Ben Rice of the New York Yankees is making waves in the MLB. His performance is part of a resurgence of power-hitting first basemen. Discovered in a summer wood-bat league, Rice’s ability to draw walks and hit for power has provided balance to the Yankees lineup.
The Sixers forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics after a dominant performance. Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points with zero turnovers. Maxey said the fans deserved the win and the team came through.
The Cavs and Raptors series heads to Game 6 with the cumulative score through five games at Cleveland 559, Toronto 557. Key factors to watch include turnovers, bench minutes, and consistent scoring. The health of Scottie Barnes is also a concern for the Raptors.
The Cavaliers and Raptors are heading into Game 6 of their series. Factors to watch include turnovers, bench minutes and consistent scoring. The health of Scottie Barnes and the playmaking of James Harden are also key.
Cade Cunningham’s record 45 points helped the Detroit Pistons secure a 116-109 victory against the Orlando Magic. The win reduced Detroit’s deficit to 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of becoming the first team to lose a series after leading 3-0.
The Savannah Bananas hosted a pop-up game at Navasota High School on Thursday. They played the Texas Tailgaters. The announcement that the game was happening was made at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Once Caldas and Atlético Nacional are set to play in the Liga BetPlay. This match opens the final day of the championship. Both teams have already guaranteed their place in the playoffs.
Liverpool are reportedly in talks to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. Palace are reportedly demanding an £80 million fee for the 22-year-old midfielder. Manchester United and Chelsea are also reportedly interested in Wharton.
The Red Sox are set to host the Astros for a three-game series. Jake Bennett is expected to make his big league debut for the Red Sox. The Astros will start Mike Burrows.
Cameron Young fired an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Cadillac Championship. Jordan Spieth and Alex Smalley share second after 7-under 65s. The PGA TOUR returns to Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster Course in Miami for the event.