James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT for 3-2 series lead
DETROIT (AP) — James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Pistons led by 15 points in the first half and 103-94 with two-plus minutes left. The Cavs rallied and pulled into a 103-all tie on Evan Mobley’s free throws with 45.2 seconds left. Cleveland went on a 13-0 run and held Detroit scoreless for five minutes from late in fourth quarter to midway through overtime.
Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild
DENVER (AP) — Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Kulak capped a wild comeback for the Avalanche, who trailed 3-0 midway through the second period. Colorado moves on to the conference final for an eighth time since relocating to Denver in 1995-96. The Avalanche will face the winner of Vegas and Anaheim. The Golden Knights lead that series 3-2. With Minnesota up 3-1, Jack Drury scored with 3:33 remaining to set the stage for MacKinnon's goal with 1:23 left. In overtime, Martin Necas took the puck, glided behind the net and back out front, where he found an open Kulak.
Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enforcement actions against the league in March if it didn’t suspend the 23-year-old rule, sent the subpoena along with a letter to NFL executive vice president and attorney Ted Ullyot on Wednesday. The Rooney Rule requires teams to interview at least two minority candidates for head coach, general manager and coordinator positions. At least one minority candidate must be interviewed for the quarterbacks coach position. Uthmeier sent his first letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in March saying the rule amounts to “blatant race and sex discrimination.”
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States. The department imposed the bond requirement last year for countries that it said had high rates of people overstaying their visas and other security issues. Travelers from 50 countries are required to pay the new bond, and five of those countries have qualified for the World Cup. Citizens from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who have purchased tickets from FIFA are now exempt from the bond requirement.
Dolphins, running back De'Von Achane agree to a 4-year, $64 million extension, AP source says
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the extension. The contract includes $32 million guaranteed. It was first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Achane rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards on 238 carries in 2025 and led the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection. The rebuilding Dolphins made clear they wanted to hold on to Achane.
Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It’s all added up to being the first team in the majors to 30 victories. The Braves improved MLB’s top record to 30-13 with another thrilling win, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1. Mike Yastrzemski came the bench to contribute a pinch-hit double that drove in the tie-breaking run, and jack-of-all-trades Mauricio Dubón followed with a two-run homer into the Chicago bullpen that finished off the Cubs. This team is threatening to run away with the NL East before the calendar turns to summer.
ACC formally backs Big Ten's push for the College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is backing the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team playoff. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips says coaches and athletic directors reached consensus this week on wanting to double the current College Football Playoff model. Phillips says “when you’re leaving national championship-contending teams and schools out of the playoff, you don’t have the right number.” He pointed to Florida State getting snubbed from a four-team CFP field in 2023 and Notre Dame getting left out of last year’s 12-team model.
Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati
Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, German Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami rallied for a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati, extending its road winning streak to seven. It is the third time this season the Argentine superstar has had at least three goal contributions in a match. He is second in the league with 12 goals. Mateo Silvetti evened it at 3-3 in the 79th minute after coming on as a substitute. Kevin Denkey, Pavel Bucha and Evander scored for Cincinnati. It is the first time in 64 matches since Pat Noonan became coach in 2023 it lost when it had the lead after 75 minutes.
Manchester City keeps the pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Crystal Palace
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Premier League title race is not over yet. Manchester City cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the standings back to two points after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. With two rounds of the season to go it means Arsenal will have to wait another week at least to be confirmed champion. Mikel Arteta’s team plays relegated Burnley on Monday and a victory would leave City needing to beat Bournemouth 24 hours later to take the title race into the final day of the season.
Ronda Rousey is back in MMA with support and structure she lacked earlier in her trailblazing career
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ronda Rousey is returning to mixed martial arts nearly a decade after she left at the peak of her fame and nadir of her personal happiness with the sport. This time around, the former UFC champion has a cadre of top-notch coaches and support staff, a world-class training setup and full mental support. That’s noteworthy because Rousey became arguably the most famous athlete in women’s combat sports history despite having a fraction of the coaching help and outside-the-cage structure given to many top fighters. Under new trainer Ricky Lundell, Rousey has enjoyed a transformative training camp before she faces Gina Carano.
