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CP3 to miss Game 6 with hamstring strain
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul will miss Saturday's Game 6 of the Western Conference finals with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Friday.
Chris Paul injured after awkward landing
Paul left the Rockets a man down on defense when he suffered an injury in Game 5.
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MLB
Juiced baseballs, starting relievers and MLB's next big thing
Now that we know baseballs are flying higher than ever, is there a fix? Also, what to make of bullpenning, and get ready for the best series of 2018.
Real or not? AL Central is the worst division since 1994
The early returns from the American League Central aren't pretty, as the .500 Indians lead a group that has been far from good in games outside of the division.
Will the Cavs come back? What does a loss mean for LeBron James?
How likely is a Cavs rally from down 3-2, and is LeBron James gone if they lose? Our experts answer the key questions before a huge Game 6.
'Somebody bring Lucky': The Celtics and the elusive road win
Avoiding "Game 7" LeBron is paramount for the Celtics. To do so, they'll have to do something they've managed just once during these playoffs: win away from TD Garden.
LeBron, Cavs are calm hours before Game 6
Brian Windhorst reports from Cleveland where LeBron James and the Cavs are calm before an elimination game vs. the Celtics.
Stephen A. 'going down' with LeBron's ship
Stephen A. Smith won't waver on his prediction that the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals as he ponders Cleveland's Game 6 fate.
LeBron on the brink of elimination
After displaying a clutch gene throughout the playoffs, Scoop Jackson highlights how LeBron James and the Cavaliers have found themselves one loss away from being knocked out of the playoffs.
How It's Going Down: Tatum the key to Celts' victory
With the help of Second Spectrum, we take a look at how crucial Jayson Tatum is to the Celtics in taking down LeBron and the Cavaliers.
History of LeBron's 3-2 deficits
LeBron James has been down 3-2 on several occasions. The King adds another chapter Friday vs. the Celtics on ESPN.
Detail with Kobe Bryant
Stream now on ESPN+
Kobe analyzes how Jaylen Brown can attack Cavs' D in transition
Western Conference Finals
Rockets lead, 3-2
Lowe: Trevor Ariza is easy to miss. He shouldn't be.
The Rockets forward has mastered a role he was never sure he wanted, the overlooked cog in Houston's scoring-and-switching machine.
FiveThirtyEight
The Warriors' worst habits are coming back to haunt them
Sloppiness and an over-reliance of Kevin Durant were two season-long problems for Golden State that Houston took advantage of in Game 5.
NFL
The Undefeated
Hill: NFL shows who and what it values with new anthem policy
The league created a new controversy, more animosity and negative headlines just to appease the wrong sensibilities.
Graziano: Bungled anthem policy shows NFL has much to learn from NBA
Why can't the NFL get it right with its anthem policy and clumsy handling of players' rights? The answer has to do with sincerity and trust.
Stanley Cup Final
Game 1: 8 p.m. ET, Monday
Capitals-Golden Knights tale of the tape: Full breakdown and picks
Which team has the superior first line? The better power play? Who has been blessed by the hockey gods? We debate eight categories and make picks.
Experts' predictions: Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe picks
Our experts -- including Barry Melrose, John Buccigross, Linda Cohn and Steve Levy -- forecast who will win the Cup and MVP honors.
Ranking the best Stanley Cup losers of the past 20 years
Either the Knights or the Capitals will lose in the Final, joining this list of teams that fell short. Plus, a Calgary Flames Jersey Foul, and more.
Fort Worth Invitational
Featured Holes: 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+
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On This Date: May 25, 1993
On this date: MJ is on the wrong end of a Starks poster
On May 25, 1993, John Starks goes baseline and dunks all over Charles Oakley and Michael Jordan.
Korver thriving after tragedy
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Korver succeeds in season of sorrow
Despite the sudden loss of his youngest brother, Cavs guard Kyle Korver has managed to play his best.
Memorable LeBron moments
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LeBron James' NBA story can't be told without these 13 moments
A look back at 13 amazing tales -- some you might not know and some you might've forgotten -- as LeBron James plays on during his 13th postseason.
Wozniacki's unfulfilling rise
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When No. 1 Isn't Enough
Caroline Wozniacki says she's never chased fame, only tennis excellence. But her search for fulfillment? That's been a longer, tougher journey.
