Chris Kreider's 3rd period hat trick wills Rangers to Eastern Conference Final as Hurricanes stunned in Game 6

Chris Kreider willed the Rangers to a Game 6 victory over the Hurricanes, scoring three goals in the third period to help his team advance to the Eastern Conference Final.

Nuggets plan to continue excluding Aaron Gordon from team dinners amid playoff winning streak

After dropping the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals, the Nuggets decided to have a players-only team dinner — without Aaron Gordon.

Under Armour CEO Plank Warns Of Plunging Sales and Layoffs Ahead

On Thursday, the company reported earnings that fell short of Wall Street's expectations and Kevin Plank, the company's co-founder who returned to run the company in March, warned that reviving the sportswear brand will take time.

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Ric Flair rips Cavaliers star for sitting out with injury in must-win playoffs: 'So disappointed!'

Ric Flair, the WWE Hall of Famer, voiced his displeasure with Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell sitting out in a must-win Game 5 against the Celtics with a left calf strain.

Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo rips Pacers after Myles Turner scuffle: 'They were trying to be tough guys'

New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner came nose-to-nose during the third quarter of their game on Tuesday night.

T'Wolves' Rudy Gobert fined $75,000 for insinuating referees had money on playoff game with hand gesture

Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 for making a money gesture toward referees, a move that "questions the integrity of the league."

Indeed to Lay Off 1,000 Workers, a Move Mostly Affecting U.S. Employees

The job site Indeed announced it is preparing to lay off approximately 1,000 employees, a move that will affect mostly American workers.

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Avalanche star Valeri Nichushkin suspended for 6 months hours before playoff game

Colorado Avalanche star Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for six months and will enter Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program, the league and union announced.

Warriors' Draymond Green takes jab at Knicks, suggests team's playoff run is 'a fluke'

The Warriors missed the playoffs this season, which gives Draymond Green some free time to speak his mind, and the Knicks are the latest team he took aim at.

Caitlin Clark attends Pacers-Knicks playoff game with Fever teammates in suite

Six days before she makes her official home WNBA debut for the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark took in Friday's Pacers-Knicks playoff game in a suite.

NBA fines Pacers coach Rick Carlisle $35,000 for public criticism of officiating in series vs. Knicks

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle was fined $35,000 by the NBA Friday morning for his criticism of the officiating in an ​​Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Luka Doncic press conference interrupted with lewd noises after Mavericks Game 2 win: 'I hope that’s not live'

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was speaking to the media Thursday night after winning Game 2 when the press conference was interrupted by a lewd noise.

Rick Carlisle rips referees, argues Pacers 'deserve a fair shot' in playoff series against Knicks

The Pacers tried to not make officiating in the playoff series against the Knicks an issue, but coach Rick Carlisle went off script when he unleashed on the referees in Game 2.

Knicks fans yell expletive chant at Reggie Miller as team tops Pacers in Game 2

New York Knicks fans launched into an expletive chant toward Reggie Miller on Wednesday night as they watch their team win Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers.

Panthers, Bruins players come to blows in emotional end to Game 2

The Florida Panthers took home a win on Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins, but it came with a few bumps and bruises toward the end of Game 2.

Jalen Brunson battles through foot injury to lead Knicks over Pacers in Game 2

Jalen Brunson missed the entire second quarter with a foot injury, but he led the New York Knicks in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers to take a two-game lead in their series.

Rangers captain's 'dirty' hit attempt has fans calling for suspension: 'A disgrace'

Hockey fans are calling for New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba to be suspended after a "dirty" hit attempt on Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas.

ESPN cuts away from crucial closing seconds of Rangers-Hurricanes playoff game: 'Absolutely terrible'

With the New York Rangers on the power play in a tie game with less than a minute to go, ESPN went black for a split second, then switched to warmups of another game.

NBA doesn't suspend Nuggets' Jamal Murray, but fines him $100K for tossing objects toward official

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray avoided a suspension from the NBA, but he was issued a hefty fine for tossing a towel and heating pad in the direction of an official.

Mitchell Robinson likely to miss rest of playoffs with 'stress injury' in ankle, Knicks announce

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson suffered a "stress injury" to his left ankle, an injury he dealt with earlier this season, that will likely have him miss the rest of the playoffs.

Elon Musk Lays Off Even More Tesla Staff as Demand Slows and Executives Flee

Elon Musk's Tesla, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has slashed even more workers from the payroll following weeks of massive layoffs, leaving employees on edge and seeking closure.

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Bucks' Patrick Beverley discusses his violent pass into stands: 'Should have never happened'

Patrick Beverley showed remorse for chucking a basketball at a female fan from close range. The ball wound up hitting the woman in the head.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas rips Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert for prioritizing child's birth over playoff game

Gilbert Arenas took issue with Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s decision to skip a pivotal postseason game for the birth of his first child.

