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Thunder roll dice on Ferguson after his Down Under detour
First-round pick Terrance Ferguson, who played last season in Australia, checks a lot of boxes for the Thunder, but only time will tell if he can be the complement to superstar Russell Westbrook the team has been seeking.
Best individual NFL seasons of past 30 years: Where Michael Irvin ranks
Is Irvin's 1995 campaign, in which he earned a first down or touchdown 98 times against a harder-than-average schedule, No. 1 among the top 10 performances by a WR?
Final 2017 NHL mock draft
Who will the Devils take first overall? Who will be the first draft pick in Vegas Golden Knights history? Get those questions answered and many more in our final projection of the first 31 picks of the 2017 NHL draft.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Nice job by Dennis Smith Jr. (Dallas), one of the many draftees at Hunter College in NYC on Wednesday for a Jr. NBA youth basketball clinic and NBA Cares packing project.
ESPN Stats and Information
Countdown to Kickoff - 69 Days: From 2006 to 2011, Texas Tech registered a streak of 69 straight games scoring on a passing touchdown. That was an FBS record until Oregon threw a TD in 83 straight games from 2010 to 2016, a streak that came to an end against Nebraska last September.
Vote: What's your grade for the Mavericks' draft?
Did the Mavericks make the right move during Thursday night's NBA draft? Vote now!
NBA draft grades: Mavericks earn solid marks
The Mavs were on the hunt for their point guard of the future and might have found him in Dennis Smith Jr., who was arguably the best athlete in the draft.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Rangers great Michael Young's scouting report: "Dirk's a lost cause."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Dirk Nowitzki on Dennis Smith Jr.: "It's a great pick. ... He brings obviously crazy athleticism and his shot is really good."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Dirk Nowitzki says no decision has been made on his $25 million team option for next season. "I'm sure there will be some communication before July 1 on how we can help this team," Nowitzki said before batting practice for his annual charity baseball game. Nowitzki is guaranteed $5 million and would re-sign at a lesser salary if the Mavs don't pick up the option, a decision Mark Cuban would make in consultation with the longtime face of the franchise.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech and Ole Miss will open the 2018 season in Houston, as part of the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff at NRG Stadium.
Who will be the Big 12's 1,000-yard receivers in 2017?
In a league loaded with receiving talent, Oklahoma State has two -- James Washington and Jalen McCleskey -- who have a chance to top 1,000 yards.
These five programs are on the rise with recruiting this summer
Willie Taggart and Oregon have eight ESPN 300 recruits already after a disappointing 2016 season. The Ducks are one of programs on the rise this year.
The Horns, Kiss, the devil and the battle for the hook 'em sign
KISS frontman Gene Simmons thought it'd be easy to trademark the rock and roll devil hands. Too bad he faced unlikely foes in the Texas Longhorns and the widow of a hard-rock icon.
Thursday's longest home runs
Marcell Ozuna gave the Marlins their only run against the Cubs with a booming blast, while Erik Gonzalez's second homer of the season reached the same distance as home runs from two better-known sluggers.
Rank 'em: Which player made the best fashion statement at the 2017 NBA draft?
From bow ties to shoes to jackets to the linings inside the jackets, rank the new NBA draft picks based on their unique wardrobe choices.
Bucks get SMU guard Sterling Brown (via 76ers)
The Bucks will receive SMU guard Sterling Brown (via 76ers), who was the No. 46 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Celtics pick at No. 37: Semi Ojeleye, SMU forward
The Celtics selected SMU forward Semi Ojeleye with the No. 37 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Dennis Smith Jr. on four PGs being picked before him: "I just use it as fuel to the fire. I've been underrated my whole life, and I'm perfectly fine with it. I'm accustomed to it. I'm going to go out and be Dennis Smith, and nothing can stop that."
ESPN Stats and Information
Nets select Jarrett Allen No. 22. Allen is one of 2 players from the University of Texas to be drafted in the first round in the last 5 seasons (Myles Turner, 2015). He was 1 of 2 players in the Big 12 to average at least 13 points and 8 rebounds last season.
Nets pick at No. 22: Jarrett Allen, Texas center
The Nets selected Texas forward Jarrett Allen with the No. 22 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Donnie Nelson says Dennis Smith Jr. pick eliminates need for Mavs to target PG in free agency.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Dennis Smith Jr. compared himself to "Derrick Rose with a jump shot" during a pre-draft interview with the Mavs.
Mavericks snag Smith with the ninth pick (0:48)
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MLB: 2017 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 50 | 24 | .676 | - | W4 |
| Seattle | 38 | 37 | .507 | 12.5 | W5 |
| Los Angeles | 38 | 38 | .500 | 13 | W1 |
| Texas | 36 | 36 | .500 | 13 | W1 |
| Oakland | 31 | 42 | .425 | 18.5 | L4 |