Three decades ago, another generational big man led his team to the NBA Finals in his third season. That man was Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.
SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 of NBA Finals picks for Wednesday
Why it matters: High-stakes games shape standings and history.
Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals, starting with each team's MVP.
Why it matters: Impacts teams, draft outcomes, and upcoming matchups.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.
Why it matters: High-stakes games shape standings and history.
Chicago's Rome Odunze is looking for a more productive Year 3 with added responsibility after the team traded DJ Moore to the Bills.
Why it matters: Impacts teams, draft outcomes, and upcoming matchups.
Rory McIlroy joked that he feels like a "part-timer these days" as he gets set to play in only his sixth regular PGA Tour event of the year, the world No 2 adding that he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays.
Why it matters: Impacts teams, draft outcomes, and upcoming matchups.