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• A Curious Golfer, a Lawn Mower and a Thousand Hours in Lockdown
  During the coronavirus pandemic, Chris Powell became obsessed with his Welsh town’s golf course, long lost to time and the land. Then he rebuilt it, to play for a single day.
• For Jrue Holiday, It’s a Good Game When His Wife Says So
  The pressure is on as the Bucks head to the N.B.A. playoffs, but Holiday has somebody at home who understands competition: his wife, Lauren, who faced high expectations on the U.S. national soccer team.
• The Liberty Get Another Shot at a Fresh Start
  Fans of the Liberty finally got a proper introduction to their team’s new look on Friday in Brooklyn, even as reminders of the past year of turmoil remain.
• Vanessa Bryant Delivers Emotional Hall of Fame Speech for Kobe
  Kobe Bryant, the former Los Angeles Lakers star who was killed in a helicopter crash last year, was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
• Rombauer Wins the 2021 Preakness, Surging Past Medina Spirit
  The long-shot win assured that Bob Baffert’s colt could not claim a Triple Crown under the cloud of a positive drug test.
• Juventus Finds Its Fall Guy in Andrea Pirlo
  Andrea Pirlo was given a difficult task and failed at it. But if Juventus misses out on next season’s Champions League, it won’t be entirely his fault.
• Justin Gatlin's Tokyo Olympic (Test Run) Win
  Gatlin was one of nine international athletes invited to participate in a test event in the Olympic Stadium. He came away with a win, and confidence that the Games could go ahead successfully.
• Tom Wilson Is Hockey’s Chief Villain. Or Is He?
  The Washington Capitals forward plays like a freight train, and it gets him into trouble. He is the teammate that everyone wants and the opponent that everyone loves to hate.
• Shohei Ohtani Unleashed
  With the so-called Ohtani rules junked, the Angels’ “super freak” is dominating as a hitter and a pitcher. “There are things that he can do on a baseball field that other people can’t.”
• Alex Rodriguez and Partner Reach Deal on Timberwolves and Lynx
  The agreement, which is pending league approval, lets Glen Taylor run the teams for two more years. Taylor believes the teams will stay in Minnesota.
• The Lost Days of Raúl Jiménez
• Northwestern Athletic Director Resigns Amid Backlash Over Harassment Case
  Mike Polisky, who held the position for about 10 days, stepped back under mounting concerns about his past handling of complaints of racist and sexist policies in the university’s cheer program.
• A Full Guide to the 2021 NHL Playoffs
  The playoffs open on Saturday with Game 1 between the Capitals and Bruins, one of the eight first-round matchups. Things look a little different this year.
• After Helping Her Husband Gain Freedom, Maya Moore Savors Her Own
  Moore, the 2014 W.N.B.A. M.V.P., is reveling in married life and continuing a fight for criminal justice reform alongside Jonathan Irons, whom she married after helping him win his release from prison after 23 years.
• Rays Muscle Up Against Mets as Marcus Stroman Loses Again
  Michael Conforto and Jeff McNeil left with hamstring injuries. The Yankees, meanwhile, lost to Baltimore and had another positive coronavirus test.
• Basketball Hall of Fame to Enshrine 16 More
  The next class will include Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber, Toni Kukoc, Bill Russell (as a coach this time), Yolanda Griffith, Lauren Jackson and Jay Wright.
• Aaron Judge’s Mastery Over Baltimore Continues in Win
  Domingo German pitched well in easy victory. The Mets, meanwhile, allowed 15 hits in loss to Rays.
• For Medina Spirit's Second Drug Test Result, Timing Is Unclear
  The wait could have set up an awkward situation if Medina Spirit had won the Preakness, the second leg of the Triple Crown.
• Army Wife, Ridden by Joel Rosario, Wins the Black-Eyed Susan
  Army Wife won Friday’s marquee race for fillies at Pimlico, and Rosario will be aboard France Go de Ina in the Preakness.
• Jack Harlow Pulled Out of Preakness Infield Party Lineup
  Through the years restrictions have been added to curb rowdy behavior, and this year’s event may be the tamest of them all: Only about 3,000 people were allowed in the main part of the infield.

