NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Celtics close out the Heat while the Mavericks take a series lead. Here's what you need to know about the first round, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
CLEVELAND teams
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up?
The top plays from NBA Hustle Award winner Alex Caruso this season (1:57)
Bally Sports channels pulled off air by Comcast
Bally Sports channels carried by the distributor Comcast went dark at the start of May after Comcast and Bally's bankrupt operator, Diamond Sports Group, failed to agree on a new contract.
Hour 3 - Perk's acting career
ESPN NBA Analyst Kendrick Perkins joins Carlin and Joe to discuss his promising acting career, and if Steph, KD, and LeBron are done winning titles. Plus, who needs to be the alpha for the Sixers tonight; Maxey or Embiid and what is Mat Ishbia doing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 NBA playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups
Four first-round series are still up for grabs in the East and the West. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch heading into these massive Game 6 matchups.
Cavs' Allen (rib) skips practice, uncertain for G6
Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen did not practice as he continues to be slowed by a painful rib injury that could keep him out of Friday night's critical Game 6 in Orlando.
Men's college basketball comings and goings for 2024-25
Your guide to all the personnel changes for the top conferences and programs, including transfers, recruits and NBA draft decisions.
Debuting our first 2025 NFL mock draft: Two trades -- for star QBs -- in the top five picks
Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.
MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game winning streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.
2024 NBA draft: Where does the board stand ahead of the pre-draft process?
With nearly every draft prospect's season complete, who are the top 25 players heading into the pre-draft window?
Passan's early MLB takeaways: Offense on the decline? Which teams are for real -- and which are in trouble?
What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
Men's Bracketology: Old guys rule -- Kansas becomes new No. 1 overall seed
Not only are the Jayhawks returning national POY candidate Hunter Dickinson for his COVID year, but Kansas also boasts fifth-year guard Dajuan Harris Jr. along with veteran portal additions Rylan Griffen, AJ Storr, Riley Kugel and Zeke Mayo.
Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson lead celebrity cameos during 2024 NBA playoffs
From Selena Gomez to Caitlin Clark, check out who's been on the sidelines during the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Kwan has RBI in 10th, makes great defensive play to lead Guardians over Astros 3-2
— Steven Kwan gave Cleveland the lead with his RBI double in the 10th inning and made a diving catch to start a double play in the bottom of the inning to lead the Guardians to a 3-2 win...
Steven Kwan's dazzling catch seals win for Guardians (0:45)
Steven Kwan's double puts Cleveland ahead in the 10th (0:25)
Will Brennan gets Cleveland on the board with HR (0:33)
2024-25 transfer tracker: Kentucky, Arkansas are hauling them in
All of the movement in and out of the transfer portal on the final day of the entry window, including big names committing to big schools.
Hour 2 - BANG! BANG!
Carlin and Joe chat with ESPN lead NBA voice Mike Breen about the Sixers incredible comeback, comparing Tyrese Maxey's performance vs. Reggie Miller's, and when he decides to go with a "Double Bang" call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 3 - End of Embiid Era?
Carlin and Joe wonder if tonight will be the official end of the process in Philadelphia and if the Joel Embiid will ask for a trade after the season. Plus, has the NFC North become the best division in football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McAfee breaks down what is going on with Marvin Harrison Jr., NFLPA (2:15)
Impact newcomers for college football's top 25 teams: QBs, transfers, freshmen who will play early
What transfers have taken over starting jobs? What five-star recruits have shined this spring? We break down the teams.
Mobley steps up for Cavs, seals win with block
Evan Mobley carried the load left over from Jarrett Allen's absence and sealed the Cavaliers' Game 5 win over the Magic with a late block on Franz Wagner.
Victor Caratini walks it off for Astros with 2-run HR (0:33)
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NFL: 2023 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 483 | 280 |
| Cleveland | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 396 | 362 |
| Pittsburgh | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 304 | 324 |
| Cincinnati | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 366 | 384 |
NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
NCAAF: 2024 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Maryland | 4-5 | 8-5 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Indiana | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Northwestern | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Illinois | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 6-7 |