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NBA playoffs 2024: Conference semifinals news, schedule, scores and highlights
Here's what you need to know about the conference semifinals, including the latest scores, news and schedules.
Gonzalez's RBI single in 12th lifts Red Sox past Rays 5-4
— Romy Gonzalez singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 12th as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Swayman backs up vow as Bruins force Game 6
Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who told reporters this week that the Bruins would stay alive in Game 5 and force a Game 6, made 28 saves as his club outlasted the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series on Tuesday night.
Swayman delivers on vow, Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination
— Jeremy Swayman said the series would return to Boston. And he backed up that claim in a big way.
Banged-up Cavs add LeVert to G5 injury report
Cavs guard Caris LeVert (bone bruise in left knee) is listed as questionable for Cleveland's must-win Game 5 against the Celtics.
Brady has roast regrets due to impact on his kids
Tom Brady said he regretted how his recent live comedy roast on Netflix affected his kids, saying he realized, "I wouldn't do that again."
Hour 1: Wins Under Pressure
Freddie and Harry break down the big win by the Thunder over the Mavericks before previewing Caitlin Clark's big debut in the WNBA tonight with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. They also discuss Aaron Rodgers facing off against the 49ers in Week One of the NFL season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 3: Fatigue Storm
Chris Carlin and Jonathan Zaslow are joined by ESPN Basketball aficionado Monica McNutt to preview both Caitlin Clark's debut and Knicks-Pacers Game 5! Can the Knicks overcome their coaches rotation? Plus a big game in the NHL tonight especially for Zas! Oh and an offseason edition of NFL Take Off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Safety Marte Mapu, who played 17.9% of the defensive snaps in 2023, notes how this offseason is different from last year because he isn't rehabbing an injury. He traveled to Puerto Rico with 2023 draft classmate Keion White, and hit the ground running upon their return. "I feel like there is a lot of improvement to be made. I hold myself to a high standard," he says. "I want to be back to what I'm used to being — having a presence on the field, be dominant."
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Brenden Schooler, who led the Patriots with 13 special teams tackles, is hoping to take on more of a leadership role in his third NFL season. He acknowledged part of that is striking more of an "even keel" at times. "I love this game and wear my emotions on my sleeve. That's something I'm going to try to take into [2024] — be that rock and even-keel leader. No matter what's going on on the field, I'm going to be the same guy every day."
Why no lead is safe, the Sam Bennett effect, and other Round 2 lessons of the Stanley Cup playoffs
With half of the round complete, here's what we've learned about the remaining teams, and what it means for the conference finals and beyond.
Marchand sidelined for Bruins' must-win Game 5
Bruins captain Brad Marchand will miss Tuesday night's win-or-go-home Game 5 against the Panthers with an upper-body injury suffered in Game 3.
2024 NBA playoffs odds: Nuggets back as Western fave
The Celtics are favorites to win the 2024 NBA championship. Here are each team's odds to advance to the Finals and to win the title.
2024 NBA Finals MVP odds: Tatum leads Jokic as favorite
Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic are the top two picks for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP as the second round continues play.
NFL offseason moves that should happen: Barnwell finds new teams for 10 players
Would the Titans trade a former first-round pick? Which team is the best fit for Jamal Adams? We projected 10 post-June 1 moves.
LeBron attends Celtics-Cavs Game 4 in Cleveland
LeBron James attended Cleveland's playoff game against the Celtics on Monday night.
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.
Hour 2: Drop The Gloves
Jody Shelley & Chris Denari join the show. Luka only has one good leg, but has the Mavs up 2-1 on OKC anyway. Plus, we all thought the Nuggets were done after Game 2...but not so fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1: Goff Gets Extended
Cavs won't have Donovan Mitchell tonight...can they survive the Game 4 vs. the Celtics? Jared Goff gets a huge extension from the Lions. Austin Rivers joins the show. Plus, we argue about the best athletes & whether or not the Knicks have run out of gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celtics survive punch from hobbled Cavs, lead 3-1
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat, and the Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Amed Rosario drives in 3 runs with triple and double, Rays beat Red Sox 5-3
— Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple during Tampa Bay’s three-run first inning and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Monday night.
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 |