MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama plays with an agility and a gracefulness beneath his daunting wingspan that can make his dominance for the San Antonio Spurs on both ends of the floor appear almost effortless.
Fresh cuts and bruises on those long arms after fighting for paint position and jockeying for rebounds all night with the Minnesota Timberwolves made clear Wembanyama had to put in plenty of work to compile 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 115-108 victory in Game 3 on Friday that gave the Spurs a 2-1 lead in their second-round NBA playoff series.
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Victor Wembanyama starred as San Antonio Spurs won back-to-back matches against Philadelphia 76ers [Getty Images]
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved into a 2-1 lead in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals – while the New York Knicks are one win from progressing from their series with Philadephia 76ers.
France international Wembanyama took 15 rebounds and blocked five shots against Minnesota Timberwolves, helping seal a 115-108 victory on the road.
Behind 33 points from Jalen Brunson, including big buckets late, the Knicks held off the 76ers to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the semifinal series.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski threw 10 pitches of at least 103 mph Friday and produced the highest velocity any starter has reached since Statcast tracking began in 2008.
UCLA softball senior Megan Grant tied former Arizona star Laura Espinoza’s 1995 record for the most home runs in NCAA single-season history with 37.
Mitch Marner #93 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates after scoring a goal during an NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs match against the Anaheim Ducks on May 8, 2026 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It’s nights like this that the Vegas Golden Knights dreamed of when they made the sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner last summer.
Coming from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Marner received the brunt of the frustration from the Toronto market for the Maple Leafs’ shortcomings in the playoffs. Some justified, many weren’t.
Here’s what we’ve learned — and what’s next for each series.
Bruno Fernandes: Man United captain wins massive award
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has received his first reward after a stunning season.
Could have been so different
This time last year, there were an abundance of rumours linking Bruno Fernandes to a move to Saudi Arabia. Finally, the Portuguese international decided to stay at Old Trafford and he has been highly influential in United’s revival this season.
Fernandes has registered 19 assists in the league and scored eight goals in a stupendous season.
Big 12 Tournament hopes were still a real possibility for Arizona baseball Friday night, but following its 7-4 loss to Houston in the series opener those hopes have dwindled.
The Wildcats (17-31, 7-18 Big 12) more than likely needed to sweep the series against the Cougars (21-28, 5-20 Big 12) to get closer to Big 12 Tournament hopes becoming a reality. They now find themselves behind the eight ball.
“I’m frustrated,” said head coach Chip Hale. “I told them that we’re going to play the right way to the end. I don’t care if we get in the tournament or not.
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Toni Kroos attends the photo call after been awarded with the Sport for Good Award for Sporting Inspiration at the 2026 Laureus World Sport Awards at Palacio De Cibeles on April 20, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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