In a raucous Telekom Center in Athens, Greece Sunday, Olympiakos clinched the EuroLeague basketball title, defeating Real Madrid 92-85 in a back-and-forth game that saw the eventual champions fall behind 15-3 in the opening four minutes before rallying.

YANKEE STADIUM (New York) The Tampa Bay Rays swaggered into Yankee Stadium on Friday feeling confident with a spacious lead in the American League East that they expected to extend. The Yankees had played inconsistently for a while, and there was an opportunity for the Rays to capitalize on that volatility. The Bronx Bombers, meanwhile, knew they had to avoid letting the Rays run away with the division. Alas, the heavy rainfall all weekend in the Bronx took away some of the excitement from the cutthroat series between the division rivals. Besides Friday nights packed crowd for Yankees aceGerrit Coles impressive season debut in his return from Tommy John, Saturday was a rain out, and Sunday was a plastic-poncho party in the stands for those who were dedicated enough to sit through cold and wet temperatures for a few hours. So these werent the best performances the top two AL teams would have liked to showcase, never mind the high-stakes impact on the standings. But we still learned a few things about the Rays and Yankees this weekend. Here are my takeaways: 1. A Judgian Slump Ends In Walk-Off Fashion For the past couple of weeks, Aaron Judge has been chasing pitches off the plate, grounding into double plays, and seeing his batting average dip to .250. The slugger entered Sunday mired in an 11-game RBI drought that ran parallel to an 11-game homerless streak. The Yankees go as their captain goes, which explains why they entered the final game of their homestand on Sunday having lost 10 of their last 14 games. Judge finally singled in the first inning Sunday against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen, which ended an 0-for-15 slide at the plate. But then he wandered off first base and made it almost all the way to second on a fly out from Ben Rice. By the time Judge realized the ball fell into the right fielders glove, it was too late. He hustled back to first and was doubled up to end the inning and the Yankees potential threat. We already knew Judge was feeling off at the plate, but his mental error after getting his first base hit in six days indicated he was really going through it, perhaps more than we thought. The concern turned into full-blown relief in the ninth inning when Judge snapped his homerless streak with a two-run, walk-off home run off Rays right-hander Kevin Kelly. And, man, did the Yankees need that swing from their offensive leader. Sundays victory marked the Yankees first win of the season against the Rays after they were swept at Tropicana Field early last month. Without it, they were staring down an 0-4 head-to-head record against their division rivals. Now, at least, the Bombers have something to build off. "Theres nothing better," Judge said after walking it off on Sunday. 2. Tampas Rotation Shines Elite pitching is the primary reason Tampa Bay has held its status as the best team in MLB so far this season. Rays starters own the best ERA (2.88) in the majors, and its not particularly close. Plus, the rotation has consistently worked deep into games, stifling opposing lineups three times through the order. It becomes demoralizing facing the Rays excellent staff, and after getting swept by Tampa Bay on the road last month, the Yankees got another taste of being suppressed at the plate this weekend. Right-hander Nick Martinez, Fridays starter, delivered another brilliant start in the series opener, limiting the Yankees to one run over six innings and wiggling out of jams despite the nine hits he gave up. Martinez has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his 10 starts this year. The 35-year-old veteran grinded through his outing, but he still lowered his ERA to 1.51, which is second-best in MLB behind only Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler. Then it was Rasmussens turn to shine. He took the mound on an extra day of rest following Saturdays postponed game, then he provided seven shutout innings against the Yankees. Rasmussen struck out six batters and worked around five hits and one walk to keep his final line clean. The combination of Martinez, Rasmussen, and Shane McClanahan has given the Rays a sturdy foundation and a high level of stability that