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• Who won the NASCAR race yesterday? Complete results from Dover race
  The winner of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway put a historic car number back into Victory Lane.
• NHL playoff games today: Full TV schedule to watch 2021 Stanley Cup playoff games
  Here's everything to know about watching NHL playoff games in 2021, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.
• NHL playoffs schedule 2021: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series
  Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules and live streaming information for every game.
• WWE WrestleMania Backlash results, match grades: Roman Reigns, Cesaro steal the show in epic clash
  The main and co-main events delivered as Roman Reigns defended his Universal championship vs. Cesaro and Bobby Lashley turned back Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman to retain the WWE championship.
• Saints sign Lorenzo Neal Jr., son of former New Orleans fourth-round draft pick Lorenzo Neal
  Like father, like son: Lorenzo Neal Jr. has signed with the Saints, the organization that first gave his father a shot to live out his NFL dream.
• Stanley Cup playoffs 2021: Nikita Kucherov scores twice for Lightning in controversial season debut
  Nikita Kucherov's season debut in Game 1 of the Central Division first-round series stirred discussion about Tampa Bay's management of the salary cap during the regular season.
• Sam Houston State wins thriller vs. South Dakota State for first FCS championship
  Eric Schmid threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ife Adeyi with 16 seconds remaining to give Sam Houston State its first FCS title.
• Stephen Curry's son, Canon, recreates Warriors guard's Baron Davis-inspired celebration
  Stephen Curry had one of the best celebrations in the NBA on Sunday, but his 2-year-old son may have outdone him.
• NHL playoffs bracket 2021: Central Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions
  Panthers vs. Lightning. Hurricanes vs. Predators. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.
• Stephen Curry wins 2nd NBA scoring title, helps Warriors clinch 8th place with 46-point gem
  Stephen Curry capped a terrific regular season by locking up the NBA's scoring title and helping the Warriors hold off the Grizzlies to earn a spot in the 7-8 game of the West play-in tournament.
• Wizards' Scott Brooks pokes fun at LeBron James with play-in tournament comments
  Wizards coach Scott Brooks tweaked King James after Washington clinched the No. 8 seed in the East.
• Angels' Shohei Ohtani adds to highlight reel with go-ahead HR in 9th off one of MLB's top closers
  Shohei Ohtani added another highlight to his season Sunday. The Angels' two-way start blasted an eventual game-winning home run off the Red Sox's Matt Barnes with the Angels down to their last out.
• NASCAR at Dover race results: Alex Bowman edges teammate Kyle Larson for Drydene 400 win
  Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway.
• Knicks clinch fourth seed in East, completing surprising turnaround
  The Knicks were expected to be among the worst teams in the East in the 2020-21 season. Instead, they finished as the No. 4 seed in the conference.
• Alisson Wonderland! Liverpool goalkeeper's magic moment keeps Champions League dream alive
  The goalkeeper headed in a superb stoppage-time goal to beat West Brom and keep the Reds on track for a top-four finish
• NBA playoff schedule 2021: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for play-in, playoff games
  Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2021 NBA playoffs, including TV schedules for play-in and playoff games.
• NHL playoffs bracket 2021: West Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions
  Avalanche vs. Blues. Golden Knights vs. Wild. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.
• Bill Russell, Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce headline Basketball Hall of Fame 2021 class
  The Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday announced its 2021 enshrinement class, headlined by Bill Russell, Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce.
• NBA play-in tournament, explained: What to know about format ahead of 2021 playoffs
  Here's a breakdown of what to expect from the tournament, including a bracket and schedule for play-in games.
• NBA standings: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2021 playoffs
  Here's a snapshot of the updated NBA playoff picture, including the full standings for each conference.
• When do the NBA playoffs start in 2021? Key dates, schedule, updated standings & more to know
  Here's everything you need to know about the 2021 NBA playoffs, including the play-in tournament schedule.
• NBA playoff scenarios 2021: Updated playoff picture, seeds ahead of play-in tournament, first round
  Here is a breakdown of the clinching scenarios for Saturday's games along with the possible seedings in each conference.
