The US soccer team's World Cup chances are uncertain due to a lack of identity and talent, while the Carolina Panthers are building a strong defense with newcomers like Turk Wharton and Derek Brown. Meanwhile, the MLB season is heating up, with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles struggling, and the Washington Nationals making a surprising move by firing their manager and general manager. [... more]

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, tying the series at 1-1. The Grizzlies' Xavier Tillman had a career-high 22 points and 13 rebounds, while the Lakers' Anthony Davis struggled with 13 points on 4-of-14 shooting. The Milwaukee Bucks are dominating the Miami Heat without Giannis Antetokounmpo, leading 81-55 at halftime. The Denver Nuggets are also winning without Nikolaj Jokic, who is dealing with a wrist injury. [... more]