Charles Barkley hopes to see John Haliburton, the father of Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburto...

Charles Barkley hopes to see John Haliburton, the father of Indiana Pacers guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93893" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93893">Tyrese Haliburton</a>, back in the stands soon.Barkley called on NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the Pacers to allow the elder Haliburton to attend Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Indiana, saying he's "paid his dues" for his exchange with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo."I want to reach out to Adam Silver tomorrow. Me and Draymond (Green) were talking, it's time to let Mr. Haliburton back in the building," Barkley said Wednesday on <a href="https://x.com/NBAonTNT/status/1925397872373113252">TNT</a> following the Pacers' 138-135 <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3289563" href="https://thescore.com/news/3289563">comeback win</a> over the New York Knicks. "Adam, I'm asking you - hey, my man paid his dues. He did something really, really stupid, but he's been punished. And I'm asking you and the Indiana Pacers to let Mr. Haliburton back in the building for Game 3 and 4.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Listen, he paid his dues. It shouldn't be indefinite. He's been punished enough, he will never do anything that stupid again."The Pacers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3278930" href="https://thescore.com/news/3278930">announced</a> earlier in May that John wouldn't attend games for the foreseeable future after he was involved in an on-court confrontation with Antetokounmpo following Indiana's series-clinching win over the Bucks. John <a href="https://x.com/PapaHaliburton/status/1917435463045898241">issued</a> an apology on X after the incident, acknowledging that it "was not a good reflection on our sport or my son."Tyrese led the way for the Pacers in Game 1 against the Knicks with 31 points and 11 assists.

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 7: John Haliburton looks on before the game during the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament on December 7, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

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The Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes appear to be the fan favorites in this year's NHL conference finals. A map created by <a href="http://www.betonline.ag/">BetOnline.ag</a> based on geotagged X data gathered since the matchups were set Sunday, including over 90,000 tweets, shows a majority of fans across the United States are rooting for either the Stars or Hurricanes to win their series.The Stars are favored in 24 states and one Canadian province, followed closely by the Hurricanes with 23 states and one province. The Edmonton Oilers are the most popular pick in eight provinces and one state, while only one state is backing the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786747/2025_stanely_cup_conference_finals.jpg?ts=1747855810" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786747/2025_stanely_cup_conference_finals.jpg?ts=1747855810 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786747/2025_stanely_cup_conference_finals.jpg?ts=1747855810 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786747/2025_stanely_cup_conference_finals.jpg?ts=1747855810 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786747/2025_stanely_cup_conference_finals.jpg?ts=1747855810 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786747/2025_stanely_cup_conference_finals.jpg?ts=1747855810 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> </figcaption></figure>The Panthers defeated the Hurricanes 5-2 on Tuesday to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Game 1 of the Western Conference Final is set for Wednesday night in Dallas.

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 20: A general view of the warm-up puck prior to Game One of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center on May 20, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Michael Jordan is one of the most decorated players in NBA history with six championships, but his former agent believes he could've won several more under the right circumstances. David Falk, who represented Jordan for his entire career, made the bold claim while weighing in on the NBA GOAT debate at Sports Business Journal's 4se conference in New York City on Tuesday. Falk said that either Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Kobe Bryant is second behind Jordan in his personal GOAT rankings, while LeBron James is "probably" in his top 10.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I really like LeBron," Falk said, according to <a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/05/20/nba-super-agent-david-falks-advice-for-sports-execs-feel-the-future/">Sports Business Journal's Rob Schaefer</a>. "But I think if Jordan had cherry-picked what teams he wanted to be on and two other superstars, he would've won 15 championships."Jordan won all six of his championships as a member of the Chicago Bulls, leading the team to a three-peat from 1991-93 and again from 1996-98. He then spent two seasons with the Washington Wizards before retiring from the NBA in 2003.James, who recently completed his 22nd NBA season, has won four titles with three different teams.

LOS ANGELES - 1992: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, Agent David Falk and Charles Barkley of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a photo in 1992 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER:User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a> turned down the opportunity to be featured in the first season of Netflix's "Quarterback," but thanks to some convincing from Peyton Manning, he'll star in the second season of the documentary series.The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback explained his change of mind Tuesday at organized team activities, joking that the show's producers "caught me on the right day.""I think a big part was Peyton being involved in it too," Burrow said, via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6qH1x6k5b8">Cincinnati Bengals Talk</a>. "I have a lot of respect for him, obviously. What he did, does, is as a person, so if that guy reaches out to you and asks you to do something, then most of the time I'm gonna say, 'Yeah.'"<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Burrow explained that Manning, one of the executive producers, assured him that participating in the series would be a positive experience."Just that only positive things could come out of it," Burrow said. "He's gonna protect me, protect our team, protect our organization. I have trust in him for saying that and trust that he's gonna do that. I probably wouldn't have done it if he wasn't involved, but I have a lot of trust and faith in him to not do anything that would hurt me or the team."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/71572" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/71572">Jared Goff</a> of the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14947" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14947">Kirk Cousins</a> will also be featured in the second season of "Quarterback," which was filmed during the 2024 NFL campaign. It's scheduled to release in July.

