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Victor Wembanyama changed the Spurs-Thunder series long before his big shot
OKLAHOMA CITY — Nearly every time he takes the basketball court, Victor Wembanyama does something so mind blowing, so outside the realm of what we’ve ever seen before, that even wizened veterans of many revolutions around the sun are forced to guffaw in wonder.In the wake of San Antonio’s epic 122-115 double-overtime win in Monday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference finals — seriously, this might have been the best game I’ve ever seen — it seems almost impossible to distill the several mind-blowi...
A.J. Hinch on Tigers' woes: 'If we're getting frustrated now, then we're late'
DETROIT — A.J. Hinch began Monday energized. Tarik Skubal was back in Detroit and, miraculously, threw a bullpen only 12 days after surgery. Young right-hander Troy Melton made a brief visit before heading out for another rehab start, another sign of hope on the horizon.The reinforcements are coming, and Hinch seemed focused on a new series against the Cleveland Guardians and positive about the outlook ahead.Advertisement
Texas Tech's historic 8-run comeback and Oregon, FSU upsets headline NCAA softball Regionals
There’s a reason the hashtag #Mayhem has been making the rounds in the softball world.From first-round upsets to a historic comeback by Texas Tech, this weekend brought plenty of surprises and moments of total domination. There are so many things about the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament that highlight the beauty of the game and how hard it is to play.Here’s what stood out most to me and what it means moving forward to Super Regionals.Advertisement
Astros' Tatsuya Imai seeing improvement with mechanical tweak, more aggression
MINNEAPOLIS — Improvement is important, so take Tatsuya Imai’s truncated start Monday night as a sign of it. He did not unravel amid adversity. He issued no free passes. He demonstrated efficiency and stayed around the strike zone. He missed bats, whether with a four-seam fastball that flirted with 98 mph or the funky slider that moves in a way most others do not.Advertisement
Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squad
Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squadImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ella Toone scored in England's 8-0 win over China in NovemberByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished1 minute agoCommentsManchester United midfielder Ella Toone has returned to the England squad for the crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine.The 26-year-old has not featured for the Lionesses since November because of a hip issue that ruled her out for the secon...
Pavel Dorofeyev's playoff goal burst has him set for a big contract — or an offer sheet
With every game that passes, and every laser of a wrist shot that finds the back of the net, the price keeps rising.Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev picks corners with pinpoint accuracy, and he picked the perfect time for his postseason breakout. The 25-year-old sharpshooter is on an expiring contract, set to become a restricted free agent this summer, and he leads the NHL with nine playoff goals heading into Game 1 of the Western Conference final against the Colorado Avalanche on Wed...
How the Canadiens built themselves into a conference finalist in just four years
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The owner took a deep breath and collected himself. He looked exhausted.How could he put into words seeing a team that he had the courage to rebuild in 2022 reach the Eastern Conference finals in 2026 after beating the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of the second round?“It’s been four years we’ve been trying to get to a point where we have a team that can be competitive,’’ Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said outside a jubilant visitor’s dressing room Monday night after his team’...
Phillies, sans Kyle Schwarber, author comeback win over Reds behind Bohm, Stott
PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber is the designated hitter, which means he is always in the dugout, and it is why he rushes to be the first one to hop onto the field whenever the Phillies win. The handshake line always starts with Schwarber, a symbol of his place.But Schwarber had a cold.There was no sign of him Monday — not before, during or after the Phillies authored an impressive comeback win. Cristopher Sánchez was the first player to emerge from the dugout following Monday night’s 5-4 victory...
Why the NFL focused on flipping location of Bengals-Ravens primetime matchup
Perhaps the best game from an otherwise forgettable 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season came on Thanksgiving night.In Joe Burrow’s return from missing nine games after toe surgery and into the spotlight of a national holiday audience, the Bengals exorcised the demons of being sent to Baltimore in primetime for a fourth consecutive season by unleashing a 32-14 victory on the Ravens.Bengals teammates gathered around the turkey at M&T Bank Stadium and threw a post-win party.Turns out, that party was nea...
