on Spieth, Day
Two former world No. 1s -- Jordan Spieth and Jason Day -- had nearly opposite weeks at the AT&T Byron Nelson. Should golf fans be worried about either's game less than a month out from the year's second major?
Deportes
Fuentes: Valverde firmará con Barcelona por tres temporadas
El que será el próximo director técnico del cuadro culé serÃa presentado el lunes 29 de mayo, de acuerdo al reporte presentado por Jordi Blanco para ESPN.
Top Headlines
- Just dough it: OBJ inks richest NFL shoe deal
- Pats restructure Gronk deal with big incentives
- Hall of Fame DT Cortez Kennedy dies at 48
- Jets' Richardson: It's better without Marshall
- Bears' Glennon: 'My year,' even with Trubisky
- NFL's Jennings edges Ross in 'Dancing' finale
- New ranking for top NBA draft prospects
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On This Date: May 24, 2013
On this date: George burns LeBron, dunks over Birdman
During Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals back on May 24, 2013, Indiana's Paul George blows past Miami's LeBron James and throws down a dunk over Chris Andersen.
Top QBs for 2018
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An early look at a stacked 2018 NFL quarterback class
The 2018 NFL draft is loaded with top-tier QB talent like USC's Sam Darnold and Wyoming's Josh Allen. Matt Bowen takes an early look at what four of the top passers have shown thus far and where they still need to improve.
Taking stock of MLB questions
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How have all 30 teams answered their most intriguing question?
Whether it's filling a glaring void in the lineup, needing a star player to bounce back or seeing if the front office's moves would work out, we evaluate how the biggest issues have been addressed during the first quarter of the season.
