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Canelo Alvarez retained his undisputed super middleweight championship with a unanimous decision win against Jaime Munguia on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The judges scored it 115-113, 117-110 and 116-111 for the Mexican star, who improved to 61-2-2.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, will sit in a seat slightly behind the rest of the courtside seats for Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Denver Nuggets.

Canelo Alvarez said he has earned the right to fight whoever he wants. Hopefully, he picks fighters fans want.

Toronto's Auston Matthews, who missed Games 5 and 6 after exiting Game 4 with an illness, took the ice with the Maple Leafs on Saturday and will play Game 7 vs. the Bruins, but a source told ESPN's Emily Kaplan that by no means is Matthews 100%.

J.J. Watt said Saturday that he'd return to play this season for the Texans but only if DeMeco Ryans absolutely needs it.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi set multiple records with his six goal contributions and five assists in the 6-2 win over New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Shohei Ohtani hit his eighth home run of the season Saturday night and surpassed Dave Roberts' team record for a Japanese-born player, with a solo shot to right-center during the third inning against the Braves.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is confident that the Premier League club is well set up to continue improving once he has handed over the reins to his successor at the end of the season.

There are many similarities between these two East heavyweights. Here's how they diverge -- and which differences will be most critical in Round 2.

Arsenal sprung a late shock on Women's Super League leaders Manchester City on Sunday, scoring twice after the 89th minute to win 2-1 at the Joie Stadium and reignite the division's title race.