Hornets guard LaMelo was announced as the NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday night, after a stellar debut season in Charlotte despite missing 21 games.
Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle by a full body length, then returned about 70 minutes later to dominate the 1,500 free Wednesday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
The Phillies will be without second baseman Jean Segura for at least three weeks with a Grade 1 left groin strain, while slugger Bryce Harper is day-to-day with lower back tightness after both were injured Tuesday.
Top Canadien defenseman Jeff Petry played more than 20 minutes, blocked two shots, took two of his own and contributed an assist in his return — all with bloodshot eyes caused by broken blood vessels under his corneas.
New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz said he was “disappointed” in officials for missing that the Lightning had seven skaters on the ice for a key goal in Tampa Bay’s 4-2 win Tuesday night.