they havent been able to enjoy in recent seasons. Its still early, but the starting staff looks capable of maintaining this terrific performance over the long haul. 3. Rays Gonna Ray No team is putting the ball in play more than the Rays this season. Paired with the lowest strikeout rate in the majors, Tampa Bay is displaying the type of feistiness at the plate that the 2025 Blue Jays relied on to go all the way to the Fall Classic. The Rays .305 BABIP is the highest in the AL, and their come-from-behind win on Friday perfectly captured why theyve been so successful while being scrappy. Down by a run in the eighth inning on Friday, Tampa Bay roared back for their 14th comeback win of the season and their fifth of the year when trailing after seven innings. It was their fifth consecutive win and 22nd of their last 26 games, on a night when nobody wouldve faulted them for taking a loss following Coles terrific season debut. Still, they kept their heads down, passed the baton, and rallied for the runs they would need to shut the door on the Yankees. The eighth-inning rally was started by leadoff hitter Chandler Simpson, who reached on a fielding error by Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero. Hungry to punish New York for its mistake, Junior Caminero followed by lining a single to center field, and Jonathan Aranda collected his AL-leading 38th RBI of the year on a double to center that tied the game at 1-1. After reliever Tim Hill intentionally walked Yandy Diaz, Richie Palacios might have felt a certain type of way, because he chopped a ball that deflected off Hills glove and wentjust over the reach of Caballero at short, scoring two more runs and leaving the Yankees in the dust. "I don't know if my mentality just kind of changes naturally in those types of situations," Aranda said of coming up clutch. "But, thankfully, they have." 4. Yankees Need Bullpen Help, ASAP This was the teams largest glaring weakness going into the season, and it hasnt taken long for it to rear its ugly head. Too many Yankees relievers are volatile outing-to-outing, nobody has locked down the seventh/eighth inning high-leverage roles, and manager Aaron Boones circle of trust is becoming increasingly small. On top of all that, it certainly doesnt help that closer David Bednar has a 4.91 ERA across 22 relief appearances this season though his .3.09 FIP suggests hes running into bad luck. Hill, who has been excellent, is one of Boones most dependable relievers. But even he has bad days, and his overuse could lead to trouble by the All-Star break. The southpaw took the loss on Friday after he was charged with four runs (three earned) in that game-changing eighth-inning rally from the Rays. He bounced back on Sunday, though that was due mostly to two stellar defensive plays from the Yankees corner outfielders, which kept Tampa Bay off the board. Aside from Hill, right-hander Fernando Cruz is Boones only other bridge to Bednar in the ninth inning. The lack of depth is quickly becoming an issue. The bullpens problems have been magnified because New York plays so many one-run games. Boone has been forced to use his trusted relievers earlier than hed like to. Camilo Doval, Jake Bird and Ryan Yarbrough have been disappointing, and we can throw Bednar into that group until he proves otherwise. There are no reinforcements in the minor leagues, either. All of which means the Yankees will be tasked with making the most of what they have for at least the next several weeks, until general manager Brian Cashman can go shopping at the trade deadline. Theres no denying that, for a championship-caliber team like the Yankees, the bullpen is just too thin and unstable right now. 4 . Whats next? The Rays (34-16) close out their road trip with a three-game set in Baltimore on Monday, hoping to create more separation in the AL East standings, before they head home to host the Angels on Friday. Tampa Bay boasts an impressive 14-3 record against AL East teams this season. The surging club leads the division by 4 games. The Yankees (31-22) begin a six-game road trip on Monday to face the struggling Kansas City Royals and the AL West-leading Athletics. Their series at Kauffman Stadium is an excellent opportunity for the Yankees to string some wins together and regain their confidence after some inconsistent results this month. Deesha Thosarcovers Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at@DeeshaThosar.

