Nolan McLean will start against the Diamondbacks, aiming for his first win since April 3. In his previous outing, McLean’s efficiency was a concern, as he threw 78 pitches over four innings. Jose Fernandez caused McLean problems in their last encounter.
The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off in Game 3. San Antonio aims to replicate their Game 2 performance, while Minnesota seeks to rebound after a significant loss. Anthony Edwards’ performance is a key factor for the Timberwolves.
Rob Gronkowski believes the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team was the most talented he played on. Gronkowski highlighted the team’s offensive weapons, including Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown. The Buccaneers won the Super Bowl in 2020.
Darwin Nuñez has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with Al Hilal. The former Liverpool striker will be a free agent in the summer after agreeing to terminate his £400k per week contract. A return to England and the Premier League remains unlikely.
The Toronto Tempo, the first-ever WNBA franchise in Canada, are working against the clock to build a competitive team. The Tempo are part of a WNBA expansion that includes the Portland Fire. The expansion is vital to confirming that there’s enough money and interest to make the league’s growth make sense.
Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland during a face-off, following a news conference before UFC 328. The pair traded insults, leading to the physical altercation despite the presence of armed police. UFC President Dana White has described the rivalry as a ‘top-three’ heated rivalry of all time in the UFC.
The Philadelphia 76ers are down 2-0 against the New York Knicks. Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 3 with a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness. The Minnesota Timberwolves are tied 1-1 in their series against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Cubs are set to play an AL West team this weekend, facing the Rangers. The Rangers currently find themselves three games under .500, with injuries impacting their lineup. Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter, and Jacob deGrom are slated to pitch for the Rangers.
The Yankees are set to travel to Milwaukee for their first meeting with the Brewers since their high-profile series last season. The series put a spotlight on torpedo bats after the Yankees clobbered the Brewers in a three-game sweep. Jacob Misiorowski is set to start for the Brewers against Max Fried of the Yankees.
The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half. The Knicks are the first team in NBA history to win three straight postseason games by at least 25 points.