• What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time for Dover race
  Here's a complete guide to watching Sunday's NASCAR race at Dover International Speedway, including the TV channel and start time.
• What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for Dover race
  NASCAR continues its 2021 regular season with the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway. Here's everything to know about Sunday's race, including the start time and TV channel.
• Stanley Cup predictions: Sporting News' 2021 NHL playoff picks
  It's about to get funky across the U.S. and Canada. Who will skate away with Lord Stanley's Cup is anyone's guess, but Sporting News takes a stab at it.
• NHL playoffs bracket 2021: East Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions
  Buckle up, the East Division is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.
• Watch Vanessa Bryant's full Hall of Fame speech honoring Kobe Bryant: 'I love you forever and always'
  Bryant officially became a member of the Hall of Fame on Saturday along with eight other inductees, including his former rivals Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan.
• UFC 262 results: Charles Oliveira stops Michael Chandler in two rounds for vacant UFC lightweight title
  Charles Oliveira survived a brutal first round to stun Michael Chandler with a second-round knockout to claim the vacant UFC lightweight championship.
• Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek injured in Game 1 vs. Bruins; Kelly Hrudey blasts rookie
  Washington's rookie starter appeared to injure his groin while failing to stop a goal by Jake DeBrusk in the first period.
• Who won the Preakness Stakes in 2021? Full results, finish order & highlights from the race
  The 2021 Preakness Stakes is official. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights throughout race day at Pimlico Race Course.
• 'Thank you VAR!' - Tielemans jubilant after 'amazing' technology confirms Leicester FA Cup win
  The Belgian proved his side's match-winner on Saturday with a fantastic strike to score the only goal of the game against Chelsea
• Zidane to leave Madrid at the end of the season after telling Real squad of his decision
  The club idol told his players that he would not be staying on prior to their clash with Sevilla last week
• Tuchel's Chelsea suddenly sitting on a fine line between success and failure after FA Cup loss to Leicester
  The German has done an incredible job since taking over in January but Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Wembley has left the Blues' season on a knife-edge
• MLB rumors: Albert Pujols agrees to sign with Dodgers
  The future Hall of Famer will be staying in Southern California.
• Jaguars' Travis Etienne to work out at receiver in rookie minicamp
  Etienne was a fantastic pass-catcher at Clemson, but could he make a successful transition to receiver?
• Ben Wallace to be inducted into 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Class, per report
  Wallace, who became one of the NBA's most fearsome defenders, will reportedly hear his name called for the 2021 enshrinement class.
• UFC 262 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch Oliveira vs. Chandler?
  UFC 262's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much it will cost to watch Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler on Saturday night.
• How to watch the FA Cup final in the USA: Time, TV schedule, live streams for Chelsea vs. Leicester City
  Chelsea is vying for its ninth FA Cup title while Leicester City is going for its first. Here's how to watch the FA Cup final in the United States.
• UFC 262 date, start time, odds, PPV schedule & card for Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler
  Here's everything you need to know about UFC 262, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler square off for the vacant UFC lightweight championship.
• What channel is UFC 262 on tonight? How to watch, buy Oliveira vs. Chandler on pay-per-view
  Here's what you need to know for the rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler on Saturday.
• How to watch Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan's induction into Basketball Hall of Fame
  Kobe Bryant will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday with Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and a handful of other basketball legends. Here's how to watch the enshrinement ceremony for the 2020 Hall of Fame class.
• What time is UFC 262 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for Oliveira vs. Chandler
  Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's UFC 262 matchup between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler.
• What time is the Preakness today? Post time, TV channel, horses & more to watch 2021 race
  What time does the 146th Preakness Stakes start? Sporting News has you covered.
• What channel is the Preakness Stakes on? TV coverage, live stream & more to watch 2021 race
  Sporting News has you covered on how to watch the 2021 Preakness Stakes.
• New Jack dies at 58; wrestling world remembers hardcore legend
  New Jack (real name Jerome Young) was infamous for violence as he rampaged through ECW and independent promotions.
