DENVER—Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of these playoffs with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists, powering the Denver Nuggets to a 132–126 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the opener of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night, May 16. Behind Jokic’s sizzling start and strong finish, and Jamal Murray’s 31 points,…
Djokovic Takes Issue With Norrie’s Behavior at Italian Open: ‘Not Fair Play’
ROME—Novak Djokovic’s angry glare made it clear how furious the 22-time Grand Slam champion was with his opponent. And it wasn’t just because Cameron Norrie hit him in the left calf with an overhead smash after Djokovic had already turned his back and conceded a point early in the second set of the Serb’s 6–3,…
‘No One’s Safe’: Sixers Cut Rivers After Repeat Playoffs Disappointment
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was fired on Tuesday after a humiliating Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics, as the team bounced out in the second round of the NBA playoffs for a third straight year. Rivers is one of the most successful coaches in the NBA and had amassed a record of…
San Diego Group Pays $500M Expansion Fee for MLS Club
MLS received a record $500 million expansion fee to field an expansion team in San Diego for the 2025 season, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the local Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation are the owners of the new San Diego franchise, which will be the league’s third club in…
Folarin Balogun Opts to Play for US Instead of England
GENEVA—Promising striker Folarin Balogun has opted to play for the United States at international level instead of England. FIFA said in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday that it approved a request by the U.S. Soccer Federation to change Balogun’s national eligibility from England, which he had represented at Under-21 level. The 21-year-old…
US Soccer Officials to Discuss Head Injuries as 4 More Ex-players Diagnosed With CTE
English soccer star Jimmy Fryatt was known for his ability to head the ball, and the proof of his prowess may be in the damage it did to his brain. Still physically fit in his late 70s, Fryatt played tennis but couldn’t keep score or remember which side of the net he was supposed to…
Quarterback Matt Ryan Joins CBS as Analyst, Says He’s Not Retiring as Player
ATLANTA—Matt Ryan has joined CBS as an analyst, though he’s not giving up on landing with another team as a quarterback. CBS announced Monday that Ryan, a four-time Pro Bowler and the 2016 NFL MVP with the Atlanta Falcons, will serve as a studio and game analyst across multiple platforms for the upcoming season. “Excited…
Ohtani Pitches 7 Innings, Reaches Base 5 Times as Angels Beat Orioles 9–5
BALTIMORE—Shohei Ohtani made more history Monday night, May 15, becoming the first starting pitcher since 1964 to reach base five times in a game as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 9–5. Ohtani had four hits and a walk, making up for his shaky pitching with a stellar performance at the plate. He…
Denver Nuggets Focused on Vanquishing LeBron James and Lakers, Not Ghosts of the Past
May 15, 2023
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DENVER—If the Denver Nuggets can continue their dominance at Ball Arena, they’ll not only conquer LeBron James and Anthony Davis but they’ll also vanquish the ghosts of their horrendous playoff performances against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets have lost all seven playoff series against the Lakers in their history, including inside the NBA bubble…
Strong Second Half Sends Galaxy Past Earthquakes
May 15, 2023
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The Los Angeles Galaxy scored twice in the second half to secure a 2–1 win against the visiting San Jose Earthquakes in the first California Clasico of the season on Sunday, May 14. The Galaxy (2–6–3, nine points) ended a two-game skid. The Earthquakes (5–4–3, 18 points) are 0–4–2 in six road matches this season….
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