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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball&rsquo;s NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston.

Celtics rout Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals, 107-89

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball&rsquo;s NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston.

June 6, 2024, 9:05pm National Sports

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Read story

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Bryan Woo, 3 relievers combine for 2-hit shutout as Mariners blank A’s 3-0

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 6, 2024.

June 6, 2024, 3:37pm Latest News

Bryan Woo and three relievers combined on a two-hit shutout, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Thursday afternoon. Read story

Oakland Athletics pitcher Joey Estes works against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Joey Estes takes perfect game into 7th, Athletics beat Mariners 2-1

Oakland Athletics pitcher Joey Estes works against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

June 5, 2024, 9:27pm Latest News

Joey Estes took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Mason Miller had a five-out save and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Wednesday night. Read story

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Redemption-minded Celtics match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis.

June 5, 2024, 5:01pm National Sports

The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals and the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses. Read story

Dallas Cowboys&rsquo; KaVontae Turpin, left, works a special teams kick return drill during a practice in May. The NFL is bringing the kickoff back to life, starting with teams investing time in offseason workouts.

NFL teams actually care about kickoffs in practice again after radical rule change

Dallas Cowboys&rsquo; KaVontae Turpin, left, works a special teams kick return drill during a practice in May. The NFL is bringing the kickoff back to life, starting with teams investing time in offseason workouts.

June 5, 2024, 4:57pm National Sports

The NFL is bringing the kickoff back to life with some radical rule changes designed to create more returns. League executive and former player Troy Vincent described the previous kickoff as a “dead, ceremonial play.” Read story

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Mariners hold off A’s to get Kirby first win in nearly a month

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

June 4, 2024, 10:00pm Latest News

George Kirby had nine strikeouts in five innings for his first win in nearly a month, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Storm center Ezi Magbegor, left, shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Ezi Magbegor helps Storm roll past Mercury 80-62

Seattle Storm center Ezi Magbegor, left, shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Seattle.

June 4, 2024, 9:42pm National Sports

Ezi Magbegor scored 13 of her 21 points in the first quarter, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 17 points and the Seattle Storm won their fifth straight game with an 80-62 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Read story

United States midfielder Lily Yohannes (6) celebrates with forward Sophia Smith (11) after scoring during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against South Korea in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Teenager Lily Yohannes scores to help U.S. women down South Korea 3-0 as Olympics loom

United States midfielder Lily Yohannes (6) celebrates with forward Sophia Smith (11) after scoring during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against South Korea in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

June 4, 2024, 8:52pm National Sports

Sixteen-year-old Lily Yohannes scored in her national team debut and the United States defeated South Korea 3-0 in an exhibition on Tuesday night. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds the Western Conference Trophy after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Mavericks won 124-103, taking the series 4-1 and moving on to the NBA Finals.

Reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds the Western Conference Trophy after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Mavericks won 124-103, taking the series 4-1 and moving on to the NBA Finals.

June 4, 2024, 7:09pm National Sports

Kyrie Irving is healthier and happier as he prepares to help lead the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Read story

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7), forward Jayson Tatum (0) and center Al Horford (42) during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Boston.

Celtics stars Tatum, Brown feel better equipped to tackle 2nd chance in NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7), forward Jayson Tatum (0) and center Al Horford (42) during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Boston.

June 4, 2024, 7:08pm National Sports

With the Boston Celtics back in the NBA Finals for the second time in three years, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have another chance to finally win a ring that has alluded them. Read story