Nuggets' Michael Malone screams in ref's face, Jamal Murray tosses heat pack as Denver drops Game 2

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone screamed at an official, and Jamal Murray threw a heat pack in frustration as the team dropped Game 2 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Knicks take Game 1 from Pacers as controversial late foul sparks fury on social media

The New York Knicks escaped Game 1 with a win over the Indiana Pacers, but a controversial call in the latter seconds sparked a social media firestorm.

Heat's Pat Riley has stern message for Jimmy Butler after Knicks swipe: 'You should keep your mouth shut'

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley had a clear response to Jimmy Butler's comments about the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, saying he should keep his mouth shut.

Clippers' Russell Westbrook refutes 'fabricated' reports on his unhappiness with team

Russell Westbrook seemed to settle into his role with the Clippers during his first full season with the team, and he has pushed back against the idea that he is unhappy in L.A.

Tom Thibodeau has hilarious response to Jimmy Butler's slight toward Knicks: 'I'll beat him to a pulp'

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau gave a hilarious response to Jimmy Butler's recent viral video where he jokingly said he wanted to beat his old coach "to a pulp."

Draymond Green warns Patrick Beverley incident with fans could get worse: ‘That is forbidden for us’

Patrick Beverley's ugly interaction with Indian Pacers' fans Thursday night could become a big issue for the Bucks guard, Golden state Warriors forward Draymond Green said on his podcast.

Bucks' Patrick Beverley hurls basketball at fans behind the bench during Game 6 loss to Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley hit a Pacers fan in the head after launching a basketball into the crowd multiple times during the team's Game 6 loss on Thursday night.

Carolina Hurricanes limiting playoff ticket sales vs Rangers to local residents

The Carolina Hurricanes are limiting ticket sales for their playoff series against the New York Rangers to residents of the Carolinas and parts of Virginia.

Spinning Wheels: Peloton CEO Steps Down amid More Layoffs, 92% Drop in Stock Price

Peloton, the once-thriving fitness company, has hit another rough patch as it struggles to regain its footing in the post-pandemic era. CEO Barry McCarthy is now stepping down after the company's share price dropped about 92 percent during his tenure.

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Google Lays Off Hundreds from 'Core' Teams, Shifts Roles to India and Mexico

Google has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees from its "Core" organization while relocating positions to India and Mexico.

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Hollywood Recession: Visual Effects Studio Behind 'Dune,' 'Oppenheimer' to Lay Off Hundreds

The VFX house DNEG, which worked on the acclaimed blockbusters Dune and Oppenheimer, will be reportedly laying off hundreds.

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76ers owners gifting 2,000 playoff tickets to Philly first responders, local communities

The owners of the 76ers and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin are donating 2,000 tickets to Game 6 to Philly first responders and community groups.

Lightning coach apologizes for saying goalies 'might as well put skirts on' after backlash

After the Tampa Bay Ligtning had two goals waved off due to interference in their do-or-die Game 5, head coach Jon Cooper said goalies "might as well put skirts on."

NFL Pro Bowler Taylor Lewan chugs beer, daughter downs water at Stanley Cup playoff game

Former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan went viral over the weekend for his beer chug during the Nashville Predators' Stanley Cup playoff game.

76ers steal Game 5 from Knicks behind Tyrese Maxey's heroics to keep season alive

Tyrese Maxey was not letting his Philadelphia 76ers get sent on vacation, as his 46 points led his team over the New York Knicks in a thrilling Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.

Draymond Green gets last laugh over Suns player he hit in face after their playoff elimination: 'Big Softie'

Jusuf Nurkic mocked the Warriors after they were eliminated from playoff contention, but Draymond Green held that in his back pocket and got the last laugh.

Timberwolves' coach Chris Finch to undergo surgery after collision with player: reports

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch will undergo surgery Wednesday after he ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee during a collision with Mike Conley Sunday.

NBA legend Magic Johnson points finger at load management after Lakers' early playoff exit

The Denver Nuggets may have simply been the better basketball team, but NBA legend Magic Johnson says he has identified the reason for the Lakers' early playoff exit.

Elon's Pink Slips Strike Again: Tesla Axes More Jobs, Including Senior Execs and EV Charging Team

Tesla has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees, including senior executives and a majority of its Supercharging team. The desperate move comes on the heels of a major recent layoff of 14,000 workers, part of what Musk claims is an "absolutely hard core" plan to cut costs at the struggling EV company.

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LeBron James noncommittal on future with Lakers after early playoff exit

LeBron James would not say if Monday night's loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs was his last game wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey.

Timberwolves' Chris Finch suffers torn patellar tendon in knee after collision with player

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon in right knee after colliding into one of his own players, Mike Conley Jr.

Joel Embiid 'disappointed' with Knicks fans taking over 76ers arena

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was not happy to hear so many New York Knicks fans in the building during Game 4, calling it "disappointing."

Jalen Brunson sets new Knicks playoff record with brilliant Game 4 performance in win over 76ers

Jalen Brunson set a New York Knicks playoff record with his 47-point masterpiece in his team's Game 4 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon.

Nuggets players spotted wearing flip-flops during warm-ups before Game 4 loss to Lakers

Some Denver Nuggets players were spotted warming up for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Laker wearing flip-flops instead of their usual basketball sneakers.

