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.
Cristopher Sánchez is making a case as baseball’s best pitcher. Over his past 40 starts, Sánchez has a 2.26 ERA and 276 strikeouts. The question is being asked: Could Sánchez be the next Cy Young winner?
The No. 1 Nebraska softball team defeated the No. 15 Oklahoma State Cowgirls, 8-1, in the first game of the NCAA Lincoln Super Regional. The Huskers’ record is now 50-6 on the season and they have a 25-game win streak. Nebraska is one win away from advancing to the Women’s College World Series for the first time since 2013.
Alex McLeish has said he can’t understand why Rangers never pursued a deal for Lawrence Shankland. McLeish revealed he advised an investor at the club to snap up the centre-forward a “few years back”. The Glaswegian club reasoned that they would rather sign players aged 26 or below.
Noah Cameron matched a career high with eight strikeouts across six scoreless innings. However, the Royals’ offensive struggles continued as they fell to the Seattle Mariners 2-0. This marks the Royals’ fourth consecutive loss and their ninth in the last 10 games.
Paul Skenes allowed three or more earned runs in consecutive starts for the first time in his career. George Springer drove a 97.8 mph fastball over the left field wall for a leadoff homer. The Blue Jays went on to win the game, 5-2.
A UK stadium is the “frontrunner” to stage the Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury mega-fight, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. Fury and Joshua have signed a deal to box this year. The location of the fight is not yet decided and the contest could be held overseas.