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals stands on the field during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

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A majority of Americans are throwing their support behind the Indiana Pacers in this year's NBA conference finals, according to new X data.A map created by <a href="http://www.betonline.ag/">BetOnline.ag</a> based on over 130,000 geotagged tweets sent out since the conference finals matchups were set Sunday shows the Pacers are favored in 20 states across the U.S. The Minnesota Timberwolves are the second-most-popular team to root for with 14 states, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder with 10 states and the New York Knicks with six states.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786588/2025_NBA_conf_finals_rooting_map.jpg?ts=1747769275" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786588/2025_NBA_conf_finals_rooting_map.jpg?ts=1747769275 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786588/2025_NBA_conf_finals_rooting_map.jpg?ts=1747769275 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786588/2025_NBA_conf_finals_rooting_map.jpg?ts=1747769275 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786588/2025_NBA_conf_finals_rooting_map.jpg?ts=1747769275 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786588/2025_NBA_conf_finals_rooting_map.jpg?ts=1747769275 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> </figcaption></figure>This is the second consecutive season that the Pacers have advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. Game 1 of their series against the Knicks is set for Wednesday, while the Timberwolves and Thunder will kick off their series Tuesday night.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- APRIL 19: An Indiana Pacers' fan holds a towel during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Round One Game One of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> understands that not all NBA fans are pleased with how the league has changed over the years. The Los Angeles Lakers star delivered a message to frustrated fans on the latest episode of his "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW7bNrFmck4">Mind the Game</a>" podcast with Hall of Famer Steve Nash, letting them know he hears their complaints and empathizes with them."Fans, I want you guys to know that we're listening," James said. "We hear you guys. We're listening. We always want to make sure that the game of basketball is viewed from y'all point of view and y'all love the product.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We're always trying to figure out a way to get better, but the game changes. The conversation on, you know, 'I wish the game was like this compared to this,' that's too far to even be thinking about those types of things. It's impossible, everything changes."James recently wrapped up his 22nd year in the NBA and seventh season with the Lakers. The 40-year-old averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game while helping L.A. finish third in the Western Conference at 50-32.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Jacksonville Jaguars rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209912">Travis Hunter</a> has made a strong first impression on new teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a>. When asked about his early thoughts on Hunter at the Jaguars' first organized team activity Monday, Lawrence likened the former Colorado two-way star to a child with boundless energy. "Got a lot of juice. Like, he can run all day," Lawrence <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72r6YcWrUmk">said</a> of Hunter. "A lot of energy, I love it. Good energy. Always dapping guys up, just bringing juice every day. And like I said, high motor, can just go.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's like a kid, just runs around all day. He doesn't get tired, it seems like."The Jaguars selected Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after trading up with the Cleveland Browns from No. 5. The team started Hunter at wide receiver but has also given him some reps on the defensive side of the ball.Hunter had 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns at Colorado last season and added 35 tackles, four interceptions, and 11 defended passes at cornerback.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 19: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs with a ball during the Jacksonville Jaguars OTA on May 19, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fl.

