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Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals

Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson shimmied his way to 32 points and the Golden State Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in the past eight seasons by beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Thompson scored 19 points in

Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts

Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays used their social media accounts during Thursday night's game between the teams to spread information about how gun violence affects American life. The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo. Several notable sports figures —

Big Bets of the Day

Big Bets of the Day

Multiple times each week, Bally Sports’ resident action seeker, Brad Evans, will attempt to bang the ‘books with his favorite selections, whether they’re sides, totals, props, teasers or parlays. As always, fade or follow Brad’s picks — fading is encouraged — that’s up to you.

Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move a win from NBA Finals

Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move a win from NBA Finals

MIAMI (AP) — The Boston Celtics know the formula. They believe their defense, as has been the case time and again in these playoffs, will eventually wear down teams. Hard to argue. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Celtics are now one win from the

Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500

Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 will be presented by Gainbridge for the next several years in a multi-year contract extension announced Wednesday with the online investment platform. Gainbridge is an Indianapolis company that in 2019 became presenting sponsor of the most iconic motorsports race in the world. The initial

All-NBA voting demonstrates why Bucks' Giannis is league's best player

All-NBA voting demonstrates why Bucks' Giannis is league's best player

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks forward (⬆️ UP) How does one determine the best player in the NBA? Sure, the MVP is awarded each season (and Antetokounmpo has won two of these), but it can be at times directed by a league narrative and a team’s record. Let’s look at the All-NBA

Doncic, Mavs avoid sweep with 119-109 win over Warriors

Doncic, Mavs avoid sweep with 119-109 win over Warriors

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks had to wait out a rain delay in the middle of the game and sweat out some tense moments near the end. Once they did, they avoided a sweep and were still alive in the Western Conference finals. Doncic had 30

Wolves' Towns earns second All-NBA third team nod 

Wolves' Towns earns second All-NBA third team nod 

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo, fellow two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum were voted first-team All-NBA on Tuesday, the first time in 67 years all five players were age 27 or younger. Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo was the only player to receive all 100 possible first-team

Bucks' Antetokounmpo headlines All-NBA first team

Bucks' Antetokounmpo headlines All-NBA first team

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo, fellow two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum were voted first-team All-NBA on Tuesday, the first time in 67 years all five players were age 27 or younger. Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo was the only player to receive all 100 possible first-team

Giannis, Jokic, Doncic, Booker, Tatum on All-NBA first team

Giannis, Jokic, Doncic, Booker, Tatum on All-NBA first team

NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo, fellow two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum were voted first-team All-NBA on Tuesday, the first time in 67 years all five players were age 27 or younger. Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo was the only player to receive all 100 possible

Pistons to play Bulls in Paris on Jan. 19

Pistons to play Bulls in Paris on Jan. 19

The National Basketball Association on Tuesday announced that The NBA Paris Game 2023 will feature the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls and the three-time NBA champion Detroit Pistons playing a regular-season game at the Accor Arena in Paris on Jan. 19, 2023. Tickets for The NBA Paris Game 2023 will

Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout

Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics took their turn pounding the Miami Heat early, jumping out to a 26-4 lead and cruising to a 102-82 victory that evened the Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece. Miami missed 15 of its first 16 shots

Wolves agree to deal with Nuggets' Tim Connelly

Wolves agree to deal with Nuggets' Tim Connelly

DENVER — Tim Connelly is leaving his job as president of basketball operations of the Denver Nuggets for a similar role with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Connelly agreed to the deal on Monday, the Timberwolves announced. The 45-year-old Connelly steadily built the Nuggets into a perennial playoff contender through draft picks

Doncic puts up 40 points, Dallas goes down 3-0 with Game 3 loss

Doncic puts up 40 points, Dallas goes down 3-0 with Game 3 loss

DALLAS (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Andrew Wiggins added 27 while posterizing Luka Doncic on a dunk and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-100 Sunday night for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Klay Thompson scored 19 with a pair of big fourth-quarter

Wiggins, Warriors dunk Mavericks 109-100 for 3-0 series lead

Wiggins, Warriors dunk Mavericks 109-100 for 3-0 series lead

DALLAS (AP) — Stephen Curry shimmied for the TV crew, Andrew Wiggins shook Luka Doncic with a posterizing dunk and the Warriors are thinking sweep. Curry scored 31 points, Wiggins' playoff career high 27 points included the