DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic wasn’t supposed to be here. Neither was Jimmy Butler, for that matter.
Jokic was drafted behind 40 other players in 2014. Butler was drafted behind 29 others in 2011.
PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic sure seemed like someone ready to move on from the latest non-tennis issue he's been involved in during a Grand Slam tournament.
Peyton Stearns, NCAA champ for Texas, beats Jelena Ostapenko, 2017 champ at French Open
May 31, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Like many a kid, Peyton Stearns enjoyed participating in sports and tried her hand at plenty.
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons made a bold move in their latest attempt to become relevant in the NBA again.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers could be back fully practicing with the New York Jets on Friday after straining his right calf last week.
The 39-year-old quarterback, acquired last month from Green Bay, was injured while participating in conditioning drills last Tuesday.
Purdue’s Edey returning to school at NBA draft deadline; Kentucky’s Tshiebwe stays in
June 1, 2023 GMTPurdue’s Zach Edey decided it was the right call to go back to school instead of staying in the NBA draft. His predecessor as national player of the year, Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, is sticking with his pro pursuit.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA Finals could've featured glamour teams like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, and conventional thinking before the NHL playoffs stated the dominant Boston Bruins and star-studded Edmonton Oilers were on a near-collision course to meet in the Stanley Cup Final.
Memorial with a stacked field in crowded PGA Tour schedule; Rahm and Scheffler vie for No. 1
May 31, 2023 GMTDUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The Memorial has a loaded field, just like always, and that much was evident by pockets of crowds spread around Muirfield Village for the pro-am Wednesday.
Also playing Wednesday were Masters champion Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and 38 of the top 50 players in the world.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Florida put itself in difficult positions all season, none more dire than its deep hole against Florida State in the national semifinals.
The experienced Gators consistently found ways to dig their way out and it helped them when things got tight Wednesday in the championship match.
Texas would prefer a 9-game conference schedule when it joins SEC but that might have to wait
May 31, 2023 GMTDESTIN, Fla. (AP) — When Texas does join the Southeastern Conference next year, the Longhorns prefer to play as many league games as possible and Texas A&M every year.
“For where we’re at, and having Oklahoma at a neutral site, I prefer more games,” Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said Wednesday.
NBA
Busy at French Open, Novak Djokovic keeping tabs on countryman Nikola Jokic in NBA Finals
French Open
French Open 2023: Still no women's matches in night sessions at Roland Garros
MLB
Ohtani hits his longest homer, 459 feet, Angels beat White Sox 12-5
Soccer
Sevilla wins Europa League at Mourinho's expense as Montiel clinches another penalty shootout
WNBA
Stewart shines in return to Pacific Northwest, Liberty beats Storm 86-78
SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh’s single leading off the bottom of the 10th inning scored pinch-runner Jose Caballero to give the Seattle Mariners a 1-0 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Rodríguez, Boyd spark Galaxy to 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake
June 1, 2023 GMTSANDY, Utah (AP) — Memo Rodríguez and Tyler Boyd scored two minutes apart late in the second half to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.
The Galaxy (3-9-3) trailed until Rodríguez took passes from Riqui Puig and Calegari in the 72nd minute and scored for the first time this season.
HOUSTON (AP) — Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli said rookie starter Louie Varland deserved an offensive game ball after throwing seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Houston Astros Wednesday night.
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka has unleashed some special bowling talents ahead of big events over the years.
In the case of Lasith Malinga, he was thrown into the deep end during a so-called Top End tour of Australia in 2004.
Cincinnati baseball coach Scott Googins resigns 2 weeks after staffers fired amid NCAA investigation
June 1, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati baseball coach Scott Googins resigned Wednesday, two weeks after two members of his staff were dismissed following an investigation into possible NCAA violations.
Googins was 143-156 in six seasons with the Bearcats, including one American Athletic Conference title and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2019.
Despite injuries, Crusaders remain on course for 2nd spot ahead of Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
June 1, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A lesser team than the Christchurch-based Crusaders might have been laid low by the barrage of injuries and other setbacks which have dogged the latter part of the regular season in Super Rugby Pacific.
