Young stars surge as new NBA champions emerge
The playoffs roll to a close with a rise of 20-somethings led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Luka Dončić and Anthony Edwards. LeBron, Curry, Durant, and Butler linger as greats, but the next generation may crown the Finals. Teams left Boston Dallas Indiana Minnesota vie for title.
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Wolves surge past Nuggets to reach NBA finals in Game 7
The Minnesota Timberwolves erased a 15 point halftime deficit and a 20 point hole early in the third to beat the Denver Nuggets 98 90 at Ball Arena. Anthony Edwards shone as Minnesota earned its first conference finals appearance in 20 years and will play the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center.
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Stenhouse and Busch clash crops up in All-Star melee
At North Wilkesboro Ricky Stenhouse Jr confronts Kyle Busch after an early wreck in the All-Star Race. Stenhouse parks his damaged Chevrolet and punches Busch at his hauler, sparking a postrace melee with crew and Stenhouse’s father. Busch faces potential penalties. Logano wins the event amid tire-variation talk.
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Wembanyama Leads NBA All Rookie Team and more
Victor Wembanyama was a unanimous pick for the NBA All-Rookie Team and rookie of the year honors. Chet Holmgren Brandon Miller Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Brandin Podziemski joined him on the first team. Jim Otto, Raider great, dies at 86. Ravens sign Qadir Ismail as Villanova alum joins NFL links. Blue Jays beat White Sox 9 3 as Berrios strikes six.
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