SAN ANTONIO -- Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle caught eyes with 12.7 seconds left on the clock and the score tied at 104-104, eagerly anticipating the payoff for the 14-point comeback San Antoni… [+4310 chars]

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama admitted urgency got the better of him when he committed a late turnover in Friday's Game 2 loss, but he said he would use the frustration as fuel for the next game.

ESPN

Wemby rues costly turnover as Spurs fall in Game 2 of NBA Finals - ESPN

Victor Wembanyama misses a jumper in the final seconds as the Knicks hold on to take a 2-0 series lead in The Finals.
SAN ANTONIO In a game that had dramatic swings and wasnt decided until the final… [+5924 chars]

Game 2 of the NBA Finals had several turning points, and the Knicks were on the right side to escape with a 105-104 victory.

Heat.com

Turning Point: Knicks get close calls, big plays in final moments - NBA.com

The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals after defeating the host San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday evening.
The Knicks now move back home to Madison Square Garden… [+1171 chars]

The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals after defeating the host San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday evening.

Bleacher Report

Updated NBA Finals Ticket Prices for Games 3, 4 at MSG After Knicks Take 2-0 Series Lead vs. Spurs - Bleacher Report

As a judge weighs whether to reinstate the eligibility of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the NCAA has reiterated its decision that Sorsbys gambling habits prevent him from playing again.
Via… [+497 chars]

As a judge weighs whether to reinstate the eligibility of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the NCAA has reiterated its decision that Sorsby's gambling habits prevent him from playing again.

NBCSports.com

NCAA denies Texas Tech’s appeal regarding Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility - NBC Sports

Caleb Williams wants to trademark the nickname of one Basketball Hall of Famer, but he wants to be like another.
Williams, who has said he didnt know George Gervin was the original Iceman, paid homa… [+1959 chars]

Caleb Williams wants to trademark the nickname of one Basketball Hall of Famer, but he wants to be like another.

Caleb Williams pays homage to Michael Jordan on Madden 27 cover - NBC Sports

Thousands of workers at Los Angeles SoFi Stadium are threatening to strike, citing insufficient pay and plans for ICE officers to be present at the World Cup and raising the possibility that the mass… [+7013 chars]

Thousands of cooks, dishwashers, concessions workers, bartenders and servers at SoFi Stadium are threatening to picket, citing insufficient pay, erosion of jobs, and plans for ICE to be at the games.

HuffPost

Stadium Workers Authorize Strike Ahead Of The World Cup - HuffPost

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and his uncle and business adviser Dennis Robertson have both been interviewed as part of the NBA’s investigation into whether the team circumvented the salary cap to p… [+1584 chars]

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have reportedly been interviewed as part of the lengthy investigation.

hoopsrumors.com

Latest On Clippers Investigation - Hoops Rumors

The trade that sent longtime Browns defensive end Myles Garrett to the Super Bowl-hopeful Rams was a long time in the making — two months and four days, to be exact. According to Albert Breer of Spor… [+3664 chars]

The package the Browns finally accepted in exchange for defensive end Myles Garrett was the best of three offers the Rams made...

profootballrumors.com

Myles Garrett Trade Fallout: Rams, Eagles, Verse - NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com

SAN DIEGO -- Padres left fielder Ramón Laureano could miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, manager Craig Stammen said on Friday.
Its a … [+4486 chars]

SAN DIEGO -- Padres left fielder Ramón Laureano could miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, manager Craig Stammen said on Friday.
It’s a devastating blow for a Padres offense that has already strug…

MLB.com

Laureano could miss remainder of season after hip surgery - MLB.com

One of the most anticipated NBA Finals in recent years opened with a television audience beyond even the highest expectations.
Wednesday’s Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 averaged 16.93 million viewe… [+2407 chars]

One of the most anticipated NBA Finals in recent years opened with a television audience beyond even the highest expectations.

Sportsmediawatch.com

Knicks-Spurs opener nears 17 million viewers in NBA’s top game since 2019 - Sports Media Watch

BROOKLYN, Mich. Joe Gibbs Racing brought Pinnacle Racing Groups hot streak at Michigan International Speedway to an end on Friday afternoon with Gio Ruggiero piloting their No. 18 Toyota to victory i… [+3821 chars]

Gio Ruggiero won a rain-shortened Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway, his third victory of 2026.

Arcaracing.com

Gio Ruggiero takes third victory of 2026 in rain-shortened Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan - arcaracing.com

Giants third baseman Matt Chapman, center, celebrates Friday with Bryce Eldridge and Willy Adames, left, after hitting a grand slam in the fourth inning of an 18-3 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigle… [+11944 chars]

Matt Chapman had a grand slam and eight RBIs and joined Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt in hitting two homers apiece as the San Francisco Giants routed the Cubs.

San Francisco Chronicle

Giants blast seven home runs, including another grand slam, in rout of Cubs - San Francisco Chronicle

MassLive.com

Red Sox’ advice to optioned Brayan Bello: ‘Fall in love with baseball all over again’ - MassLive

The New York Yankees are adding outfield reinforcements with Aaron Judge set to miss time with a stress fracture in his rib. 
Prior to Friday's game, the Yankees 
officially placed Judge on the 10-… [+2112 chars]

The New York Yankees are adding outfield reinforcements with Aaron Judge set to miss time with a stress fracture in his rib.

Yankees' Aaron Judge Talks 'Made Up' Rib Injury Return Timetable, Spencer Jones Recalled - Bleacher Report

Amid pressure from Seattle council members, Mayor Katie Wilson agreed Friday to turn on closed-circuit television cameras in Seattles stadium district, saying security threats facing the upcoming FIF… [+4462 chars]

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson had said she would allow their installation but not turn them on unless a “credible threat” appeared.

The Seattle Times

Seattle mayor shifts stance, agrees to turn on cameras - The Seattle Times

Both Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his long-term girlfriend were arrested late Thursday night on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and misdemeanor criminal mischief, The Denv… [+2473 chars]

Cooper has started 17 games each of the past three seasons for Denver and has spent the first five years of his NFL career with the franchise.

Yahoo Entertainment

Broncos' Jonathon Cooper, LB's girlfriend reportedly arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, criminal mischief - Yahoo Sports

The unease captures one of the most fraught flashpoints of a World Cup already burdened by high ticket prices
, transportation woes
 and other political tensions at home and abroad. Those challenge… [+5438 chars]

The tournament is forcing many Iranian Americans to choose between celebrating their heritage and rejecting the government that claims to represent it.

Politico

Tehrangeles has a World Cup team to root against - Politico

AL.com

‘They could watch it on television’: Trump slammed over reaction to expensive NBA Finals tickets - AL.com

The Chicago Bears plan to relocate to Northwest Indiana just doesnt sit right with Delores Davis and Gwen Williams, both lifelong North Siders.
Hows that going to sound? Indiana Bears it doesnt soun… [+7180 chars]

Bears fans who gathered Friday around the football team’s original Chicago home — Wrigley Field — had mixed feelings about the potential move. Those who live in the city fumed, while most fans from Indiana celebrated the team’s announcement: "Hammond is more …