Driussi scores late to lift Austin over Minnesota United 2-1
June 1, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastián Driussi scored late in the second half to rally Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night.
Defender Jon Gallagher staked Austin (5-6-4) to a 1-0 lead when he used assists from Adam Lundkvist and Julio Cascante in the 19th minute to score his sixth goal of the season.
TORONTO (AP) — Abraham Toro hit a two-run home run, Owen Miller had two hits and drove in a pair of runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Wednesday night.
Making his first start of the season after being called up from Triple-A on Tuesday, Toro connected off Toronto right-hander Alex Manoah in the second for his first hit with the Brewers, who are 24-10 this season when hitting at least one home run.
Red Bulls snap long winless skid on road, beat Inter Miami 1-0
June 1, 2023 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Tom Barlow scored the lone goal of the match shortly after subbing in in the second half and the New York Red Bulls snapped a 10-match winless streak on the road with a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami on Wednesday night.
Wednesday’s Transactions
June 1, 2023 GMTBASEBALL
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunusi Ibrahim and Ariel Lassiter scored two minutes apart late in the second half to help CF Montreal tie D.C. United 2-2 on Wednesday night.
Ibrahim, who entered in the 61st minute, became just the second player in club history to record a goal and an assist off the bench in the same game.
Own-goal leads Union to 1-0 victory over Charlotte
June 1, 2023 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — An own-goal by Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina late in the second half gave the Philadelphia Union a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night.
Kahlina's own-goal came in the 70th minute and helped Philadelphia (8-4-3) improve to 6-1-0 at home this season.
TORONTO (AP) — Backup goalkeeper Spencer Richey made four saves after entering in the first half and the Chicago Fire played Toronto to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night.
Chicago (3-4-8) has not beaten Toronto (3-5-8) on the road in 12 straight matches (0-7-5) dating to 2013.
Cincinnati stays red-hot with 3-1 victory over NYCFC
June 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Luciano Acosta scored a first-half goal, Brandon Vazquez scored on a late penalty kick and FC Cincinnati extended the best start in club history with a 3-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night.
AHL Playoff Glance
June 1, 2023 GMTAll Times EDT
Zelarayán sparks Crew to 3-2 victory over Rapids
June 1, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lucas Zelarayán had a goal and two assists to rally the Columbus Crew to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night.
Sam Nicholson scored his first goal of the season — unassisted in the 9th minute to give Colorado the early lead.
Gil scores twice in Revolution’s 3-3 draw with Atlanta United
June 1, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Carles Gil scored in the first minute of the match and again in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 3-3 draw with Atlanta United on Wednesday night.
49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing program
June 1, 2023 GMTSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy has officially resumed his throwing program as he tries to return from offseason elbow surgery in time for the season opener.
Purdy began throwing on the side this week for the first time since undergoing surgery on his throwing elbow on March 10.
SEATTLE (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone said “it’s definitely in play,” that the trio of Josh Donaldson, Giancarlo Stanton and Tommy Kahnle could return to New York's active roster this weekend in Los Angeles.
García, Ruiz lead Nats’ 5-homer barrage in 10-6 win over Dodgers
June 1, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Keibert Ruiz celebrated his ninth-inning homer with extra chest-thumping zeal, leaving no doubt that a big day at the plate in Dodger Stadium meant something special to the former Los Angeles prospect.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs and made a leaping catch against the wall, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Wednesday to climb back above .500.
Albies homer helps Braves beat Oakland 4-2, drop A’s to 12-46
May 31, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a three-run fifth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday to deny the Athletics’ bid for their first three-game winning streak this season.
Naylor HR and 6 RBIs highlights Guardians’ rare power surge in 12-8 win over Orioles
May 31, 2023 GMTWhat a rare sight it was, watching the Cleveland Guardians smashing home runs, spraying hits all over the ballpark and repeatedly touching down on home plate.
Josh Naylor homered, had a career-high four hits and drove in six runs to highlight an uncommon power display by Cleveland in a 12-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.