Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension

DETROIT — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland. “We’ve been talking to him, sure, for the last couple of years about extending this contract,” Gilbert said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press. “We think he will extend. I … Read more

B.C. man makes history as 1st Canadian to finish, win ‘insane’ Barkley Marathons

Gruelling. Painful. Insane. All words used to describe the Barkley Marathons, widely considered the world’s toughest foot race. Until this year, just 17 people had ever completed it. That changed last week when Ihor Verys of Chilliwack, B.C., became the 18th. He also crossed the finish line first, making him not just the first Canadian … Read more

Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury under scrutiny for uncharacteristic act on Lachie Neale

Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will come under scrutiny for an off-the-ball hit on Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale on Thursday night. Pendlebury, who has never been suspended across his brilliant 386-game career, struck Neale with what appeared to be an open hand at a ball up during the third quarter of the Magpies’ 20-point win. WATCH … Read more

Rays’ Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor. Administrative leave is not disciplinary under the sport’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault and … Read more

Finals Day tips: Simon Mapletoft’s seven selections for big day at Newcastle | Racing News

Simon Mapletoft analyses every race on Finals Day on Good Friday, live on Sky Sports Racing, where the best performers of the winter will compete for £1 million. 1.18 Listed BetMGM Burradon Stakes (1m) Kevin Ryan’s ROOM SERVICE can confirm himself a genuine Qipco 2000 Guineas contender by taking this step up in distance in … Read more

Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111

SALT LAKE CITY — Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111 on Wednesday night. “He’s becoming a real problem for defenses,” Wembanyama said of Vassell. “It’s beautiful to see him evolve like this throughout the year.” The Spurs, … Read more