Cade Cunningham scored 27 as the Pistons used a 38-16 third quarter to beat the Magic 98-83 and tie the first-round series. The action shifts to Orlando this Saturday.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scored 37 as the Thunder beat the Suns 120-107 at Paycom Center. Jalen Williams left with a hamstring concern ahead of Game 3.

Caitlin Clark will still run Indiana’s offense, but rookie Raven Johnson and veteran pickups should ease her minutes and add defensive bite. The Fever are betting depth protects their star.

Brian Hartline hired his brother Mike as USF quarterbacks coach, but both say the move had to be the right fit. The pairing adds experience to a QB room as the Bulls build a new staff.

A court filing in House v. NCAA asks judges to exclude multimedia‑rights partners from settlement oversight — a ruling that could let schools route sponsor cash past the $20.5M cap and ignite a spending race.

The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a 2027 mutual option and will have him build up at Low-A Lake Elsinore before joining the rotation. The move shored up depth while key starters recover from elbow issues.

Top draft prospects swapped pads for a youth clinic Wednesday at Hazelwood Green as Pittsburgh rolled out its new U.S. Steel Community Field ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Thomas Haugh is returning to Florida for his senior season, passing on a likely first‑round draft spot and keeping the Gators’ title core intact. The decision reshapes NIL, roster plans and early 2026‑27 title odds.

LeBron's 28-point night pushed the Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 win over the Rockets, giving Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead as Kevin Durant's comeback sputtered.

Reports say the Falcons are open to offers for franchise‑tagged tight end Kyle Pitts as the 2026 NFL Draft opens, a move tied to Atlanta's search for draft capital. The decision would reshape the offense and the club's draft plans.

Seattle’s Sue Bird was enshrined in the FIBA Hall of Fame on Tuesday in Berlin, adding an international capstone to a career already honored with a statue and a renamed street.

J.J. Moser scored in overtime to lift the Lightning to a 3-2 win over Montreal, tying the first‑round series at one game apiece.

Cap City takes over downtown Columbus this Saturday: thousands of runners, early-morning road closures and a big finish-line party at the Columbus Commons. Here’s the quick guide for runners and neighbors.