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Chicago Bulls guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53246" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53246">Lonzo Ball</a> believes younger brother <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93879" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93879">LaMelo Ball</a> could be on the move this summer. On the latest episode of his "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2PUQ2YPEvM">What An Experience with Lonzo Ball</a>" podcast, Lonzo predicted that the Charlotte Hornets will select Rutgers guard Dylan Harper with the No. 4 overall pick in June's draft and trade LaMelo to the Los Angeles Clippers."I lowkey got Dylan Harper going to the Hornets," Lonzo said. "And I got Melo going to the Clips."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Ball brothers have a strong connection to L.A., having grown up in the area. Lonzo also spent the first two seasons of his NBA career with the Lakers.LaMelo averaged a career-high 25.2 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.9 rebounds for the Hornets this season but was limited to 47 games due to various injuries. He's under contract with the team through 2028-29.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 17: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Chicago Bulls look on during the second half at the United Center on January 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Bill Belichick went to interesting lengths to keep Tom Brady happy during their time together with the New England Patriots. During an appearance on "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74uuJ0WgRWU">The Pivot Podcast</a>," Belichick shared a story from his new book, "The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football," that involved him dropping $5,000 on milk to ensure Brady remained on good terms with teammate Antonio Brown."Tom had Antonio come and stay at his house, wanted to embrace him, bring him onto the team, so forth," the former Patriots head coach recalled. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He continued: "Antonio ordered milk. He ordered this special milk for Brady, cost $5,000. Five thousand dollars. And to make a long story short, it kind of got mixed up and ended up in the mail room for too long, and ... the milk went bad."So here we are sitting here with milk ... we go out and get $5,000 worth of milk, this special milk, and give it to Brady from Antonio. So now we turn in an expense report, like, $5,000 worth of milk. But you know what? Sometimes, you gotta just do the right thing, and I didn't want to ruin the relationship between Brown and Brady on this spoiled milk."Brown was on the Patriots' roster for just 13 days in 2019 before being cut by the team. He reunited with Brady the following season in Tampa Bay, where the two won a Super Bowl championship together.Belichick, 73, was hired as the new head coach of North Carolina in December.

FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 24: Tom Brady #12 talks to head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz believes newly elected Pope Leo XIV may have brought some good luck to the team. Getz told <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1923422765979148475">USA Today's Bob Nightengale</a> on Saturday that he sees a correlation between the recent election of the pope, who's a Chicago native and lifelong White Sox fan, and the team's improved play as of late."It's been exciting, obviously, to have someone of that significance be a White Sox fan," Getz said. "Since he's been announced to become the pope, the White Sox have tacked on some wins. So perhaps a higher power is on our side."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected head of the Catholic Church and the first American-born pontiff on May 8. Since then, the White Sox have gone 4-3.The pope's brother, John Prevost, said the two frequently attended White Sox games as kids growing up in Dolton, Illinois. "From Dolton to Sox Park wasn't that big of a deal, and of course, we were both altar boys, so that was one of the rewards that we got was to go to a Sox game," John told <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pope-leo-xiv-chicago-white-sox-fan/">CBS News Chicago</a>.The White Sox entered Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs sitting at 14-31 on the season.

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 14: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Leo XIV holds an audience for participants in the Jubilee of Eastern Churches at the Paul VI Hall on May 14, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Today, pilgrims participating in the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches attended an audience with Pope Leo XIV, followed by a celebration of the Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite at St. Peter's Basilica. Eastern Catholics are in full communion with the pope but are not part of the Latin Church.

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Warning: Video contains coarse languageFootage has surfaced showing Golden State Warriors stars <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> reacting to February's blockbuster <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> trade.Professional poker player Alan Keating captured the moment while attending the Warriors' annual charity poker tournament alongside Curry and Green. Keating released the video Wednesday on his YouTube channel.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Curry, Green, and several teammates appeared shocked by the announcement. In the background, Warriors executive vice president of basketball operations Kirk Lacob can be heard asking players if the news is fake.The reactions start at the 3:50 mark:<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHMMCXhtywI?si=IWQ5VWbzKBGXwZdQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>The Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package headlined by 10-time NBA All-Star <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6583/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>. The move sparked immediate backlash from Dallas' fan base, though Mavs general manager Nico Harrison has <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3268022" href="https://thescore.com/news/3268022">stood by</a> the decision.

