The best, worst and most surprising of the NFL draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams nailed their QB pick? Our experts have 27 different post-draft superlatives.
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Latest from Patriots' draft: Drake Maye's leadership, intel on Ja'Lynn Polk and Caedan Wallace
The NFL draft is over and the Patriots selected eight players including QB Drake Maye. Here's more insight from draft weekend.
2024 NBA playoffs championship odds: Celtics, Nuggets favored to battle for title
The Boston Celtics and the defending champion Denver Nuggets are favorites to win the 2024 NBA championship. We have odds for every team to advance to the Finals and to win the championship.
'They bullied us': Celts' D answers call in G3 rout
The Celtics, challenged to play with more defensive intensity after the Heat's stunning win in Game 2, smothered the Heat in a 104-84 win to take a 2-1 series edge.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
Matthews (ill) held out of 3rd as reeling Leafs lose
All-Star center Auston Matthews did not finish Saturday's Game 4 because of an illness, as the Toronto Maple Leafs fell on home ice 3-1 to the Boston Bruins, placing their season on the line Tuesday in Game 5 of their first-round series at TD Garden.
Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing
— Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round.
Kiper grades the draft classes for all 32 NFL teams: Which GMs did well, and which struggled?
The Eagles tied a record for trades. The Cardinals filled needs. And some teams reached for players. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the 2024 NFL draft.
NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Lakers avoided the sweep, while the Thunder, Celtics and Magic rolled on Saturday. Here's what you need to know about the first round, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper
The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations.
Messi stars with 2 goals before record Revs crowd
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami continued their imperious form in MLS, as the Argentine superstar scored twice in his team's 4-1 win over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday.
Messi stars for Inter Miami in 4-1 win in front of huge crowd (2:35)
Brad Marchand rips one-timer as Bruins double lead (0:41)
Van Riemsdyk 5-holes Samsonov for first Bruins goal of the night (0:38)
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The May 2 deadline is approaching for teams to pick up fifth-year options on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision?
Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
— For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. And when they finally got to play again, they let out all the frustration.
Porzingis, Brown connect for rim-rattling slam (0:17)
Ceddanne Rafaela homers, drives in 7 runs to lead Boston's 17-0 rout of the Cubs
— Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in seven runs, and Tyler O’Neill also went deep as the Boston Red Sox routed the Chicago Cubs 17-0 on Saturday.
Red Sox pour it on with 6-run 5th, part of 17-0 rout (0:52)
New England Patriots 2024 NFL draft picks: QB Maye, WR Polk among eight picks
Let's take a closer look at each of the Patriots' 2024 draft picks.
QB Milton goes to Pats, says TE move not in cards
With the Patriots drafting Drake Maye and then Joe Milton III, it marks just the second time in team history that they've selected two quarterbacks in a draft. The other time came in 1983 with Tony Eason and Tom Ramsey.
The highlights from newest Patriot Joe Milton III (0:48)
The numbers during Ezekiel Elliott's NFL career (0:59)
The highlights from newest Patriot Javon Baker (0:37)
Winners, losers and head-scratching picks: Kiper wraps Rounds 2 and 3
Which NFL teams fared well in the second and third rounds of the draft, and which reached for picks? Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of Day 2.
NBA: 2023-24 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | W2 |
| New York | 50 | 32 | .610 | 14 | W5 |
| Philadelphia | 47 | 35 | .573 | 17 | W8 |
| Brooklyn | 32 | 50 | .390 | 32 | L2 |
| Toronto | 25 | 57 | .305 | 39 | L4 |