In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.
Ryan Garcia's plans for a second showdown with Devin Haney took a massive hit Friday night, when Rolly Romero pulled off an upset in a unanimous decision.
Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered what manager Alex Cora called a "significant" knee injury after he awkwardly fell near first base in the bottom of the second inning against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Phil Simms told longtime New York Daily News writer Gary Myers on Friday that he was "outvoted by his family" and his No. 11 will remain retired by the Giants and won't go to Abdul Carter.
Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck failed to finish his third straight game after allowing five goals on 23 shots in Friday's Game 6 loss in St. Louis.