The New York Times

Soccer formations explainer: Breaking down the 4-2-3-1, the 4-3-3, the 4-4-2 and more

Soccer is a game of constantly moving parts — keeping track of it can be disorienting. Thankfully, starting formations provide a useful initial reference point, helping us make sense of the unfolding ...
The New York Times

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shook off Game 1 struggles and forged an MVP moment

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the picture of calm and efficiency in the Thunder's Game 2 win. Alex Slitz / Getty Images OKLAHOMA CITY — The stepback, then the follow-through, came with a sneer. Shai ...
National Basketball Association

Horry Scale: Leonard eliminates 76ers with rim-bouncing shot at buzzer

Baseline jumper is first game-winning buzzer-beater in Game 7 playoff history David Lundy, NBA.com A reminder on The Horry Scale: It breaks down a game-winning buzzer-beater (GWBB) in the categories ...
Yahoo! Sports

Cavaliers vs. Knicks: Who has the edge with NBA Finals on the line? Series keys, schedule and prediction

Game 2: Thursday at New York (8 p.m., ESPN) Game 3: Saturday at Cleveland (8 p.m., ABC) Game 4: Monday, May 25, at Cleveland (8 p.m., ESPN) *Game 5: Wednesday, May 27 ...
Racing Post

Signposts: punting pointers for Sunday's racing

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