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Former NBA player Adreian Payne shot to death in Orlando

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- Adreian Payne, a former first-round NBA draft pick and star collegiate basketball player at Michigan State, was shot and killed early Monday in Orlando, Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Payne was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks at No. 15... Read More.

Report: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic to be named NBA’s MVP

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It appears Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will be crowned NBA's Most Valuable Player for a second season in a row. Sources tell ESPN the 27-year-old has been voted the league’s MVP, with a formal announcement expected later this week. Jokic closed out... Read More.

Top moments from debut Formula One Miami Grand Prix

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- The Formula One expansion into the U.S. continued over the weekend with Miami's inaugural event. Max Verstappen celebrated the first-ever win at the Miami Grand Prix as the city revved up with star-studded events. Watch the weekend's top moments from Good Morning America: Copyright ©... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/8/22

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE LA Angels 5, Washington 4 AMERICAN LEAGUE Chi White Sox 3, Boston 2 NY Yankees 2, Texas 1 Cleveland 4, Toronto 3 Kansas City 6, Baltimore 4 Houston 5, Detroit 0 Minnesota... Read More.

Formula 1 heads to Miami for the first time

Friday, May 6 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- Formula 1 fans are revving up for this weekend as the world’s most popular motor sport heads to Miami for the first time. The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix will take place on Sunday but fans can enjoy the action beginning on Friday,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/5/22

Friday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE LA Angels 8, Boston 0 Cleveland 6, Toronto 5 Baltimore 5, Minnesota 3 Houston 3, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 4, Seattle 3 NATIONAL LEAGUE Milwaukee 10, Cincinnati 5 Colorado 9, Washington... Read More.

Richardson helping to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from detention in Russia

Thursday, May 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In her struggle for freedom from detention in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner now has another big name in her corner: former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson. A spokesperson for the Richardson Center confirmed to ABC News that the international hostage... Read More.

Report: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones involved in car crash

Thursday, May 5 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, was reportedly involved in a car crash in Dallas Wednesday night. ABC News affiliate WFAA-TV, citing multiple sources, said Jones was involved in an accident just before 8:10 p.m. local time in the area of... Read More.

Andy Murray withdraws from Madrid Open match against Novak Djokovic

Thursday, May 5 by ABC News

(MADRID) -- Andy Murray has withdrawn from his match against Novak Djokovic in the Madrid Open due to an illness. The tournament's official account tweeted early Thursday: "Unfortunately, Andy Murray is unable to take to the Manolo Santana Stadium due to illness." Murray, 34, was set... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/4/22

Thursday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis 10, Kansas City 0 San Diego 5, Cleveland 4 Pittsburgh 7, Detroit 2 Cleveland 6, San Diego 5 Texas 2, Philadelphia 1 Chi White Sox... Read More.