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the game against the the Sacramento Kings on November 13, 2022 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44888" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44888">Kristaps Porziņgis</a> was experiencing mixed emotions after the Boston Celtics' season-ending loss to the New York Knicks on Friday night.The Celtics center, who began his NBA career with the Knicks, praised his former team and the support its fanbase showed to him throughout the teams' Eastern Conference semifinal series."Honestly, the support from the Knicks fans was through the roof tonight and all throughout the playoffs," Kristaps told reporters following the Celtics' 119-81 loss to the Knicks in Game 6, via <a href="https://x.com/sny_knicks/status/1923577088155504902">SNY</a>. "Unbelievable fans, unbelievable city. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"There's a side of me that's very, very happy for them, and I wish them nothing but the best. They're class players that we played against, and they've done great things, and I wish them nothing but success."Porziņgis was drafted No. 4 overall by the Knicks in 2015 and spent the first four seasons of his career with the team before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He joined the Celtics in 2023 and helped lead Boston to a championship last season. The Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, which kicks off Wednesday.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 16: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks and Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics embrace after the game during Round Two Game Six of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Tom Brady offered some words of advice to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210099">Shedeur Sanders</a> after the former Colorado quarterback slipped out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. During an appearance on Logan Paul's "<a href="https://x.com/impaulsive/status/1919878753754255625">Impaulsive</a>" podcast Tuesday, Brady revealed that he sent a text to Sanders encouraging him to use his draft slide as motivation. Brady also pointed out the fact that he wasn't selected until sixth round of the 2000 draft."I actually texted Shedeur because I know him very well," Brady said. "I said, 'Dude, whatever happens, wherever you go, that's your first day. Day two matters more than the draft. I was 199. So, who could speak on it better than me, like what that really means? Use it as motivation. You're gonna get your chances. Go take advantage of it.'"<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Brady, who's a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, said he wasn't sure why Sanders fell in the draft, as he wasn't involved in the evaluation process.Sanders eventually heard his named called in the fifth round of the draft, landing with the Cleveland Browns at pick No. 144.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Fox Sports commentator Tom Brady stands on the field prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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A disgruntled Colorado football fan has filed a $100-million lawsuit against the NFL over <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210099">Shedeur Sanders</a>' slide in the 2025 NFL Draft.The fan, a Georgia resident who's referred to as "John Doe" in the <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25930033-doe-v-nfl/">federal lawsuit</a>, claims to have suffered "emotional distress and trauma ... as a fan and consumer" because Sanders wasn't drafted until the fifth round, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/shedeur-sanders-nfl-draft-cleveland-browns-b2745147.html">The Independent's Justin Rohrlich</a>."It was immediate frustration," the 55-year-old plaintiff told The Independent. "This guy was projected to be the first or second pick, no later than the top five, and to watch mediocre players be chosen before him ... it was frustrating."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Doe," who describes himself a dedicated Colorado football fan with no connection to Sanders, added, "And to have all the NFL owners collude and not draft him, it was mentally frustrating and debilitating. For them to believe that they can just do this and there's no recourse. It has to stop."The former Colorado quarterback was widely projected to be a first-round selection entering the draft, but he didn't hear his name called until the Cleveland Browns drafted him with the 144th overall pick.Doe accused the NFL of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act in the lawsuit, alleging that team owners unfairly conspired "to influence the drafting process ... (and) to restrain trade and limit competition within the league." The lawsuit accuses the NFL of violating the Civil Rights Act: "The decisions made regarding Sanders may have been influenced by racial discrimination, violating his rights as a player." And the civil suit states that the league "may have engaged in unfair practices by misrepresenting the nature of the drafting process and the qualifications of players," while citing violations of consumer protection laws.In addition to the $100 million in punitive damages that "Doe" is seeking, he wants a "formal acknowledgment ... regarding the emotional distress caused by their actions and statements" from the NFL, an apology and a "retraction of the slanderous statements made about Shedeur Sanders," and the "(i)mplementation of fairer practices in the drafting process to ensure that talented players are recognized and given opportunities based on merit."

