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The Cleveland Cavaliers can advance to the second round of the playoffs with a victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 6. The Cavs lead the series 3-2 after winning Game 5. Cleveland is 3.5-point favorites against the Raptors, who could be without Brandon Ingram. The over/under is set at 219.5 with a spread of 3.5.
How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors

Date: Friday, May 1

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario

TV Channels: Amaz

Live Stream:NBA League Pass | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Odds

Spread: Toronto Raptors +3.

It’s fitting that Philadelphia and Boston are facing off in a Game 7 on Sunday — no two franchises have faced each other more Game 7s than these two. This will be the ninth time in a rivalry that dates back to 1959.
It’s not just head-to-head, these teams are in a lot of Game 7s, period. The Celtics have the most Game 7 wins all-time (27) while the 76ers have the most Game 7 losses (12).
Sunday will be a record ninth Game 7 between these franchises, with Boston leading 6-2 heading into this season. Here’s a quick look at the history of these games.

Crusaders secured their Irish Premiership status for next season after a dramatic penalty shootout victory which sealed the play-off victory over Annagh United.
Musa Dibaga was the hero as he saved two penalties to keep the Shore Road side up, with the Crues winning 3-1 on penalties after the play-off finished 4-4 after 210 minutes of football.
It didn’t take long for the visitors to hit the front, as Josh Williamson clumsily brought down Aaron Rogers inside the area giving referee Declan Hassan no other option but to point to the spot.

John Higgins is aiming to become the oldest ever Crucible champion [Getty Images]
John Higgins opened up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre.
Four-time champion Higgins, who turns 51 later this month, had not led at the end of a session throughout the tournament but picked the ideal time to change that as he bids to reach a record-equalling ninth final in Sheffield.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Evidently, the alarm system at Orlando’s Kia Center did not want to hear any talk about the Magic potentially going to a Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons.
The alarms began blaring in the arena during Magic coach Jamahl Mosley’s pregame media availability in advance of Game 6 of the series on Friday night, doing so while he was being asked if injured forward Franz Wagner might be able to play in a Game 7.
And as that question was being asked, the horns started.
“That’s not a good sign,” Mosley said.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris won the pole for Saturday’s sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, beating current F1 points leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes.
Norris’ McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri was third, only 0.017 seconds behind Antonelli, ahead of the second sprint race of the season.
Friday was the first time drivers were able to test changes made by FIA, the sports governing body — during a five-week hiatus.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “It’s a massive step forward for us. I am proud of the boys because to deliver at the crunch point of the season with the additional load of cup games, to hold the nerves and to take points from the last four Premier League games. This is the crunch period where everybody is normally nervous so to already be on 43 points at this stage feels amazing.
“Many, many compliments to the players for the work ethic, work load, unity and quality for the last weeks but also for showing through the season.

The Mets have no immediate plans to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team owning MLB’s worst record at 10-21.

Diamondbacks second baseman Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games on Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.

Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges stemming from his altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the Steelers’ December game against the Detroit Lions, the Wayne County Prosecutors Office announced May 1.