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After dominating the road in NASCAR, Shane van Gisbergen wants to master ovals and make the Chase

After dominating the road in NASCAR, Shane van Gisbergen wants to master ovals and make the Chase

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shane van Gisbergen turned 37 a day ahead of dominating the NASCAR Cup Series yet again on a road course.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi, school officials said Monday.
Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest

Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Talk of a boycott from top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner has grabbed attention.
René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96

René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died. He was 96.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama won't face further sanction for throwing an elbow, AP source says

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama won't face further sanction for throwing an elbow, AP source says

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not face further discipline from the NBA for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid in Game 4 of the teams' Western Conference semifinal series, a person with knowledge of the league's decision said Monday.
Sinner win streak reaches 25 as he aims to complete Masters collection at Italian Open

Sinner win streak reaches 25 as he aims to complete Masters collection at Italian Open

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jannik Sinner's winning streak reached 25 matches after beating Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 before his home fans in the third round of the Italian Open on Monday.
Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it

Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League for grappling and crowding around goalkeepers at corner kicks and "will deal with this in a very good way," FIFA experts warned Monday.
NBA tipoff: Round 2 continues Monday with Pistons-Cavaliers and Thunder-Lakers

NBA tipoff: Round 2 continues Monday with Pistons-Cavaliers and Thunder-Lakers

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are back in the conference finals, making some scoring history along the way. The San Antonio Spurs will have to work a little harder to get there after the Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series at 2-2 after Victor Wembanyama was tossed from the game.
Edwards guides the Timberwolves past the Spurs 114-109 to tie the series after Wembanyama's ejection

Edwards guides the Timberwolves past the Spurs 114-109 to tie the series after Wembanyama's ejection

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anthony Edwards had 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves even their second-round NBA playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs with a 114-109 victory, following the stunning ejection of star Victor Wembanyama early in the second quarter of Game 4 on Sunday.
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup

50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup

Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly along with electronic music duo The Chainsmokers will headline a new four-city World Cup concert series launched by Sports Illustrated this summer.
The World Cup begins in one month and here's when the top teams are announcing their final rosters

The World Cup begins in one month and here's when the top teams are announcing their final rosters

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The World Cup is one month away and it's almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads as they weigh up injury concerns and form.
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The league's worst team this season is getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery on Sunday and are poised to pick first overall for the first time since choosing John Wall in that spot in 2010. Wall was the Wizards' on-stage representative for the lottery. Washington had a 14% chance of winning No. 1, tied with Brooklyn and Indiana for the best odds. The Wizards had basically a 50-50 chance of getting either a top-four pick or the No. 5 spot. Utah will pick No. 2, Memphis will pick No. 3 and Chicago will pick No. 4.
Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, died Saturday. He was 84.
2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13.
Expectations already sky-high for the NBA's draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks away

Expectations already sky-high for the NBA's draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks away

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

the next few weeks are going to be teeming with promise.
Almost everywhere you look in the American League, there's mediocrity to be found

Almost everywhere you look in the American League, there's mediocrity to be found

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brice Turang's homer in the ninth inning gave Milwaukee a three-game sweep of the New Yankees and was the latest example of an early-season trend.
Wembanyama gets ejected early in Spurs-Wolves Game 4 for elbowing Reid and drawing a Flagrant 2 foul

Wembanyama gets ejected early in Spurs-Wolves Game 4 for elbowing Reid and drawing a Flagrant 2 foul

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated May 10 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Midway through this rugged second-round NBA playoff series for the San Antonio Spurs, in the first of what could well be many memorable postseason runs for Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old phenom was growing weary of the physical play he's been facing from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
SEC receives 6 of the top 8 seeds in NCAA softball bracket, including No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas

SEC receives 6 of the top 8 seeds in NCAA softball bracket, including No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas

Cliff Brunt, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Southeastern Conference received six of the top eight seeds in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship when the 64-team field was revealed on Sunday, including Alabama at No. 1 and defending national champion Texas at No. 2.
Brooms in the stands, 144 points on the board: The Knicks' Philly takeover ends in a sweep

Brooms in the stands, 144 points on the board: The Knicks' Philly takeover ends in a sweep

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Knicks fans raised their brooms outside the arena and pumped up the volume once inside. They poured in by the thousands and serenaded the may-as-well-be home team in the waning moments of another lopsided playoff victory with chants of "Knicks in four! Knicks in four!"
Norway's Kristoffer Reitan earns 2-shot win at Truist Championship for first PGA Tour victory

Norway's Kristoffer Reitan earns 2-shot win at Truist Championship for first PGA Tour victory

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Updated May 10 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kristoffer Reitan was not having much fun early in his career on the DP World Tour, and he began contemplating the idea of leaving competitive golf to become a YouTube golfer.