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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. The Oilers defeated the Panthers 5-3.

Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton after winning Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

June 18, 2024, 9:17pm National Sports

Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists to added to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off elimination yet again by beating the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford celebrates in the dugout after his home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Cleveland.

AL West-leading Mariners stay hot with 8-5 win over Guardians

June 18, 2024, 7:13pm Latest News

J.P. Crawford hit a two-run homer, Luke Raley and Dylan Moore added solo shots and the Seattle Mariners stayed baseball’s hottest team with an 8-5 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. Read story

FILE - San Francisco Giants' Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones.

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

June 18, 2024, 6:19pm Latest News

Willie Mays, baseball’s exuberant and electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93. The Giants and Mays' family jointly announced his death. Read story

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum holds, center, up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston.

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Mavericks

June 17, 2024, 8:34pm Latest News

Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history. Read story

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell arrives at federal court Monday, June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. Goodell is expected to testify as a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends ‘Sunday Ticket’ package as premium product

June 17, 2024, 4:49pm National Sports

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated during testimony in federal court Monday that the league’s “Sunday Ticket” package, the subject of a class-action lawsuit, is a premium product while also defending the league’s broadcast model. Read story

The puck drops as the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers start Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Panthers, Oilers turn to poker and Mario Kart on long flights in Stanley Cup Final

June 17, 2024, 4:47pm National Sports

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are spending nearly as much time flying as they are playing games during the Stanley Cup Final between the two farthest apart teams in NHL history. Read story

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C.

Bryson DeChambeau wins second U.S. Open with a clutch finish

June 16, 2024, 4:15pm Latest News

Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open on Sunday for the second time with another memorable finish on the 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2, along with another heavy dose of heartache for Rory McIlroy. Read story

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jrue Holiday react as Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) and forward P.J. Washington walk off away after the Celtics won 109-66 in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas.

Celtics hold off Mavericks to take 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

June 12, 2024, 8:27pm National Sports

Jayson Tatum scored 31, Jaylen Brown had 30 and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night for a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Read story

Jerry West, a 3-time Basketball Hall of Fame selection, dies at 86

June 12, 2024, 12:32pm National Sports

Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. Read story