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Alim McNeill's performance has been a source of consternation for some after his return from his ACL tear. He didn't quite look like the explosive player he had been prior. However, there are some really good signs so far this offseason.Here is the excerpt regarding Alim McNeill from my Detroit Lions May 2026 Injury Updates: Part 2.(Age at start of 2026 season in parentheses.)Alim McNeill, DT (26)December 2024- ACL tearOctober 2025- Returned to game actionUsually takes some time after ACL to get back to previous form, but wow Alim McNeill already is looking like he never left. Already multiple pressures on Baker and a PBU. pic.twitter.com/NZSRBq19y7 Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) October 20, 2025May 2026- Posted on InstagramAlim McNeill -December 2024: ACL-October 2025: Returned to play in 10mo-September 2026: Will be back to elite form in season opener vs Saints -Still only 26yo (5/11/2000) pic.twitter.com/E5iFEFRM4X Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) May 17, 20262026 OUTLOOK: McNeills 2025 performance wasnt up to his usual standards - an expected result in the first year back from an ACL. He should be fully back to his elite self in 2026.For moreLionscoverage, follow us on X,@TheLionsWire, and give ourFacebookpage a like.Follow Jimmy on X,@JimmyLiaoMDThis article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Detroit Lions May 2026 Offseason Workout Medical Update: Alim McNeill

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At age 39, Novak Djokovic can still wear opponents down.Even opponents nearly half his age and in front of a hostile crowd.Djokovic came back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over 22-year-old home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open on Sunday in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance.Obviously playing a French player, center court at Roland Garros is never so easy. The crowd gets into it and then you feel the pressure even more, Djokovic said after the 2 hour, 51-minute encounter. But all in all it was a good match to be part of: Three hours, just what the doctor ordered at age 39.Grunting during long rallies and digging deep on the opening night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier, it wasnt until 1 hour, 45 minutes in that Djokovic finally found a way to break his 6-foot-7 (2.01-meter) opponent and even the match at a set all.The crowd was pumped for a potential stunner after all, Djokovic hasnt lost in the first round of a Grand Slam in 20 years. But after two tense sets, Mpetshi Perricard seemed deflated of energy.Djokovic, meanwhile, was just getting warmed up in only his second match on clay this year. In his other match on the surface this season, Djokovic lost to Croatian qualifier Dino Primi at the Italian Open after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.Just by stepping on court two days after his 39th birthday, Djokovic set the mens record for most Grand Slams contested one more than Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez. Djokovic has won a record 24 of those 82 Grand Slams.Djokovic also tied French players Richard Gasquet and Antoine Gentian with a mens record 22nd appearance at Roland Garros. He has reached at least the quarterfinals in 19 of the last 20 editions and raised the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy in 2016, 2021 and 2023.Djokovic taunts the pro-French crowdThe 80th-ranked Mpetshi Perricard had plenty of crowd support and the fans erupted into chants of Gio-vanni, Gio-vanni, Gio-vanni when he ripped a forehand winner on his fourth break point to conclude a long rally during a tense game at 5-5 in the first set. Mpetshi Perricard then finished the set off with consecutive aces the first of which clocked in at 223 kph (139 mph).Djokovic said afterward that Mpetshi Perricard who he played for the first time has one of the most tremendous serves in terms of precision and speed that I have ever faced in my career.Djokovic couldnt convert a break point until his 10th try when he concluded the second set with a drop shot that Mpetshi Perricard couldnt get back. Then Djokovic held his hand to his ear to taunt the pro-French crowd.Late in the fourth set after he pulled off a delicate half-volley winner, Djokovic skipped back to the baseline in apparent glee. And when it was over, Djokovic performed a celebratory wiggle on the baseline.Djokovic can't meet Sinner until the finalDespite his reduced schedule of late, it should be remembered that Djokovic reached this years Australian Open final where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz and has made the semifinals or better at five straight Grand Slams.With Alcaraz, the two-time reigning French Open champion, sitting out Roland Garros and Wimbledon with an injured right wrist, Djokovic sees a chance for himself in the lower half of the draw. He would meet top-ranked Jannik Sinner, who is on a 29-match winning streak, only in the final.Along with 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka, who is playing in his final French Open, Djokovic is the only former mens singles champion competing in Paris.Match-fixing whistleblowerDjokovic wasnt the only player at an advanced age in the win column at Roland Garros on Sunday.Marco Trungelliti, who at 36 recently became the oldest man in the professional era (since 1969) to break into the top 100 of the rankings, beat Kyrian Jacquet 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.Im reaching my peak (at) 36, Trungelliti said.Trungelitti partly attributed his late development to being ostracized from the tennis tour years ago when he became a whistleblower against match-fixing in the sport.Really hurt me back then, said Trungelitti, who still lives in exile in Andorra and feels uncomfortable going home to Argentina. I was very innocent in the sense that I was expecting that the system would help me out a little bit, and it was completely the opposite.The whole package of institutions were never there, and they are still not there, Trungelitti added. I have a spine in my heart, and its going to be there forever.Sorana Cirstea, another 36-year-old who this week became the oldest player to make her debut in the top 20, beat 17-year-old Ksenia Efremova 6-3, 6-1.And on Monday, 41-year-old Wawrinka will play Jesper De Jong.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis