Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win
When Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, the Boston Celtics pulled away and cruised into the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Haliburton and Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs, closing OT with 8-0 run to win 119-118
Tyrese Haliburton thought he let the Indiana Pacers down in the fourth quarter. Turns out, he was just warming up for one of the most memorable finishes in franchise history.
George Kittle agrees to an extension with the 49ers that makes him the highest-paid tight end ever
George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.
Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 19 and the Cavaliers led by as many as 60 points before beating the Miami Heat 138-83 on Monday night to sweep their Eastern Conference first-round series in four games.
Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won’t face charges
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
Rockets, Warriors get into shoving altercation in 2nd quarter of heated Game 4
Players on the Warriors and Houston Rockets got into a shoving altercation midway through the second quarter of Golden State’s 109-106 win Monday night in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, leading to three technical fouls before tempers flared again just ahead of halftime.
Bucks’ Lillard leaves Game 4 of Pacers series with injury to his lower left leg
Damian Lillard was helped off the court and into the locker room after a non-contact injury midway through the first quarter of the Bucks’ 129-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday night.
Falcons say defensive coordinator Ulbrich’s son was responsible for prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The Atlanta Falcons said Sunday that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son was responsible for a prank call made to NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders.
Tennis matches at Madrid Open suspended due to major power outage
Play at the Madrid Open tennis tournament was suspended Monday due to a major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal.
Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft
Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter cost Jacksonville a premium. Jaxson Dart was selected before Shedeur Sanders.