What were the top 10 storylines in sports in May?

Some fans might view May as one of the slower months on the sports calendar, but there were still plenty of things that happened over the last 31 days as we prepare for summer.

The NBA and NHL playoffs each held crucial rounds in their tournaments, with the finals in each sport now being set. The biggest game in club soccer was also held in May, with the UEFA Champions League final taking place this past Saturday.

Of course, there was also the Indianapolis 500, which is one of the top motorsports events of the year.

With May coming to a close, let's take a look at the 10 best sports storylines from the month.

After averaging 19 points and 9.3 assists over the first four games of her second WNBA season, Caitlin Clark went down with a quad injury. It was originally expected to keep her out two weeks, but recently the Indiana Fever announced her recovery timeline could be extended. It's more likely she's re-evaluated at the two-week deadline, which would fall around June 8, and another update about her status is released. 

Despite being AC Milan's leading scorer, Christian Pulisic was left off the United States Men's National Team roster for this summer's Gold Cup. USMNT will also be without Tim Weah, Geno Reyna, and Weston McKinnie — three key components of their 2022 FIFA World Cup squad that made it to the knockout stage. Two things are at play with this: It will be interesting to see how the USMNT fairs without a slew of its veterans, and how it goes about compiling its roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Scheffler was dominant all weekend on his way to a five-stroke victory. He shot six-under par during Round 3 of the tournament to give himself a huge advantage heading into the final day. While LIV Golf's Jon Rahm got