Jack Norris 
The Athletics started their Southern California road trip with three wins against the Los Angeles Angels. Now, the first-place Athletics head further south to begin a three-game Memorial Day weekend series against the San Diego Padres. It will be Padres’ closer Mason Miller’s first time facing his former team since he was traded last July.
The Portland Timbers are set to host the San Jose Earthquakes in their final match before the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This match is a Soccer Celebration Send-off, presented by adidas. Supporters can listen to the match live on 105.1 The Fan or La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM.
Paddy Power is offering a sign-up bonus for the World Cup. New customers can receive £40 in free bets after signing up and betting £5 online. Existing customers can access regular free bets, price boosts and more.
Kelsey Plum, a four-time WNBA All-Star, has been trying to play point guard for the Los Angeles Sparks. However, the team may need to consider other options. While Plum is an exceptional shooter, her strength may lie in playing shooting guard, a position where she can focus on scoring.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown compared Josh Hart to Andre Iguodala after the Knicks’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brown, who coached Iguodala as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors, highlighted Hart’s winning impact. Hart himself responded to the comparison, acknowledging Iguodala’s accomplishments.
Sporting Kansas City will face Red Bull New York at Sporting Park. The match is scheduled for Saturday. Star Wars Night activities are planned.
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93, extending their winning streak to nine games. Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, while Jalen Brunson added 19 points and 14 assists. The Knicks now lead the series 2-0.
A preview is available for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers game. Further details can be found in the preview.
Oleksandr Usyk is expected to fight Rico Verhoeven. If Usyk wins, Agit Kabayel, Murat Gassiev and the winner of Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez Jr could face the Ukrainian, and Moses Itauma could also earn a world title shot at Usyk.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have issued a series of guidelines for fans attending Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. One of the ‘new rules’ is a request for fans to ‘wear the damn shirt’ provided by the team. The Knicks currently hold a 2-0 series lead.