The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 after defeating the host Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday even… [+1559 chars]

The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 after defeating the host Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday evening to go up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Bleacher Report

Jalen Brunson, Knicks Go Up 3-0 on Cavs, Final Box Score Stats & Highlights for Harden, Mitchell - Bleacher Report

Bayern Munich earned the domestic double in a 3-0 win over Stuttgart in Berlin. It was scoreless at halftime, but Bayerns quality eventually prevailed in the form of another hat-trick from Harry Kane… [+4612 chars]

FC Bayern outlasted Stuttgart to claim the DFB-Pokal title in Berlin.

Bavarian Football Works

Three Observations from Bayern Munich’s 3-0 DFB-Pokal win over Stuttgart - Bavarian Football Works

NASCAR star Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to a statement released Saturday by his family.
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Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.

CBS News

Kyle Busch died after pneumonia progressed to sepsis, family says - CBS News

CLEVELAND (AP) Turns out, Taylor Swift likes basketball, too.
The global music superstar sat courtside at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night along with fiance and Cleveland na… [+1348 chars]

Turns out, Taylor Swift likes basketball, too. The global music superstar sat courtside at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference along with fiance — and Cleveland native — Travis Kelce as the Cavaliers hosted the New York Knicks. Swift and Kelce, who recently sign…

Associated Press

Life of A Basketball Fan: Taylor Swift attends Cavs-Knicks in Cleveland with fiance Travis Kelce - AP News

It looked as if after 12 major-league seasons, longtime utility player Chris Taylor was calling it a career.
Taylors retirement was revealed in Friday's MiLB transactions log, but on Saturday, it wa… [+1879 chars]

The utility man announced his retirement on Friday but changed his mind on Saturday, opting instead to be added to the injured list.

Yahoo Entertainment

Chris Taylor un-retires after one day, added to IL with fractured forearm - Yahoo Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26 points) leads the Thunder toward a third consecutive win over the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
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Victor Wembanyama's Spurs aim to respond with their backs against the wall, while OKC looks to build on a winning formula.

Heat.com

3 things to watch in Thunder-Spurs Game 4 - NBA

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Unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk scored a knockout victory over former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on Saturday in front of the pyramids of Giza, Eg… [+1065 chars]

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk had a tougher time than expected but stopped Rico Verhoeven to keeps his titles.

ESPN

Boxing results: Oleksandr Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven in Round 11 - ESPN

Giants linebacker Abdul Carter and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart have resolved their differences. On the same day Carter publicly disclosed their differences via social media.
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Carter takes issue with "narratives" that flowed directly from his tweet.

NBCSports.com

Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart "spoke earlier as men" after social-media dustup - NBC Sports

Q2 Hadjar and Hamilton lead the way, Hulkenberg misses out again
With fresh soft Pirelli tyres, times immediately improved in Q2 as Antonelli set a 1m 13.076s leaving him ahead of Norris, with Hadja… [+1128 chars]

George Russell beat Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren's Lando Norris to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort.

Formula 1

Russell beats Antonelli to Canada pole with last-gasp effort - Formula 1

Its good that the Pope is from Chicago.
At this point, Illinois may need divine intervention to get a stadium deal done for the Bears before the current legislative session ends on May 31.
Ive seen… [+1181 chars]

The clock is ticking on a deal to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana.

Illinois governor on Bears stadium bill: “I’ve seen miracles happen every year” - NBC Sports

Rain continues to plague a sad weekend in Charlotte, as the NASCAR world mourns the loss of 41-year-old champion Kyle Busch.
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Rain has forced NASCAR to cancel every qualifying session for its top three divisions, and that includes the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600

Motorsport.com

Coca-Cola 600 starting lineup: NASCAR Cup qualifying canceled due to rain - Motorsport.com

PHOENIX (AP) The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nations World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.… [+1912 chars]

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision in a…

Iran says team’s base camp for World Cup has been moved to Mexico from the US - AP News

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The Loons leading scorer is being reprimanded for an incident in Wednesday’s training session.

TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press

Why Minnesota United benched Kelvin Yeboah vs. Real Salt Lake - Pioneer Press

CHICAGO -- A day after vowing to shake things up, Cubs manager Craig Counsell altered his usual lineup Saturday, giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete C… [+2466 chars]

The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Struggling Cubs give Happ day off, move Crow-Armstrong to leadoff - ESPN

Johnny Manziel, the former NFL quarterback, will be making his MMA debut Saturday, May 23, against a man with far less marquee value.
But is the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner risking defeat and even em… [+2375 chars]

Johnny Manziel takes on Bob Menery in an MMA fight card Saturday. Here is how to watch with time and stream.

USA Today

Johnny Manziel MMA debut vs Bob Menery: Time, full card and how to watch - Yahoo Sports

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Hull will play in next season's Premier League. Getty
Hull City have been promoted to the Premier League after a 1-0 win in the Championship playoff final against Middlesb… [+2779 chars]

Hull City have been promoted to the Premier League after a 1-0 win in the Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.

Hull City promoted to the Premier League after beating Middlesbrough in Championship playoff final - ESPN

When Evgenii Somov last participated in a major swimming competition, international sanctions prevented him from representing his home country. But those restrictions couldnt stop him from representi… [+11527 chars]

Russian-born, Oakland-based swimmer Evgenii Somov is trying to find success at the Enhanced Games, dubbed the "Steroid Olympics."

SFGate

An Oakland Olympian's 'Steroid Olympics' gamble is costing him his fans - SFGATE

Today we kick off the weekend with a loaded 15 game MLB slate to choose from. Let’s examine where smart money is leaning for a trio of matchups using our VSiN MLB Betting Splits, which are updated ev… [+3902 chars]

Josh Appelbaum examines where smart money is leaning for Tigers-Orioles, White Sox-Giants and Twins-Red Sox.

Vsin.com

Top Picks from the MLB Betting Splits for Saturday May 23rd - VSiN

Welcome to the SP Roundup, my daily fantasy baseball article reviewing every starting pitcher’s performance from every Friday game. I apologize for the jokes written in my delirium in advance. Have q… [+20502 chars]

Jake Crumpler reviews every starting pitcher performance from Friday.

Pitcherlist.com

Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 5/22: A Cole in One - Pitcher List

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes are not expected to make any changes to their lineup as they try to tie the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens.
After holding their oppon… [+1542 chars]

Canes to stick with their bread and butter as they eye a series-evening bounce back