After helping stave off elimination with a 4-2 win over the Penguins in Game 5, forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was told some of his teammates said the Capitals had played tight earlier in the series.
The San Antonio Spurs are expecting guard Tony Parker will need season ending surgery after suffering a leg injury Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, Adrian Wojnarowski reported.
Kobe Bryant reached out to Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas after the death of Thomas' sister. On Wednesday, Thomas said Bryant has helped go over game film during the Celtics' first round series against the Chicago Bulls.
The divorce between Jim Harbaugh and 49ers CEO Jed York was ugly. But now York wants to get dinner to be able to thank Harbaugh for his time as the team's head coach.
The Washington Redskins strengthened up their defense with Jonathan Allen and Ryan Anderson during the NFL draft, but oddsmakers say the Alabama duo hasn't moved them any closer to winning the Super Bowl.
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is one of the best defenders in the NBA, but Stephen Curry is one of the league's fastest and best dribblers. Advantage, Curry.