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Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China

SHAMS CHARANIA

Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Celtics net 53 in first quarter, 2 off NBA record

The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history Wednesday night, scoring 53 points in the opening 12 minutes of a 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat.

WC final tickets hit $10,990 as FIFA reopens sales

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The top ticket price for the World Cup final hit $10,990 as FIFA reopened sales on Wednesday.

Wemby stays hot, doubles-down on MVP chase

ANTHONY SLATER

After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.

How Brandon Bussi's brother, Dylan, continues to inspire his NHL journey

KRISTEN SHILTON

The 27-year-old goalie has had a record-breaking debut season for the Hurricanes, and his brother remains in his mindset.

NHL playoff watch: Clinching day for the Sabres, Hurricanes, Wild?

ESPN STAFF

Buffalo, Carolina and Minnesota can punch playoff tickets on Thursday. Here's what to watch in a 14-game slate.

These flaws could hold back the draft's top QBs

BILL CONNELLY

We saw a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.

Three-round NFL mock draft: Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates rotate through the top 100 picks

MEL KIPER JR., MATT MILLER, JORDAN REID AND FIELD YATES

We asked four draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates -- to make picks in the first three rounds. Where do the top prospects land?

'I thought it was an exploding baseball': Remembering the Randy Johnson bird pitch, 25 years later

JOSH WEINFUSS

In 2001, one of baseball's first viral moments played out on a spring training field. Those who were there relive the "Sea of Feathers" game.

UNC not in men's Final Four but still looms large

DAN WETZEL

As UNC looks for its next coach, the Final Four has taken on a Carolina blue backdrop.

Ranking the top 55 WNBA free agents, from MVPs to key rotation players

ALEXA PHILIPPOU

More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.

The latest on Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers

BAXTER HOLMES

What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.

Women's March Madness: The 15 best players left in the field

MICHAEL VOEPEL AND CHARLIE CREME

Wondering who to watch during this weekend's Final Four? We break down the best on the court.

Chasing history, Arizona is staying present in run to Final Four

KYLE BONAGURA

The Wildcats are back in the national semifinals for the first time in 25 years -- but are focused on the moment.

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

JEFF BORZELLO AND MYRON MEDCALF

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.