FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSpecial Olympics Analyst Deb Antonelli raises over $80K for Special OlympicsUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Special Olympics has always been near and dear to basketball analyst Deb Antonelli. Her 21-year-old son Frankie is a Special Olympics athlete who just completed his sophomore year in Clemson
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNBA Finals A break, then NBA Finals: Warriors eager for some time offUSA TODAY SportsThe Golden State Warriors have gotten used to going to the NBA Finals, and their win in Portland on Monday night clinched their fifth consecutive trip. They've also gotten used to waiting for those finals
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Catching on: Langley switches from cornerback to receiverUSA TODAY SportsENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Here's the catch: Brendan Langley reached a point where he would rather receive passes than pick them off. So, the Denver Broncos third-year player is calling an audible and going
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports APNewsBreak: Yanks, Red Sox play on artificial turf LondonUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — The traditional rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will take a radical twist when they meet in London next month: They will play on artificial turf for the first time
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Sano's 2-run homer propels Twins over Angels 3-1USA TODAY SportsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is quickly getting back into the swing of things. Sano, who missed the first 41 games due to a right heel laceration, hit a two-run homer
Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors reach NBA Finals: Their fifth straight appearance by the numbersUSA TODAY Sports - Jace EvansThe Golden State Warriors are heading to the NBA Finals again. Here's a look inside the astounding numbers of their historic achievement: 5. The Warriors are heading to the NBA Finals for the fifth year
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Reyes' homer lifts Paddack, Padres to 2-1 win over ArizonaUSA TODAY SportsSAN DIEGO (AP) — It's hard to beat the San Diego Padres' combination of slugger Franmil Reyes and rookie right-hander Chris Paddack. Reyes hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to lift Paddack and
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoGolden State Warriors Opinion: Warriors' uncommon belief in themselves has lifted them to NBA Finals yet againUSA TODAY Sports - Martin RogersPORTLAND, Ore. — What do you get when the best team in the NBA is also the toughest, and perhaps the hungriest? Answer: the Golden State Warriors. Forget for a moment about the extraordinary level of in
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMilwaukee Bucks Warriors complete sweep of Trail Blazers to advance to NBA Finals for fifth straight yearUSA TODAY Sports - Martin RogersPORTLAND, Ore. — Adversity seems to serve as fuel for the Golden State Warriors as they seek a third straight NBA title and so it proved again on Monday night as their latest checklist item – reaching
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSan Francisco Giants Soroka, Acuña lead Braves to a 4-1 victory over GiantsUSA TODAY SportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The calendar hasn't hit June, and Atlanta pitcher Mike Soroka is already fielding questions about the All-Star game. The Braves rookie right-hander had his season delayed by a shoulder
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTodd Frazier Mets 3B Frazier and Nationals OF Eaton exchange heated wordsUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — So much for burying the hatchet. New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier and Washington outfielder Adam Eaton had a heated exchange between innings that was caught by a television camera
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Warriors beat Blazers 119-117 in OT for NBA Finals berthUSA TODAY SportsPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Experience bred confidence for the Golden State Warriors, even when challenged by the upstart Portland Trail Blazers. No matter how far they were down, they've been through too much
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Realmuto homers in 10th, Phillies beat Cubs 5-4USA TODAY SportsCHICAGO (AP) — The memories came flooding back to Jake Arrieta as the fans showered him with cheers when he stepped to the plate for the first time. His 4½ seasons in Chicago included an NL Cy Young Award
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTokyo 2020 IOC inspectors face report on tough Olympic work conditionsUSA TODAY SportsTOKYO (AP) — An IOC inspection team took a routine tour of venues being built for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, just days after an international labor union federation derided difficult working conditions
Steph Curry Steph and Seth Curry shared a special moment after the Western Conference finalsUSA TODAY Sports - Andy NesbittOlder brothers usually get the best of their younger brothers, and that proved to be true yet again in the Western Conference finals when Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a four-game sweep
