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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots over New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) during the second half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

There are two Game 7s in the NBA on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver …
Shane Lowry, of Ireland, celebrates after a birdie on the 13th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Shane Lowry ties a major championship record by shooting a 9-under 62 to get into the mix at the PGA

Shane Lowry tied a major championship record by firing a 9-under 62 in the third round of the PGA Championship. The 37-year-old Irishman recorded nine birdies without a bogey at a very gettable …
Scottie Scheffler waits to play on the second hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Rough start for Scheffler sends him down the leaderboard after 9 holes at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler got off to a rough start in Round 3 of the PGA Championship, making two bogeys and a double bogey over his first four holes and finishing the front 9 in 3-over 38. Scheffler, who …
FILE -Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) plays against the New York Liberty during Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Aces signed three-time WNBA Champion Chelsea Gray to a contract extension, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Las Vegas tourism authority sponsoring each Aces player for $100K in 2024 and 2025

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is providing a $100,000 annual sponsorship to each Aces player for this season and 2025. The sponsorship is higher than the earnings of six Aces …
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans before the start of WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Stewart helps New York rout Indiana again 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points to lead a balanced New York offense as the Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 91-80 in front of a sellout crowd. It was the second consecutive meeting …
NFL

After getting long-term security with a $212 million contract extension, Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he has one more thing to accomplish with Detroit. Win the franchise’s first Super Bowl. A …

One thing Jacoby Brissett has learned during his eight-year NFL career is to maximize opportunity. That is how he is approaching his second stint with the New England Patriots. Brissett spent just …
Ireland has become part of the NFL’s international playbook as Irish interest in the sport increases. Dublin is under review to potentially join the league’s growing list of international cities …
NBA

Josh Hart left in the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Indiana on Friday night with what the New York Knicks said was abdominal soreness. Hart was seen holding …

Mike Budenholzer was introduced as coach of the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The 54-year-old is savoring his chance to lead the team he grew up following. Budenholzer is from Holbrook, a small Arizona …
A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has the Mavericks in the same place they were in the first round. Dallas is headed home with a chance to clinch a playoff series in Game 6. The difference is the smile …
College sports

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Amy Parsons, Colorado State University(THE CONVERSATION) After Colorado State …

North Carolina interim chancellor Lee Roberts publicly backed athletics director Bubba Cunningham on Thursday. That came three days after the school’s board of trustees approved an audit of the …
The University of St. Thomas will join the National Collegiate Hockey Conference for the 2026-27 season as the 10th member of the men's hockey league. The NCHC will formally add Arizona State this …
Caitlin Clark has helped increase the popularity of women's basketball, and the amount of money bet on it. The former Iowa star, who began her professional career Tuesday with the WNBA's Indiana …
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2024--The CW Network today announced it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the …
MLB

Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 for their 11th win in 15 games. Yandy Díaz reached base …

Christopher Morel singled in Cody Bellinger with one out in the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bellinger got the winning rally started with a ground-rule double …
Juan Soto had his first multihomer game with the Yankees, Luis Gil struck out a career-high 14 and New York beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 to extend its winning streak to a season-high six games. …
NHL

The Dallas Stars finally get a little bit of a breather after avoiding another Game 7 on the way to their second Western Conference Final in a row. The top-seeded Stars knocked out the last two …

The Florida Panthers will play the New York Rangers for a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 is on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Florida beat Boston 2-1 on Friday night to win the …
BOSTON (AP) — Gustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots for the Florida Panthers to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Friday night …
Suns Basketball

The Tournament Partners with Kiswe to Stream Star-Studded Soccer and Basketball Tournaments Direct-to-Consumers Worldwide

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2024--Today, The Tournament announced a groundbreaking new partnership with leading direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming company Kiswe. This collaboration …

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Reports: Mike Budenholzer agrees to become next head coach of Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel

Mike Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. The 54-year-old Budenholzer replaces …
Coyotes Hockey

Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey

Goaltender Connor Ingram has won the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Ingram had a breakout season for the Arizona Coyotes years after …

Lyndsey Fry is pushing to keep Arizona youth hockey moving forward following the Coyotes' departure

The Coyotes' move to Utah left a void in the Arizona hockey community. Lyndsey Fry is hoping to bridge the gap in the state's youth hockey programs. The 2014 Olympian has established the Matt Shott …

What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options

Ownership of the NHL's team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise's new name. Owner Ryan Smith has told The Associated Press the team will be know as Utah something, rather …