Spurs Even Series, Knicks Lead 2‑0; NFL Teams Optimism

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- San Antonio Spurs trounced Minnesota 133-95, evening the first‑round series at 1‑1.
- New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 108-102 without Joel Embiid, taking a 2‑0 series lead.
- Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the MLB season after left ankle surgery.
- Ted Turner, former owner of the Atlanta Hawks and Braves and founder of World Championship Wrestling, died at 87.
- WNBA opens its season Friday with three opening games, and analysts predict the finals matchup.
- College Football Playoff projections by Brad Crawford show early bowl outlooks after spring practices.
- NBA Draft Lottery history article by Sam Quinn examines four decades of tanking and its impact on fan experience.
Why it matters: The Knicks' 2‑0 lead improves their odds of reaching the Eastern Conference finals, boosting ticket sales and advertising revenue for Madison Square Garden, while the 76ers' loss of Embiid hampers their playoff run.
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