Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from a return to NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on Tuesday night. Jared McCain — getting the call with Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both sidelined — scored 20 in his first playoff start for the Thunder, who now lead the Western Conference finals 3-2. Stephon Castle scored 24 points for San Antonio, which got 22 points from Julian Champagnie and 20 points from Victor Wembanyama — who was held to 4 of 15 shooting.
Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas and the Golden Knights suffocated Colorado’s high-powered offense to beat the Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night and for an unthinkable sweep to make their third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons. The Golden Knights will get a break while they watch to see whether Carolina or Montreal emerge from the Eastern Conference Final. This is a crushing end for an Avalanche team that won the Presidents’ Trophy and had blown through the playoffs with an 8-1 record. Chicago in 2013 was the last team to claim the Presidents’ Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, after police responded to a disturbance complaint involving him over the weekend. Hobart/Lawrence (Wisconsin) Police Chief Michael Renkas said that Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked into Brown County Jail on charges of strangulation and suffocation, battery-domestic abuse, criminal damage to property-domestic abuse, disorderly conduct-domestic abuse and intimidation of a victim. Renkas said police had been dispatched to a complaint involving Jacobs on Saturday at 8:37 a.m.
Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder
It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals. When Victor Wembanyama has been the best player on the floor, they win. When he isn’t, they lose. He wasn’t the best player on the floor Tuesday night. That was not the only reason why the Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the West finals — there were many — but it was certainly among them. Wembanyama, who has had 41-point and 33-point outings in winning efforts during the series, never seemed to get fully rolling and the Spurs lost 127-114.
Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced his 26-man World Cup roster. It includes Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter. Alejandro Zendejas also made the squad, while Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left out in the announcement Tuesday. Sergiño Dest, Tyler Adams, and Haji Wright return after missing March friendlies due to injuries. Half of the roster are holdovers from the last World Cup, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams. The team opens against Paraguay on June 12 in California. This year's average age is nearly 27, with Tim Ream potentially becoming the oldest American to play in a World Cup.
Yankees get 2 hits from every starter for the first time in franchise history in 15-1 rout of Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Yankees achieved a first in franchise history on Tuesday night, getting at least two hits from every starter in the lineup. Amed Rosario also homered twice, and New York hit six homers among its 24 hits in the 15-1 rout of the Kansas City Royals. The Yankees' hit total tied for their eighth-most ever, and the 24 hits were their most in a road game since Aug. 31, 1974, in a game against the White Sox. Anthony Volpe, Trent Grisham, Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also had homers in the win over Kansas City.
UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout. This event is meant to help mark the nation's 250th anniversary and falls on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Online renderings show the fight space ringed by a red, white, and blue stage beneath an arch with stars-and-stripes patterns. The cage will be surrounded by 5,000 seats, with additional large screens nearby broadcasting the fight. Trump says demand for tickets is high. This project is part of Trump's broader White House renovations, including a new patio, Presidential Walk of Fame and a ballroom.
Supreme Court won't intervene in discrimination suit led by Black ex-head coach Flores against NFL
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a discrimination lawsuit led by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores against the NFL, allowing the case to proceed toward trial. The justices Tuesday rebuffed an appeal from the league, which wanted the case handled through its arbitration process rather than open court in New York. Flores sued the league and three teams in 2022, alleging the league was “rife with racism” regarding its hiring practices when it comes to Black coaches. Flores was joined in the lawsuit by fellow Black coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton. The NFL says it respects the Supreme Court decision but is prepared to defend itself as the case proceeds.
Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance
PARIS (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open. Top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier despite wearing two thick necklaces in a 6-4, 6-2 win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Temperatures at Roland Garros hit 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). Coco Gauff began her title defense with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Taylor Townsend and Naomi Osaka beat Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6 (3). Former men's No. 1 Daniil Medvedev lost but 17-year-old Moïse Kouamé advanced on his French Open debut. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner routed 171st-ranked Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to 30 matches.
World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit. In New Jersey and Massachusetts, some train fares tied to matches will cost fans far more than normal NFL gameday trips. That is drawing criticism from international fans used to free transit at past World Cups. Some supporters are now organizing their own transportation to the stadiums. A group of Scottish fans booked school buses to Scotland matches near Boston for about half the official price. Transit experts say the high costs could further hurt the United States' image with foreign visitors.
