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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots as Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) defends during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mitchell’s 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Evan Mobley had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 and tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
 
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) works the floor against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1

 
New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56), left wing Artemi Panarin, center Vincent Trocheck (16) and left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrate after scoring the winning goal in the overtime period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook skates away at left. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead

 
Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz (24), Chris Tanev (3) and Esa Lindell (23) celebrate Lindell's empty-net goal against the Colorado Avalanche late in the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Dallas, Thursday, May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

 
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) looks to pass the ball as Atlanta Dream's Naz Hillmon defends during the second half of a WNBA preseason basketball game Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Raucous crowd roars its approval for Caitlin Clark in her home debut with Fever, an 83-80 win

 

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NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots next to Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece

 

  1. Poor defense, cold shooting trip up Celtics in Game 2 loss to Cavaliers

  2. Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers

  3. OG Anunoby won’t play and Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Pacers

MLB

Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh runs from second to score on a single hit by Bryson Stott sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Cincinnati. The Phillies won 5-0. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

This one time, with a band question, Phillies fan sparks a ‘Sexy’ slogan

 

  1. Blanco has 3 hits and Wacha gets back on track as Royals roll to a 10-4 victory over Angels

  2. Erick Fedde works 6 scoreless innings, Tommy Pham keeps hitting as White Sox beat Guardians 3-2

  3. Corbin Carroll hit a 2-out RBI single in the 8th to put the DBacks on top, beat struggling Reds 5-4

NHL

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (7) wrestles New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) to the ice as the teams got into a scuffle during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Both players were penalized on the play. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 in OT

 

  1. Rangers get Chytil back in lineup for Game 3 against Hurricanes after lengthy absence

  2. Analysis: From one goal to three, no lead is safe in the NHL playoffs this spring

  3. Panthers head to Boston for Game 3. Canucks seek 2-0 lead on Oilers

Soccer

FILE - Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 3rd left trains watched by reserve goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, left, during a Media Opining day training session in Madrid, Spain, on May 24, 2022. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has started his casting for which goalkeeper – Thibaut Courtois or Andriy Lunin – will start the Champions League final. Ancelotti said Friday May 10, 2024 that he had one month “to think about it." (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Ancelotti faces goalkeeper dilemma ahead of Champions League final. Courtois or Lunin?

 

  1. Yokohama’s Kewell and Al-Ain’s Crespo meet again for a continental title. This time it’s in Asia

  2. Leverkusen rallies late in draw with Roma to preserve unbeaten record and reach Europa League final

  3. Club World Cup: Why FIFA is facing pushback over US-staged tournament

NFL

Las Vegas Raiders first round draft pick Brock Bowers speaks at an NFL football news conference Friday, April 26, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Raiders sign 1st-round draft pick Brock Bowers along with 5 other selections

 

  1. Saints sign their top draft choice, offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga

  2. Will Levis sees the Titans’ offseason additions as proof team wants to win now

  3. Beach League: 5 NFL teams will hold training camp in Southern California this year

Auto Racing

Kyle Larson, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

AUTO RACING: Kyle Larson leads NASCAR Cup standings as series heads to Darlington

 

  1. Team Penske suspends senior leadership. What to know about the scandal that has rocked IndyCar

  2. Penske suspends Cindric and 3 others in the wake of a cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500

  3. Analysis: Lando Norris win shows McLaren is ready to return to global motorsports prominence

Golf

FILE - Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 13th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club on Aug. 7, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. The PGA returns to Valhalla on May 16-19, 2024. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: A hole-by-hole look at Valhalla

 

  1. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Scheffler takes aim at another major at Valhalla course favorable to No. 1

  2. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Facts and figures for the PGA at Valhalla

  3. A year after winning in pro debut, Rose Zhang takes Founders Cup lead with career-best 9-under 63.

Tennis

Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Thursday, May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris

 

  1. Rafael Nadal shows he’s not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian Open

  2. Wimbledon girls finalist suspended for doping on pro tour

  3. Osaka plays solidly in her opening match at the Italian Open. Darderi eliminates Shapovalov

More news

Two more tennis players banned over links to Belgian match-fixing syndicate

The International Tennis Integrity Agency says two more low-ranking tennis players linked to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium have been banned from the sport.
 
