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• The Agony of Playing Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the French Open
  Little-known players learned humbling lessons when they drew Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the first round of the French Open.
• The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead
  No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.
• Return of Luis Severino and Carlos Rodon Boosts Yankees Rotation
  The Yankees held steady as their starting rotation got healthy. With Luis Severino back, and Carlos Rodón on the way, there is reason to expect brighter days ahead.
• Was Tom Wambsgans a Reference to Bill Wambsganss?
  In the HBO series finale, Tom Wambsgans beat out three competitors at once, just like the Cleveland second baseman who turned the only unassisted triple play in World Series history.
• The Hockey Championship the U.S. Men Just Can’t Seem to Win
  American men have achieved thrilling victories at the Olympics, but they haven’t won a world hockey championship in decades.
• Women’s Tennis Suddenly Has a Big(ish) Three
  Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have been winning just about everything important lately, emerging as a potential triumvirate unseen in the women’s game for about a decade.
• French Open: Ukraine’s Kostyuk Booed After No Handshake With Belarusian Sabalenka
  Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine had the crowd on her side initially, but then was booed after she did not shake hands with Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus after losing to her in straight sets.
• Everton Stays in the Premier League. But for How Long?
  A win on the final day of the season kept Everton in the league and relegated Leicester and Leeds. But those results may be subject to change.
• Boston Celtics Force Game 7 Against Miami Heat With Buzzer-Beater
  The Heat let a 3-0 series lead slip away in the Eastern Conference finals with sloppy play, bad shooting and disappearing acts by their stars.
• Max Verstappen Wins Monaco Grand Prix, Beating Alonso and the Rain
  Red Bull’s Max Verstappen successfully defended his lead when deteriorating conditions sent teams scrambling for the right tires and he cruised to his fourth win of the Formula 1 season.
• Josef Newgarden Wins Indianapolis 500
  Newgarden, the two-time IndyCar series champion, won his first career Indy 500 after a late sprint. He passed last year’s winner, Marcus Ericsson, who disagreed with the restart procedure.
• Why Do They Euthanize Racehorses Who Break Their Legs?
  Humans and other mammals can recover from a broken leg. But a similar injury can be catastrophic for thoroughbreds, as the public has seen during this Triple Crown season.
• For Everton and Premier League, Relegation Battle Isn’t the End
  A club’s battle to avoid relegation is being shadowed by an investigation into its spending, and nudges to announce a resolution before next season.
• What Carmelo Anthony Meant to New York City
  Anthony, a Brooklyn native, rejuvenated a beleaguered Knicks fan base and embraced the city’s culture, on and off the court.
• Los e-sports pasan un momento difícil. ¿Se acabó el entusiasmo?
  Al menos dos organizaciones de la liga más destacada de Estados Unidos para jugadores profesionales de videojuegos están vendiendo sus equipos, lo que subraya el futuro incierto de la industria.
• Before Carlos Alcaraz Was Great, He Was Good Enough to Be Lucky
  Success has many fathers. In Alcaraz’s case, he was born to an actual tennis-playing father, and then the local candy company swooped in to help.
• The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court
  Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction during games.
• The Lakers Have Options to Win With LeBron James
  The Lakers can get back to the N.B.A. finals, but with James’s career almost over, some of the team’s possible strategies may take too long.
• Boston Celtics Finally Look Like They Want to Beat the Miami Heat
  Boston hadn’t looked like the team that went to the N.B.A. finals last season — or like a team that wanted to get there this year.
• Alexander Zverev’s On- and Off-Court Drama
  He’s a diligent player. He has also recently worked through an abuse claim and an on-court tantrum — and a serious injury at last year’s French Open.

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• Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros Highlights
  Check out the best moments from the Minnesota Twins' 7-5 win over the Houston Astros on Memorial Day.
• Ryan Jeffers drills a go-ahead two-run homer to secure the Twins' victory
  Ryan Jeffers drilled a go-ahead two-run home run to secure the win for the Minnesota Twins.
• Royals come within six outs of perfect game in win over Cardinals
  The Kansas City Royals were six outs away from the first combined perfect game in MLB history Monday afternoon.
