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The first NBA Finals game outside the U.S. was a party 24 years in the making. Then Pascal Siakam and the Raptors really gave Toronto something to celebrate. Siakam scored a playoff career-high 32 points and the Raptors made a smashing NBA Finals debut, beating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 on Thursday night. The Raptors hardly looked like newcomers to the NBA’s biggest stage, controlling the action most of the way against a Golden State team beginning its fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. “I think we did pretty good job at home,” Siakam said. “The fans are amazing, man. I […]

Yankees left-hander James Paxton will return from the injured list Wednesday to start against breakout Padres rookie Chris Paddack. Paxton confirmed Tuesday he would be ready for the interleague matchup. He has been out with left knee inflammation since making his last start with New York on May 3. He got a cortisone shot May 4 and has been testing the knee in extended spring training. He felt sore after a 55-pitch, four-inning outing Friday but believes he can manage the discomfort and won’t make the injury worse by pushing it. Because Sabathia would not be able to pitch until Sunday, it would […]

Kyle Lowry stole the ball and pushed it ahead, then waited for Kawhi Leonard to arrive before feeding his All-Star teammate for a thunderous one-handed slam over Giannis Antetokounmpo. “The building exploded after that dunk,” Leonard said. It sure did. Now imagine how it will sound when the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals come to Toronto for the first time next week. Leonard had 27 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Raptors into the finals for the first time with a 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. His big dunk with 6:46 to go in the […]

The New York Yankees placed pitcher CC Sabathia on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation. adding to the list of players already sidelined by injuries. Sabathia earned the win in Wednesday’s 7–5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, allowing five runs and six hits in five innings. Sabathia said he will require rest and a cortisone injection in efforts to return to the mound. “It was hurting pretty bad tonight, but I was able to get through it and kind of keep the team in the game,” Sabathia said after the game. “It’s just something I need to take care of,” Sabathia, who has […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves today named Ryan Saunders as the team’s Head Coach. Saunders was named the team’s Interim Head Coach on January 6, 2019. “I’m pleased to announce Ryan Saunders as our head coach,” said Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas. “Ryan is an excellent communicator and has developed open and trusting relationships with our players. I’ve known Ryan for many years and have always respected his approach to the game, work ethic, basketball knowledge and passion. His coaching style and philosophies are ideal for the modern NBA and I am confident that as a partner he will get […]