FILE - Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts throws against Georgia Southern, Feb. 10, 2023, during an NCAA college softball game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Former Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts will make her professional softball debut with Athletes Unlimited and will play in the organization's AUX season in June. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Former Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts to join Athletes Unlimited for AUX season

Former Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts will make her professional softball debut with Athletes Unlimited during the organization’s AUX season in June.
 

This Date in Baseball - 39-year-old Pete Rose stole second base, third, and home in one inning

This Date in Baseball, May 11 - 39-year-old Pete Rose stole second base, third, and home in one inning
 

Today in Sports - Pete Rose, 39, steals second, third, & home base in one inning for Phillies

Today in Sports, May 11 - Pete Rose, 39, steals second, third, & home base in one inning for Phillies
 
Everton's manager Sean Dyche gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between FC Everton and FC Brentford in Liverpool, England, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Everton drops appeal against Premier League points deduction after staving off relegation

Everton has dropped an appeal against a two-point reduction for breaching the Premier League’s spending rules, having successfully staved off the threat of relegation.
 
FILE - Dominic Thiem, of Austria, returns a shot to Ben Shelton, of the United States during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships on Aug. 30, 2023, in New York. Former U.S. Open winner Thiem announced Friday, May 10, 2024 that he would retire at the end of the season after struggling to recover his top form from a wrist injury. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem to retire at the end of the season

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem plans to retire at the end of the year after struggling to return to his top form following a wrist injury.
 

Zimbabe wins toss and elects to bowl in fourth T20 against Bangladesh

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat first in the fourth T20. Bangladesh has already taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match.
 
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives on Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) during the first half of a preseason WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

WNBA set to tip off with spotlight on rookie class led by Clark, Reese and Aces’ quest for 3-peat

While conversations about the league’s growth may start with Caitlin Clark, talk about wining the 2024 WNBA championship begins with the star-studded Las Vegas Aces.
 

Chiefs beat Moana Pasifika 43-7 and Reds edge Rebels 26-22 in Super Rugby Pacific

The Hamilton, New Zealand-based Chiefs scored two tries while Moana Pasifika was reduced to 13 men and the Chiefs went on to win 43-7 to stay on course for a home playoff in Super Rugby Pacific.
 
Prince Harry and Meghan visit children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 10, 2024. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans.
 

Sporting Kansas City takes on the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference play

Sporting Kansas City hosts the Houston Dynamo in conference action.
 

Cleveland, Boston meet with series tied 1-1

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics in game three of the Eastern Conference second round with the series tied 1-1.
 
Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer speaks during a press conference in Stanford, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2024. VanDerveer, the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, announced her retirement Tuesday night, April 9, 2024, after 38 seasons leading the Stanford women's team and 45 years overall.(Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Stanford names basketball court “Tara VanDerveer Court” for retired Hall of Famer, winningest coach

Stanford will now play on Tara VanDerveer Court. The school is naming the court inside Maples Pavilion for the Hall of Fame coach who retired in April as the winningest coach in college basketball.
 
FILE - A Pac-12 logo is shown on the floor of Haas Pavilion as California forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) looks to pass while being defended by UCLA guard Brandon Williams during an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Feb. 10, 2024. The University of California Board of Regents is expected to accept a recommendation that UCLA pay University of California at Berkeley $10 million a year for six years as a result of the Bruins’ upcoming move to the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

UC president recommends UCLA pay Cal Berkeley $10 million per year for 6 years

The University of California Board of Regents is expected to accept a recommendation that UCLA pay University of California at Berkeley $10 million a year for six years as a result of the Bruins’ upcoming move to the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12.
 
Boston's Susanna Tapani, centre, celebrates her goal over Montreal with teammates Megan Keller (5) and Alina Muller (11) during overtime of Game 1 of a PWHL hockey playoff series, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Susanna Tapani scores in OT, Aerin Frankel makes 53 saves, and Boston beats Montreal 2-1

Susanna Tapani scored in overtime and Aerin Frankel made 53 saves to lead Boston to a 2-1 win over Montreal in Game 1 of a Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series.
 

Friday’s Time Schedule

Friday’s Time Schedule
 
Milwaukee Brewers' Joey Ortiz reacts after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers hit 3 home runs off Sonny Gray to win 7-1 and send Cardinals to 5th straight loss

Rhys Hoskins, Jake Bauers and Joey Ortiz all homered to cool off Sonny Gray as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the slumping St. Louis Cardinals 7-1.
 
