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Former Australian rugby league player Wally Lewis, addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Lewis, a legendary rugby player of the 1980s has cited the fear and anxiety that has come into his life among the reason for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)

Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

A legendary rugby player has cited the fear and anxiety that has invaded his life among the reasons for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic …
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks off the court after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

LeBron James' anger boiled over after the Los Angeles Lakers' latest loss to the Denver Nuggets. His anger wasn't centered on the Lakers and blowing a 20-point lead in the second half or at Jamal …
New York Knicks' Isaiah Hartenstein, left, and Donte DiVincenzo, right, defend against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks

A team spokesman says the Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks. The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the …
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) celebrates after a 3-point basket with teammate forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in …
New York Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo (0) passes the ball to teammate Jalen Brunson during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead

Donte DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining after a desperate scramble, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in …
NFL

Ricky Pearsall’s viral moment lasted months and even gained traction in recent weeks. It’s sure to garner more attention during the NFL draft. The former Florida standout is one of approximately …

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is BetMGM Sportsbook’s favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in this week’s NFL draft. The draft will be held from Thursday to Saturday in Detroit …
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 23, 2024--The National Football League, NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and 2K, today launched NFL 2K Playmakers, a new non-simulation tactical card battler mobile game …
NBA

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor. They have still managed to do just fine thus far in their respective first-round …

Home teams won 54.3% of their games in the regular season, the lowest such percentage in the NBA’s 78-year history. On the opening weekend of the playoffs, home-court advantage was a thing again. …
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season. Minnesota is 37-15 against the …
College sports

Arizona State and four former members of its football coaching staff have reached an agreement with the NCAA on penalties for impermissible in-person contact with recruits during the COVID-10 dead …

Arizona State starting quarterback Jaden Rashada is entering the transfer portal. Rashada announced his decision on the social platform X and thanked coach Kenny Dillingham and his staff. Rashada …
Palo Alto, CA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UTR Sports announces a strategic partnership with Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG), the USA’s premier sports and entertainment complex. As part of …
- CaptainU to serve as a partner for the NAHL Combines and NAHL Prospects Challenge - DALLAS, Texas, April 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is pleased to …
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Mark Robert Rank, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis(THE …
MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals play the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0.

Craig Kimbrel struck out Mike Trout looking with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 for their seventh win in eight games. James McCann and …
Michael Conforto homered against the team that drafted him in the first round a decade ago, helping to back rookie Keaton Winn’s latest stellar outing as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York …
NHL

Defenses around the NHL playoffs have been depleted by existing and new injuries, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s Brett Pesce …

Zach Hyman had three goals and an assist in his first postseason hat trick, Connor McDavid had five assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 7-4 in Game 1 of their first-round …
Vegas captain Mark Stone scored quickly after missing two months, Tomas Hertl had a goal in his playoff debut for the Golden Knights and the reigning Stanley Cup champions opened defense of their …
Suns Basketball

Anthony Edwards gets the best of his favorite player Kevin Durant in Timberwolves' win over Suns

Anthony Edwards drained a 3-pointer from the wing in a dominant third quarter for the Minnesota Timberwolves and nodded his head as he barked and stared at Kevin Durant on the retreat up the court. …

Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first …

T-wolves take NBA's best defense into series vs. Suns, but can it stop Durant-Booker-Beal trio?

This has been quite the season of transformation for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert has been a major part of it. He leads the NBA's best defense that the Wolves must lean on in a difficult …
Coyotes Hockey

New NHL team marks coming-of-age moment for Salt Lake City as a pro sports hub

It may look like an NHL team has just fallen into Salt Lake City’s lap. But local organizers say the Arizona Coyotes’ relocation to Utah is the product of a yearslong effort to beckon …

Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise. A few hour later, …

NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah

The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah at least initially. New owner Ryan Smith says the name will begin with Utah and he does not want to rush the process of …