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Cavs ride 3-point barrage to another win over Heat

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Darius Garland contributed 21 points and nine assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 win over the visiting Miami Heat on Wednesday in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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'No one in the world has seen': Black Ferns foreshadow World Cup strategy

The Black Ferns have something special in store for 2025, with Ruby Tui foreshadowing an innovative new attacking gameplan the team are yet to unveil.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Royals-Rockies postponed; to be made up as double-header Thursday

Wednesday night's game between the Colorado Rockies and host Kansas City Royals was postponed due to rain. The contest was delayed more than two hours and 15 minutes before it was called.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / April 23

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out in Warriors-Rockets Game 2

The Golden State Warriors entered the playoffs as the seventh seed after winning their play-in tournament game, setting up a first round matchup against the Houston Rockets.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 23

McGregor has a slight stipulation on his return

According to boxingnews.com, ‘The Notorious’ could possibly be eyeing a return to the octagon but with one small stipulation. Former UFC champion Conor McGregor hasn’t been inside of the octagon since his defeat in UFC 264 in July 2021.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State of Mind / April 23

Brandin Podziemski questionable to return due to illness

The starting shooting guard is very under the weather. If the Golden State Warriors are going to win Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, they’re going to have to dig deep into their rotation, and get production from unexpected places.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 23

New Name to Know on Duke Basketball Radar for Next Season

Duke basketball already boasts a formidable rotation for next season. The collection includes three 2025 five-stars in Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, and Nikolas Khamenia.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 23

BucsGameday's Final Round 1 NFL Mock Draft

It's been a long wait, but the 2025 NFL Draft is finally (almost) upon us. All the discussion, predictions, and hypothetical scenarios that have dominated

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 23

Daniel Jeremiah's final mock draft features surprising 49ers selection

With the 2025 NFL Draft kicking off Thursday, NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah has released his final mock draft, including a surprising pick for the San Francisco 49ers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 23

Roman Rotenberg would have had Ivan Demidov play him

Ahh, dear Roman Rotenberg… Roman Rotenberg, SKA’s KHL coach, can be blamed for a lot of things. But in the playoffs, when he needed to see his club score goals, he played Ivan Demidov.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / April 23

FIA approves GM to become F1 engine supplier in '29

General Motors engines will be available for use in Formula 1 races beginning in 2029, FIA, the circuit's governing body, announced on Wednesday. GM will power cars for the Cadillac F1 team, a new entity that will start racing in 2026.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / April 23

New Fortnite Rumor: NBA Skins On The Horizon

Fortnite fans and NBA enthusiasts get ready! There’s a rumor circling around that NBA-themed skins might soon land in the game. Leaks suggest that Epic Games could be planning for another slam dunk collab with the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / April 23

Jaylen Brown Made Boston Celtics History Against Magic

On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic by a score of 109-100 to take a 2-0 lead in their series. Jaylen Brown was brilliant, finishing with 36 points, ten rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 12/19 from the field and 5/7 from the three-point range in 42 minutes of playing time.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23

Watch: Jimmy Butler injured after hard fall vs. Rockets

Watch: Warriors' Jimmy Butler injured after hard fall vs. Rockets

Amen Thompson is known for shutting down opposing scorers. Wednesday night, he did it by sending Jimmy Butler to the locker room.

Warriors' Stephen Curry gives Rockets rude welcome back to playoffs

Jonathan Kuminga has to escape Golden State this summer

Architect of the Warriors dynasty linked to potential NBA return

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

Instant Reaction: The Blue Jays depart Houston with zero wins and a lacklustre offense

The Toronto Blue Jays just cannot figure things out at Daikin Park. After being limited to just one run over the past two games, in large part due to a Nathan Lukes home run yesterday, the club was stymied again in Houston.

UNLV Rebels News / Dice City Sports / April 23

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Add Top-Tier Forward

According to Sports Illustrated, this weekend, the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Basketball program is continuing to build a top-tier roster to compete with the best of the Mountain West Conference.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 23

Insiders reveal which schools Nico Iamaleava reached out to before Tennessee exit

Iamaleava entered the transfer portal and ended up with UCLA.

Arkansas AD takes strong stance on NIL buyouts in wake of Madden Iamaleava exit

New details emerge about Nico Iamaleava’s Tennessee drama

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Watch: Raucous ovation for Avalanche’s Landeskog playing first NHL game since 2022

A triumphant return for one of the game’s cherished stars. In Game 3 of the Central Division Semifinals between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, the packed house in Denver’s Ball Arena saw the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who was playing in his first NHL game in 1,032 days.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 23

How Steve McMichael's amazing career almost didn't happen

On Wednesday, the NFL confirmed former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael died after a battle with ALS. He was 67. As the sports world mourns his loss, it remembers his accomplishments.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies at 67

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Rangers GM Chris Drury gets contract extension as John Tortorella rumors swirl

After New York Rangers GM Chris Drury signed an extension with the team, rumors started to surface that John Tortorella could be back.

Rangers agree to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury

Flyers announce major changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

Kalshi Takes Legal Action Against Maryland Gaming Authority

Kalshi, a US-based prediction market platform, has filed a lawsuit against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC). This legal action comes in response to a cease-and-desist order from the MLGCC, which directed Kalshi to halt its operations in the state.

NBA News / Action Network / April 23

Caesars Entertainment Launches NBA-Themed Slot Game

Now you don’t have to sit on the sidelines during the NBA Playoffs. Caesars Entertainment has introduced a new slot game featuring an NBA theme, catering to fans of both basketball and gaming.

Lawmakers Hear Divided Opinions on South Carolina Casinos

The topic of casinos in South Carolina dominated a public hearing, where supporters and opponents had the opportunity to voice their opinions to lawmakers.