Raptors finish off Bucks in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for first time

Kawhi Leonard sent the Raptors to the NBA Finals with another huge performance in a 100-94 series-clinching win over the Bucks in Game 6.           Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: How the Raptors turned the series around to reach the NBA Finals

After falling behind 2-0, Raptors coach Nick Nurse made a series of adjustments that sparked a turnaround and led Toronto to the NBA Finals.           Press Release Distribution Service

Raptors rally past Bucks for first Finals appearance

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors made history the hard way Saturday night, reaching the NBA Finals for the first time after rallying past the Milwaukee Bucks 100-94 in Game 6. Press Release Distribution Service

Warriors heavily favored over Raptors in NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors are favored in the NBA Finals for the fifth consecutive year, as they opened as heavy favorites against the Toronto Raptors late Saturday night. Press Release Distribution Service

Yaz’s grandson called up to majors for 1st time

Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski who was drafted in 2013, was called up to the majors for the first time by the San Francisco Giants. Press Release Distribution Service

Ginn among NFLers to race in 40 Yards of Gold

Saints running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Ted Ginn Jr. are among a host of NFL players slated to compete next month in the inaugural 40 Yards of Gold, a tournament-style speed contest. Press Release Distribution Service

DT McCoy targeting contender: ‘I want to win’

Gerald McCoy says he’s not thinking about where he’ll be living when it comes to his next team; the free-agent defensive tackle simply wants to join a team that is competing for a championship. Press Release Distribution Service

KD disputes idea Warriors are better without him

Kevin Durant addressed the idea that he is not seen as part of the Warriors’ collective, saying he knows what he brings and that’s what matters. Press Release Distribution Service

Who wins Bucks-Raptors? Our experts answer the big questions

We dive into the big Toronto-Milwaukee questions, including postseason MVPs and predictions for this series. Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: Women's World Cup soccer still gets second-class treatment from FIFA

Global soccer leader FIFA says it cares about development of the women’s game, but even with the World Cup approaching, the women are still getting second-class treatment.           Press Release Distribution Service

Kevin Durant shoots down notion Warriors are better without him

Kevin Durant hears all the talk about the Warriors playing better without him. To that, he has a simple response: “That’s not facts.”           Press Release Distribution Service

MLB roundup: Story walk-off leads Rockies past Orioles

Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-6 on Friday night in Denver. Press Release Distribution Service

Japan’s Hawks confirm ground-breaking Stewart signing

Nippon Professional Baseball side Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks confirmed on Saturday they had signed 19-year-old American pitcher Carter Stewart in a move that could potentially impact Major League Baseball in the United States. Press Release Distribution Service

Thompson shocked when told of All-NBA snub

Klay Thompson says he isn’t disappointed that not making an All-NBA team will cost him money, because he’s focused on winning rings. Press Release Distribution Service

‘Level’ Kawhi puts Raptors on cusp of first Finals

Behind their even-keeled superstar, the Raptors rallied from an early 14-point deficit to defeat the Bucks 105-99 and move within one win of the franchise’s first trip to the NBA Finals. Press Release Distribution Service

Giannis on trailing 3-2: ‘We’re not gonna fold’

With Thursday night’s loss putting the Bucks in a 3-2 series hole, Giannis Antetokounmpo vowed that his team was “not gonna fold.” He added, “We’re the best team in the league.” Press Release Distribution Service

Lowe: These Warriors might be a glimpse of Golden State’s future

When Kevin Durant left with an injury, the Warriors tapped into their roots for six big wins. Press Release Distribution Service

Twins continue record pace, club 8 HRs in rout

Miguel Sano and Jonathan Schoop each hit two of Minnesota’s franchise record-tying eight home runs and the Twins hammered Matt Harvey and the Los Angeles Angels 16-7 Thursday. Press Release Distribution Service

Charles Barkley says he would 'knock the hell out of Drake' if he was still playing

Charles Barkley weighed in on Drake’s sideline behavior during TNT’s pregame show. It was classic Barkley.           Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: Raptors star Kawhi Leonard making his case for best player in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard has carried the Raptors to the brink of the first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, and he’s done it less than 100% healthy.           Press Release Distribution Service

Tennis: Laver Cup becomes official ATP event

The Laver Cup team event between Europe and the rest of the world is to become an official part of the ATP Tour, the governing body of men’s tennis said on Friday. Press Release Distribution Service

Paralympics: Intensity, emotion and a lot of noise at sitting volleyball

Sitting volleyball could be one of the most thrilling and loudest of the Paralympic disciplines at next year’s Tokyo 2020 Games if events during the Sitting Volleyball Challenge tournament in Chiba on Friday are anything to go by. Press Release Distribution Service

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