NBA Playoffs: Knicks, Warriors, Celtics, Timberwolves all win Game 4

* The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93 on Sunday to take a 3-1 series lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series. Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, and RJ Barrett had 26 ; while Josh Hart moved
NHL Playoffs: Maple Leafs, Rangers, Avalanche and Golden Knights take Game 2

In Thursday’s NHL Eastern Conference playoff games, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2, while the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1. * The New York Rangers came back from an
House Republicans pass transgender sports ban for schools

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that effectively would ban transgender women and girls from competing in female school athletics. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would bar federal funding for
2023 NBA Playoffs: Grizzlies, Bucks, Nuggets take Game 2

* The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 on Wednesday to tie their Western Conference playoff series 1-1. Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and pulled down 18 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies to
Pitcher Hunter Greene signs 6-year, $53 million contract with Cincinnati Reds

Pitcher Hunter Greene has signed a $53 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds announced Greene’s six-year deal, which runs through 2028, and includes a $21 million team option for 2029. The deal includes a
NHL Playoffs: Rangers, Lightning, Jets and Kraken all take Game 1

In Tuesday’s NHL Eastern Conference playoff games, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3, while the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1. * The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple
Buffalo Bills announce Damar Hamlin has been cleared to return to football

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin has been medically cleared to resume football activities, just three months after going into cardiac arrest on an NFL field. Beane said that Hamlin
Kings beat Warriors, 76ers defeat Nets to take 2-0 series leads

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-106 to take a 2-0 lead over the NBA champions in their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series on Monday. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led the Kings to victory
Philadelphia Eagles and QB Jalen Hurts agree to record-breaking $255M contract extension

The Philadelphia Eagles announce on Monday that QB Jalen Hurts has agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the deal is worth $255 million and also includes “$179.3 million in guarantees” and
2023 NBA Playoffs: Lakers, Heat, Clippers, Nuggets all take Game 1

* Jimmy Butler scored 35 points for the Miami Heat, helping them beat top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 130-117 on Sunday in an Eastern Conference playoff opener. The Bucks lost Giannis Antetokounmpo to a lower back bruise early in