Knicks stage another epic rally, shock Celtics to take 2-0 series lead – Takeaways

Knockout stage time: see how all the Libertadores groups finishedThe group stage of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores concluded on Thursday, revealing the 16 teams advancing to the round of 16 and eight teams entering the South American playoffs. The draw for the round of 16 will take place on Monday in Paraguay, with group leaders in Pot 1 and second-place teams in Pot 2, while third-place teams will enter the South American playoffs. Notably, Palmeiras...

Washington State's 2025 football schedule is taking shape, with three additional game kickoff times and TV designations announced: Sept. 13 at North Texas (12:30 p.m., ESPNU), Sept. 27 at Colorado State (4:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network), and Oct. 18 at Virginia (3:30 p.m., CW). Only two games remain without kickoff times: Oct. 11 at Ole Miss and Nov. 22 at James Madison. This season marks a unique quasi-independent schedule for WSU following the collapse of...

The San Francisco 49ers welcomed back running back Christian McCaffrey, who has fully recovered from injuries that limited him to just four games last season, providing a significant boost to the team. Coach Kyle Shanahan praised McCaffrey's readiness and noted his impressive performance in drills, which reflects his past success as the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2023. While the team has seen good attendance this offseason due to early contract resolutions, several...

In the District 2 Class 1A championship, Holy Cross overcame an early deficit to defeat Old Forge 8-1, led by junior pitcher Ava Schmidt, who struck out eight batters and scored three runs. After Old Forge initially took a 1-0 lead, Schmidt bounced back, contributing a triple that gave Holy Cross the lead, followed by crucial runs in the later innings. The Crusaders solidified their victory with strong offensive play, showcasing their versatility and determination...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reported that running back Christian McCaffrey is "as healthy as can be," following an injury-plagued previous season where he played only four games due to ankle and knee issues. Videos from OTAs show McCaffrey making sharp cuts, indicating he is fully recovered as he enters the 2025-26 season, two years after leading the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. With McCaffrey's health, the 49ers are optimistic...

ANDOVER — The first-ever Merrimack Valley Conference Football Showcase hosted 100 underclassmen at Andover High, aiming to attract college coaches and fulfill student-athletes' dreams of playing at the next level. Spearheaded by new head coach Jay Fielding, the event received praise from participants like Lawrence High’s Jariel Atiles and Central Catholic’s Brian Waller-Reitano, who appreciated the opportunity to showcase their skills through drills and interactions with coaches from various college divisions. This initiative, unique to...