Boston Celtics. (Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports) Twitter has mixed reviews for Paige VanZant’s AEW debut by Scott Rogust The Boston Celtics are going to the NBA Finals after taking down the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Boston Celtics got a do-or-die victory, 100-96, on the road on Sunday night
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Kyrie Irving created plenty of extra challenges for the Brooklyn Nets last season. And now they may be unwilling to sign him to a long-term extension. There may not be a trickier or more impactful decision this offseason than what the Brooklyn Nets do with Kyrie Irving. His refusal to get vaccinated limited him to
The 2022 NBA Finals will be contested between the teams that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving left in the summer of 2019. The 2022 NBA Finals is now set after Sunday night. The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals. Their
2:05 AM ET MIAMI — As the Miami Heat digest a “heartbreaking” 100-96 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, Erik Spoelstra and his staff believe that a momentum-changing overturned call in the third quarter will provide a “case study” for the NBA as far as replay reviews go
MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 05: A detail of Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat shoes prior to the game against the Charlotte Hornets at FTX Arena on April 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) NFL world mourns the loss of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney by John Buhler Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared the text message he sent Kobe Bryant before Game 7. Jayson Tatum had Kobe Bryant on his mind ahead of the Celtics’ win-or-go-home Game 7 on Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura s and Boston Celtics center Al Horford have both struggled to see the postseason in their lengthy careers. There are a few things that Jean Segura and Al Horford have in common. For one, the two elite athletes both call the Dominican Republic home: Horford is from Puerto Plata; Segura
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was doused in water by an excited Celts locker room, but he was quick to remind them that there’s no banner up just yet. When big games are won, coaches are the ones who can expect to be dunked on. Whether it’s water or sports drinks, players show their
8:00 AM ET After three rounds of upsets, thrillers, blowouts and everything in between, the NBA Finals are here — and it’s a series that will pin some familiar faces against a group with zero experience on the league’s biggest stage. The Golden State Warriors, led by three-time champions Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Watch: Celtics make it rain on head coach Ime Udoka before he delivers rousing speech by Aryanna Prasad Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum became the first player to take home the Larry Bird award. With the Boston Celtics punching their ticket to the NBA Finals, their
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young opens up about the importance of mental health and how he uplifts communities through the power of positivity. Professional athletes exist in the public eye like no other. They become heroes for their athletic prowess; revered for being able to do what few humans can. Michael could fly. Kobe was
3:15 AM ET MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra’s eyes traced the shot as it left Jimmy Butler‘s hands. The arc looked good. It was rotating perfectly. The emotions swelled in the Miami Heat coach’s chest as he instinctively kicked out his legs in the final moments of Sunday’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals inside
Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kent Bazemore (9) looks on before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Look: Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin troll Tennessee with 2022 season countdown graphic by John Buhler Joc Pederson, Tommy Pham have to be
11:22 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — Nothing about this Boston Celtics season has been easy. So, it stands to reason, making it to the NBA Finals wouldn’t be, either. But, at the end of a grueling seven-game series in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, that is exactly where the Celtics have
May 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) greets guard Victor Oladipo (4) and forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half in game six of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Liverpool demand probe after fans sprayed by tear gas at UCL
Draymond Green lit a fire inside of the Miami Heat, which was exactly what the Golden State Warriors star did by picking the Boston Celtics to meet his squad in the 2022 NBA Finals. The Miami Heat certainly responded after Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green picked the Boston Celtics to reach the 2022 NBA Finals
8:00 AM ET After the many ups and downs of the 2022 Eastern Conference finals, including double-digit wins and injuries to star players, the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are facing off for Game 7 in Miami on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET (on ESPN and the ESPN app). The winner will advance to play
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 06: Assistant Coach Darvin Ham of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on March 06, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns 132-122. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
5:17 PM ET MIAMI — The NBA announced that it has fined the Miami Heat $25,000 for “violating league rules regarding team bench decorum.” “On multiple occasions, several players stood for an extended period in Miami’s team bench area, stood away from the team bench, and were on, encroaching upon or entering the playing court
Mar 21, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Lakers hiring Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as next head coach by Scott Rogust Rockies City Connect uniforms: Best memes and tweets by Scott
Pairing Zach LaVine with Luka Doncic could get the Dallas Mavericks over the top in the west. While Luka Doncic tasted the first postseason success of his NBA career, the Dallas Mavericks fell in five games to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 Western Conference Finals. Doncic may be able to score at will, but he
1:11 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — Ahead of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka said that after his team has gone through a roller-coaster ride of a season to get to this point, it is only fitting that this series will come down to Boston having to win
Dwyane Wade said it himself, Michael Jordan is The GOAT and not LeBron James. At the end of May 2022, we can finally lay to rest the most important sports debate of all time: Who is The GOAT between Michael Jordan and LeBron James? Dwyane Wade wanted that smoke. In a round table featuring many
May 10, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after the basket made by Bam Adebayo (not pictured) during the second half in game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Everything we know about
9:08 PM ET Brianna Williams The Los Angeles Lakers secured their new head coach with the hire of Darvin Ham, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Prior to joining the Lakers, he served as an assistant for the defending NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. He has worked under Milwaukee head coach Mike Budenholzer since 2013, when the
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Yankees: 3 teams dumb enough to trade for Joey Gallo by Tim Boyle Klay Thompson put up 32 points in the Warriors’ Game 5 win, passing a legend on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list along the way. Klay Thompson is known as an all-time great shooter but the man is
Portland Trail Blazers power forward Greg Brown III. (Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports) Kyle Shanahan expects Deebo Samuel at 49ers mandatory minicamp by Owen Crisafulli With the Trail Blazers on the verge of being sold, NBA owners are reportedly against letting them move to Seattle preferring expansion for the city. The NBA is heading for major
2:13 AM ET BOSTON — The Miami Heat might have to clear some room in Championship Alley. That’s the name for the path from their home court to the locker room that is filled with wall-sized memories of greatness from Miami’s past. Gary Payton‘s jumper that started their 2006 Finals comeback. Blood dripping down Udonis
The Golden State Warriors won the Western Conference Finals in five games over the Mavericks on Thursday night. Fans let Charles Barkley hear it. Barkley had a feud with Golden State basketball fans this series, starting before Game 1 when he picked the Mavs to win the series. That only intensified later in the series,
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Mets: A realistic trade offer for Red Sox star JD Martinez by Mark Powell Chris Paul‘s reputation took another hit this season after the No. 1-seed Phoenix Suns were upset in the playoffs. But Trae Young says he’s still one of the greatest. It’s been a rough few weeks for