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ESPN Biggest takeaways from Game 1 of the West finals

With the Mavs striking first, our experts look at the biggest moments of Game 1, what adjustments can be made and more.

ESPN Source: Bayern close to Kompany agreement

Bayern Munich and Burnley are close to reaching an agreement for manager Vincent Kompany, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sources: Madrid near Modric deal, Nacho in doubt

Real Madrid are close to agreeing new contracts with Luka Modric, Lucas Vázquez and Andriy Lunin, sources have told ESPN, but doubts remain about the future of club captain Nacho Fernández.

ESPN Sources: Barça would opt for Flick if Xavi goes

Hansi Flick has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take over Barcelona if Xavi is sacked, but the Catalan club will not make a final decision until president Joan Laporta joins the coach at a meeting scheduled for next week, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Thiago Motta to leave Bologna amid Juventus links

Bologna coach Thiago Motta has opted not to renew his contract, the Serie A club said on Thursday, with the ex-Italy international set to move to Juventus, according to Italian media reports.

ESPN Exclusive with USWNT coach Emma Hayes: 'I'm ready for the adventure of a lifetime'

People may ask whether Emma Hayes is ready for America, but is America ready for Emma Hayes? The new USWNT boss talks to ESPN: "I'm ready for the adventure of a lifetime."

ESPN 'We've got to be better': Las Vegas Aces are the favorites, but they have work to do

After three games, including a rare home loss, the two-time defending champs need to improve their defense ahead of Saturday's game against the Fever.

ESPN Cop disciplined for not recording Scheffler arrest

Louisville police said the arresting officer in the Scottie Scheffler incident violated procedure by not activating his bodycam video recorder and has been disciplined.

ESPN Sources: NBA closes inquiry into OKC's Giddey

The NBA has closed its investigation into Thunder guard Josh Giddey, sources told ESPN, after police previously determined it would not pursue charges following allegations that Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl.

ESPN Cavs fire Bickerstaff despite run to East semis

The Cavaliers dismissed coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Thursday after five seasons.

ESPN Garcia's B-sample positive for banned substance

Star boxer Ryan Garcia's B-sample returned an adverse finding for the banned substance ostarine.

ESPN Clark trying to stay 'positive' as Fever fall to 0-5

Caitlin Clark had 21 points in her best all-around game as a pro in Wednesday's 85-83 loss to the Storm and said she's confident the Fever's "first win will be right around the corner."

ESPN MLB: Robot home plate umps unlikely for 2025

Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025.

ESPN SB or bust? Lions' Campbell unsure 'what bust is'

Lions head coach Dan Campbell has his sights set on bringing a Super Bowl to Detroit.

ESPN WNBA Toronto team plans to play across Canada

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.