• Mercury's Diana Taurasi drains game-winning 3 to open her 17th WNBA season
  Sabrina Ionescu wasn't the only WNBA player to hit a last-second 3 to carry her team to victory on opening night. The Mercury's Diana Taurasi did so, as well.
• Preakness Stakes payout breakdown: How much prize money will the winner get in 2021?
  How much will the winner of the 2021 Preakness Stakes make? Sporting News has the answer.
• Grizzlies poke fun at Kings' playoff drought with legendary tweet
  The Grizzlies absolutely dunked on the Kings with an epic clapback to Sacramento's tweet about Memphis barbecue.
• Wizards' Russell Westbrook matches two all-time greats while carrying team to play-in berth
  Russell Westbrook put up another triple-double and matched a feat accomplished only by two Hall of Famers as he carried the Wizards to the play-in tournament,
• Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu completes Kobe Bryant tribute with game-winning 3
  Sabrina Ionescu returned to the court after missing most of her first WNBA season with an ankle injury. She put forth a stellar effort in leading New York to an opening night victory.
• MLB rumors: Albert Pujols drawing interest from multiple teams; are Cardinals one of them?
  Albert Pujols reportedly is receiving interest from teams now that he's a free agent. Is St. Louis among the clubs that may be considering signing him?
• Broncos release Ja'Wuan James, reportedly won't pay him $10M salary after off-site injury
  James suffered a season-ending injury while working away from the Broncos' site. The team has released him as a result, and it no longer has to pay him his eight-figure salary for this season.
• Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit to run in Preakness Stakes after passing final drug tests
  Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has been cleared to run in the Preakness Stakes along with his stablemate Concert Tour after they passed their final drug tests.
• Packers' Matt LaFleur lauds Blake Bortles' experience: 'Something that you can never take for granted'
  Green Bay's head coach said he wants Aaron Rodgers back "in the worst way," but he did recognize the team's newest signing for his experience with the Jaguars.
• Christian Pulisic dismisses Chelsea exit rumors: 'I'm obviously happy here'
  The USMNT winger insists he is prepared to fight for his place at Stamford Bridge
• Neymar is a 'good friend' but USMNT forward Weah is desperate for Lille to knock PSG off their perch
  The 21-year-old American attacker has been hit hard by injuries over the past couple of years but now he's poised to win a second Ligue 1 title
• FA Cup final: The defining match of Iheanacho's career?
  Leicester City will likely look to the Nigeria forward, not Jamie Vardy, to deliver the goods against Chelsea at Wembley
• White Sox's Jose Abreu, Royals' Hunter Dozier involved in scary collision
  Both players would exit the game after the collision.
• How will NHL playoffs work in 2021? Teams, format, bracket for Stanley Cup chase
  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things were a little different for the NHL in 2021. That trend continues into the postseason.
• Why Target's decision to suspend trading card sales isn't too shocking
  What happens next? The trading card market cannot possibly continue to grow at the same rate it has this past year. Is a bubble bust coming?
• Watch Shaq give Charles Barkley a massage, help him fight an untimely cramp on 'Inside the NBA'
  Is there anything Shaq can't do?
• Ravens' Ben Cleveland discusses eating squirrel as part of his diet
  The rookie offensive lineman known as "Big Country" certainly lives up to his nickname.
• F1 schedule 2021: Date, start time, TV channel for every Formula 1 race
  Here's the complete schedule for the 2021 Formula 1 racing season, including the start times and complete TV schedules for each race.
• Chris Long's Twitter trolling of Texans' Mark Ingram is classic
  Posing as an airline Twitter account, Long had some fun with the veteran running back.
• Marlins' Jesus Aguilar quite literally tries to steal signs from D-backs' Carson Kelly
  The Marlins' infielder tried to take a peek at the Arizona catcher's pitch sheet.
• NASCAR lineup at Dover: Starting order, pole for Sunday's race without qualifying
  NASCAR used a mathematical formula to set the starting lineup without qualifying for the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway.
• Oliveira vs. Chandler purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 262?
  Sporting News looks at the purse and salaries of Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler at UFC 262.
