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Which teams finished with the best odds to land the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery?

* Save Centerville baseball took the Greater Western Ohio Conference title outright and Centerville boys lacrosse secured at least a split of the conference title with wins on Monday, May 4. Starter Luke Maciejewski went the distance, striking out nine to lead Centerville baseball in a 3-2 win against Beavercreek. Lucas Clark added three hits with one RBI and Ryan Muchmore batted in another …

Dax Hill has moved around the Cincinnati Bengals’ secondary three times already in his first four NFL seasons and still is willing to do “whatever is best for the team.” But, in his mind, he is at his best on the outside, and that is where Hill would like to stay. Cincinnati Bengals: Linebackers out to prove they’ll be better in 2026 Hill began as a free safety before moving to nickel in 2024, …

* Save Centerville leaped ahead of Springboro and Beavercreek in the newest Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association state poll this week. The Elks are now No. 3 in Division I and received two first place votes. Centerville (17-2) swept Beavercreek (14-5) on Monday and clinched the Greater Western Ohio Conference championship in the process. They will play Springboro (15-4) on Wednesday …

The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston’s first-round exit from the playoffs. The fine was announced by NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations James Jones on Tuesday night, two days after Brown said in a livestream he hosts that game officials “clearly had an agenda” to call fouls against him for “pushing off” when he drove toward the basket while handling the ball. “There’s some referees that need to be investigated,” Brown said on the livestream Sunday, a day after the Celtics’ 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.

The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston’s first-round exit from the playoffs. The fine was announced by NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations James Jones on Tuesday night, two days after Brown said in a livestream he hosts that game officials “clearly had an agenda” to call fouls against him for “pushing off” when he drove toward the basket while handling the ball. “There’s some referees that need to be investigated,” Brown said on the livestream Sunday, a day after the Celtics’ 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.

Jaxon Clark had a ridiculous stat line as a senior at Keokuk and now he’s joining Colorado State’s highly-ranked 2026 recruiting class.

Most introductory press conferences for pro sports front-office officials barely make the news outside the local market. The introductory press conference for Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka, however, ended up making international headlines, thanks in large part to questions from Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons. The longtime journalist opened the presser with a pointed…

Bomani Jones doesn’t think Matthew Stafford is a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame because he’s similar to a quarterback who he won’t make it.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Smith wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

Let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Creighton.

Let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of BYU.

Today’s Lineups PIRATES DIAMONDBACKS Oneil Cruz – CF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Nick Gonzales – 2B Ketel Marte – 2B Bryan Reynolds – RF Corbin Carroll – RF Ryan O’Hearn – 1B Adrian Del Castillo – DH Marcell Ozuna – DH Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Konnor Griffin – SS Lourdes Gurriel – LF Jake Mangum […]

Cal Raleigh returns to lineup as DH, George Kirby brings contact-oriented approach against baseball’s top lineup

The first-round elimination was the earliest postseason exit for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics since 2021.

The A’s might be for real. After a month of baseball they are atop the AL West. Here’s where MLB experts rank them.

Erick Fedde and the South Siders look to secure back-to-back series out West as Chicago shoots for .500

Your game thread for May 5, 2026.

The NBA conference semifinals continue with a pair of games Tuesday, May 5. Here are our live winners and losers from the contests.

Song makes his stateside MLB debut

The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win against the Diamondbacks.

Brown accused officials of having an “agenda” against him and even declared that referees told him as much.

Brown accused officials of having an “agenda” against him and even declared that referees told him as much.

The incident came after Valdez gave up back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning on Tuesday night.

The incident came after Valdez gave up back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning on Tuesday night.

The Dodgers conclude their road trip with a daytime start against the Houston Astros on Wednesday at Daikin Park. This will be the third consecutive daytime getaway day start for Tyler Glasnow, who led the Dodgers in strikeouts (47) and innings (38 2/3) through the end of April. He has a 1.83 ERA and 37-percent […]

Earliest Hernández can return from 60-day injured list is May 24

Timberwolves players and coaches questioned whether officials correctly called plays in Game 1 that were credited as Victor Wembanyama blocks.

Masai Ujiri hadn’t even taken a question from reporters as team president and alternate governor of the Dallas Mavericks when he tacitly acknowledged the chaotic 15 months that have enveloped the franchise. “Listen, I hope to bring calm,” Ujiri said Tuesday in opening remarks at his introductory news conference just a few moments after trying to soothe his distressed youngest son Amani, the 5-year-old who came to the stage wanting his dad to hold him. Ujiri didn’t even have to mention the ill-fated trade of Luka Doncic that ultimately led to the firing of his predecessor, former general manager Nico Harrison.

This player may strike interest as a good fit, but there are other outliers that may say differently

The Cavs will look to steal home-court advantage on Tuesday.

Every matchup and decision is fascinating. Let’s find out what these teams have in store for each other.

The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET tonight on NBCSN. Then the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC (WRC-TV). Enjoy the basketball and the constant playing of John Tesh songs.

The Mariners’ star catcher returns to action after a three-game absence.

The cost-conscious Celtics need to tread carefully and likely improve around the margins to remain a contender.

All eyes are on the Sixers star, who was a defensive liability in Philadelphia’s Game 1 blowout loss to New York.

Game 7 between Boston and Philadelphia was the most-watched first-round game in the last 27 years.

Judge and Ohtani are off to solid starts in their quests for a three-peat as the best players in their respective leagues.

Which teams finished with the best odds to land the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery?

Kevin O’Connor & Ryen Russillo break down the first two games of the NBA Playoff Conference semifinals.

Steve Nurse reportedly died unexpectedly last week.

Skinner was a three-time All-Star and won two World Series as a player.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Game 1 victories of the Knicks and Timberwolves, then discuss potential tweaks we may see from the Sixers and Spurs. Plus, they break down the biggest contenders of the WNBA season!

For the third time in his last four pitching starts, Ohtani will not hit.

Don Kelly is expected to serve his suspension Tuesday night.

The Dodgers and Astros continue their series in Houston on Tuesday.

The Yankees and Rangers begin their three-game series on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

The Rockets need to slightly reshuffle the deck if they wish to compete for a title.

Fred Zinkie explains why fantasy baseball managers should consider moving on from some players off to disappointing starts.

Munetaka Murakami hasn’t stopped hitting home runs since his MLB debut.

Edwards’ timeline to return has taken a significant turn for the better.

The 2026 NBA Finals start June 3.

Here are the current odds for every NBA playoff series.

Here are some of John Sterling’s legendary Yankees calls.

Anthony Richardson has reported for Colts’ voluntary offseason workout programs, while Kenny Moore has not.

The latest from NYC in the opening game.

The developments regarding the story that has had plenty of them over the past four weeks have slowed down, for now.

John Sterling retired as the Yankees’ radio broadcaster in 2024 after 36 seasons in the booth.

New York Yankees announcers paid tribute to the team’s longtime broadcaster, John Sterling, during the May 4 game against the Baltimore Orioles.

New York Yankees announcers paid tribute to the team’s longtime broadcaster, John Sterling, during the May 4 game against the Baltimore Orioles.