
Cleveland’s Playoff Push: Monsters Lead Series and Eye Eastern Finals
Cleveland holds a 2‑1 edge over Toronto, driven by early goals, strong goaltending and a roster that includes Owen Sillinger, Zach Sawchenko and other standouts.
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Cleveland holds a 2‑1 edge over Toronto, driven by early goals, strong goaltending and a roster that includes Owen Sillinger, Zach Sawchenko and other standouts.

Cleveland seized a 2-1 series lead after a 4-0 win in Game 3, with early goals from Sillinger and Fasching and a shutout by Sawchenko.

The Mid-American Conference revealed its 2026 baseball specialty award winners, spotlighting the Miami RedHawks' historic season and standout individual performances.

The opening games of the NBA conference finals delivered a double dose of drama, each stretching into overtime and rewriting early‑season narratives.

The LSU basketball program announced commitments from 2025 first‑round pick Saliou Niang and former Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr., marking a rapid influx of professional talent ahead of the upcoming season.
A longtime Pistons voice recounts the team's storied past, its current playoff push, and the community programs that have shaped generations of Detroit youth.

Brendan Nichols, a defensive tackle for the Pennsylvania Benjamins, was arrested on felony assault by firearm charges related to a March 27 shooting in Cleveland. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the arrest but provided no further details. Nichols' team is set to play in Cincinnati on May 23.

Michael Malone is shaping his first coaching staff at the University of North Carolina, enlisting Bryan Tibaldi, whose extensive background spans college and NBA roles, to bolster the program’s development and scouting capabilities.

The Tar Heels announced the hiring of Bryan Tibaldi, a seasoned assistant with NBA and major‑college experience, to bolster Malone’s coaching staff.

Foot Locker’s year‑round basketball initiative spotlights NBA and WNBA stars, while Williams‑Sonoma becomes the exclusive launch partner for Made In’s flagship cast‑iron line. Meanwhile, Abercrombie & Fitch is trialing footwear demand through a Sperry tie‑up, Nordstrom Rack plans new Los Angeles stores, and Bob’s Discount Furniture opens a dual‑purpose retail‑distribution hub near Cleveland.

The Minnesota Twins posted a .500 week but remain last in the AL Central, with Byron Buxton delivering a power burst, a struggling bullpen, and Aaron Gleeman launching an independent site to keep fans informed.