The New York Liberty entering their May 19 season opener in Washington as the WNBA title co-favorite along with the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces following the offseason additions of two former MVPs (Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones) and the third all-time leader in assists in league history (Courtney Vandersloot).
Between super-prospect Victor Wembanyama being ticketed to the San Antonio Spurs, Ja Morant getting himself into gun-related trouble again and the unknown future of the Golden State Warriors, the actual NBA playoffs feel a little bit crowded out of the conversation.
Aaron Judge, who was stained by vague cheating allegations during the day, powered the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays in a tense game filled with angry dugouts and early pitcher exits.