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Olney: Vintage Mike Trout is back, thanks to some ...

BUSTER OLNEY

The Angels slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres, Canadiens ente...

ESPN STAFF

Here are previews for both of Wednesday's games, plus highlights and key plays from Tuesday's contest.

Haslam wants Giannis' future settled before draft

Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam says he would like to have Giannis Antetokounmpo's future sorted out before next month's NBA draft.

Pats' Maye backs Vrabel: 'Great human being'

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye stood behind his coach and said he doesn't think Mike Vrabel's off-field issues will be a distraction this season.

NBA playoffs intel file: Execs weigh in on a ridic...

TIM BONTEMPS AND BRIAN WINDHORST

Here's what league insiders are talking about as the NBA's conference semifinals begin.

No. 1 to No. 68: Ranking the offseason for every P...

Nail the transfer portal? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.

Brown: If up to me, I'd be in Boston long term

Jaylen Brown reaffirmed his happiness in Boston on Wednesday night, saying if it was up to him, he'd remain with the Celtics for the next 10 years.

Follow live: Ducks, Golden Knights face off in Gam...

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NBA playoff takeaways: Knicks take 2-0 series lead...

NBA INSIDERS

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

Brunson, Knicks pull out win, go up 2-0 on 76ers

Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game, leading the Knicks to a victory Wednesday night.

UCL talking points: Gyökeres' best game propels Ar...

MULTIPLE CONTRIBUTORS

Viktor Gyökeres delivered when it mattered most, but Arsenal must now beat the reigning champs. ESPN's Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on the UCL semifinal second legs and predict the final.

Sources: NCAA tourney expansion in final steps

PETE THAMEL

The NCAA is pushing through the final steps for expanding the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that the process could be completed as early as Thursday.

Sabres take Game 1 as power play finally emerges

KRISTEN SHILTON

The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series Wednesday with a power-play showing the likes of which Buffalo hadn't been able to produce since March.

Spurs rebound, hand Wolves largest playoff defeat

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

Finch: Wolves 'got punked' in 38-point blowout

ANTHONY SLATER

The Timberwolves, despite a warning from superstar Anthony Edwards, could not keep pace with the recharged Spurs in Wednesday night's Game 2.