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado speaks at the podium during the 2025 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Golden State Warriors forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> isn't hiding his disdain for Houston Rockets wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/39256" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/39256">Dillon Brooks</a>.On the latest episode of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLYyAxeoyl4&amp;list=PL-b9LBykCD92JTm60_20-bbATf-itWkLb">The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis</a>," Green called out Brooks for not shaking hands with Warriors players after Golden State's Game 7 victory Sunday night over Houston."When guys lose respect for you in this league, it don't matter, and it's gonna catch you in the end," Green said. "Dillon Brooks couldn't come through in this series, in large part because nobody on the court respects you.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Anything you do - the way it's gonna be looked at, the way it's gonna be received, it ain't beneficial to your team when you trying to win championships. When you trying to compete at the highest level, and you that type of guy? It ain't beneficial to your team and it catch you in the end."Green added that he "gained a lot of respect for a lot of guys" on the Rockets during their first-round playoff series, particularly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102780" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102780">Tari Eason</a>."Tari Eason, I still got love and respect for," Green said. "He a young fella, but I'mma tell a young fella, 'Don't be like that and don't follow clowns, man. Be careful.'"The Warriors begin their Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Draymond Green (23) grins at Dillon Brooks (9) after fouling him in the first half as the Golden State Warriors played the Houston Rockets at Chase Center in San Francisco, on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> will no longer be walking the carpet at the 2025 Met Gala. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who was selected as an honorary co-chair for the annual fashion fundraiser in New York City, announced Monday on X that he's unable to attend because of a knee injury. His wife, Savannah, will be in attendance, however."Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won't be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on!" James <a href="https://x.com/KingJames/status/1919438276110500097">wrote</a>. "Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done!"<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>James <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3279408" href="https://thescore.com/news/3279408">reportedly</a> suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee Wednesday in Game 5 of the Lakers' first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He remained in the game, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.The <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/press-releases/ci-2025-exhibition-gala-details">theme</a> for this year's Met Gala is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which explores Black dandyism from the 18th century to today. The event is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET Monday.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on April 04, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob isn't experiencing any buyer's remorse after trading for and extending <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2809" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2809">Jimmy Butler</a>.Lacob told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6334034/2025/05/05/jimmy-butler-warriors-playoffs-trade-game-7/">The Athletic's Sam Amick</a> that while he did have some initial worries, he's thrilled with how the deal turned out."Yeah, there were (concerns about Butler)," Lacob said Sunday night after the Warriors won Game 7 of their first-round series. "But you do your analysis, you make your choices, and, yeah, it was a little bit of a risk. But we've got to take risks in this life. And he's worth every freaking penny. That's all I can say. He's fantastic."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Miami Heat traded Butler to the Warriors in February following a tumultuous period during which the Heat suspended him multiple times for conduct detrimental to the team. The Warriors immediately signed Butler, 35, to a two-year, $121-million extension that keeps him under contract through the 2026-27 season.The six-time All-Star played an integral role in the Warriors' series against the Houston Rockets, averaging 18.3 points, six rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game to help lead Golden State into the second round.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 28: Jimmy Butler #10 of the Golden State Warriors smiles during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round One Game Four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> isn't dwelling on the Golden State Warriors' Game 6 loss to the Houston Rockets. After failing to close out their first-round playoff series Friday night, Green said he's looking forward to the challenge ahead for the Warriors."I think any time you have an opportunity to play in a Game 7, it's fun. It's exciting. It's for all the marbles," Green told reporters during his postgame news conference, via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZctIiRo1wLg">House of Highlights</a>. "So, move on. We've moved on. Learn from what we did wrong. It's kind of obvious what we did wrong. Get ready for the game. But I think Game 7s are fun."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Warriors held a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets but lost Game 5 on the road and Game 6 at home. They'll now be returning to Houston for Game 7 on Sunday night.Green is averaging 6.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and three assists per game this postseason.

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 30: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round 1 Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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New York Giants legend Phil Simms has no issue with the franchise bringing his No. 11 out of retirement for rookie edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209913" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209913">Abdul Carter</a> or quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a>. While fellow Giants great Lawrence Taylor isn't keen on the idea of Carter donning his retired No. 56, Simms told <a href="https://x.com/FanDuelTV/status/1918300693888418099">FanDuel TV's Sal Iacono</a> on Friday he'd be fine with either of the team's top two draft picks wearing his number."I told some of my friends and people around me, I said, 'Oh, I'd let him have it in a second," Simms said of Dart, the No. 25 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. "I said, 'Can you just help it a little and make it better?' Or whatever. I think it would be a lot of fun, it wouldn't bother me."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Simms, who played 14 seasons with the Giants and led the franchise to two Super Bowl championships, went on to say his agent advised him against giving up his number."Well, first off, I don't think Abdul Carter's gonna ask for it. But if he would've, if it's up to me, I probably would give it to him," Simms said.Carter appears willing to take Simms up on the offer, as the No. 3 overall draft pick <a href="https://x.com/1NCRDB1/status/1918313477703180315">tweeted</a> Friday, "It would be an HONOR."Carter wore No. 11 at Penn State but recently expressed interest in switching to No. 56, to which Taylor <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3274982" href="https://thescore.com/news/3274982">responded</a>, "Get another number. I don't care if it's double zero, and then make it famous."

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 15: Phil Simms #11 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game January 15, 1994 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco California. Simms played for the Giants from 1979-93.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a>' NBA future is unclear at the moment, but son <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121726" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121726">Bronny James</a> hopes they can play together for at least one more season.In an interview with <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/lakers-bronny-james-playing-lebron-retirement-future">Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports</a> following the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff elimination Wednesday, Bronny called it "a blessing" to learn from his dad and made it clear he wants them to run it back together."Yeah, for sure," Bronny said. "However long he can come back for. It's always a pleasure being around him. He's locked in. The stuff he does for his body and the preparation and stuff like that, I want to take full advantage of it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>LeBron and Bronny made history this season as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA. When <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3278709" href="https://thescore.com/news/3278709">asked</a> Wednesday where that milestone ranks among his career accomplishments, LeBron placed it at the top."Number one, for sure. That's easy. It's not even close," he said.LeBron <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3261597" href="https://thescore.com/news/3261597">told</a> reporters he's unsure of how much longer he'll continue playing, but he'll have to decide by June 29 whether to opt in to his player option with the Lakers for 2025-26.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 28: Bronny James #9 stands by LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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