The Celtics held off a late charge from the Heat to conclude a grueling seven-game series and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years. “Feels like it was always meant to be this way,” Boston coach Ime Udoka said. “Difficult.”
Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will serve as an NBA analyst for ESPN. McCollum, a nine-year veteran, is also the president of the NBA’s player association.
Michelle Wie West will lead a new women’s partnership initiative with golf equipment company LA Golf, aiming for equitable and fair support on and off the golf course for LPGA players.
A week after winning a college title as a freshman, Zhang has an NIL deal with Adidas. It’s the company’s first endorsement with a college athlete. Zhang is the world’s top-ranked women’s amateur golfer and will play in the U.S. Women’s Open this week.