Knicks shut down Celtics late in comeback Game 1 OT win

On a night when Mikal Bridges played phenomenal defense and the Boston Celtics missed a record 45 three-pointers, it was appropriate that the final play of game featured Bridges clamping Jaylen Brown behind the arc as time expired.

Boston set an unwanted playoff record in its Game 1 meltdown

Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau takes a hilarious shot at Celtics legend

Watch: Aaron Gordon's game-winner stuns Thunder in Game 1

Nuggets' Russell Westbrook gets a storybook welcome from OKC crowd

Three stars from Monday's games

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Watch: Missed tripping call aids Maple Leafs in Game 1 win

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a furious third-period rally by the Florida Panthers in their 5-4 Game 1 Eastern Conference second-round win with an assist from the officials.

Watch: Toronto strikes back 19 seconds after Florida goal for 3-1 lead

Islanders climb nine spots to No. 1 pick with stunning lottery win

Rangers' swing on new HC Mike Sullivan is well worth the risk

Could Sidney Crosby request trade after Penguins parted ways Sullivan?

Kings, GM Rob Blake mutually split

Calder Trophy finalists revealed

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / May 5

Ravens downplay Tucker's release with a tone-deaf statement

Ravens downplay Justin Tucker's release with a tone-deaf statement

Congratulations to the Ravens for turning what should have been an easy public relations win into a self-inflicted wound.

Ravens release Tucker in 'football decision'

Rookie made releasing Tucker inevitable

Texans HC discusses Tank Dell's status after concerning injury report

LSU HC makes big guarantee about what Will Campbell will offer Patriots

Analysts rip Browns for draft decisions

Multiple analysts praise Raiders for making 'favorite pick' of 2025 NFL Draft

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 5

Why Cavs' Atkinson might not want to celebrate COY win

Why Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson might not want to celebrate COY win

On Monday, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson won the NBA's Coach of the Year award. However, based on recent history, that's hardly a cause for celebration.

Why Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff deserved COY award over Atkinson

Pacers prove Cavs aren't invincible

Cleveland could be severely short-handed in pivotal Game 2

Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is the NBA's best new floor general

Warriors star Stephen Curry proves he's more than just a shooter

Draymond Green made a promise to his teammates before Game 7

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 5

Spurs' Gregg Popovich embracing new role with team after retiring as HC

Gregg Popovich has been battling health issues for the past six months, but the former San Antonio Spurs head coach has maintained his sense of humor.

Post-mortem for four fake contenders: What's next for the Lakers?

Jazz agree to long-term extension with head coach Will Hardy

Bucks should look to move star player even if he does not request a trade

Rockets must resist the urge to overpay for an aging star in offseason

Clippers president blasts team for their ’embarrassing’ performance

Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore to be suspended two games

It comes as part of a self-imposed penalty for the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal.

Bill Belichick seems to send message to UNC players about playing in bowl games

Insider addresses if headlines could prevent Belichick from returning to NFL

Scout discusses whether Arch Manning should be viewed as top pick in 2026

Todd McShay mocks LSU star No. 1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Top 2026 QB recruit Jared Curtis commits to Georgia, again

Golf News / Yardbarker / May 5

Scheffler sticks it to Mickelson with emphatic win in Texas

Scottie Scheffler sticks it to Phil Mickelson with emphatic win in Texas

Scottie Scheffler blitzed the field at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson to snag his first win of the 2025 season.

Scheffler wins CJ Cup Byron Nelson in historic fashion

Jordan Spieth has sobering take on Scheffler after his victory

World No. 1 Scheffler to skip his signature event before PGA

Webb Simpson, Nico Echavarria withdraw from Myrtle Beach Classic

Rory McIlroy details how 2011 Masters collapse helped him win 2025 event

Soccer News / Yardbarker / May 5

Sporting Kansas City joins the pantheon of impossible MLS victories

Soccer's beauty lies in its simplicity. The game has just 17 rules, most of them finite, and they're consistent across countries and continents. The game's straightforward nature makes it a canvas upon which teams can innovate to their heart's content.

Key takeaways from MLS Matchday 11

Carli Lloyd in five-member National Soccer Hall of Fame induction class

Bayern Munich's 33rd Bundesliga title should be even sweeter for Harry Kane

Trent Alexander-Arnold has a message for Liverpool fans after exit is confirmed

Tottenham identifies award-winning replacement as team's next manager

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 5

Patriots legends rip Giants' Carter over his number request

Patriots legends rip Giants' Abdul Carter over Lawrence Taylor number request

The Giants rookie pass-rusher recently struck out in his attempts to bring either Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 or Phil Simms' No. 11 jerseys out of retirement.

