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on June 23, 2021 at 8:33 am

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton didn’t want any of the credit after finishing one of the most dramatic alley-oops in NBA playoff history, a last-second dunk that gave his team a 104-103 win for a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers.

on June 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

Nationals ace Max Scherzer was inspected three times for the use of foreign substances on the baseball in his start Tuesday, but it was Phillies manager Joe Girardi’s request that he be checked that set him off.

on June 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

Vanessa Bryant and families of other victims in the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others have agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter.

on June 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

Los Angeles Sparks coach Derek Fisher said forward Nneka Ogwumike’s omission from the U.S. women’s basketball Olympic team didn’t make sense, adding that she “earned it and deserves it.”

on June 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

In his major league debut, top prospect Wander Franco, 20, started at third base, doubled, homered, drove in three runs and showed a flair for the dramatic in Tampa Bay’s 9-5, 11-inning loss to Boston at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.

on June 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

A dismal loss on Tuesday to the Canadiens has the Knights one defeat from elimination, but they are confident they can turn the series around. “We all wanted to do better tonight, and it’s disappointing. But I put it in the past,” Marc-Andre Fleury said.

on June 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA draft lottery and the right pick to No. 1 in the 2021 draft. The Rockets, Cavs, Raptors and Magic rounded out the top five.

on June 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

Alex Caruso was arrested and released by Texas A&M police on Tuesday for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

on June 23, 2021 at 7:47 am

On the night of the lottery, the former No. 1 pick showed why the Suns made the right call — for them — in 2018.

on June 23, 2021 at 7:46 am

In 10 previous major tournaments, Scotland were unable to get out of their group.

on June 23, 2021 at 7:46 am

England have looked boring in attack and while they won Group D without conceding a goal, they’ll need to do better if they’re to win it all.

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 7:39 am

The quest for the Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NBA championship is on. Check out all the very best photos from the 2021 postseason.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 6:58 am

Deandre Ayton’s game-winning lob epitomized the Suns’ collective identity: A clever play call, a great screen to create space, and a perfect pass.      

on June 23, 2021 at 5:27 am

What have we learned about the final six teams remaining in Omaha? And what do they need to do to make it to the finals?

on June 23, 2021 at 5:25 am

From picking the music in the France locker room to helping Didier Deschamps figure out his best XI and tactics, Paul Pogba is thriving as a leader.

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 5:22 am

The NBA playoffs are here, and the quest for the Larry O’Brien Trophy is on. Check out the full schedule for the conference finals.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 4:50 am

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer angrily jaws with Phillies dugout after umpires check him for illegal substances in middle of an inning.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 4:48 am

Cade Cunningham used his freshman season at Oklahoma State to show that he’s more than just a dynamic playmaker who’s built for the NBA physically.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 4:35 am

The quest for the Stanley Cup is underway. Here are the 2021 NHL playoff dates, times, television and results.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 4:31 am

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Alex Caruso was arrested in Texas on Tuesday for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 3:53 am

The youngest player in the major leagues at age 20, Wander Franco hits a clutch three-run homer in his first game with the Tampa Bay Rays.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 3:51 am

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe, had sued helicopter companies and the estate of the late pilot after the death of her husband and daughter Gianna.      

on June 23, 2021 at 3:09 am

Lionel Messi looks set to stay at Barcelona, with a new contract announcement coming as soon as Thursday. Transfer Talk has the latest.

on June 23, 2021 at 3:09 am

Could Manchester United land Villarreal’s centre-back in a swap deal?

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 1:44 am

The ping-pong balls bounced Detroit’s way as the Pistons secured the top pick in the 2021 draft, where Cade Cunningham is the top prospect.      

by NorthJersey.com on June 23, 2021 at 1:06 am

Marcus Stroman became the latest injury concern for the New York Mets, as he left his start early against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.      

by USA TODAY on June 23, 2021 at 12:43 am

The squad will not include Olympic gold medalists Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker, plus Team USA regular Nneka Ogwumike.      

by USA TODAY on June 22, 2021 at 11:22 pm

Sixty men’s golfers will take part in the Tokyo Olympics but Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia are among those who have declined invitations.      

by USA TODAY on June 22, 2021 at 10:25 pm

A two-sport star in high school, Dylan Cozens was hitting under .200 in the minors when he made the decision to focus on football instead.      

by USA TODAY on June 22, 2021 at 8:54 pm

Thanks to late owner Al Davis, the Raiders have been among the best NFL examples of diversity. So it’s no surprise Carl Nassib made history with team.      

by USA TODAY on June 22, 2021 at 8:26 pm

What will be the impact of Carl Nassib coming out as the first active openly gay NFL player? “He has no idea how many people he’s affecting.”      

on June 22, 2021 at 8:13 pm

Patricio Manuel won in his pro debut three years ago, becoming the first transgender man to box professionally in the U.S. So why hasn’t he fought since?

by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on June 22, 2021 at 7:50 pm

“Did I waste a year of my life?” Badgers seniors aired grievances about coach Greg Gard in a Feb. 19 meeting. Just one of the seven is returning.      

by Montgomery Advertiser on June 22, 2021 at 7:42 pm

Former Raiders running back Bo Jackson expressed support for NFL defensive end Carl Nassib, who came out as gay on Monday.      

by USA TODAY on June 22, 2021 at 6:53 pm

Legendary touring basketball team, citing its longstanding influence on the way the game is played, petitions NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for official recognition.      

on June 22, 2021 at 5:25 pm

The success Wentz had in Philly when Reich was the offensive coordinator has been well-documented, but the two hit it off long before that, at Wentz’s pro day in 2016.

by USA TODAY on June 22, 2021 at 4:56 pm

Scott Frantz, the first openly gay Power 5 college football player to play, hoped NFL barrier would break. With Carl Nassib’s announcement, it has.      

by USA TODAY on June 22, 2021 at 4:15 pm

The USA appears poised to bring home perhaps its largest medal haul in the sprints – the men’s and women’s 100, 200 and 4×100 relays – since the ’80s.      

by Indianapolis Star on June 22, 2021 at 3:35 pm

“That was the first time she had seen me standing and walking at all,” Sam Schmidt said. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as he danced.      

on June 22, 2021 at 3:23 pm

“I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now,” Nassib said Monday in a video on Instagram.