Djokovic ousted in five sets Down Under
Defending champ Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset at the hands of unseeded Denis Istomin in a marathon 4-hour, 48-minute match at the Australian Open. Istomin is ranked 117th in the world.
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Istomin: 'I feel sorry for Novak, I was playing so good today' (1:39)
Serena weaves by another former top-10 star
For the second straight round, No. 2-seeded Serena Williams drew a former top-10 player, onetime world No. 5 Lucie Safarova. And for the second time, Williams emerged unscathed.
Bagwell, Raines, Ivan Rodriguez elected to HOF
Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, the third time in four years the Hall has welcomed a class of three members or more.
Westbrook: I'll get Zaza back for fouling me
An agitated Russell Westbrook said he will get Golden State's Zaza Pachulia back for a hard foul on him. Pachulia, handed a flagrant foul 1, said he's not concerned with the OKC guard's comments.
Sources: 76ers' Simmons could debut after break
Barring a recovery setback, No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons could be on course to make his much-anticipated NBA debut for the Philadelphia 76ers near March, sources told ESPN.
Arizona's Trier tested positive for PED in Sept.
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier tested positive for a PED in September and hasn't been allowed to return to the team because the drug is not completely out of his system.
UFC's Woodley: Race affecting stature as champ
Tyron Woodley claimed race has affected his stature as welterweight champion. He also said the UFC hasn't promoted him as well as other champions and that fans haven't embraced him like others.
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Durant's best as a Warrior bests Westbrook (again)
Kevin Durant poured in 40 and improved to 2-0 against his former team as Golden State routed OKC, despite Russell Westbrook's 21st triple-double.
Durant takes it to his former team ... again (1:56)
Westbrook forgets he has to dribble (0:21)
Who won and lost on Hall of Fame election night?
Cooperstown opened its doors to a trio of stars while another hopeful just missed the cut. Here's what we learned from the 2017 Hall ballots.
Rodriguez gets emotional when getting into the Hall (0:33)
Top plays from Wednesday's NBA action
Top plays from Wednesday's NBA action
Pachulia fouls Westbrook hard, stares him down
Pachulia fouls Westbrook hard, stares him down
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Embiid wants to hear 'Trust the Process' chant
Embiid wants to hear 'Trust the Process' chant
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Thomas throws ball between defender's legs
Thomas throws ball between defender's legs
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Hibbert bewildered when his pass goes in the hoop
Hibbert bewildered when his pass goes in the hoop
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Durant misses wide-open dunk
Durant misses wide-open dunk
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Harden celebrates his 3 with a shimmy in win
Harden celebrates his 3 with a shimmy in win
Top plays from Wednesday's NBA action
George powers over Cousins with a slam
George powers over Cousins with a slam
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Greek Freak spins his way in for a big jam
Greek Freak spins his way in for a big jam
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Gay carried off the court to locker room
Gay carried off the court to locker room
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Wall speeds past Gasol for easy layup
Wall speeds past Gasol for easy layup
Isaiah Thomas on Celtics' loss to Knicks: 'They punked us'
Isaiah Thomas and the Celtics weren't feeling good after their loss to the Knicks on Wednesday, feeling as if New York outworked and outhustled them.
James Harden outduels Greek Freak, and relishes it
Giannis Antetokounmpo was a sizable challenge for the Rockets, but James Harden was more than up to it, scoring 38 points as Houston sank the Bucks.
Harden, Antetokounmpo put on a show against each other (0:49)
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With Hall of Fame election, deep wounds closing for Jeff Bagwell
Jeff Bagwell made his mark on the game with a unique batting stance and mentality, and ultimately, he overcame clouds of suspicion to earn his place in Cooperstown.
After slow burn, Tim Raines blazes his way into the Hall of Fame
It took 10 agonizing years on the ballot for one of the greatest leadoff hitters of all time to get the call to Cooperstown. What changed? Here's what finally lit Raines' Hall of Fame flame.
Reaction to Hall of Fame: Class of 2017
Reaction to Hall of Fame: Class of 2017
Tim Raines: The biggest call of my life
Tim Raines: The biggest call of my life
Reaction to Hall of Fame: Class of 2017
Kurkjian: 'If you love baseball, this is a good day for the Hall'
Kurkjian: 'If you love baseball, this is a good day for the Hall'
Reaction to Hall of Fame: Class of 2017
Glanville lauds talents from 2017 Hall of Fame class
Glanville lauds talents from 2017 Hall of Fame class
Vote: Do Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?
Despite the PED suspicions that surround them, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens both saw notable increases in support in this year's Hall of Fame vote. Should the duo be enshrined in Cooperstown?
Is this the best QB final four in NFL history?
Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady are four of the NFL's best quarterbacks right now, but is this the best crew to ever play on conference championship weekend?
Matt Ryan's legacy on line versus fellow MVP candidate Aaron Rodgers
Matt Ryan will let others decide what a Super Bowl would do for his resume. He's focusing on what matters most: beating Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
Meet the self-appointed scout whom Tom Brady trusts
Jay Flannelly's friendship with the famous QB has endured Michigan games, Patriots games and even Deflategate. Get to know Tom Brady by getting to know the man behind the weekly scouting reports.
Biggest injury questions for NFL playoff teams
NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries among teams playing in this weekend's conference championship games, including Packers WR Jordy Nelson and Falcons WR Julio Jones.
Is West Virginia built for the long haul?
The Mountaineers have been winning in part due to their ability to force turnovers. But the loss to Oklahoma reveals that formula might not be enough.
Wednesday filled with amazing game-winning shots (0:54)
Teen with cerebral palsy has dream to play for basketball team come true
Freedom High School basketball's No. 1 fan, Mitchell Greathouse, had his dreams come true when he got to suit up and start in his school's rivalry game.
Tacko Fall's 7-foot-6-sized road to UCF
New to basketball from Senegal, Tacko Fall's path took him to six U.S. states. He nearly had to leave the country and had a run-in with the NCAA, but now he's flourishing with the Golden Knights.
McDavid wins it on last-second OT goal (0:30)
Farm system rankings: The bottom 10
The D-backs are gutted, the Royals have tumbled and the Angels aren't last. For these minor league systems, the road back to respectability is tough.
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End appears near for Phil Jackson-Carmelo Anthony relationship, and that's sad
With turmoil only increasing between Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony, hopes of the duo delivering the Knicks a title have all but vanished.
Stephen A. predicts Melo will be traded by the summer (1:17)
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Big Ben counters Julian Edelman: We've got trophies out there
Ben Roethlisberger defended his organization when asked if he had a response to Julian Edelman about the way the Steelers run their locker room.
Predicting the biggest offseason change for every NFL team
Will Tony Romo and Tyrod Taylor still be in Dallas and Buffalo, respectively, when the next season kicks off? NFL Nation reporters predict the biggest offseason changes across the league.
Is CP3 the NBA's unluckiest superstar?
Does Chris Paul deserve better luck after the injuries and playoff disappointments? How much will his absence hurt the Clippers? Kevin Pelton takes a look.
League still chasing Connor McDavid
As Connor McDavid gets ready to play against the Florida Panthers, the only team he hasn't played, we take a look at the adjustments teams have made going up against the league's leading scorer.
Final #CFBrank 2016 top 50: All hail Deshaun Watson
What a fitting way to end a topsy-turvy year: After ups and downs all season, our experts chose Clemson QB Deshaun Watson as the No. 1 player in the nation -- just as they predicted in August.
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Tim Tebow. Cam Newton. Marcus Mariota. When a program loses the best QB in its history, the following season is often rife with challenges. How will Clemson replace its superstar signal-caller?
Marshawn Lynch does wheelies, dodges bus on bike (0:20)
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Durant, Warriors rout thunder
Kevin Durant throws down two of his game-high 40 points with this high-flying putback slam in Golden State's 121-100 win over Oklahoma City.
Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer
Steve Kerr on Durant , "What I love about him is that he doesn't chase shots. He's had games where he took only 7 or 8 shots and it doesn't bother him." Tonight KD needed just 16 shots to score 40
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Golden State Warriors say David West suffered non-displaced fracture to left thumb and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
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Since individual turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78, Russell Westbrook is the only player with multiple triple-doubles while also finishing with 10 or more turnovers, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. He's done it three times.
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
The Kings' medical staff indicates Rudy Gay suffered a torn left Achilles' tendon. An MRI scheduled for tomorrow will confirm the diagnosis
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
An efficient Kevin Durant with a game-high 33 points on 11-of-14 shooting, 10 rebounds and also a game-high +25. Fourth quarter next.
Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer
This is Anderson Varejao's recent game log. He's in there now to give Dubs length against this big Thunder lineup
Westbrook storms through for monster jam
Russell Westbrook explodes through the lane and dunks down in a big way in the third quarter against the Warriors.
Johnette Howard ESPN Staff Writer
A wallaby has a post-match hangout with 17th-seed Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Wozniacki defeated Donna Vekic 6-1, 6-3 to advance to a third-round match against Johanna Konta of Great Britain, who is seeded ninth. Both women have been playing well lately. Should be a good match.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Russell Westbrook has his 21st triple-double of the season, 20-12-10 with 5:20 left in the third quarter. He's also just a turnover away from his third quadruple-double of the season.
Draymond dunks all over Roberson
Zaza Pachulia makes a great pass to Draymond Green, who winds and stuffs it down with one hand in the third quarter against the Thunder.
Pachulia fouls Westbrook hard, stares him down
Zaza Pachulia commits the hard foul on Russell Westbrook, then stands over him, earning himself a flagrant foul 1 late in the second quarter.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Tense moments before halftime as Zaza Pachulia laid a hard foul on Russell Westbrook, leaving the OKC guard on the ground holding his face. Pachulia stood over Westbrook and then Draymond Green clapped and high-fives Pachulia. A flagrant one was called on Pachulia
Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer
Draymond Green talked about how physical Zaza is this morning at shoot around. That, um, was an example right there on Russ.
Ethan Sherwood Strauss ESPN Staff Writer
Russell Westbrook takes a shot from Zaza Pachulia, storms to the bench during the review of the play. Flagrant 1
Ethan Sherwood Strauss ESPN Staff Writer
Kevin Durant's been great but the Warriors are forcing it to him a bit. They lead the Thunder 51-48, despite 12 turnovers
George puts Boogie Cousins on a poster
Paul George splits defenders at the top of the arc and powers through for a one-handed slam over DeMarcus Cousins.
Justin Verrier ESPN Staff Writer
Anthony Davis said his left pinkie was bent back, so he went to the locker room to get it taped. He said it hurt but he had "good motion in it."
Westbrook fires two great assists early
Russell Westbrook makes two beautiful passes to Domantas Sabonis and Enes Kanter in the first quarter against the Warriors.
Draymond goes coast-to-coast for the dunk
The Warriors capitalize on a Thunder turnover as Draymond Green drives down the court and beats Andre Roberson for the two-handed flush.
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Derrick Rose had his mid-range game going tonight. He didn't attempt a single 3 and only went to the line four times but still scored 30. The point guard said he's been adding "pieces" to his game.
Durant sets the tone early with big flush
Klay Thompson passes up the shot and feeds Kevin Durant, who finishes with the one-handed jam in the first quarter against his former team.
Matt Wilansky ESPN.com
We are now 15 minutes into the Novak Djokovic-Denis Istomin match, and we're through … one game. After nine deuces, Djokovic finally won the opening game. At this rate, even if Djokovic wins 6-0, 6-0, 6-0, the match will take 4½ hours.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
As expected, no interaction prior to tipoff between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Westbrook briefly chatted with Shaun Livingston, who he played with in OKC for a short time.
Calvin Watkins ESPN Staff Writer
Rockets respond after a bad loss in Miami, with a 111-92 victory over the Bucks. James Harden with 38 points and eight assists in the victory. Eric Gordon, after shooting 3-17 in Miami, made 9-20 shots, including 7-17 from three-point range. Gordon finished with 25. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 32 and 11 and six. He scored 12 in the third quarter.