Trae Young, Ja Morant say Jokic didn’t deserve ejection
Denver’s newly crowned MVP was tossed from Game 4, but most on social media thought the call was too harsh.
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Nets lose Irving to ankle injury, Game 4 to Bucks
Nets guard Kyrie Irving exited Game 4 of Brooklyn’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Bucks on Sunday with a sprained right ankle. X-rays were negative, but sources said he was using crutches and had his right ankle in a walking boot.
Bell sorry for airing Reid feelings on social media
Saying in a series of social media posts Sunday night that his thoughts about coach Andy Reid should have been kept to himself, former Chiefs running back Le’Veon Bell said he does not regret feeling the way he feels after one season in Kansas City.
Djokovic rallies to capture 19th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday in the French Open men’s final for his 19th major title.
Doc: Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest, ‘was gone’
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was “gone” before he was resuscitated after suffering a cardiac arrest, the team’s doctor Morten Boesen said.
Dolphins reach $39M extension with LB Baker
The Dolphins and linebacker Jerome Baker have agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension, including $28.4 million guaranteed, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Adesanya routs Vettori in rematch to retain title
Israel Adesanya left no doubt in his rematch with Marvin Vettori on Saturday night, rolling to a shutout decision victory to retain his UFC title.
Mitchell: ‘Managing’ pain in ankle, but OK for G4
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell limped off the court because of pain in his ankle late in Saturday night’s loss to the Clippers, but he said he’ll be “ready” for Game 4.
Stevenson defeats Nakathila in landslide decision
Shakur Stevenson dominated every second of his fight against Jeremiah Nakathila on Saturday night, cruising to a shutout unanimous decision victory to win the WBO interim junior lightweight title.
UGA’s Smart: 12-team playoff a massive change
Georgia’s Kirby Smart, LSU’s Ed Orgeron and Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell all shared their thoughts on the possibilities of an expanded College Football Playoff.
Unseeded Krejcikova wins French women’s title
Barbora Krejcikova, playing singles in only her fifth major, became the third unseeded champion in the past five years at the French Open with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Mets’ deGrom pulled from start with elbow issue
Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after six scoreless innings Friday night with a right elbow issue, but the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner said he isn’t troubled by the diagnosis.
Simmons challenged by Rivers, fuels 76ers’ rout
Challenged by coach Doc Rivers after a quiet first half, Ben Simmons took control and scored 11 of his 18 points in the third quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Atlanta Hawks 127-111 in Game 3.
Nuggets’ Malone: Being swept ‘last thing I want’
After the Denver Nuggets fell into a 3-0 hole with Friday night’s 116-102 loss to the Suns, coach Michael Malone said he hopes his team shows “some real fight” to force a Game 5.
Durham, 1st Black U.S. gymnastics titlist, to HOF
Dianne Durham became the first Black gymnast to win the senior national championship in 1983. She died in February at age 52.
Euro 2020 preview: Picks, scouting reports, must-see games
Will France dominate? Can Portugal defend its 2016 crown? Get all the info you need before kickoff.
From Alaba to Zinchenko: Players to know on all 24 Euros teams
Trying to sort through all 600+ players at the Euros? Gab Marcotti picks out the stars you shouldn’t forget.
Ex-players: Bo Schembechler ignored warnings
Former Michigan football players Dan Kwiatkowski and Gilvanni Johnson, who have told investigators they were molested by former team doctor Robert Anderson, said head coach Bo Schembechler ignored their warnings at the time about abusive treatments.
Mitchell torches Clips again, ‘fine’ after late injury
Donovan Mitchell limped off the court after his 37-point performance led the Utah Jazz to victory in Game 2, but he insisted his health is not a concern.
Oklahoma wins WCWS title, beats Florida State
The Sooners defeated the Seminoles 5-1 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series. It’s the fifth WCWS title for Oklahoma.
CFP to consider proposal for 12-team format
The College Football Playoff management committee will consider expanding to a 12-team format that would include the six highest-ranked conference champions and the next six highest-ranked teams.
Brisbane set to be named 2032 Olympics host
Brisbane will be offered as the 2032 Olympics host for International Olympic Committee members to confirm in Tokyo next month.
Malone on blowout loss: Nuggets ‘quit tonight’
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone called out his team for playing with “no urgency” in Wednesday night’s 123-98 loss to the Suns in Game 2.
OU sets single-season HR record, evens WCWS
Jocelyn Alo’s homer gave Oklahoma the Division 1 single-season record and also highlighted a four-run outburst in the sixth inning as the Sooners beat Florida State 6-2 Wednesday night to force a decisive Game 3 for the Women’s College World Series title.
Schembechler knew of U-M doc’s abuse, says son
A son of Bo Schembechler said the former Michigan football coach ignored him when he revealed that former team doctor Robert Anderson molested him during a physical exam in the 1960s.
Source: LeBron to don No. 6; AD stays with No. 3
Lakers star LeBron James will be changing from No. 23 to No. 6 on his uniform next season, a source confirmed to ESPN, but not to pass on his old number to Anthony Davis, as he intended a couple of years ago.
Bjorkgren fired as Pacers coach after one season
Nate Bjorkgren is out as Pacers coach after one season with the team. Head-coaching experience is expected to be a premium element of the Pacers’ upcoming search, sources told ESPN.
Watson wants to join Broncos, ex-teammate says
Kareem Jackson, a former teammate of Deshaun Watson’s who now plays for the Broncos, said on a podcast that the Houston Texans QB told him that Denver is “where I want to be.”