• Creighton star Ryan Kalkbrenner withdraws from NBA Draft, returning for senior year
  Creighton star Ryan Kalkbrenner will return to the Bluejays as Greg McDermott's squad looks to build on last season's Elite Eight run. 
• Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Highlights
  Check out the best moments from the Kansas City Royals' 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Memorial Day.
• Barcelona coach: Lionel Messi in touch regularly, would make team better
  Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez reiterated his desire to see former teammate Lionel Messi return to the Spanish club and believes he would fit well on the current Barça team.
• Eagles, Chiefs, Ravens highlight Acho's best fits for DeAndre Hopkins | SPEAK
  The Arizona Cardinals made NFL headlines once again, releasing five-time Pro Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins after three seasons with the team. Hopkins previously listed the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers as his top teams. Emmanuel Acho shares his top locations that he believes would be the best fit for DHop.
• Jose Altuve drills a GRAND SLAM to left field for a 5-4 Astros lead in the seventh inning vs. Twins
  Houston Astros' Jose Altuve came in clutch in the seventh inning versus the Minnesota Twins after smashing a grand slam to left field.
• Aric Almirola SHOVES Bubba Wallace on pit road during rain delay | NASCAR on FOX
  Aric Almirola and Bubba Wallace engaged in a heated confrontation during a rain delay in the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600.
• Should the Dallas Cowboys sign DeAndre Hopkins?
  Based on DeAndre Hopkins' recent comments while training in Dallas, he wouldn't mind donning the Cowboys' silver and blue. Skip Bayless wouldn't either.
• Denver Nuggets perfect the drama-free path to their spot on NBA's big stage
  The Denver Nuggets have had a relatively drama-free road to the NBA Finals with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic setting the tone.
• Luciano Spalletti confirms he's leaving Serie A champion Napoli, taking year off
  "Sometimes you leave someone you love," Spalletti said.
• Disappointed in Jimmy Butler after Celtics force Game 7? | SPEAK
  The Boston Celtics are home favorites tonight against the Miami Heat in Game 7 with a chance to be the first team to win four straight after being down 3-0. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, and Ric Bucher debate if they should be disappointed in Jimmy Butler after the Heat blew a 3-0 series lead.
• Jayson Tatum leads Celtics into highly anticipated Game 7 showdown vs. Heat | SPEAK
  Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher discuss Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals featuring Boston Celtics securing the win vs. Miami Heat via a Derrick White tip-in at the buzzer. The cast also preview tonight’s Game 7, with an NBA Finals berth on the line.
• Austin Slater knocks a two-run home run to give the Giants a 5-0 lead over the Pirates
  Austin Slater knocks a two-run home run to give the San Francisco Giants a 5-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Former MLB HR champ Luke Voit designated for assignment by Brewers
  Luke Voit was designated for assignment on Monday by the Milwaukee Brewers, who owe the former home run champion a little more than $1.3 million for the remainder his of contract.
• LeBron quotes Jay-Z on IG story: 'I'm suppose to be #1 on everybody list' | FIRST THINGS FIRST
  Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to LeBron James posting a cryptic Jay-Z lyric on his IG story: 'I'm suppose to be #1 on everybody list. We'll see what happens when I no longer exist.'
• 2023 NBA coaching tracker: News, rumors, interviews, personnel changes
  Here are the latest news and rumors on the NBA's coaching carousel and general manager searches this offseason.
• Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers Highlights
  Check out the best moments from the Texas Rangers' 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Memorial Day.
• Cleveland Guardians vs. Baltimore Orioles Highlights
  Check out the best moments from the Cleveland Guardians' 5-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Memorial Day.
• Cubs' Marcus Stroman blanks MLB-best Rays with one-hit shutout
  Marcus Stroman nearly recorded MLB's first no-hitter of the pitch clock era Monday, but instead settled for a complete game one-hit shutout against the Rays.
• Philadelphia 76ers hire Nick Nurse as head coach
  The 76ers are hiring Nick Nurse to replace Doc Rivers as their head coach.
• Memorial Day at Charlotte: Amazing Grace, Taps and the National Anthem | NASCAR on FOX
  Check out this awesome tribute on Memorial Day ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte.
