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Skip Bayless on why Tristan Thompson was the key for LeBron in Cavs' victory over Toronto in Game 1

Reflecting on game one of round two of the 2018 Eastern Conference Playoffs where Cleveland defeated Toronto 113-112 in OT, Skip Bayless reveals to Shannon Sharpe and Joy Taylor why Tristan Thompson was the key in the Cavaliers’ victory over the Raptors.

Skip Bayless on the Raptors: ‘They’re still that team that is psychologically devastated and owned by LeBron James’

In his discussion with Shannon Sharpe and Joy Taylor, Skip Bayless breaks down game one of round two between Toronto and Cleveland, detailing what went wrong for the Raptors and what they can do, if anything, to thwart The King’s quest in the 2018 Eastern Conference Playoffs.

New helmet rule may have far more limited impact than language would suggest

In March, the NFL owners adopted a broad, ominous rule that generally prohibits lowering the helmet to initiate contact. If enforced as written (which, frankly, all rules should be), it would result in a dramatic impact on the game. In May, it’s beginning to look like maybe, perhaps, possibly the

Game 3 preview: Lightning try to reclaim home ice as series vs. Bruins shifts to Boston

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Tampa Bay Lightning head up to Boston for Game 3 against the Bruins on Wednesday night.

Braves LIVE To Go: Mike Soroka outduels Noah Syndergaard in MLB debut

Braves LIVE recaps Atlanta’s 3-2 win over New York

Yahoo’s Chris Mannix hails Kevin Durant as the best player in the NBA after his epic Game 2, 4th quarter

Joining Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe in studio on First Things First, Yahoo’s Chris Mannix hails Kevin Durant as the best player in the NBA after his epic game-two, fourth-quarter performance (he scored 15 points in the 4th alone, 29 total) in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-116 win over Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Do you agree with Mannix on KD?

NHL players make worlds a tournament to watch this year

The hockey world championships have been overshadowed by the Olympic tournament since the 1998 Nagano Games, the first to feature NHL players.

Bayern keeper can’t explain costly mistake against Madrid

MUNICH (AP) Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich ”can’t explain” how he made a crucial mistake that allowed Real Madrid score a second goal in the Champions League semifinals.

Nick Wright on Steph Curry’s return in Warriors’ win over Pelicans: ‘He was the difference in the game’

In his conversation with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe, Nick Wright breaks down Steph Curry’s return in the Warriors’ 121-116 game two win over the New Orleans Pelicans in round two, detailing why the 2-time MVP will be the difference maker throughout Golden State’s 2018 playoff run.

Nick Wright reveals why the Toronto’s Game 1 loss to LeBron’s Cavs was ‘unforgiveable’ for Raptors

In his discussion with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe surrounding the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs, Nick Wright targets round two between the Raptors and the Cavaliers, noting why he believes Toronto’s 113-112 OT loss to Cleveland could derail DeMar DeRozan’s squad for the rest of the series.

Disappearing Denny (VIDEO)

Jim Price and Al Kaline share their memories of Denny McClain

Down on the Farm (VIDEO)

Names you should keep an eye on in the Tigers’ minor-league system

Cris Carter on Toronto’s heartbreaking Gm 1 loss to LeBron’s Cavs: This is one of the worst losses in their franchise’s history

In his reaction to the Toronto Raptors falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-112 in OT of game one of round two in the East, Cris Carter reveals to Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe how this heartbreaking loss will affect DeMar DeRozan’s squad ahead of game two.

Wanheng matches Mayweather's record, improves to 50-0

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) Wanheng Menayothin improved to 50-0 on Wednesday, equaling the record of Floyd Mayweather Jr. by knocking out Panamanian opponent Leroy Estrada in a mandatory WBC mini-flyweight fight.

The 313: Caption The Moment … Goose attack! (VIDEO)

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Cardinals searching for more of the same after Tuesday's walk-off thriller

Chicago White Sox-St. Louis Cardinals

Real Madrid keeps adding to its European dominance

MADRID (AP) Surrounded by fans and holding a microphone in his hand, Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos joined the Santiago Bernabeu faithful in song: ”Kings of Europe. We are the kings of Europe.”

Stephen Curry returns to score 28, Warriors beat Pelicans

The best-of-seven series resumes with Game 3 on Friday at New Orleans.

Orioles try to turn it around versus Angels (May 02, 2018)

The Baltimore Orioles are off to their worst start since 2010 and they’ll try to turn things around Wednesday night at the Los Angeles Angels.

Swing away: Swatting puck out of midair not uncommon or easy

Like he does with so many things, Sidney Crosby makes it look easy.

Descalso's 2-run triple lifts D-backs past Dodgers again

The reigning NL champion Dodgers trail the first-place Diamondbacks by nine games in the NL West.

Diamondbacks hope to keep Dodgers reeling (May 02, 2018)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to the best start in franchise history, and a lot of that has come at the expense of the defending National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Viewers see vulnerable Serena Williams in 5-part TV series

The first episode of ”Being Serena,” a five-part documentary series on HBO about Serena Williams, closes with the tennis great in a hospital bed, about to have a C-section.

Takeaways from the Padres' 3-2 win over the Giants

Takeaways from the Padres’ 3-2 win over the Giants

Recap: Angels 3, Orioles 2 (5/1)

Angels manager Mike Scioscia had a lot of praise for his starting pitcher Nick Tropeano, who allowed only one hit, and Justin Upton, who had the walk-off single to stop the Halos four-game skid

LAFC forward Marco Ureña to undergo facial surgery

LAFC will be without one of its most prolific offensive weapons for at least a month

Cruz's homer leads Mariners to 6-3 win over Athletics (May 02, 2018)

SEATTLE (AP) Nelson Cruz hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, Dee Gordon had five hits, and Felix Hernandez pitched six solid innings to propel the Seattle Mariners to a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

Royals try to take series from sputtering Red Sox (May 02, 2018)

BOSTON — Danny Duffy has never beaten the Boston Red Sox, with the bulk of his poor numbers coming at Fenway Park. He is also winless in six starts this season.

Trevor Bauer, Astros in Twitter war over cheating accusations

Bauer starts Twitter spat for comments about Astros pitchers

Cardinals seek more offense versus White Sox (May 02, 2018)

Entering the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s game with the Chicago White Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals had scored three runs in 32 innings.