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The NHL top three draft picks, Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets; Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs; and Pierre-Luc Dubois, Columbus Blue Jackets, pose for a photo at the NHL hockey draft, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y.

Arizona-born Matthews goes 1st in NHL draft

The NHL top three draft picks, Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets; Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs; and Pierre-Luc Dubois, Columbus Blue Jackets, pose for a photo at the NHL hockey draft, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y.

June 24, 2016, 9:01pm National Sports

Once the “Go Leafs, Go!” chants subsided after Toronto selected Arizona-born center Auston Matthews with the first pick in the NHL draft, the Finns began their march to the podium. Read story

Marquese Chriss hugs a supporter after being selected eighth overall by the Sacramento Kings during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

Suns get UW’s Marquese Chriss after trade with Kings

Marquese Chriss hugs a supporter after being selected eighth overall by the Sacramento Kings during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

June 23, 2016, 10:10pm National Sports

The Phoenix Suns knew they'd be choosing between Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss in the NBA draft. Turns out they got both of them. Read story

Dejounte Murray poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

Spurs take UW guard Dejounte Murray at No. 29

Dejounte Murray poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

June 23, 2016, 10:08pm National Sports

The San Antonio Spurs selected Dejounte Murray, a 6-foot-5 guard out of Washington, with the 29th pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night as they enter another uncertain offseason. Read story

Domantas Sabonis answers questions during an interview after being selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

Gonzaga’s Sabonis, UW’s Chriss part of NBA draft day trades

Domantas Sabonis answers questions during an interview after being selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

June 23, 2016, 9:55pm National Sports

Gonzaga's Domantas Sabonis was chosen 11th in the NBA draft Thursday night by the Orlando Magic and by the time he did his first interview a minute or two later, he let the world know he wouldn't be headed to Florida. Read story

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, greets Ben Simmons after announcing him as the top pick by the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

76ers take Ben Simmons with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, greets Ben Simmons after announcing him as the top pick by the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York.

June 23, 2016, 9:49pm National Sports

The Philadelphia 76ers took Australian Ben Simmons with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night, making him the first of a record 14 international players chosen in the first round. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano looks from the dugout after the Detroit Tigers defeated the Mariners in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Detroit.

Tigers win on walk-off wild pitch, earning sweep of Mariners

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano looks from the dugout after the Detroit Tigers defeated the Mariners in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Detroit.

June 23, 2016, 3:26pm National Sports

Pinch runner Cameron Maybin easily scored on a bases-loaded wild pitch by Steve Cishek with two outs in the 10th inning Thursday and the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4. Read story

Detroit Tigers&#039; Nick Castellanos scores on a sacrifice by James McCann during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Detroit.

Tigers rally in late innings to beat Mariners 4-2

Detroit Tigers&#039; Nick Castellanos scores on a sacrifice by James McCann during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Detroit.

June 21, 2016, 8:23pm National Sports

Mike Aviles drove in the tiebreaking run with an infield single in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night. Read story

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, celebrates with teammates after Game 7 of basketball&#039;s NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89.

Comeback King: James, Cavaliers win thrilling Game 7

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, celebrates with teammates after Game 7 of basketball&#039;s NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89.

June 19, 2016, 8:56pm National Sports

LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one he is so proudly bringing home to his native northeast Ohio just as he promised to do when he returned to the Cavaliers two summers ago. Read story

Seattle&#039;s Franklin Gutierrez watches his three-run double in the fourth inning against Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Gutierrez powers Mariners past Red Sox

Seattle&#039;s Franklin Gutierrez watches his three-run double in the fourth inning against Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

June 17, 2016, 10:33pm National Sports

Franklin Gutierrez is developing an affinity for Fenway Park. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is held back from referee Jason Phillips (23) by Shaun Livingston, left, and Klay Thompson, right, while reacting to being called for his sixth foul on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 6 of basketball&#039;s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

LeBron scores 41, Curry loses cool; NBA Finals Game 7 Sunday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is held back from referee Jason Phillips (23) by Shaun Livingston, left, and Klay Thompson, right, while reacting to being called for his sixth foul on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 6 of basketball&#039;s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

June 16, 2016, 11:02pm National Sports

From the edge of elimination to the brink of history. Read story