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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
 
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead

 
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) talks with second base umpire Tripp Gibson after being ejected following a foreign substance check during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in glove

 
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) reacts after teammate defenseman Cale Makar (8) scored a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. Looking on are Stars' Thomas Harley (55) and Tyler Seguin (91). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs

 
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday, May 15, 2024. to stream games on Christmas Day, which includes the Chiefs taking on Steelers on Dec. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Travis Heying, File)

Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season

 

Caitlin Clark talks about her debut WNBA game

Caitlin Clark talks about her debut WNBA game after finishing with 20 points as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
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NBA

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, gestures to a fan after the Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics in a good headspace as they head to 3rd consecutive Eastern conference finals

 

  1. Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics 113-98

  2. Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress

  3. The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes

MLB

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb works against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Yastrzemski homers and Webb pitches the Giants past the Dodgers 4-1

 

  1. Angels hit 3 homers and salvage their homestand finale by beating Cardinals 7-2

  2. Another stellar start from Jon Gray leads Rangers past Guardians 4-0 to end 5-game losing streak

  3. Valdez strikes out eight in seven innings, Astros limit A’s to two hits in 3-0 victory

NHL

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) and defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok, right, watch the movement of the puck as time expires during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Coyotes won 5-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey

 

  1. The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina

  2. Participation in the NHL’s player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

  3. Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

Soccer

Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso talks to his players during a training session at a media day of Bayer Leverkusen in Leverkusen, Germany, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Bayer Leverkusen will play Atalanta Bergamo at the Europa League Final in Dublin next week. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Unbeaten season and ‘immortality’ on the cards for Leverkusen in Bundesliga before 2 finals

 

  1. Mbappé farewells the French league when PSG visits Metz in final round

  2. A cricket World Cup is coming to NYC’s suburbs, where the sport thrives among immigrant communities

  3. Navarro, Steffen propel Rapids to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps

NFL

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game is a rematch of the AFC championship game in January, which the Chiefs won 17-10 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

NFL’s late Sunday afternoon doubleheader window continues to get the most scrutiny and viewers

 

  1. The NFL schedule-makers have the Chiefs playing on every day but Tuesday next season

  2. The NFL schedule has been released. Now it’s time for the social media snark

  3. Odell Beckham’s rollercoaster career continues in Miami. He’s ready for strong ‘ending to the story’

Auto Racing

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

NASCAR planning in-season tournament in 2025, with opening race in Atlanta

 

  1. After slow start to IndyCar season, Arrow McLaren tries to get back on track at Indianapolis 500

  2. F1 driver Alex Albon signs a multiyear contract extension with Williams

  3. Kyle Larson finally gets a chance to run in traffic at Indy. Has plenty to learn ahead of Indy 500

Golf

FILE - Johnny Palmer, right, congratulates Sam Snead, who won the national PGA Championship, on the 34th hole at Hermitage Country Club in Richmond, Va., May 31, 1949. Snead was the first player to win the Masters and the PGA in the same year. ( (AP Photo, File)

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Looking back at Tiger Woods and key anniversaries

 

  1. Scheffler, Spieth, McIlroy all going for different slices of history when they tee it up at PGA

  2. Ludvig Aberg aims to build on his Masters runner-up finish by winning 1st major at PGA Championship

  3. Koepka sets the stakes, and the menu, at PGA champions dinner at Churchill Downs

Tennis

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in New York. : The U.S. Open men’s final will shift to ABC from ESPN this year — but the women’s title match will remain on the cable outlet a year after Coco Gauff won the Grand Slam tennis tournament. This will be the first time ABC airs the men's final, ESPN said Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

The US Open men’s final is shifting to ABC this year. The women’s final will stay on ESPN

 

  1. Sinner can become No. 1 even if he misses the French Open. He’s already at the top for his behavior

  2. Danielle Collins keeps on winning even with retirement looming. She’s in the Italian Open semifinals

  3. Serena Williams to host The ESPYs in July

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FILE - National Treasure, bottom left, with John Velazquez, leads the pack toward the first turn during the148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, May 20, 2023, in Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure on Thursday, May 9, 2024, to rebuild Baltimore’s historic but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)

‘Stepchild’ of the Triple Crown? Debate lingers over restoring the prestige of the Preakness

Talk of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan not running in the Preakness raised questions about the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, which has in recent years fallen on hard times.
 
FILE - FIFA presidential candidate Sheik Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain attends an extraordinary FIFA congress in Zurich, Switzerland Feb. 26, 2016. Asian soccer leaders can now have unlimited years in power. The Asian Football Confederation governing body has voted to scrap 12-year term limits for senior elected officials that are key pillar of reforms passed after the corruption crisis that rocked FIFA in 2015. The vote win lets AFC president Sheikh Salman of Bahrain seek re-election in 2027 when he had been due to step down after 14 years in office. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Asian soccer body scraps 12-year limit for senior officials and lets Sheikh Salman stay beyond 2027

Asian soccer leaders can have unlimited years in power. The Asian Football Confederation has voted to scrap 12-year term limits for senior elected officials that are key pillar of reforms passed after the corruption crisis that rocked FIFA in 2015.
 
All Blacks captain Sam Cane runs during the second Bledisloe Rugby test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Cane announced Monday May 13, 2024 that he was retiring from international rugby at the end of the 2024 season. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Japan’s top rugby competition bucks trends, continues to grow as the game faces headwinds elsewhere

As professional rugby teams and tournaments around the world contend with tough financial headwinds Japan continues to buck the trend, experiencing historic growth both in teams and crowds.
 

New York looks to clinch series against Indiana in game 6

The New York Knicks look to clinch the Eastern Conference second round over the Indiana Pacers in game six. The teams meet for the ninth time this season.
 
Dallas Wings guard Sevgi Uzun (1) keeps the ball from Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Wings pull away from Sky 87-79 in season opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 14 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Teaira McCowan and Natasha Howard had double-doubles and the Dallas Wings pulled away down the stretch for an 87-79 win over the Chicago Sky in a season opener on Wednesday night.
 

Timbers rally to beat San Jose 4-2 and snap winless streak

Jonathan Rodriguez scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers snapped a nine-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
 

Howard, Charles lead Dream to 92-81 win over Sparks, despite Clarendon’s first career triple-double

Rhyne Howard scored 25 points, Tina Charles had 21 with 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream turned back the Los Angeles Sparks 92-81 in their season opener.
 
Caitlin Clark, base del Fever de Indiana, festeja tras atinar un triple ante el Sun de Connecticut, el martes 14 de mayo de 2024 (AP Foto/Jessica Hill)

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network

ESPN’s broadcast of the Connecticut Sun’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had the highest viewership of a WNBA game on the network.
 

RSL’s unbeaten streak stretches to 9 with 2-0 win over the Sounders

Andres Gomez and Diego Luna both scored to give Real Salt Lake a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders and extend their undefeated streak to nine straight league matches.
 

Butorac’s goal in the 2nd overtime gives Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto to force a Game 5

Claire Butorac scored early in the second overtime to give Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto on Wednesday night to force a decisive fifth game in the semifinal series.
 
Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (10) celebrates a goal against the Houston Dynamo during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Sebastián Driussi scores a team-high fourth goal of the season and Austin beats the Dynamo 1-0

Sebastián Driussi scored in the 87th minute, Brad Stuver recorded his fourth clean sheet and Austin beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 on Wednesday night for its second series victory this season.
 

Denis Bouanga scores two goals to help LAFC beat St. Louis 2-0

Denis Bouanga scored two goals and Hugo Lloris made seven saves for his third clean sheet of the season to help LAFC beat St. Louis 2-0 on Wednesday night.
 
Nashville SC defender Shaq Moore, center, celebrates his goal against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville SC won 2-0. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Trio leads Nashville to 2-0 victory over Toronto

Defender Shaq Moore scored his first career goal late in the second half, Teal Bunbury followed with a score and Joe Willis made three saves to propel Nashville SC to a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC.
 