Henrik Lundqvist: These are the 3 best leaders I played with in the NHL
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here.Henrik Lundqvist played 15 years in the NHL for the New York Rangers. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023. He is now a hockey analyst for TNT. These are the three best leaders he played with during his career.Advertisement
Don't be surprised if Boone Jenner isn't back with Blue Jackets next season
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One week ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets achieved one of their major offseason goals, signing veteran center Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract extension to keep him from hitting the free-agent market.This type of deal has ramifications in all different directions, not just across the NHL — where the markets for second- or third-line centers can reset under a new, expanding salary cap — but within a club’s own salary and depth structure.Advertisement
Past Hurricanes teams kept falling in the Eastern final. This might finally be the year
The 11-day wait between series might be new, given it’s a modern-day record for the NHL, but what isn’t is the fact the Carolina Hurricanes are still playing hockey this deep into May.This postseason marks the fourth time in the past eight that they’ve made the conference finals, a feat matched only by the already-eliminated Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights, who’ll face the Colorado Avalanche over in the Western side of the bracket starting Wednesday.Advertisement
Back in the Bronx, things are different for the Blue Jays this time
NEW YORK — Last time Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider settled into the leather chair in the Yankee Stadium road manager’s office, his desk was a mess. Half-empty champagne bottles and crushed beer cans covered the wooden workspace. Celebratory liquid puddled on the floor outside.On Monday, as Schneider returned to the park in which the Jays celebrated an American League Division Series win last October, his desk sat clean. The beer cans and champagne bottles were gone, replaced by iPads...
First, Dylan Harper became a Spurs starter. Then he joined some playoff luminaries
OKLAHOMA CITY — Mark Daigneault and Mitch Johnson, the two competing head coaches in the Western Conference finals, were in total alignment before the first game of the series Monday night.To them, questions about their starting lineups were overblown, with both answering like most NBA coaches do when asked about the first five on the court.Advertisement
Toone and Beever-Jones return for England's June World Cup qualifiers
Ella Toone and Aggie Beever-Jones have been included in the latest England Women squad for the final World Cup qualifiers in June.The Manchester United midfielder has not played for the Lionesses since November due to an ongoing knee injury. She returned after four months out on April 26.
Gordon, Curtis, Stewart named in Scotland's World Cup squad
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named his 26-man squad for the World Cup.At 43 years old, Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has been handed a spot in the squad, alongside Angus Gunn of Nottingham Forest and Liam Kelly of Rangers.
Phillies Cut Ties With 7-Year Veteran After Disastrous Outing
BusinessSportsMoneyPhillies Cut Ties With 7-Year Veteran After Disastrous OutingByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 06:00am EDTPHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: The Philadelphia Phillies logo is seen on their on deck circle during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on April 27, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cubs won...
A's pitcher JT Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th, Angels hit walk-off home run
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn was on the brink of making history on Monday night, but the moment fell out of his grasp in the final inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels.Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, hoping to become the first pitcher to throw one by himself since Blake Snell did it for the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 2, 2024, and the first to complete one since three Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for one on Sept. 4, 2024.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCA...
How PL title, relegation and Liverpool's CL place can be decided tonight
The Premier League title race, relegation battle and Liverpool's Champions League place can be decided tonight, live on Sky Sports. Bournemouth host title-chasing Manchester City at 7.30pm before Tottenham look to secure their top-flight status at London rivals Chelsea at 8.15pm, with major implications at both ends of the table.
Usyk v Verhoeven - all you need to know
Usyk v Verhoeven - all you need to knowImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Oleksandr Usyk has been undefeated for 16 years Published4 minutes agoUnified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk fights Rico Verhoeven against the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt on Saturday.The Ukrainian defends his WBC title against the boxing novice and renowned kickboxer.A win for Verhoeven would be one of boxing's biggest ever upsets - but can the Dutchman really pull it off or will Usyk's quest...