• David Beckham's acting career: Films, TV and cameos of former Man Utd & Real Madrid star
  The former Manchester United and England star has dipped his toe into the creative realm of 'Tinseltown' ever since moving Stateside
• Giannis Antetokounmpo pokes fun at himself after monster dunk: 'I almost pooped'
  Giannis Antetokounmpo might have had the highlight of the night on the floor with a massive dunk. Off the floor, he matched it with a comical Instagram post.
• How did Mariners' Jarred Kelenic, Logan Gilbert do in their MLB debuts?
  Top Mariners prospects Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert made their MLB debuts Thursday night against Cleveland. Here's how they fared in their first action.
• NHL standings: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2021 playoffs
  The NHL's 2021 Stanley Cup playoff race is in the home stretch. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.
• When do the NHL playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2021 Stanley Cup chase
  The NHL playoffs are here and Sporting News has everything you need to get ready for your team's Stanley Cup run, including the first-round schedule and the full bracket.
• Heat's Udonis Haslem ejected in historic season debut after altercation with 76ers' Dwight Howard
  Udonis Haslem, 40, made franchise history with his season debut for the Heat against the 76ers and was promptly ejected after three minutes of action.
• Jets RB Michael Carter has hot take on teammate Zach Wilson: 'He deserved to be the No. 1 pick'
  Zach Wilson was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but his Jets teammate Michael Carter thinks the former BYU quarterback should have been the No. 1 pick over Trevor Lawrence.
• Brewers' Corbin Burnes sets multiple MLB strikeout records before issuing first walk of season
  Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes' streak of strikeouts without a walk ended Thursday, but not before Burnes set multiple MLB records.
• Broncos' Courtland Sutton gives Drew Lock a vote of confidence: QB is 'on a different level'
  Drew Lock is battling Teddy Bridgewater for the Broncos' starting quarterback job. Right now, Courtland Sutton is giving Lock an edge as Lock's understanding of the game grows.
• Ronaldo's mother vows to persuade Juve star to return to Sporting next season
  Dolores Aveiro is confident that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner will retrace his steps in the summer transfer window
• Two arrested after Liverpool team bus brought to a halt by Man Utd fan protest
  The vehicle was cornered on its way to the away side's hotel and they could only proceed with the help of a strong police escort
• Jaylen Brown injury update: Celtics announce timetable for wing's return in '21-22 season
  Jaylen Brown will be out for the remainder of the 2020-21 season after undergoing surgery to repair a wrist injury. The Celtics released an update on when he might be ready to return to the court.
• Reports: Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore to buy Timberwolves, Lynx for $1.5 billion
  Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will be the new owners of the NBA's Timberwolves and WNBA's Lynx after agreeing to purchase the team from Glen Taylor for $1.5 billion.
• Padres fan starts brawl after knocking out Rockies fan cold with one punch
  During the Padres-Rockies doubleheader on Wednesday, an altercation off the field led to a San Diego supporter knocking out a Colorado fan with one punch.
• UFC 262 odds, predictions, betting trends for Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler
  How should you bet on the UFC 262 clash between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC lightweight championship? Sporting News has advice for those looking to win big.
• New Pac-12 commish George Kliavkoff is right to lead playoff expansion push
  New Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff made an aggressive push for playoff expansion in his first press conference. That's a good start in his new job.
• Tom Brady has hilarious reaction to facing the Patriots in Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season
  The Bucs quarterback kept it simple and funny.
• Extra-innings home runs are disappearing. Is MLB's Magic Runner rule the reason?
  In 2019, there were 129 home runs hit after the ninth inning in 208 extra-inning games. Since 2020, there have been only 35 homers hit after the ninth in 123 extra-inning games.
• Phillies fan who made barehanded grab uses viral catch to promote job search on LinkedIn
  Someone get this dude a job.
• Elite prospect Patrick Baldwin challenges history in picking Milwaukee over powers Duke, Georgetown
  Baldwin chose to play for the Panthers primarily because his father, Patrick Baldwin Sr., is the team’s head coach.
• Ticket prices for Tom Brady's return to New England to face the Patriots are absurd
  Be prepared to offer up your firstborn for a chance to see Tom Brady in Foxborough.
