NBA playoffs update | Dolphins draft assessment | How the Panthers beat the Bruins?

Nikola Jokic’s 39-point masterclass gives Nuggets 2-0 lead over Suns • Heat ‘ready for whatever,’ with Butler questionable due to sprained ankle; Randle, Brunson also questionable

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sentinel Sports Final Tuesday, May 2, 2023

NBA playoffs update | Dolphins draft assessment | How the Panthers beat the Bruins? James Harden hits game-winning shot as 76ers steal Game 1 over Celtics The Celtics knew the 76ers would still pose a challenge even without Joel Embiid. They said they respected their second-round opponent even without their star big man and the likely MVP. Read more → Nikola Jokic's 39-point masterclass gives Nuggets 2-0 lead over Suns No amount of lipstick could mask the ugliness of Monday night's Game 2, save for a fourth quarter that was plenty pretty for the Nuggets. Read more → Heat 'ready for whatever,' with Butler questionable due to sprained ankle; Randle, Brunson also questionable As Miami Heat players spoke after a team meeting Monday in a Manhattan hotel ballroom, there was a pragmatic approach when it came to the sprained right ankle sustained by team leader Jimmy Butler late in Sunday's Game 1 victory over the New York Knicks in this best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series. Read more → Chris Perkins: How did Dolphins fare in the draft compared to AFC East foes? Let's take a look The AFC East got more competitive because of the NFL draft, an event which saw every team in the division acquire talented players that could contribute to a playoff berth and, in one or two cases, perhaps a playoff run. Read more → Lakers' LeBron James, Warriors' Stephen Curry to meet again in playoffs It's LeBron vs. Steph on the big stage, Take V. With a slightly different look in the playoffs these days for two of the game's greatest players. Read more → Dave Hyde: How the Panthers pulled off the unimaginable Never, ever, was this supposed to happen. Never was Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour supposed to tie up Game 7 in Boston with a scant minute left. Read more → 5 burning questions as Lightning's season ends earlier than expected After the Lightning sent their first-round playoff series with the Maple Leafs back to Tampa with a Game 5 win Thursday in Toronto, defenseman Victor Hedman explained the moxie the battle-tested group showed while facing elimination. Read more → Big weekend for Truex brothers in NASCAR races at Dover Martin Truex Jr. mastered the Monster Mile on a Monday for the third time in his career and the former NASCAR champion snapped a 54-race winless streak overall in the Cup Series at Dover Motor Speedway. Read more → Serena Williams reveals second pregnancy at Met Gala Tennis superstar Serena Williams is pregnant with her second child and doesn't care who knows. Read more → Orlando area high school scores and top performers for Monday, May 1 Here are Orlando area high school results from Monday night: Read more →

Copyright © 2023 Orlando Sentinel P.O. Box 2833, Orlando, FL 32802 Unsubscribe

Bianchi: 30 years later, SEC finally following UF’s lead on storming field | Commentary • UCF draft tracker: No Knights picked, multiple UDFAs sign with NFL teams

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sentinel Sports Final Monday, May 1, 2023

Panthers knock off No. 1 Bruins | Bianchi on storming the field | No UCF players drafted Boston Bruins, after setting NHL records for wins and points, get eliminated in the 1st round with a Game 7 OT loss Brandon Montour tied it with less than a minute left in regulation, and Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winner at 8:35 of overtime to lead the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 Game 7 victory on Sunday night and eliminate the record-setting Boston Bruins from the playoffs. Read more → Bianchi: 30 years later, SEC finally following UF's lead on storming field | Commentary As the Southeastern Conference considers stringent penalties for member schools that allow their fans to storm the field after big victories, who would blame legendary former University of Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley for shaking his head, pointing his finger and saying, "Where were you guys 30 years ago?" Read more → UCF draft tracker: No Knights picked, multiple UDFAs sign with NFL teams No UCF football players were taken in this weekend's NFL draft, snapping a six-year streak for the school. Read more → 2-year-old daughter of Bucs LB Shaq Barrett drowns in pool The 2-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett drowned in a swimming pool at the family's home on Sunday, police said. Read more → UF draft tracker: LB Ventrell Miller heads to Jacksonville Jaguars Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller is staying close to home after the Lakeland native spent the past six years in Gainesville with the Gators. Read more → FSU draft tracker: Panthers take DB Jammie Robinson in 5th round Jammie Robinson has always dreamed of playing professional football, and that dream came closer to reality when he was selected by the Carolina Panthers during the NFL Draft Saturday in Kansas City. The defensive back from Florida State was chosen with the No. 145th overall pick in the fifth round. Read more → Gary Harris excelled at the 'little things' for Magic Gary Harris' impact on the Orlando Magic in 2022-23 could be easy to overlook. Read more → Pride rally on road for season's 1st victory After falling behind early, goals from Mikayla Cluff, Haley McCutcheon and Adriana gave the Orlando Pride their first NWSL win of the season with a 3-1 victory on late Saturday night in San Diego. Read more → Rays rally in 8th but blow lead and get walked off at White Sox The Rays were poised to close out their amazing opening month in fitting style Sunday, rallying for five runs in the eighth and tacking on two more in the ninth for what looked to be another remarkable comeback victory to celebrate. Read more → After ouster, future uncertain for Lightning The Lightning's season has ended, and that is regrettable. Read more → NASCAR's Dover Cup race postponed by rain until noon today Chase Elliott missed so many races because of a broken leg that NASCAR's most popular driver likely needs to win one just to make the playoffs. Read more →

Copyright © 2023 Orlando Sentinel P.O. Box 2833, Orlando, FL 32802 Unsubscribe