Mitchell ties NBA playoff mark with 39 points in 2nd half as Cavs even series vs. Pistons 112-103
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory. Mitchell evened the mark of Eric “Sleepy” Floyd on a free throw with 27.6 seconds remaining. He had a chance to break the record, set in 1987 against the Los Angeles Lakers, but missed his second foul shot. Mitchell finished with 43 points. Caris LeVert had a season high 24 points for Detroit. Game 5 is Wednesday night in Detroit.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama won't face further sanction for throwing an elbow, AP source says
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won't face further discipline from the NBA for elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid in Game 4 of the teams’ Western Conference semifinal series, according to a person with knowledge of the league’s decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league didn't publicly release any details of its evaluation and investigative process. Wembanyama will be eligible to play Game 5 on Tuesday in San Antonio. The series is tied at two games apiece.
Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a mid-series lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs. Mackenzie Blackwood made 19 saves in his first start this postseason after relieving Scott Wedgewood during the 5-1 loss in Game 3. The Avalanche moved within one win of the Western Conference finals. Danila Yurov and Nico Sturm scored for the Wild.
2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving
NEW YORK (AP) — The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” schedule. The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers. The Dallas Cowboys were part of the other two unveilings. The Cowboys will visit the New York Giants in the first NBC “Sunday Night Football” game of the season on Sept. 13 and they will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Fox on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26.
Kansas City Chiefs are ready to turn over revamped Arrowhead Stadium to FIFA for the World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have transformed Arrowhead Stadium to host World Cup games, fulfilling a long-held dream of the Hunt family. The stadium will host six pool-play games starting next month, including a round of 32 match and a quarterfinal. The first match, featuring Argentina and Algeria, is June 16. The stadium was built in 1972, and that meant it had to undergo significant changes to meet FIFA's requirements, including seat removal and field upgrades. The Chiefs have collaborated for nearly a decade to make this happen. Fans will be bussed in from satellite parking areas because of limited parking while signage is being stripped to avoid any conflicts in sponsorships.
PGA Championship at Aronimink is largely about the big slopes on big greens
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — The first day of practice for the PGA Championship at Aronimink made it clear what's important. The greens are big. And so are the slopes on the putting surfaces. Keegan Bradley won the BMW Championship at Aronimink in 2018. He says driving isn't the biggest issue, but the greens can be crazy with all the slopes. Matt Fitzpatrick says it will be hard for the PGA to find enough pin positions on some of them. Jordan Spieth played nine holes to get ready for his 10th try at completing the career Grand Slam. He's missing only the PGA.
Anthony Edwards awes Timberwolves with his performance despite recent trouble with both knees
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The durability of Anthony Edwards has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year among his many superpowers on the court. Edwards hit the 40-minute mark for the second straight game and played the entire fourth quarter while scoring 36 points in leading the Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of their second-round series. Edwards returned in nine days from a hyperextended left knee and a deep bone bruise to help fuel a Game 1 win. He has also played much of the season with right knee pain.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on 16-team CFP, details challenges amid 24-team push
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams. The Big Ten supports a 24-team bracket, so for now the CFP will go ahead at 12 teams. Sankey noted various scheduling challenges, including conference championship games, non-conference matchups and even the Army-Navy game.
Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83
DENVER (AP) — Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises, the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, has died. He was 83. Morton died Saturday in Mill Valley, California, the Denver Broncos confirmed through his family. Morton is one of only four QBs to start the NFL’s biggest game with two organizations. The other three — Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Kurt Warner — all ended up with at least one win. Morton’s only Super Bowl ring came as a backup.
Mookie Betts returns to the Dodgers' lineup after an oblique injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a five-week absence due to an oblique injury. Betts is set to hit second in the series opener against the San Francisco Giants. Manager Dave Roberts says Betts will start at shortstop on Monday and Tuesday, then rest on Wednesday. The Dodgers have struggled recently, losing seven of their last 11 games. Before his injury, Betts was batting .179 with two home runs after opening spring training on an offensive tear.