• Twins' Royce Lewis cranks a three-run home run in his first game of the season against the Astros
  Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis cranked a three-run home run in his first game of the season against the Houston Astros.
• Cubs ace Marcus Stroman pitches a one-hitter against the league-leading Rays, striking out eight in a 1-0 victory
  Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter against the league-leading Tampa Bay Rays, striking out eight in a 1-0 victory. It was Stroman's second career complete game shutout.
• Celtics host Heat in winner-take-all Game 7 with an NBA Finals berth at stake | FIRST THINGS FIRST
  Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to the Boston Celtics win vs. Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals via a Derrick White tip-in at the buzzer. The cast also predicts who wins tonight’s Game 7 in Boston.
• Ne-Yo on Drake's AI-Generated Songs: "I don't understand the positive aspect of it" | CLUB SHAY SHAY
  Shannon Sharpe and Ne-Yo discuss Drake, AI generated music and the financial implications of artificial intelligence in the music industry. Ne-Yo said: “I don’t understand the positive aspect of it. If there’s no positive aspect then they’re literally taking money out of people’s pocket.”
• Liam Hendriks' return after cancer recovery is MLB's best story
  White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks will return to baseball after recovering from non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It's the best Memorial Day story MLB fans could have hoped for.
• Bills or Chiefs: Who needs DeAndre Hopkins more? | FIRST THINGS FIRST
  During the offseason the Arizona Cardinals were trying to trade DeAndre Hopkins, but a deal couldn’t be done, eventually he was cut to save cap space. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate who needs Hopkins more: Buffalo or Kansas City?
• Aaron Rodgers dances to Taylor Swift during Jets stadium concert
  Aaron Rodgers, a proud Taylor Swift fan, was seen enjoying himself during the pop star's recent tour stop in the Jets' home stadium in New Jersey.

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• Sources: Sixers to hire ex-Raptors coach Nurse
  Nick Nurse's desire to coach MVP Joel Embiid and his history with Daryl Morey played a significant part in his decision to commit to a deal with the Sixers, sources said.
• Celtics' Brogdon (elbow) available for Game 7
  Celtics point guard Malcolm Brogdon will return Monday night for Game 7 after an elbow injury kept him out of Game 6.
• Stephens: Racist abuse of athletes getting worse
  Sloane Stephens says racist behavior directed at athletes is getting worse, and even software designed to protect them from it has little impact.
• Cubs' Stroman throws 1-hitter vs. MLB-best Rays
  Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter as the Cubs beat the major league-leading Rays 1-0 on Monday.
• Nuggets eager to find out NBA Finals opponent
  Michael Malone said the Nuggets have been focusing on themselves for the past few practices but will begin to shift to preparing for either the Heat or Celtics in the coming days.
• Notre Dame tops Duke for 1st men's lacrosse title
  Third-seeded Notre Dame, which had lost in its previous two championship game appearances in 2010 and 2014, defeated top-seeded Duke on Monday in Philadelphia, securing the first NCAA men's lacrosse title for the Fighting Irish.
• Wake Forest No. 1 seed in NCAA baseball tourney
  Wake Forest, which leads the nation in wins and has not lost consecutive games, was named the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA tournament on Monday.
• Penske assures look into flying Indy 500 wheel
  IndyCar owner Roger Penske said he is certain series officials will investigate what led to a wheel coming loose during a crash in the Indianapolis 500 and sailing over the catch fence and grandstands before hitting a parked automobile.
• Who wins Game 6 of Stars-Knights? Key questions for pivotal showdown
  We're headed back to Texas -- and Jamie Benn is headed back in Dallas' lineup -- as the Golden Knights look to seal the deal and the Stars look to force a Game 7.
• Memorial Day MLB standings check: Who are the biggest surprises, disappointments so far?
  Our experts look at the best and worst of the season to date -- and predict which teams will rule from here.
• Who will make the Concacaf Nations League roster and why?
  Here is where the USMNT depth chart stands ahead of the team's first important games since the 2022 World Cup ended.
