Anthony Edwards was supposed to miss the first 2 games. Instead, he stole Game 1 for Timberwolves
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Anthony Edwards announced to the San Antonio Spurs he had returned — not that anyone in the sold-out Frost Bank Center needed to be told. The Timberwolves guard made an unexpected return 10 days after hyperextending his left knee, leading Minnesota to a 104-102 victory Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. After hitting his first 3-pointer with 1:27 remaining in the first quarter, Edwards turned to the Spurs bench and screamed: “I’m back! I’m...
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Sun, 03 May 2026
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- Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs
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Sat, 02 May 2026
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- Rice, Caballero homer to overcome Alonsos drive, Yankees beat Orioles 7-2 for 11th win in 13 games
- Texans sign Pro Bowl LB Azeez Al-Shaair to 3-year extension thatll keep him in Houston through 2029
Fri, 01 May 2026
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- Young gets to 13 under to take 5-stroke lead into the weekend at Doral
- Plane circles Fenway Park for an hour towing banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team
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- Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in Boston
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- Jokic still wants to be Nuggets forever, but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more
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- Austin Reaves returns to Lakers lineup for Game 5 after missing 9 games with oblique injury
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- Cade Cunningham comes through for Pistons on the brink, outduels Magic star Paolo Banchero in Game 5
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026
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