• Peyton Manning is back in the NFL with the Broncos — kind of
  Starring in Denver's schedule release video, Manning has a new gig with the team: summer intern.
• NFL schedule 2021 winners & losers: Super for Buccaneers, Chiefs, 49ers; shaky for Ravens, Rams
  Schedules may look easy or hard on paper, but that can be deceiving. The order of the games helps to determine the real degree of difficulty. Who was helped or hurt most by the league's permutations?
• Knicks, Julius Randle celebrate franchise's first postseason trip since 2013
  For the first time in eight years, the Knicks are postseason-bound. The team and its players took to Twitter to celebrate the news.
• NFL Thanksgiving football schedule 2021: NFL releases holiday games, opponents for Cowboys & Lions
  The 2021 NFL schedule has arrived and with it are three Thanksgiving games. Which teams are playing against the Cowboys and Lions in 2021? Sporting News has the answer.
• Here are the best jokes from the Chargers' schedule release video, which was a side-splitting delight
  Los Angeles is probably the biggest winner of the 2021 NFL schedule release day.
• NFL schedule 2021: Dates, times, TV channels for every game, week by week
  Every team, every game, every week — here is the complete 2021 NFL schedule.
• NFL schedule 2021: When is Tom Brady returning to New England to face the Patriots?
  Tom Brady is playing against the Patriots for the first time in his 21-year NFL career during the 2021 NFL season. Here is when the Buccaneers are traveling to New England.

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• Alexi Lalas, Mo Edu break down Seattle Sounders’ big 2-0 win over LAFC
  Hear what Alexi Lalas and Mo Edu have to say about the Seattle Sounders' 2-0 win over LAFC, which helped them keep pace as the top team in the MLS standings.
• Could Tyson Fury and his son follow in Rey and Dominik Mysterio's footsteps someday?
  Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and his son snapped a photo with Rey Mysterio before he made history at WrestleMania Backlash. 
• A&E’s Original Biography Ultimate Warrior airs this Sunday 8/7c on A&E
  A&E's Original Biography Ultimate Warrior airs this Sunday 8/7c on A&E
• Sounders stay atop MLS table with 2-0 win over LAFC
  Xavier Arreaga and Brad Smith scored second-half goals and the MLS-leading Seattle Sounders beat Los Angeles FC 2-0 on Sunday night.
• Padres top Cardinals, 5-3, earn series sweep with Fernando Tatis Jr. out
  The San Diego Padres keep finding ways to win with superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. on the COVID list. On Sunday night, they beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 5-3. It earned them a series sweep and improved their 2021 record to 24-17.
• The Mysterio family celebrates an emotional title win: WWE Watch Along, May 16, 2021
  The Mysterio family celebrates an emotional title win: WWE Watch Along, May 16, 2021
• Full WrestleMania Backlash 2021 highlights (WWE Network Exclusive)
  Full WrestleMania Backlash 2021 highlights (WWE Network Exclusive)
• Paul Heyman never doubts Roman Reigns: WWE Network Exclusive, May 16, 2021
  Paul Heyman never doubts Roman Reigns: WWE Network Exclusive, May 16, 2021
• Mauricio Pereyra’s early goal holds up in Orlando City’s 1-0 win over DC United
  Orlando City's Mauricio Pereyra scored in the 7th minute, which turned out to be the only goal in his team's 1-0 defeat of DC United.
• MVP lets Bobby Lashley know he has a surprise for him on Raw: WWE Network Exclusive, May 16, 2021
  MVP lets Bobby Lashley know he has a surprise for him on Raw: WWE Network Exclusive, May 16, 2021

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• NBA playoffs 2021: Matchups, intel and predictions
  The NBA playoffs are here! But first, let's figure out which teams will make it out of the play-in tournament. Are the defending champs vulnerable?
• LeBron touts Steph for MVP ahead of play-in tilt
  The Lakers' repeat title bid will commence with LeBron James facing a familiar foe in the Warriors during the play-in tournament, led by James' pick for MVP, Stephen Curry.