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks off after completing the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings

Tiger Woods has company in player negotiations with the Saudi-backers of LIV Golf. Rory McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also are on the transactional subcommittee of the PGA Tour Enterprises board.
 
FILE - Seen is the eastern Sierra Nevada, with Mount Whitney, the largest of three pinnacles at center, near Lone Pine, Calif., Dec. 21, 2016. Two climbers reported missing on California's towering Mount Whitney have been found dead, officials said Thursday, May, 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Brian Melley, File)

2 climbers reported missing on California’s Mount Whitney are found dead

Two climbers reported missing this week on California’s Mount Whitney have been found dead. Sheriff’s officials say a friend who had been with the climbers called authorities Tuesday night after they failed to arrive as planned at their campsite.
 
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout speaks with teammates in the dugout before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Mike Trout decided having surgery was better option than being only a DH the rest of the season

Mike Trout decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was a better alternative than postponing surgery and being a designated hitter the rest of the season.
 
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits a double against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Alvarez and Singleton hit long homers in the 1st inning to help Astros avoid being swept by Yankees

Yordan Alvarez and Jon Singleton each hit long homers in the first inning for the Houston Astros who beat the New York Yankees 4-3 to avoid being swept in the season series.
 
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the third hole first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Schauffele shoots 67 to take Wells Fargo lead. McIlroy in contention again at Quail Hollow

Rory McIlroy hoped that his victory with Shane Lowry two weeks ago in the Zurich Classic team event would serve as a springboard for the remainder of the season.
 
FILE - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a spring training baseball game March 21, 2024, in Phoenix. Gasser, who joined the Brewers organization in the 2022 trade that sent star closer Josh Hader to San Diego, is expected to start Friday, May 10, against the St. Louis Cardinals in his major league debut. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Brewers LHP Robert Gasser expected to make MLB debut against Cardinals on Friday

Left-handed pitcher Robert Gasser is expected to make his MLB debut when Milwaukee takes on the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
 

LA Rams trade WR Ben Skowronek to Texans in draft pick swap

The Los Angeles Rams have traded receiver Ben Skowronek to the Houston Texans in a swap of late-round draft picks.
 
Injured Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen sits on the bench during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen out for Game 2 against Celtics with bruised ribs

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without center Jarrett Allen for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday as he continues to deal with bruised ribs.
 
FILE - Seattle Storm's Candice Dupree handles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Everett, Wash. Tennessee State has hired the seven-time WNBA All-Star as the Tigers' new women's basketball coach, athletic director Mikki Allen announced Thursday, May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, FIle)

Tennessee State hires San Antonio assistant Candice Dupree as new women’s coach

Tennessee State has hired seven-time WNBA All-Star Candice Dupree as the Tigers’ new women’s basketball coach. Athletic director Mikki Allen announced the move Thursday.
 
FILE - WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks before the WNBA basketball draft April 15, 2024, in New York. The WNBA will use league-wide charter flights for the first time this season, the league announced Thursday, May 9. The charters will begin at the start of the regular season. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of a full charter program as soon as practical for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, a testament to the continued growth of the WNBA,” Engelbert said in a statement. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

WNBA to use charter flights full time in upcoming season, addressing player safety concerns

The WNBA announced it will use league-wide charter flights on a full-time basis for the first time this season.
 
Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta races during the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Colton Herta hopes to protect narrow points lead through IndyCar’s biggest month

Colton Herta comes to Indianapolis with big goals each May. This year, the stakes are even higher. The 24-year-old American finds himself atop the standings for the first time in his career and by the narrowest possible margin, one point, over two-time series champion Will Power.
 
Representatives gather in the Arkansas House chamber at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., on Thursday, May 9, 2024, for the final day of the legislative session. The Legislature adjourned with the House not giving final approval to the budget for the state Game and Fish Commission. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo)

Arkansas lawmakers adjourn session, leaving budget for state hunting, fishing programs in limbo

Arkansas lawmakers have adjourned this year’s session without approving a budget for the Game and Fish Commission.
 

Hossler, MacIntyre share 1st-round lead in inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic

Beau Hossler and Robert MacIntyre each shot 7-under 64 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour’s inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic.