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Miami Heat Never Belonged in 2025 NBA Playoffs
The Cavaliers swept the Heat in dominant fashion, proving Miami's Play-In push was no match for Cleveland's top-tier offensive execution....
Diamondbacks look to shut down explosive Mets
Brandon Nimmo knows the New York Mets could have completed a four-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon.,But salvaging a split in telling fashion almost was as satisfying for Nimmo and the Mets, who will look to build on Monday's offensive outburst when they return home Tuesday ...
Reports: Shaquille O'Neal set to be Sac State's basketball GM
Sacramento State couldn't have found a bigger general manager for its basketball program -- literally.,Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is set to take on the job without pay, ESPN and the Sacramento Bee reported Monday.,The 7-foot-1 superstar already had a connection with the school: His so...
Defensemen's late goals lift Panthers over Lightning for 3-1 series lead
Two defensemen -- Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones -- scored the tying and go-ahead goals late in the third period as the host Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- lead the series 3-1. Ga...
Trump administration orders Penn to erase transgender swimmer's records
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights ruled Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX guarantees against sex discrimination when it allowed a transgender woman to compete on its women's swimming team.,The university was found to have denied "women equal opport...
Cavaliers sweep Heat with record-setting blowout
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a 4-0 first-round series sweep with a 138-83 rout of the host Miami Heat on Monday night, the fourth-largest winning margin in an NBA playoff game.,De'Andre Hunter (19 points), Ty Jerome (18) and Evan Mobley (17) all played their...
USC recruit Alijah Arenas has ‘no major injuries’ after crash
Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas did not suffer major injuries in a fiery single-car crash last week and is set to be released from the hospital soon, according to his father's podcast.,Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, and one of his podcast co-hosts o...
Defensemen's big, late goals lift Panthers over Lightning and 3-1 series lead
Two defensemen -- Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones -- scored the tying and go-ahead goals late in the third period as the host Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- lead the series 3-1. Ga...
Orioles build early four-run lead, hold off Yankees
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run homer, Tomoyuki Sugano struck out eight in five shutout innings and the Baltimore Orioles held on to defeat the visiting New York Yankees 4-3 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Cedric Mullins, a day after sitting out because of illness, and Ramon Laureano bo...
Reports: LB/S Isaiah Simmons signs with Packers
With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the Green Bay Packers signed free agent linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons to a one-year contract on Monday, according to multiple reports.,Simmons reportedly visited the Packers two weeks ago. On Sunday, Simmons posted a mouse trap with a piece of cheese on ...
Alabama F Derrion Reid transfers to Oklahoma
Alabama forward Derrion Reid revealed Monday that he is transferring to Oklahoma.,Reid, 6-feet-8, 220 pounds, was a five-star high school recruit and McDonald's All-American in the Class of 2024. He made three starts as a freshman, including the first two games of the season, but mostly played a rol...
Rob Manfred confirms he’s considering end to Pete Rose ban
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed he will make a ruling about the continuation of Pete Rose's ban from baseball not long after he met with President Donald Trump to discuss the topic.,Manfred spoke Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, where he confirmed ...
Several notable Eagles skip White House visit; Trump honors 'incredible' team
Unlike the last time they won the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their championship.,But, still, less than half the team showed up.,Philadelphia earned the invitation to the White House by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22.,It was optio...
Golden Knights seek upper hand vs. Wild after Game 4 OT win
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes says it's "business as usual" for his team as it heads to Las Vegas for Game 5 of its first-round matchup with the Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.,The underdog Wild had a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Wester...
Despite Oilers' rallies, Kings undeterred entering crucial Game 5
The Los Angeles Kings certainly are disappointed to be tied with the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to host Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Tuesday.,Having blown a 3-1 third-period lead en route to Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss that has the Western Conference first-round series tied with...
Without Damian Lillard, Bucks face elimination vs. Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing elimination and they have lost star guard Damian Lillard for an extended period due to a torn left Achilles tendon.,The Bucks will try to defy long odds on Tuesday night when they face the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series in Indiana...
Report: Warriors F Jimmy Butler (pelvis) set to return for Game 4
The Golden State Warriors are expected to have Jimmy Butler back for Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he missed Game 3 with a left pelvic contusion, ESPN reported.,In addition to the pelvic injury, Butler also was experiencing glute sore...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians, April 28th
April 28th's best MLB betting pick is a run total prediction for Monday night's Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians game....
Knicks aim to close out physical series vs. Pistons in Game 5
A week ago, the New York Knicks hit the road in the middle of their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons after Karl-Anthony Towns hardly touched the ball in the fourth quarter of a six-point loss in Game 2.,After two successful outings for Towns and more clutch performances from Jalen Brunson,...
MRI reveals torn Achilles for Bucks' Damian Lillard
The Milwaukee Bucks' worst fears were realized Monday when an MRI revealed that star guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon. ,The Bucks confirmed Lillard's fate on social media Monday, posting: "Lillard will miss the remainder of the 2025 playoffs and undergo surgery to repair the...