CLEVELAND -- The Pacers missed out on an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth, falling 129-120 to the Cavaliers on Friday night at Rocket Mortgage Arena. The Pacers fell to 46-35, staying in sixth place in the East. The Cavaliers improved to 48-33 and clinched a playoff berth. Here are four observations. Pacers rally in second half but get done in by key mistakes The Pacers nearly erased a 14-point first-half deficit with a strong second half and particularly strong third quarter, but they were done in down the stretch...

Apr 12, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) drives to the basket between Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports David Richard, David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Apr 12, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles beside Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

The dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at UNC-Chapel Hill could begin in earnest as soon as this month, say two members of the university’s board of trustees. Trustees will likely meet this month in a yet-to-be-scheduled special meeting, finalizing the campus budget before forwarding it to the UNC System Board of Governors for final approval. “I think the best way for the board to move forward is to advocate for the removal of all DEI funding from the UNC-Chapel Hill budget,” Trustee Dave Boliek, chair of the...

The Yankees lost their best starting pitcher — perhaps the best in the sport — and have been perfectly fine through the first few weeks of the season. Without ace Gerrit Cole, the Yankees’ rotation has posted a 2.86 ERA through 13 games, the third-best in the sport as MLB action began Thursday. By FanGraphs’ measure of Wins Above Replacement, the Yankees’ rotation was the seventh-most valuable in the majors. Carlos Rodon (1.72 ERA) has pitched like a No. 1, even if he is pitching differently — with a wider...

There are plenty of positives across a 10-3 start to the Yankees’ season, notably Anthony Volpe’s large step forward and Carlos Rodon’s solid first three outings. But one of the most encouraging signs emerged again Wednesday, when on an otherwise quiet night for the offense Giancarlo Stanton blasted his fourth home run of the year. It is far too early to proclaim that the former MVP has been fixed, but a 2023 anchor has at least shown the potential that he can be a weapon — and the potential that...

April 11 - Shut out four times in their first 10 games, the Chicago White Sox have erupted for 13 runs over their past two contests. With lineup regulars Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert Jr. all occupying the injured list, the White Sox will take contributions from any corner. First baseman/designated hitter Gavin Sheets has been the one delivering lately as Chicago prepares for Friday's series opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Sheets boasts two multi-hit games in his past three starts, including a three-hit, five-RBI effort in...

Arizona fans have had professional sports teams relocate to the state, but the state hasn't ever been on the other end, where a team relocated from Arizona. That could soon change, with the speculation and rumors about the Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Salt Lake City. Ask any fan of teams that have gone through the relocation process: It isn't fun, nor pretty to lose your professional sports team. In 1988, Arizona was the beneficiary of a team relocating, as the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals relocated to Arizona to become...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Caitlin Clark could bring more than just superstar basketball prowess to the state of Indiana, a Ball State University and Game Day study projects. “Caitlin Clark is a media star, and we are so fortunate that Central Indiana will benefit from her popularity and her accessibility to fans and sponsors,” College of Communication, Information, and Media dean Paaige Turner said in a release. Clark is expected to be picked No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft on Monday. More:WNBA counting on Caitlin Clark bump...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – This year, the Browns are a Cleveland kind of team. They have been battered. They have been written off. They had to make a way when there seemed to be no way, to quote an old gospel song. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social...