Charles Barkley rips Pelicans after playoff loss, takes swipe at Texas city

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley sideswiped Galveston, Texas, on Saturday as he offered critical comments about the New Orleans Pelicans.

Charles Barkley rips Pelicans after playoff exit, takes swipe at Texas city

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley sideswiped Galveston, Texas, on Saturday as he offered critical comments about the New Orleans Pelicans.

LeBron James explodes on Darvin Ham during Lakers' Game 4 victory over Nuggets

LeBron James exploded on Darvin Ham during the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. James scored 30 points.

NBA legend Charles Oakley instructs Knicks 'to do something' about Joel Embiid's on-court antics

The Philadelphia 76ers' win over the New York Knicks did not come without controversy after Sixers star Joel Embiid was involved in multiple contentious moments.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark autographs ultrasound photo during appearance at Pacers playoff game

The excitement for Caitlin Clark's upcoming WNBA debut continues to build, to the point she is receiving requests to sign ultrasound images.

Clippers' Russell Westbrook, Mavericks' PJ Washington get into altercation in Dallas' Game 3 win

Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook and Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington were ejected from Game 3 after an altercation in the fourth quarter.

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid fighting through Bell's palsy amid NBA playoffs

NBA MVP Joel Embiid revealed that he is undergoing treatment for Bell's palsy and he is not certain how long the condition could impact him.

Lakers D'Angelo Russell faces scrutiny for behavior on the bench during team's playoff meltdown

Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard D'Angelo Russell had another frustrating matchup with the Denver Nuggets, but his behavior on the bench is under scrutiny.

76ers Joel Embiid drops 50 in playoff win but flagrant foul raises eyebrows

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 50 points in a Game 3 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night but one play raised eyebrows.

Former NBA star Rasheed Wallace rips into 76ers' Tobias Harris: 'Step that s--- the f--- up'

The Philadelphia 76ers head into Game 3 of their playoff series with the New York Knicks on Thursday night, and Rasheed Wallace, a former NBA All-Star, ripped Tobias Harris.

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton says racial slur hurled at younger brother during playoff game

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said Tuesday night a racial slur was hurled at his younger brother during an altercation in the stands in Milwaukee.

76ers' Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice by Knicks before New York's go-ahead three, NBA says

The NBA's Last Two Minute report of the New York Knicks-Philadelphia Game 2 finish found Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before Donte DiVincenzo's game-winner.

Nikola Jokic's brothers appear to get into physical altercation in stands after team's comeback

Shortly after the Denver Nuggets completed a 20-point comeback with a buzzer beater, the brothers of Nikola Jokic were in a physical altercation in the stands.

76ers announcers pull off ultimate broadcasters jinx before Knicks' wild comeback: 'Job done'

Before the New York Knicks' improbable comeback on Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers' broadcasters said the game at Madison Square Garden was all but over.

Knicks' wild 6-point swing helps team to improbable Game 2 victory over 76ers

A wild sequence with 41 seconds left in Game 2 between New York and Philadelphia helped the Knicks score a crucial six points to win the matchup.

LeBron James rips NBA replay center in expletive rant after Nuggets top Lakers with buzzer-beater

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James ripped the NBA replay center on Monday night after the team lost Game 2 to the Denver Nuggets, 101-99.

Hard foul on Celtics' Jayson Tatum 'looked shady,' former NBA player says

Former Boston Celtics player Brian Scalabrine called Miami Heat guard Caleb Martin's hard foul on Jayson Tatum at the end of Game 1 a "dirty play."

Rangers' Matt Rempe makes immediate impact in 1st postseason game: 'I think I'm built for the playoffs'

Matt Rempe helped the New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and felt at home doing it.

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr credits teammates with helping him as his brothers deal with 'bad and sad stuff'

Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. opened up about how he's been able to persevere and play basketball as his brothers were in the national spotlight.

Pelicans star quickly catches himself making gambling reference, throws shade at banned player

New Orleans Pelicans star Larry Nance Jr. was quick to realize he used a poor choice of words regarding his confidence in his team in the playoffs.

Islanders owner Jon Ledecky surprises families going through trying times with playoff tickets, swag packs

Ahead of the New York Islanders' playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, owner Jon Ledecky surprised families going through hard times with tickets and swag packs.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Which 4 NHL teams have the best chances to win it all?

The Stanley Cup Playoffs kick off on Saturday, with 16 teams all vying for the chance to hoist the Cup at the end of it all. But which 4 teams have the best chance to do so?

NBA Playoffs: Four teams with the best chance to win it all

The NBA playoffs tip off on Saturday, and despite the playoff picture being stacked from seeds one through eight, these four teams are the ones to watch for.

Lululemon Warehouse in Washington Set to Close, Laying Off More than 100 Employees

Lululemon, a Canadian athletic apparel retailer, revealed that it will be closing its warehouse in Sumner, Washington, by the end of the year, laying off more than 100 employees.

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