Ketchikan, AK Taquan Air floatplane crashes near Ketchikan for second time in a week; 2 deadUSA TODAY - Steve KigginsTwo people were killed Monday when a Taquan Air floatplane crashed near Ketchikan, Alaska – the second deadly accident in a week involving the regional airline. A pilot and a single passenger were the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Sanchez homers in 9th, helps rally Yankees past Orioles 10-7USA TODAY SportsBALTIMORE (AP) — Gary Sánchez hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to cap a New York rally fueled by Baltimore gaffes, and the Yankees pulled out a 10-7 victory Monday night. Gleyber Torres homered
Elle Fanning 'Dress too tight': Elle Fanning reveals why she fainted at Cannes Film FestivalUSA TODAY - Cydney HendersonElle Fanning reassured everyone that she's OK after suffering a medical emergency at the Cannes Film Festival Monday evening. The culprit? Her gown. The "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" star, 21, took to
Play buttonBlake Shelton 'The Voice': The Top 4 lay it all on the line during finale performances. Who will win?USA TODAY - Cydney HendersonThe top four singers were given three opportunities to showcase their voices on Monday's episode, with each contestant performing a solo, an original song and a duet with their coach. Blake Shelton has
Fernando Alonso McLaren Indy fires team president in wake of Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 failureUSA TODAY Sports - Jim AyelloINDIANAPOLIS -- It took less than 24 hours for the changes to start. In the aftermath of McLaren Indy and Fernando Alonso's failure to qualifying for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at Indianapolis
Donald Trump Trump invites man wearing border wall suit to stage: 'We know who he's voting for'USA TODAY - Rebecca MorinWASHINGTON – Amid chants of "build that wall," President Donald Trump found one supporter that truly tried to embody one of the president's main policy initiatives. During a campaign rally in Montoursville,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNew York Mets Mets snap 5-game skid with 5-3 win over NationalsUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Once they were informed no change was imminent in the dugout, the New York Mets looked a lot more relaxed at the plate. Amed Rosario and Pete Alonso homered in the first inning as the after
Sports Formula One champion and aviation entrepreneur Niki Lauda dies at 70USA TODAY SportsVIENNA (AP) – Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda, who won two of his titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the aviation
Jon Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi receives honorary Doctor of Music degree: Sing aaah and watch the videoUSA TODAY - Chris JordanJon Bon Jovi received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the University of Pennsylvania at Penn's 263rd Commencement May 20 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. “It's better to be a doctor than be need
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports F1 great and aviation entrepreneur Niki Lauda dies at 70USA TODAY SportsBERLIN (AP) — Formula One great Niki Lauda, who won two of his world titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the aviation industry, has
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports LEADING OFF: Germán vs Orioles, Kershaw at RaysUSA TODAY SportsYankees right-hander Domingo Germán (8-1, 2.50 ERA) seeks to win his sixth consecutive start on Tuesday night against the last-place Orioles. The major league leader in victories, Germán has a chance join
The Sopranos Michael Gandolfini spotted filming 'Sopranos' prequel movie at Holsten's in New JerseyUSA TODAY - Jim BeckermanThe "Sopranos" radar was blip-blipping, mid-afternoon Monday, with the news that Michael Gandolfini, son of James, was sighted filming at the very place where we last saw Tony Soprano: Holsten's restaurant
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNCAA Fassi wins NCAA women's title; Texas grabs top seedUSA TODAY SportsFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas senior Maria Fassi won the NCAA title on her home course Monday and gave the Razorbacks a shot at the team title as one of eight teams that advanced to match play. Fassi,
Johnny Depp Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: Depp submits photos of black eye, details feces 'prank'USA TODAY - Maria Puente and Andrea MandellThere is no middle ground in the ongoing warfare between movies stars Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard – and no end to the continuing toxicity of their relationship and divorce, now more than two
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Anderson leaves with cervical strain, A's beat Indians 6-4USA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND (AP) — Brett Anderson had a quick reaction when the baseball and both pieces of a broken bat came sailing at him in the fifth inning. Oakland's left-hander managed to do that, but left the game
