Sykes scores 17 points, Sparks keep postseason hopes alive
— Brittney Sykes scored 17 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 74-68 on Thursday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Jalen Ramsey leads entertaining cast of characters in Los Angeles Rams' secondary
Ramsey may be the most famous member of the fivesome, but entire reshuffled secondary will be key to the Rams' defense remaining among the NFL's best.
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.
Cobb’s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox
— Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Angels go deep twice early against the White Sox (0:40)
HR 3: Changing It Up
Since one of the two best teams in Major League Baseball will be in a Wild Card Play-In Game, is it time to finally change the MLB Playoff Format? The guys discussed. Plus, the still nameless "Travis vs Sliwa vs Caller Picks Segment!" And, how will the Dodgers use Gavin Lux, as they head to the playoffs. Also, more talk on AD maybe or maybe not being a Top 5 NBA player and "The Dump" with NASCAR at the Coliseum!
Ohtani could be sidelined for season as pitcher
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.
HR 2: No Guac, Please!
Do you like Guacamole? The crew discussed on National Guacamole Day. And, Bob Stoops and Oregon's Mario Cristobal have been mentioned as possible candidates for the USC job, so the guys reacted to the reports. Also, what is proper movie theater etiquette? Plus, "Fact Or Cap" with a discussion on "Spam Calls," Beach Vacations, and Reality Shows. Then, another name popped up for the USC job and talk on Dennis Schroder's IG posts.
Bieniemy says focus on Chiefs, not USC opening
Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said Thursday that if he were to be contacted by USC, he would tell the school he's focused on his current NFL job.
Why Jonquel Jones is the WNBA MVP, plus expert picks for every major award
The Connecticut forward is our unanimous pick for MVP. But her teammates and coach also make the Sun the favorite for three other major awards.
Predicting where top football recruits will sign, Arch Manning's visits, USC latest and more
How does the firing of Clay Helton impact USC in recruiting? Which schools will Arch Manning be visiting this fall? We break it all down.
Our experts' picks for MVP and Finals winners
We polled the experts on the ESPN Forecast panel for their predictions heading into the 2021-22 NBA season.
Auburn's first Big Ten road game in 90 years and everything else to watch in Week 3
Dave Wilson and Harry Lyles Jr. preview the most interesting storylines of the week in college football, from Auburn-Penn State to Alabama-Florida.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as the top squads start to clinch
Which squads are rising and falling as teams start punching their postseason tickets?
Urías wins MLB-leading 18th, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-3
— On a night when the Los Angeles Dodgers honored a past Mexican-born pitching legend, an up-and-coming one was busy adding his name to history.
Chicharito helps LA Galaxy tie Houston Dynamo 1-1
— Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Balcázar scored his 12th goal of the season to help the LA Galaxy tie the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Wednesday night.
Hernandez helps LA Galaxy to a draw with a beautiful header (0:56)
Henry Ramos crashes into wall to rob Mookie Betts (0:39)
Marsh homers off Kopech in 8th, Angels top White Sox 3-2
— Angels manager Joe Maddon has learned at least one thing about Brandon Marsh in the outfielder's first season in the majors.
Brandon Marsh takes 101 MPH fastball deep for a home run (0:23)
Dennis Schroder pokes fun at how he 'fumbled the bag'
On Wednesday, Schroder put up an Instagram post to celebrate his 28th birthday and poke fun at his sizable pay cut.
Maddon: 'Surprised' if Trout returns to play in '21
Angels star Mike Trout isn't expected to play the rest of the season, according to manager Joe Maddon.
Say what? The best quotes overheard in Week 1 of the NFL season
The New Orleans Saints bear a striking resemblance to AFC Richmond? T.J. Watt needs to pay up? Jon Gruden lived multiple lives on Monday night? Here's what was said in a wild Week 1.
Meyer: 'No chance' I'd leave Jaguars for USC job
Jaguars coach Urban Meyer said Wednesday at his news conference that there was "no chance" he would leave Jacksonville to take the USC job.
HR 3: The Problem
With Clay Helton out at USC, Travis and Sliwa wondered why it didn't work with Helton at the helm. And, is the USC head coaching job still an "A+ job?" Also, with the Dodgers clinching another Playoff berth for the 9th straight season, is this the best Dodgers roster in this run? Plus, "The Dump" with "Triplets" and a new Tom Brady documentary.
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NBA: 2020-21 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 51 | 21 | .708 | - | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 47 | 25 | .653 | 4 | L2 |
| LA Lakers | 42 | 30 | .583 | 9 | W5 |
| Golden State | 39 | 33 | .542 | 12 | W6 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 41 | .431 | 20 | L3 |
MLB: 2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 95 | 52 | .646 | - | L2 |
| LA Dodgers | 94 | 53 | .639 | 1 | W6 |
| San Diego | 76 | 70 | .521 | 18.5 | W2 |
| Colorado | 68 | 78 | .466 | 26.5 | W3 |
| Arizona | 47 | 99 | .322 | 47.5 | L3 |