• From Friday night lights to Saturday morning fires: Inside the Texas high school barbecue championship
  How the latest trend in Texas high school sports -- competitive barbecue -- is sweeping the state.
• How Liam Hendriks made it back to the majors after cancer diagnosis
  Two months after announcing he is cancer free, the White Sox closer returns to the majors.
• 'You can have it all': The tricky business of building winning rosters around franchise quarterbacks
  Front offices walk a fine line by managing market-setting QB deals while trying to retain Super Bowl-caliber rosters.
• Sky up, Lynx down and Aces still the 1
  Red-hot Jackie Young and the 4-0 Aces, the league's last unbeaten team, lead the way, while the 0-4 Lynx sink to last place.
• How will Borussia Dortmund react to Bundesliga meltdown? Plus, will Mbappe's future ruin PSG's summer?
  Borussia Dortmund need to heal before they can think about challenging Bayern Munich again, but credit to the champions for making immediate changes. PLUS: Will Mbappe's future dominate PSG's summer rebuild again?
• Way-too-early 2023-24 Premier League predictions: Liverpool to push for title, Arsenal face top-four battle
  With the dust barely settled on 2022-23, what will happen next season? Can Liverpool push Man City all the way? Will Arsenal even make top four?
• Best, worst players this season
  Which players had years to remember and who had campaigns they'll want to forget?
• College baseball tournament bracket reveal, schedule, how to watch
  The road to the Omaha begins with NCAA tournament regionals this weekend. Here is the college baseball bracket.
• The 2023 WCWS field is set: The final 8 teams, schedule and how to watch
  The WCWS begins on Thursday, and the main question remains: Who has the best chance at dethroning Oklahoma?
• Newgarden's win felt inevitable in unpredictable Indy 500
  Josef Newgarden had achieved practically everything he'd set out to, except for winning the Indy 500. Now he can cross that off his bucket list too.
• Did Alonso and Aston Martin throw away a Monaco win?
  It all happened in the blink of an eye, but Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin missed a golden opportunity.
• Expert picks: Who will win the titles?
  Djokovic and Alcaraz could each make a case for the title, while Sabalenka, Swiatek and Rybakina should battle it out as well. Our experts weigh in.
• The unmatched legacy of Rafa Nadal at the French Open
  Nadal has a stunning 112-win record at the French Open, and has never lost a final there.
• Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. 1?
  Ahead of the season premiere of The Ultimate Fighter, ESPN ranks the top fights between the coaches on the show.
• MLS Power Rankings: Inter Miami and LA Galaxy race to the bottom
  The Galaxy prove it can always get even worse, and Miami prove they are still the same struggling team they've been all season long.
• Transfer Talk: PSG eye Arsenal's Odegaard for midfield revamp
  Paris Saint-Germain are showing an interest in signing Arsenal attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard. Transfer Talk has the latest.
• WNBA waiver wire: Bench players making most of time
  André Snellings goes around the WNBA and recommends five waiver-wire pickups.
• Weekly baseball trivia: Can you guess the right player?
  Test your baseball knowledge with our weekly trio of tantalizing trivia questions.
• Rays versus Dodgers highlights holiday weekend
  Our fantasy experts look ahead to the upcoming weekend of action in the major leagues.

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• Philadelphia 76ers reach agreement with Nick Nurse to become next head coach
  Nick Nurse led Toronto to the 2019 NBA championship and was named coach of the year for 2019-20 before the Raptors fired him after the 2022-23 season.      
• Scottie Pippen says Michael Jordan was 'horrible player' and 'horrible to play with'
  Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen didn't hold back about Michael Jordan's play, saying his main priority was scoring and he was "horrible."      
• With history and NBA Finals on the line, do Celtics or Heat win Eastern Conference final?
  History is on the line for Miami and Boston in Game 7 of NBA's East finals. Can the Celtics be the first NBA team to overcome a 3-0 deficit?      
• Boston Celtics look to join rare company by overcoming 3-0 deficit against Miami Heat
  The Boston Celtics are on the precipice of accomplishing something that has never happened in an NBA playoff series.      
