The Los Angeles Lakers have criticised the officiating after their 125-107 playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lakers coach JJ Redick criticised how LeBron James is officiated. Guard Austin Reaves also complained about his treatment from the referees.
The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is in limbo. A previously announced date of September 19 at Las Vegas’ Sphere is no longer happening due to a scheduling conflict. Alternative dates and venues are being considered, but multiple details remain unresolved.
Cruz Azul are set to host Atlas in a Liga MX match. Both clubs have contrasting momentum heading into their second meeting of the season. The match is available across several platforms in the United States.
The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins played Game 2 of a three-game set. The Twins scored first with a home run by Byron Buxton. The game went to extra innings, with the score tied.
Jared McCain admitted his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers was initially ‘heartbreaking’. He now plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain recently scored a playoff career-high 18 points.
Deandre Ayton is experiencing a career resurgence with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the playoffs, Ayton says he is grateful to be back and have the attention on him again. Lakers coach JJ Redick says Ayton is the key to the Lakers being their best.
Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta faced off at UFC 328. Volkov, ranked No. 4, fought against No. 6-ranked Cortes-Acosta. Cortes-Acosta has been on a run, securing consecutive knockouts.
Joel Eriksson Ek skated with the Minnesota Wild, raising the possibility of his return in Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche. He has been recovering from a lower-body injury sustained in Game 6 of the Dallas Stars series. Coach John Hynes said that Eriksson Ek’s potential participation will depend on his assessment and the medical staff’s advice.
Cam Schlittler pitched through a leg injury to deliver a strong performance against the Milwaukee Brewers. Schlittler took a 108.5 mph comebacker off his left thigh in the first inning. Despite the pain, he pitched six scoreless innings.
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. He will be inducted into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame. Thomas Gerbasi will also be inducted into the HOF posthumously into the Contributor Wing.