Giants GM shares 'what really stands out about' rookie QB Jaxson Dart

Eagles owner may have revealed backup plans if 'tush push' is banned

Report expands on why Vikings chose QB Sam Howell over Kirk Cousins reunion

Video shows Lions' Aidan Hutchinson still has long way to go in his recovery

Panthers Pro Bowl DT aiming for Week 1 return amid rehab

Washington, D.C., to host 2027 NFL Draft

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 5

NASCAR rankings: Defending champ rises after Texas triumph

NASCAR power rankings: Defending champion rises after surprising Texas triumph

Joey Logano snagged his first win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, holding off Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney in NASCAR overtime.

Joey Logano wins wild Wurth 400 at Texas in NASCAR overtime

Ryan Blaney blames himself after coming up short at Texas

Ross Chastain earns season-best finish on 'working-class day' at Texas

The closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, one year later

Jesse Love to make additional Cup Series starts for RCR in 2025

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

Two months before the All-Star Game, some MLB teams are already contemplating call-ups from their minor league systems.

...and for each NL team

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani blasts HR where he created '50-50' club

Mets' Pete Alonso crushes 425-foot HR

Padres' bats come alive in eighth to steal win at rainy Yankee Stadium

Guardians manager heaps praise on overlooked key lineup piece

The Tigers' hot start to season is led by this unexpected player

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6

Watch: Aaron Gordon's game-winner stuns Thunder in Game 1

The Oklahoma City Thunder led by 11 points late in the fourth quarter of Monday's Game 1, but big shots by Nikola Jokic, two missed free throws and a huge three-pointer from Aaron Gordon gave the Denver Nuggets an improbable 121-119 win.

Russell Westbrook gets a storybook welcome from Thunder crowd

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

Knicks shut down Celtics late in comeback Game 1 OT win

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Pascal Siakam News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA field goal percentage leaders' quiz

How many of the 33 players in the 2024-25 NBA season to shoot at least 50 percent on field goal attempts for the year can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA head coaches all-time leaders in wins' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's active leaders in 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5

Padres' bats come alive in eighth to steal win over Yankees

Padres' bats come alive in eighth to steal win at rainy Yankee Stadium

The San Diego Padres took advantage of the struggling New York Yankees and extended their win streak in the process.

Three things that need to go right for Yankees to stay in first place

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each NL team

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025

The '2022 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5

Cavaliers could be severely short-handed in Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the NBA's deepest teams this season. They may have to rely heavily on that depth in Game 2.

Pacers use balanced attack vs. Cavaliers to steal home-court advantage

Pacers prove Cavaliers aren't invincible

Why Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson might not want to celebrate COY win

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

The 'NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5

Watch: Maple Leafs strike back 19 seconds after Panthers goal for 3-1 lead

Just as the Florida Panthers got back into Game 1 of their East second-round series, the Toronto Maple Leafs put them back in a two-goal deficit. The Panthers trailed 2-0 when defenseman Seth Jones scored his second goal of the Stanley Cup playoffs on a power play with three minutes and three seconds remaining in the first period.

Seth Jones is starting to find his way with the Panthers

Stanley Cup playoffs power rankings: Who lurks behind Panthers in final eight?

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 5

Watch: Dodgers' Ohtani blasts HR where he created '50-50' club

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani blasts HR where he created '50-50' club

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani picked up where he left off in the ballpark he established the 50-50 club a season ago.

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each NL team

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 5

Tigers' hot start is led by this unexpected player

The Detroit Tigers entered Monday at 22-13, the best record in the American League. An unexpected player has been leading the way in Detroit.

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

Will 2025 be the last season for these 20 MLB stars?

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / May 5

Islanders climb nine spots to No. 1 pick with stunning lottery win

The New York Islanders made a stunning leap up on Monday, winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery after entering the day ranked No. 10 in the draft order.

Islanders center Mathew Barzal doesn't want out of New York

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5

Why J.B. Bickerstaff deserved NBA Coach of the Year

Why J.B. Bickerstaff deserved Coach of the Year over Kenny Atkinson

Bickerstaff was up for the NBA's Coach of the Year award, but on Monday night it was announced that the award went to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson.

Cavaliers' Kenny Atkinson named NBA Coach of the Year

Why Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson might not want to celebrate COY win

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'Points-per-game leaders by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / May 5

Guardians manager heaps praise on often-overlooked key lineup piece

Daniel Schneemann may not be the first name you think of when you consider the potential superstars on the Cleveland Guardians roster. However, manager Stephen Vogt believes that what the former 33rd-round draft pick has done in 2025 has been key to Cleveland's early success.

Nationals get stern test with series vs. Guardians

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

Jeffrey Lurie News / Yardbarker / May 5

Do Eagles have a backup plan if 'tush push' is banned?

Eagles owner may have revealed potential backup plans if 'tush push' is banned

The Philadelphia Eagles want to revive an often-forgotten position to help continue their dominance in the run game and potentially make up for the "tush push" play if it's banned.

'Tush push' ban on the verge of passing?

Eagles' A.J. Brown proposes, with assist from John Legend

Three takeaways from Eagles rookie camp

20 head coaches who were successful both the NFL and college football