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Celtics-Mavericks Series 

One swept, the other swept like gentlemen. It was as if the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks were eager to get on with this and wanted as much prep time as possible before Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 6.

Boston was the NBA’s best team by record all season, running away with the East and claiming home court for as long as they needed it, including this round. Dallas went 50-32, which it’s worth noting would have tied for second in the East with New York. That still was 14 games off the Celtics’ pace, though, and good for only the No. 5 seed in the West.

That had the Mavericks playing from down under to beat the Clippers, the Thunder and the Timberwolves, all while looking more like a title threat at each step. Boston mostly stayed above the fray as favorites, which brought criticism for lone missteps against the Heat and the Cavaliers and allowed some critics to poke at forward Jayson Tatum’s fire.

The Celtics took both games against Dallas this season. They won 119-110 on the Mavericks’ court on Jan. 22, then beat the Mavs again 138-110 on March 1 in Boston. This is Boston’s 23rd trip to the Finals. Dallas has made it twice before, this one coming 13 years after its 2011 upset championship over the first edition of Miami’s “super team”.

Series schedule

Here’s how to watch the Celtics vs. Mavericks Finals:

All times Eastern Daylight Time

Game 1: Mavericks vs. Celtics, June 6 (8:30 p.m., ABC)

Game 2: Mavericks vs. Celtics, June 9 (8 p.m., ABC)

Game 3: Celtics vs. Mavericks, June 12 (8:30 p.m., ABC)

Game 4: Celtics vs. Mavericks, June 14 (8:30 p.m., ABC)

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

Boxing fans were disappointed to find out that Mike Tyson and Jake Paul‘s hotly anticipated fight was postponed following medical advice over the weekend – but could they be seeing Paul take on someone else instead?

The fight was set to take place on 20 July at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, but now things are set to be moved back to a later date.

It comes after Tyson, 57, became unwell while flying from Miami to Los Angeles and paramedics came onto the plane as it landed.

He suffered an ‘ulcer flare’ and it was later confirmed by Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions that Tyson would not be able to train as a result.

In Tyson’s place, Logan Paul has now offered to fight his brother.

Logan posted a picture of the brothers squaring up to one another, writing: “So Mike Tyson’s out? I’ll step in and we can settle this once and for all.”

Mike Evans, Chris Godwin 

Preseason rankings are an offseason tradition in NFL circles. They fill the gap between the draft and actual football and attempt to blend prior knowledge and projection of the coming season. Pro Football Focus took an early stab at these rankings with the top-32 NFL wide receivers, including Mike Evans and Chris Godwin:

Evans came in as the 20th-best receiver while Godwin just made the list at 31. Evans’ ranking is curious if not outright dubious. He tied Tyreek Hill for the most touchdown receptions in the league last season and was top-10 in receiving yards and yards per reception.

By PFF’s own grades, Evans ranked 15th among receivers with at least 90 targets. He also had the highest average depth of target (15) and tied for the second-most contested catches (16).

The receiver he tied with? Chris Godwin. His 2021 ACL tear held him back for most of the 2022 season, and though he receive little fanfare, Godwin was indeed one of the best receivers in the NFL in 2023.

Stephen Curry and his family

There’s a new member to the Curry clan.

On Sunday, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha, announced on Instagram that their fourth child has been born.

Per the post’s caption, Caius Chai Curry was born May 11. Caius Chai is the Currys’ second son, joining sisters Riley, 11, and Ryan, 8, and a brother, Canon, 5. Riley Curry famously captured headlines in 2015 during a post-NBA Finals news conference.

Caius Chai is the couple’s first child since 2018. Ayesha broke the news of her pregnancy in March in collaboration with her magazine, Sweet July.

In the featured article, Ayesha wrote she and Stephen agreed that the arrival of another child would complete their family. They have been married since 2011.

Sha’Carri Richardson

EUGENE, Ore. — Sha’Carri Richardson continued her march toward the Paris Olympics on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic, winning the women’s 100 meters in 10.83 seconds.

Kenyan Beatrice Chebet s et a world record in the 10,000 meters at the Pre earlier in the day with a time of 28 minutes, 54.14 seconds, while American Christian Coleman won the day’s other notable event, the men’s 100, in a season-best 9.95.

But the spotlight was on the battle between Richardson, the 2023 world champion, and Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah, the reigning Olympic gold medalist in both the 100 and 200 meters.

Thompson-Herah faded at the Pre, finishing last in the field of nine. The charismatic Richardson, wearing her long hair tied back in a ponytail, muscled her way to the finish and dramatically pushed off the tape remnants.

FILE – Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) leaves the field following warmups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. All-Pro safety Winfield has agreed to a four-year, $84 million contract with the Buccaneers that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL. The team announced an agreement Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)

Antoine Winfield, Jr.

The NFL’s highest-paid defensive back was all smiles and full of gratitude while discussing his historic deal for the first time onMonday afternoon.
Tampa Bay Bucs star safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. is no stranger to success. Following his father’s footsteps to the league, the 25- year-old said he’s dreamed of playing professional football and to still be in Tampa — the only place he wanted to be — is a dream come true.
“It’s been a dream ever since I was a young kid,” Winfield, Jr. said, grinning ear-to-ear. “And to still be here, in Tampa Bay—the only place I really wanted to be at — it’s a huge blessing. And I really appreciate everybody that’s worked on the contract.”
“I also want to say thank you to all my teammates that I’ve played with over the last four years and for, you know, making it possible for me to be here because you know, I’m not the only one that’s out in the field, out there playing,”headed.
The Buccaneers and Winfield, Jr. agreed to the historic four year, $84.1 million deal on May 13, making it the “first time in modern NFL history that a safety has set this mark.”

The No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks and No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves play in the Western Confer- enceFinalsofthe2024NBA Playoffs.

Who will win the series and advance to the NBA Finals?

Check out these NBA Playoffs series picks and predictions for the Western Conference matchup.

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The Mavericks are+146.

Inside the NBA: Analysts Unanimously Pick Timberwolves In Series

1. Mavericks TNT’s crew likes Minnesota’s chances to win the series against Dallas. “I think this is going to be a fabulous series, I like the Wolves,” Charles Barkley said, of his prediction.

Timberwolves in 7

Sporting News: Timberwolves Will Defeat Mavericks In

Seven Games Stephen Noh writes: “This series is going to be a dogfight between two great teams. Minnesota is as well- equipped as anyone to slow down Luka’s pick-and-rolls while also having another quality defender to throw at Irving. That should give the Timberwolves the edge in this series.”