Westwood, Kahlina guide Charlotte to 1-0 victory over Fire

Ashley Westwood scored off a free kick in the second half and Kristijan Kahlina finished with five saves for his third straight clean sheet in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
 

Kervin Arriaga scores for the second straight game and Minnesota United ties the LA Galaxy 2-2

Kervin Arriaga scored in the 80th minute for his second goal in two games and Minnesota United tied the LA Galaxy 2-2 on Wednesday night.
 
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) celebrates a three-point shot during a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 87-79. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Ogunbowale owns fourth quarter, Wings pull away from Sky 87-79 in season opener

Arike Ogunbowale scored 14 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Teaira McCowan and Natasha Howard had double-doubles and the Dallas Wings pulled away down the stretch for an 87-79 win over the Chicago Sky in their season opener.
 
CF Montreal midfielder Mathieu Choiniere (29) is congratulated on his goal against the Columbus Crew by teammate Joaquin Sosa (3) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Montreal.(Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rossi, Hinestroza help Crew beat Montreal 3-1, end 7-match winless stretch

Diego Rossi and rookie Marino Hinestroza scored second-half goals to propel the Columbus Crew to a 3-1 victory over CF Montreal.
 
Baltimore Orioles' Anthony Santander, left, is tagged out at home by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, right, during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Orioles avoid sweep in 3-2 win over Toronto

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Baltimore a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, enabling the Orioles — yet again — to avoid a sweep.
 

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Judge power fuels Yankees in 4-0 win over Twins as slugger hits 3rd-deck homer and 3 doubles

Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
 

Fijian Drua face crucial home match against Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Pacific

The Fijian Drua may have their last chance of sealing a playoff spot in Super Rugby Pacific when they meet the Queensland Reds in Suva with three rounds remaining in the regular season.
 

Cameron Harper and Lewis Morgan score five minutes apart to help the Red Bulls beat DC United 4-1

Cameron Harper and Lewis Morgan scored five minutes apart early in the second half and the New York Red Bulls beat D.C. United 4-1 on Wednesday night.
 

Teenager Kelsy scores again to lead Cincinnati over Atlanta United 1-0

Teenager Kevin Kelsy found the net for the second straight time in his third career match and FC Cincinnati edged Atlanta United 1-0.
 
Tampa Bay Rays' Richie Palacios scores against Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong on a single by Jose Siri during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Díaz’s 2-run single in 6th sends Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox at Fenway

Yandy Díaz snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3.
 
Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad reacts after getting the final out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Javier Assad shuts down Braves as Cubs roll to 7-1 win in series finale

Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs avoided their first sweep of the season by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1.
 
Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, left, collides with Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (9) while making a save during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Inter Miami’s five-game winning streak ends after a scoreless draw with Orlando

Drake Callender made three saves for his second clean sheet of the season and Inter Miami played Orlando to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, reacts past New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harper homers in return, Suárez improves to MLB-best 8-0 as streaking Phillies beat Mets 10-5

Bryce Harper homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ranger Suárez became the first eight-game winner in the majors and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 10-5.
 

New York City beats Philadelphia 2-1, hands Union 4th straight home loss

Alonso Martínez scored early and Hannes Wolf scored his first career goal late in the first half to spark New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia, handing the Union a fourth straight loss at home for the first time in club history.
 

St. Thomas hockey to follow Arizona State into NCHC, as league expands to 10 teams

The University of St. Thomas will join the National Collegiate Hockey Conference for the 2026-27 season as the 10th member of the men’s hockey league.
 
FILE - Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali, left, and pitcher Nick Lodolo, right, walk to the dugout before the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., April 30, 2023. The San Francisco Giants signed Casali to a one-year contract Wednesday, May 15, 2024, amid a growing number of injuries on their roster. Starting catcher Patrick Bailey went back on the seven-day concussion injured list Tuesday after being activated three days earlier, and backup Tom Murphy was transferred to the 60-day IL on Wednesday with a sprained left knee. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Giants sign veteran catcher Curt Casali to 1-year deal

The San Francisco Giants have signed veteran catcher Curt Casali to a one-year contract amid a growing number of injuries on their roster.