From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor.

Amateurism has collapsed like the house of cards it always was. It shouldn't have lasted this long.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in right knee this week, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, but he is expected to be ready for the playoffs.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves expressed confidence in the Lakers' title hopes after Los Angeles clinched the No. 3 seed in the West with Friday night's 140-109 win over Houston.

With a top-six playoff seeding on the line, Stephen Curry said he'll be ready to go for a critical regular-season finale Sunday against the Clippers.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised Declan Rice after the midfielder revealed that he ignored the advice of the club's set-piece coach before scoring the first of two sensational free kicks against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

AC Milan secured a convincing 4-0 victory at Udinese in Serie A on Friday, with Sérgio Conceição's side earning its first win in nearly a month.

The United States will open the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15 at San Jose, California, play Saudi Arabia four days later at Austin, Texas, and close first-round play in Group D against Haiti on June 22 at Arlington, Texas.

AC Milan coach Sérgio Conceição praised the way Udinese fans applauded Mike Maignan when he had to be carried off on a stretcher following a collision with AC Milan teammate Álex Jiménez.

Gotham FC and USWNT winger Midge Purce is in line to return from a year-long injury absence in Sunday's NWSL clash with the North Carolina Courage.

Jayson Tatum took time to acknowledge "another incredible season" for the 60-win Celtics, but said the team is "shifting gears" as it prepares to defend its title in the postseason.

Nikola Jokic will average a triple-double for the season, joining Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to achieve that feat.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that could put his status for the 2025 season in jeopardy, according to multiple reports.

With Rose, McIlroy, Scheffler and DeChambeau all in contention, it is shaping up to be an exciting weekend.

Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.

Justin Rose is still in the lead at the Masters. He suddenly has a lot of all-star company around him.

In his final Masters, Bernhard Langer missed playing the weekend by one shot, with his par putt on the 18th hole Friday narrowly off the mark.

Man United are reportedly ready to cut their losses on striker Rasmus Højlund. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Rory McIlroy posted a bogey-free second round at the Masters on Friday, carding four birdies and an eagle en route to a 6-under 66 on the day.

The price of tickets to attend Monday night's WNBA draft has nearly doubled from last year. The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick with UConn's Paige Bueckers expected to be the first selection.