NHL playoff lessons: No lead is safe, the Sam Bennett effect - ESPN
Sixteen games have been played in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Some trends from Round 1 have continued. Others have not.
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Despite layoff, Scheffler says game, desire sharp for PGA - ESPN
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Since world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler last carded a competitive golf round — a 3-shot win at the RBC Heritage last month, a week after securing his second Masters victory by 4 — Rory McIlroy has won two tournaments, Brooks Koepka has captured one and Scheffler has become a father.
MVP voting validated: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander outduels Luka Dončić in Game 4
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished ahead of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić in the regular-season Most Valuable Player race.
Shakib named in Bangladesh T20 World Cup squad, Shanto captain
Bangladesh included experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States in June.
WNBA's Caitlin Clark era begins Tuesday as touted rookie makes debut
Caitlin Clark's much anticipated WNBA debut is set for Tuesday night in Connecticut.
Injured Taskin Ahmed Receives Surprise Call-Up To Bangladesh T20 World Cup Squad
Despite nursing a side strain, pacer Taskin Ahmed was on Tuesday included in Bangladesh's squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month. Ahmed, who has also been named the vice-captain, picked up the injury ahead of the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe last week. But before that the 29-year-old had a great outing in the series, bagging eight wickets in four games at an impressive economy rate of 4.56. The Tigers will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, as all the familiar and experienced players have been included in the squad of 15.
Thunder rally past Mavs in final minutes to even series - ESPN
DALLAS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff-record 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory Monday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
Iowa coach Lisa Bluder retires, assistant Jan Jensen to take over - ESPN
Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder announced Monday that she is retiring after 24 years guiding the Hawkeyes and 40 seasons in coaching overall, including national championship game appearances the past two seasons. Bluder, 63, is the winningest women's basketball coach in Big Ten history.