Powerball jackpot hits $131M for tonight's drawing

ThePowerball jackpotis up to $131 million ahead of the Saturday, May 23 drawing, with a cash option of $57.6 million for anyone who matches all six numbers.Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET, and USA TODAY will post the winning numbers shortly after.You don't need to be a U.S. citizento play, and tickets can be purchased in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands if players meet the minimum age requirement.

Here is what you need to know about Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

More:Which Powerball numbers should you pick?

What are the winning numbers for the May 23 Powerball?

USA TODAY will post the winning numbers after the lottery drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Top 10 Powerball Jackpots

• $2.040 billion on Nov. 7, 2022 in California

• $1.817 billion on Dec. 24, 2025 in Arkansas

• $1.787 billion on Sept. 6, 2025 in Missouri and Texas

• $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023 in California

• $1.586 billion on Jan. 13, 2016 in California, Florida and Tennessee

• $1.326 billion on April 6, 2024 in Oregon

• $1.080 billion on July 19, 2023 in California

• $842.4 million on Jan. 1, 2024 in Michigan

• $768.4 million on Mar. 27, 2019 in Wisconsin

• $758.7 million on Aug. 23, 2017 in Massachusetts

More:What states have the most lottery winners? What you need to know.

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How to play Powerball

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers, with some states also offering online sales.

To play, pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.

• Add Power Play for $1 to boost non‑jackpot winnings by 2X to 10X

• Use Quick Pick to let the machine choose numbers for you

To win the jackpot, you must match all five white balls and the Powerball.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

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Powerball jackpot hits $131M for tonight's drawing

ThePowerball jackpotis up to $131 million ahead of the Saturday, May 23 drawing, with a cash option of $57.6 million for anyone who mat...

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Golden State Warriors draft profile: Brayden Burries

The Golden State Warriors have many prospects to choose from with the No. 11 overall selection in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft as they hope to build around Stephen Curry this summer. Brayden Burries of Arizona may be one of those options.

When considering guards who could realistically be available at No. 11, Burries would be the Warriors' best fit. The former Wildcat averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals during his freshman season. He did so on efficient shooting numbers, which included 39.1% from 3-point range on 4.6 attempts per game and 49.1% from the field on 11 attempts per game.

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At 20-years-old, Burries has been compared to former NBA champion Derrick White of the Boston Celtics given his efficient shooting and his ability to defend the perimeter. While Burries doesn't block shots as frequently as White, with this skillset, he could certainly break Steve Kerr's rotation as a rookie. This would give the Warriors a player who could make an instant impact while also developing into a key contributor after the eventual departures of Kerr and Curry down the road.

This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire:Warriors draft profile: Brayden Burries

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Usyk avoids shock with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven

Giza— Ukraine's unbeaten heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk stopped Dutch former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven with one second remaining in the penultimate round to avoid what would have been one of the greatest boxing upsets of all time on Saturday.

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The WBC title fight at the Pyramids of Giza was considered a mismatch but Verhoeven, whose sole previous professional boxing fight was 12 years ago, tore up the script in mind-boggling fashion from the opening bell and had looked set to win.

This article originally appeared on The Detroit News:Usyk avoids shock with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven

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Usyk avoids shock with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven

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Yankees ace Gerrit Cole shuts down Rays in six-inning season debut

Gerrit Cole's long-awaited return fell short of spectacular, but was the solid shot in the arm theNew York Yankeesbadly needed.

Pitching for the first time since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, Cole pitched six shutout innings against the first placeTampa Bay RaysFriday, May 22 at Yankee Stadium.

Cole missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, his right elbow finally giving way during spring training. He underwent a steady and successful rehab since, and rejoined the Yankees after they jumped out to a 30-21 start − but still 4½ games behind the Rays.

Amid that backdrop, he took the Yankee Stadium mound and delivered efficiency, giving up just two hits in six innings, but walking three and striking out just two. Yet he finished striking, fanning Jonathan Aranda looking on a full-count 96-mph fastball.

Thanks to an Austin Wells home run, Cole left with a 1-0 lead.

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Cole, who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award, is in the seventh year of a nine-year, $324 million contract.

Yankees bullpen blows lead

Alas, the Yankees bullpen could only preserve the advantage provided by Wells and Cole for one inning. Shortstop José Caballero committed an error on a grounder by leadoff batter Chandler Simpson, and after a Junior Caminero single, Jonathan Aranda followed with a game-tying double off lefty Tim Hill.

Richie Palacios then followed an intentional walk with a go-ahead two-run single, producing a 3-1 lead and chasing Hill.

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Yankees ace Gerrit Cole shuts down Rays in six-inning season debut

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Kyle Busch texted NASCAR CEO about rule change 2 days before death

In the wake ofKyle Busch’s tragic death,Steve O’Donnellkeeps looking at one text.

Buschmessaged theNASCARCEO on May 19,just two days before he passed away, with an idea for a rule change.

“He said, ‘Hey, man. What do you think about an over-40 rule to be able to compete in all the Truck Series races next year?’” O’Donnell said, relaying the interaction during a press conference on May 22.

He continued: “I said, ‘We put that rule in place because you were winning so much.’”

Busch is the winningest NASCAR driver ever across the top three national circuits. He ranks ninth all-time with 63 Cup Series victories, and no one owns more than his 102 O’Reilly Series or 69 Truck Series wins.

In 2009, Busch captured a Nationwide Series title while also racing full-time at the Cup level. He later claimed two Cup championships in 2015 and 2019.

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His dominance on the second- and third-tier circuits partly caused a restriction nicknamed the “Kyle Busch Rule.”

In the 2010s, NASCAR began limiting the number of O’Reilly and Truck starts that experienced full-time Cup drivers could make. Currently, Cup Series racers with more than three years of experience are capped at 10 O’Reilly races and eight Truck events per season. They’re not eligible for the playoffs.

Busch's text to O’Donnell suggested ditching that directive for drivers over the age of 40. Busch turned 41 on May 2.

The topic was brought up in an internal NASCAR meeting on May 20, O’Donnell said.

“We said, ‘Damn, that’s actually good. We need Kyle in the Truck Series,’” O’Donnell said. “It was two-fold. He knew he could help the series but I think one day had a dream to race against his son (11-year-old Brexton) in a national series event.

“That was Kyle — always thinking about the sport and going forward.”

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal:Kyle Busch texted NASCAR CEO with Truck Series idea days before death

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Kyle Busch texted NASCAR CEO about rule change 2 days before death

In the wake ofKyle Busch’s tragic death,Steve O’Donnellkeeps looking at one text. Buschmessaged theNASCARCEO on May 19,just two da...

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