• Nets secure No. 2 as Kyrie joins 50/40/90 club
  The Nets completed one of the most impressive plays of their season during a victory over Cleveland that secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
• 'He's never been better': Curry claims scoring title
  Stephen Curry left little doubt in Sunday's race for the scoring title, scoring 46 points while leading the Warriors past the Grizzlies to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Said coach Steve Kerr of Curry's season: "He's never been better."
• 'Fighting' Phils: Girardi, Segura in dugout spat
  Television cameras showed a confrontation in the dugout between Phillies manager Joe Girardi and second baseman Jean Segura during Sunday's 10-8 loss to the Blue Jays.
• Ex-Austin Peay DB victim of Falcons tryout hoax
  Juantarius Bryant believed he had received an invitation to try out at the Falcons' rookie minicamp, but he was turned away as the text message he received turned out to be a fake.
• Softball regionals set in states with anti-trans laws
  The NCAA named Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee as host schools for softball regionals on Sunday, bringing its postseason tournament to three states that have passed laws banning transgender athletes from competing in interscholastic sports.
• Luka: Clippers' Morris apologized for playoff beef
  Luka Doncic said there are no hard feelings remaining from his heated playoff rivalry with Marcus Morris Sr. ahead of their upcoming rematch.
• Saints sign rookie Neal 28 years after drafting dad
  The New Orleans Saints signed former Purdue defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal Jr. -- the son of former All-Pro fullback Lorenzo Neal -- as an undrafted rookie free agent on Sunday.
• Experts make bold 2021 playoff predictions on X factors, best series, more
  Which players will have an outsized impact? What series is most intriguing? Which No. 4 seed will get furthest?
• 'She wore hearing aids': How a Zoom call with Tamika Catchings affirmed everything
  As a kid in Connecticut, writer Dan Hajducky read lips and paid extra attention to detail. When he noticed a Tennessee basketball star named Tamika Catchings wearing hearing aids, he was inspired to reconsider his own hearing loss.
• Chelsea, Tuchel falling apart with Premier League top-four race still on, Champions League final ahead
  Chelsea's renaissance under Tuchel has been ruined in just a week, with two defeats (including the cup final) casting doubt on their top-four hopes.
• At FCS championship game, football feels mostly normal again
  The title game had an atmosphere that felt like college football was indeed back.
• K.H. Lee wins rainy Byron Nelson, earns PGA spot
  K.H. Lee earned his first PGA Tour victory Sunday at the AT&T Byron Nelson, finishing at 25 under for a 3-stroke win over third-round leader Sam Burns. With the win comes a spot in next week's PGA Championship.
• Alisson's stoppage-time winner keeps Liverpool's top-four hopes alive
  Liverpool's quest for the top four looked to have run out of steam at West Brom, until goalkeeper Alisson headed home a 94th-minute winner.
• Barcelona's Lenglet 4/10 as faint title race hopes are ended
  Clement Lenglet's foolish defending condemned Barcelona to another dispiriting defeat.
• WWE WrestleMania Backlash results: Reigns denies Cesaro; Mysterios make history
  Roman Reigns continued his run as the Universal champion with a victory over Cesaro at WrestleMania Backlash.
• Charles Oliveira is the UFC champion we didn't see coming
  Oliveira started his UFC career with little fanfare. He just proved once again that counting him out was a mistake.
• McLaren to run one-off Gulf livery at Monaco
  McLaren will race with a one-off livery in the colours of the Gulf Oil company at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

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• Lakers' LeBron James explains why he views Warriors' Stephen Curry as NBA MVP
  With an NBA playoff play-in game looming against the Warriors, the Lakers' LeBron James argued that Steph Curry is the league's MVP this season.      
• NBA playoff play-in matchups set: Lakers will face Warriors, Wizards complete improbable run
  The NBA play-in game matchups are set, with Hornets-Pacers and Wizards-Celtics in the East, and Spurs-Grizzlies and Warriors-Lakers out West.     
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  Chris Webber and Jalen Rose talked on ESPN after Webber's Hall selection, publicly ending the beef between the former Michigan basketball stars.     
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