• Dwight Howard doesn't hesitate to pick himself over fellow center, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic
  When asked if he would pick himself in his prime or two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Dwight Howard didn't hesitate to make his decision.      
• Latvia beat US hockey, so parliament met in jerseys to declare national holiday at midnight
  Latvia's parliament met for 10 minutes at midnight, wearing team jerseys, after the country won a bronze medal at the hockey world championships.      
• At French Open, Sloane Stephens says racism against athletes has 'only gotten worse'
  Sloane Stephens said Monday at the French Open that racist behavior against athletes has intensified over recent years.      
• NCAA baseball regionals 2023: Bracket, seeds, schedule times for 2023 tournament
  Wake Forest is the top seed in the bracket reveal, as 64 teams will be attempting to make the Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.      
• Women's College World Series: Schedule, times, TV, storylines to watch in Oklahoma City
  Eight teams converge in Oklahoma City with hopes of winning a softball national championship, led by back-to-back defending champions Oklahoma.      
• Notre Dame takes down Duke to win first men's lacrosse title
  Notre Dame captured its first NCAA men's lacrosse championship with a defeat of ACC rival Duke in Philadelphia.      
• MLB power rankings: Padres keep falling after series loss to Yankees
  It is not yet getting too late for the San Diego Padres, who experienced their sixth series loss in the last seven.      
• 96-year-old woman sets world record in 5K for age group at Ottawa race
  Ninety-six-year-old Rejeanne Fairhead broke the world record for her age category Saturday, finishing a 5K in just over 51 minutes.      
• NBA opens investigation into referee over potential use of burner account
  NBA is investigating referee Eric Lewis over potential use of a burner Twitter account that responded to messages critical of him and other officials.      
• MLB ticket prices by team: See who has the cheapest, most expensive get-in tickets
  With 81 home games every year, MLB ticket prices can have a wide range. Who has the cheapest average ticket price? Most expensive?      
• 'Is this the way it's going to end?' HS championship baseball game ends in bizarre fashion
  Palmyra-Macedon High won the Section V Class B1 championship in New York as Hornell High player failed to tag the batter on a dropped third strike.      
• Le'Veon Bell admits to marijuana use before NFL games, rips ex-Jets coach Adam Gase
  Le'Veon Bell said he would like to retire with the Steelers, but he would still want to get carries in a preseason game to show he can still play.     
• Jewel's Indy 500 national anthem reactions range from 'mangled' to 'best I've ever seen'
  Indy 500 viewers reacted strongly to Jewel's rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, calling it everything from "mangled" to "best I've ever seen."      
• Chicago White Sox announce return of closer Liam Hendriks after cancer treatment
  Liam Hendriks is set to return from his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after missing the first two months of the 2023 MLB season.      
• For all the Indy 500 provides, the raw emotion is what makes it most special
  From "Taps" to A.J. Foyt's smile, a final battle between pals, an upset runner-up and a wild celebration, the 107th Indy 500 was an emotional day.      
• Deja vu in Boston? Celtics' comeback callback to 2004 Red Sox's historic rally to title
  Boston isn't fazed by 3-0 deficits. The Red Sox rallied against the Yankees in 2004, and the Celtics are one win away from doing it to the Heat.      
• What ESPN's Sam Ponder calls 'fairness' is plain old bigotry
  Sam Ponder, host of ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown," posted anti-transgender tweets, claiming she's speaking up for women's sports.      
• All in the family! Shilo Sanders joins dad Deion, brother Shedeur at Colorado
  Defensive back Shilo Sanders is the older brother of quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Both have officially transferred to Colorado to play for their dad.      
• Jimmy Garoppolo's contract gives Raiders protection against QBs injured foot, per report
  Raiders coach Josh McDaniels confirmed that Jimmy Garoppolo was being held out of the start of Las Vegas' organized team activities.      
• LeBron James has captured the scoring title. We visualized every shot.
  NBA's leading scorer: LeBron James has surpassed 38,387 points, the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar over 30 years ago.      
• What happens if a school doesn't comply with Title IX? Not a whole lot.
  Enforcement of the federal gender-equity law is essentially toothless, mired in red tape and delays as aggrieved students wait years for relief.      
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