11:59 PM ET ESPN News Services The Minnesota Timberwolves have dropped five of their last six games after a 129-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. The struggles may have reached a low point in the second quarter when Minnesota had just four players on the court during a Suns’ possession
12:09 AM ET NEW YORK — New Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn tries to maintain a positive attitude in any situation in which he finds himself. It’s a demeanor his players have responded to in the short term, and seem to be building on in the wake of a 112-85 demolition of the New York
12:49 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James left Wednesday’s 114-101 loss to the LA Clippers midway through the fourth quarter with he said was a groin injury and did not return. Team doctors will evaluate James on Thursday and administer medical imaging on his groin to determine the extent of the injury.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — To play without fear and enjoy the moment, that’s all that England captain Sarah Hunter has asked from her team as they head into Saturday night’s World Cup final against the Black Ferns in a rematch of the 2017 decider. With 30 straight wins under their belt, including two record victories
11:39 PM ET SYDNEY — Rafael Nadal and world No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek were among the top players who had their pre-Australian Open tournament destinations set when the draw was held for the new United Cup mixed teams event on Thursday. Nadal, who will team with world No. 13 Paula Badosa for Spain, is headed
9:29 PM ET There is a strong temptation on roster release day, an unofficial holiday before the World Cup, to pick apart a coach’s decisions. It’s an inevitable part of the process in the lead-up to the tournament. More than anything, though, it’s a public relations exercise. An opportunity to build excitement — and in
9:25 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The San Diego Padres, having concluded their march through the postseason, are now clear on the official end to Fernando Tatis Jr.’s suspension — April 20, barring any postponements. But there are other matters to sort through. The first is Tatis’ position. The second, and most important, is his
8:47 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper will have his right elbow examined Monday to determine a course of action, according to the club’s president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. It’s possible surgery could be needed for the two-time National League MVP. Harper, 30, suffered a tear in the ulnar collateral
8:57 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — The agent for Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson took issue with the team invoking his client’s shooting in their preemptive response to the District of Columbia Attorney General’s upcoming announcement regarding the organization. Earlier Wednesday, the office of D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine announced he will hold a
7:57 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Errol Spence Jr. could defend his unified welterweight championship against Keith Thurman next after the WBC ordered the mandatory title fight on Wednesday at its convention in Mexico. Spence, 32, who holds the WBC, WBA and IBF belts at 147 pounds, was in advanced talks to fight Terence Crawford, but