NBA says Maxey was fouled twice in crunch time
Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks' victory over the 76ers in Game 2, the NBA determined Tuesday.
In its Last 2 Minutes report, the league also said that 76ers coach Nick Nurse twice attempted to call timeouts that were “neither recognized nor granted by the officials” during the possession.
The furious 76ers planned to file a grievance regarding the officiating after falling into a 2-0 hole in the series following the Knicks' 104-101 victory on Monday night.
The 76ers led by five points before Jalen Brunson's 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining. The 76ers attempted to inbound the ball to Maxey, who was swarmed by both Brunson and Josh Hart. Maxey fell to the court and Hart grabbed the ball.
But the NBA said Brunson first grabbed Maxey's jersey, preventing the All-Star guard from catching the pass cleanly. The league ruled that Hart then made lower body contact that caused Maxey to fall.
Both plays were indicated as incorrect non-calls.
WNBA CLARK SET TO SIGN A NEW NIKE DEAL VALUED AT $28M OVER 8 YEARS, REPORTS SAY >>
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record.
The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe.
The Wall Street Journal and The Athletic reported the pending deal, citing unnamed people familiar with the negotiations between the sportswear giant and Clark's agents.
Excel Sports Management, which represents Clark, declined to comment. Nike did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press.
Gymnastics
US GOVERNMENT AGREES TO $138.7M SETTLEMENT OVER FBI'S BOTCHING OF LARRY NASSAR ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS >> The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports
doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
When combined with other settlements, $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who said Nassar assaulted them under the guise of treatment for sports injuries.
Nassar worked at Michigan State University and also served as a team doctor at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics. He's now serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes, including medal-winning Olympic gymnasts.
NFL FALCONS' DRAFT WON'T BE IMPACTED BY INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE TAMPERING
VIOLATION >> The NFL's investigation of the Atlanta Falcons' possible violation of tampering policies before signing quarterback Kirk Cousins won't conclude before this week's NFL draft.
For Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, that means the team won't lose any draft picks this year as he looks to build around Cousins.
“The league has been very communicative with us and throughout the whole process,” Fontenot said when previewing the draft.
EAGLES' RODGERS REINSTATED AFTER YEARLONG GAMBLING SUSPENSION >> Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who was suspended last season for violating the NFL's gambling policy, was reinstated.
The league said Rodgers, 26, is cleared to participate in team activities, effective immediately.
The Eagles signed Rodgers in August 2023, two months after the Indianapolis Colts waived him. The Colts let him go shortly after the NFL suspended Rodgers and two other Colts players indefinitely for gambling on NFL games during the previous season.
Hockey RUFF BECOMES COACH AGAIN >>
SABRES Back for a second stint as Sabres coach, Lindy Ruff appeared a little grayer, said he's a bit wiser and sounded more motivated than ever to restore success to a franchise that's known mostly losing during an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought.
This time, it's personal, Ruff said during an introductory news conference a day after being hired. It's a homecoming for the 64-year-old Ruff, who spent his first 10-plus NHL seasons playing for the Sabres and 14-plus more coaching them before being fired a month into the lockout-shortened 2013 season.
MLB
RED SOX 1B TRISTON CASAS OUT INDEFINITELY WITH BROKEN RIB >> Boston Red
Sox first baseman Triston Casas is out indefinitely after breaking a rib on his left side while taking a hard swing in Saturday's game at Pittsburgh.
Casas, who had been placed on the injury list with a strain, underwent tests in Boston that revealed the fracture. Manager Alex Cora said there is no timetable on when the 24-year-old will be back.
Cora expects Casas, who was batting .244 with six homers and 10 RBIs, to return at some point this season. Cora said Casas told him that his rib was bothering him last week in a series against the Guardians.
Motor sports
NASCAR DRIVER ERIK JONES TO MISS DOVER RACE BECAUSE OF BROKEN LOWER VERTEBRA >> Erik Jones suffered a compression fracture in a lower vertebra in a wreck at Talladega and will not drive this weekend in the NASCAR Cup series race at Dover Motor Speedway.
Corey Heim will substitute for Jones in the No. 43 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club.
The 27-year-old Jones has one top-10 finish in 10 races this season and is 20th in the points standings. Legacy will request a medical waiver for Jones to remain eligible for NASCAR's play