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Lakers G Luka Doncic frustrated and unsure of return
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic broke his silence Wednesday about the hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early April.,He told reporters at the team hotel in Oklahoma City he doesn't know when he can rejoin the Lakers, who lost 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semif...

Celtics' Jaylen Brown fined $50K for comments on officials
The NBA fined Celtics star Jaylen Brown $50,000 on Tuesday for his public criticism of the officiating after Boston was eliminated from the playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers over the weekend.,Brown made his comments on a livestream on Sunday following the Celtics' 109-100 loss to the visiting Phila...

First round of NBA playoffs most watched since '93
Game 7 of the Boston Celtics-Philadelphia Sixers series highlighted what was the most-watched first round of the NBA Playoffs since 1993, the league announced Tuesday.,With the help of a number of competitive opening-round series -- six of the eight went at least six games -- the first round average...

Spurs stare down 1-0 deficit, confident Timberwolves in Game 2
Playoff experience is lived and learned, a concept the Spurs are tired of hearing about. ,San Antonio is reaching for the mute button entering Game 2 of the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff semifinal series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who landed the first punch to take a 1-0 lead on the...
Why LeBron James Is Unlikely To Pull off Another Upset Against Thunder
Can LeBron and the Lakers pull off another upset? Breaking down their matchup vs the Thunder....
NBA Best Bets Today: Conference Semifinals Game 1 Predictions
Get the best NBA playoff picks for Cavaliers vs Pistons and Lakers vs Thunder, including spreads and totals....

Frost F Britta Curl-Salemme earns fine, 1-game suspension
Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme was suspended one game and fined $250 after a pair of incidents during a playoff game Saturday of a PWHL semifinal series against the Montreal Victoire.,The PWHL safety committee revealed that Curl-Salemme was fined for pulling the Victoire's Abby Roque to...

Report: Azzi Fudd to avoid fine for remarks about refs
No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd reportedly will not be fined for complaining about the officiating on Sunday.,Front Office Sports said the Dallas Wings rookie guard will avoid punishment for her remarks following the preseason win against the Las Vegas Aces.,"Honestly, I'm more confused," the for...
Jarrett Allen Saves Cavs in Game 7 To Secure Date With Pistons
Jarrett Allen delivered a dominant Game 7 performance to lift the Cavs past the Raptors....
NBA Playoff Game 1 Bet Picks: 76ers vs Knicks and Timberwolves vs Spurs Bets
Breaking down 76ers vs Knicks and Timberwolves vs Spurs with expert picks and analysis for Monday’s NBA playoff action....

Celtics' Jaylen Brown critical of refs for 'agenda,' calls out 76ers' Joel Embiid
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Sunday criticized officiating in the team's first-round loss to Philadelphia and also pointed at 76ers center Joel Embiid for flopping.,Brown spoke on the streaming platform Twitch on Sunday, a day after the second-seeded Celtics lost Game 7 at home to the seventh...

LYON, FlyQuest keep pressure on top sides at LCS Spring
A day after Cloud9 and Team Liquid maintained perfect records atop the standings of the LCS Spring event in Los Angeles, LYON and FlyQuest kept pace Sunday with victories of their own.,LYON improved to 4-1 with a 2-0 sweep of the Sentinels, while FlyQuest held off Shopify Rebellion 2-1, boosting tha...

Thieves, Gentle Mates reach 3-0 at Stage 3 Major qualifying
Los Angeles Thieves and Paris Gentle Mates joined the ranks of the 3-0 teams Sunday on the last day of Week 2 of qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3 Major.,One day after OpTic Texas improved to 3-0, the Thieves beat Vancouver Surge 3-1 and the Gentle Mates rallied past the winless Bosto...
Predicting Second Round Stanley Cup Playoff Surprises
Breaking down NHL second round playoff matchups and which teams have the best chance to pull off upsets....
Boston Celtics Title Window Could Be Closed After First-Round Exit
The 76ers stunned the Celtics in Game 7, completing a massive upset. What this means for Boston’s future....
Why Cavaliers Should Cover at Home in Game 7 Against Raptors
Breaking down Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 7 with betting picks, analysis, and why Cleveland is positioned to cover at home....

Cloud9, Team Liquid retain undefeated records at LCS Spring
Team Liquid and Cloud9 each won on Saturday to remain unbeaten and move into a tie atop the standings at the LCS Spring event in Los Angeles.,Cloud9 escaped with a 2-1 win over Dignitas, which fell to 0-5, while Team Liquid swept Disguised, which is 1-4 through five weeks of regular-season competiti...

OpTic Texas outlast Toronto, stay unbeaten at CDL Stage 3 qualifying
OpTic Texas rallied for a 3-2 victory over Toronto KOI and improved to 3-0 on Saturday in the second week of qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3.,The Carolina Royal Ravens (1-3), Miami Heretics (1-1) and Riyadh Falcons (1-2) also were winners on Saturday.,The 12 Call of Duty League team...

Big Ten distributes $1.37 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024-25
After recent expansion and success in the College Football Playoffs following the 2024 season, the Big Ten Conference announced a record $1.37 billion distribution to its 18 league members for the 2024-25 fiscal year.,The Big Ten became the second conference to reach the $1 billion plateau. The Sout...
LeBron James Says He’s Kicking Father Time’s Ass – And He’s Right
LeBron James led the Lakers past the Rockets without Luka Doncic. Can he do it again vs the Thunder?...