Deni Avdija leads the Portland Trail Blazers into Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. Watch on NBC, Peacock, or the NBC Sports App.
Top Clips
SGA named NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins NBA Showtime after being named the 2025-26 Clutch Player of the Year to discuss what the award means to him and how his career has helped shape him in these moments.
Up Next
Top Headlines
Live and Upcoming
NBA Playoff Highlights
Best of the NBA
Editor’s Picks
Los Angeles and San Francisco renew their rivalry in the Bay Area. Watch the home or away feed on Peacock!
Mike Florio delves into the 2026 NFL Draft.
Connor Rogers unveils his Top 335 prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
A look at some of the biggest power players in pursuit of the elusive Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs.
NBC Sports Podcasts
-
Mike Florio, Chris Simms and a cast of co-hosts tackle the biggest NFL rumors and stories on and off the field. -
-
-
-
NFL
This time a year ago, Tyler Shough was nervously awaiting the NFL draft.
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL regular-season debut with no first-team reps, replacing Dillon Gabriel in Week 11 of his rookie season.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua showed up for the start of the team’s voluntary offseason program on Monday.
The Cowboys were prepared to have Brandon Aubrey play on the second-round tender of $5.76 million for 2026.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
Could the Magic upset the Pistons as an eight seed? NBA Showtime breaks down the likelihood following their Game 1 upset, and how Detroit can counter Orlando’s energy in Game 2.
The Atlanta Hawks erased a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden and even the first-round series.
NBA Showtime unpacks why it’s in the New York Knicks’ best interest to continue to utilize Karl-Anthony Towns and how he is “hard to scout” in the postseason.
NBA Showtime assesses LeBron James’ leadership as the Lakers continue to navigate around injuries to their stars and how he has empowered his teammates early against the Rockets.
NBA Showtime reacts to Jaden McDaniels’ comments on the Denver Nuggets defense, or lack thereof, and the importance to back up the spoken confidence in Game 3.
Get an inside look at Deni Avdija’s growth with the Trail Blazers, a “defining story” of Portland’s return to the postseason after dropping 41 points in the Play-In.
MLB
Wheeler finished his sixth season with the Phillies at 10-5 with a 2.71 ERA through 149 2/3 innings and 24 starts.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs Game Preview
Rainiel Rodriguez, JoJo Parker and Braden Montgomery headline 15 fantasy baseball dynasty prospects on the rise.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants Game Preview
Premier League
Liam Rosenior sounds off on Chelsea’s “inexcusable” performance in a 3-0 loss to Brighton in Matchweek 34.
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Sign up for The Sports Desk newsletter
Catch up with the top athletes and day’s recaps by signing up for NBC News’ The Sports Desk newsletter
Motor Sports
Ken Roczen’s approach is working, and he refuses to change it in 2026.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss Eli Tomac and reflect on knowing when to retire from Supercross, including injuries, timing, and the challenges of stepping away at the right moment.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto break down the matchup between Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen, discussing execution, mentality, and who has the edge in the upcoming races.
Ricky Carmichael reflects on the early days of his career, including his success at the World Mini Grand Prix and how amateur nationals helped shape his career.
Rotoworld
It’s a good time to take a chance on the Mets’ former ace and the Yankees’ rehabbing shortstop.
A look back at some of the players whose placement in our 2025-26 preseason Top-200 rankings missed the mark.
Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson are vying for the WR1 crown as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. Meanwhile, North Dakota State’s Bryce Lance looks like one of the best sleepers in the class.
Every team in the NL Central has a winning record as the end of April approaches.
- ,
- ,
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Sam Antonacci, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Bryan Baker are among the 12 newcomers in this week’s update.
Betting
Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons Game 2 Preview
Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs Game Preview
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants Game Preview
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Game 2 Preview
Golf
The PGA Tour will not be in Hawaii in 2027 for the first time in 56 years as it moves toward a revamped schedule that no longer will start the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Hannah Green also won the event in 2023 and 2024 at Wilshire Country Club.
Collin Morikawa discusses playing through a nagging back injury at the RBC Heritage, making the week a ‘grind’ but ultimately something he can hang his hat on with a T-4 finish.
Matt Fitzpatrick reflects on winning the 2026 RBC Heritage at a course that’s extremely special to him in Hilton Head, explaining that ‘words don’t do it justice’ when describing his feelings.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Scottie Scheffler reflects on the impact Gary Woodland has had on him as a golfer and praises his performance so far at the RBC Heritage, where he finished Round 3 tied for 6th place at 12-under.
Latest
With Patrick Mahomes on the mend from a torn ACL suffered late in the 2025 season, there’s certainly a chance he won’t be ready for the start of the regular season.
The Cowboys tried hard to trade for Maxx Crosby.
Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul returned to the Buccaneers late last season and he wouldn’t mind another trip down memory lane.
The league’s tune has changed quickly on the quality of officiating.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye dealt with a right shoulder injury in the postseason, but he doesn’t expect it to be an issue for him heading into the 2026 campaign.
