09
May
‘That dude paints’: Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes
After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. Here’s why Pittsburgh decided to unleash him now.
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09
May
Sources: Lee gets 4-year deal as Hornets coach
Celtics lead assistant coach Charles Lee has agreed on a four-year contract to become the head coach of the Hornets, sources told ESPN.
09
May
Tkachuk, Pastrnak trade punches in confrontation
The Panthers defeated the Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday to even their series 1-1, but the highlight was the fight between stars Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak.
09
May
Source: Pacers file complaint over 78 calls at MSG
The Pacers have submitted 78 plays to the NBA office that they felt went against them incorrectly during Games 1 and 2 against the Knicks, a source told ESPN.
09
May
Carlisle says Pacers want ‘fair shot’ from officials
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who erupted and was ejected in the final minute of Wednesday’s Game 2 loss, said he felt unfair officiating again favored the big-market Knicks.
09
May
Brunson fights injury, sparks Knicks to 2-0 lead
Out for much of the first half with a sore right foot, Jalen Brunson returned to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half as the Knicks won 130-121 to take a 2-0 series lead over the Pacers.
09
May
Jokic wins 3rd NBA MVP; SGA, Doncic finish 2-3
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s ninth three-time MVP, easily beating out the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Mavs’ Luka Doncic on Wednesday.
08
May
Mizuhara to plead guilty to felony bank, tax fraud
Ippei Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to felony bank fraud and submitting a false tax return after authorities found he stole nearly $17 million from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
08
May
The five burning questions that will tilt the series between Bruins, Panthers
Who will win the special teams battle? Can Florida rattle Jeremy Swayman? Here are the key matchups, situations in the Atlantic Division clash.