Mavericks win the ‘not rigged’ draft lottery, Jump 10 spots to the 1st pick | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Dallas Mavericks have officially won the draft lottery, and have the rights to draft Cooper Flagg with the 1st-overall pick. Nick Wright disputes the claim that the lottery is rigged.
What does Jayson Tatum’s injury mean for the Celtics? | First Things First

The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 and are now up 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, the big story is Jayson Tatum’s devastating injury. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss the
Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe HOF-eligible as MLB lifts ban
The all-time hit king and Jackson — both longtime baseball pariahs stained by gambling, seen by MLB as the game’s mortal sin — are now presumably eligible for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Could Jayson Tatum's injury end this iteration of the Celtics?

Jayson Tatum’s injury means the Boston Celtics’ championship window just signficantly diminished.
For Gio Reyna, Gold Cup roster announcement could come too soon

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup kicks off a month from Wednesday, and the USMNT’s final competitive tournament before next summer’s World Cup on home soil is coming into clearer focus.
Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson removed from MLB's banned list

Two of the biggest pariahs in MLB history have been reinstated and are now eligible for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame following a decision from commissioner Rob Manfred.
Leafs' Stolarz skates, 'much better,' says Berube
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was back on the ice Tuesday, taking a notable step in his recovery from an undisclosed injury, and “feeling much better,” coach Craig Berube said after his team’s practice.
HC accelerator paused; NFL to reimagine program
The NFL has paused the accelerator program it has used for three years to help increase diversity levels in key coaching positions.
Allen estate says Trail Blazers officially for sale
Paul Allen’s estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers.
Sources: Mavs won't trade No. 1 pick, eye Flagg
The Mavericks plan to select Cooper Flagg and will not entertain the possibility of trading away the No. 1 overall draft pick for a proven superstar, sources told ESPN.