A's to call up 2024 No. 4 pick Kurtz, sources say
The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN.
Vikings 7-round mock draft: How should Minnesota build around J.J. McCarthy?

The Vikings are putting all their eggs in the J.J. McCarthy basket. Carmen Vitali charts what they should do in the 2025 NFL Draft after being active in free agency.
Why Cavs could be problematic for the Celtics | First Things First

Chris Broussard explains why the Boston Celtics’ Big 3’s low-scoring game shows that the Cleveland Cavaliers could eventually be a problem for them.
Rockets look 'shook' in Game 1 loss vs Warriors, Game 2 is must-win for Houston | First Things First

Nick Wright breaks down the importance of Game 2 for a young Houston Rockets team that fell to an experienced Golden State Warriors squad in Game 1.
Paul Pierce on how Joe Mazzulla handled the hard foul on Jayson Tatum | The Herd

Paul Pierce reacts to how Joe Mazzulla handled the hard foul on Jayson Tatum, telling him to get up.
Ex-Duke commit Henderson joins Lucas in Miami
ESPN 100 senior Shelton Henderson, who decommitted from Duke last week, announced his commitment to Miami on Monday.
Kraken fire Bylsma after first season, source says
The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dan Bylsma after one season, a source told ESPN. Seattle will now be searching for its third head coach in as many seasons.
NCAA floats rules for direct payments to players
The NCAA proposed deleting 153 rules from its handbook that will allow schools to share financial benefits directly with players.
2025 NBA Draft Lottery: Odds for every team before draw

The NBA Draft is set for June 25. Here’s everything you need to know in the lead up to the event!
Bears 7-round mock draft: Chicago targets skill players to build around Caleb Williams

After being so active in free agency, the Bears can go the best available player route in the 2025 NFL Draft. Carmen Vitali identifies exactly who they should select in her seven-round mock.