Execs think De'Aaron Fox's time in San Antonio could end sooner than expected

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Here he is in his first postseason with the Spurs, having forced his way to San Antonio last season as part of his Sacramento Kings exit plan, and there’s already league-wide chatter about how his time here might be cut short. The assertion, shared by rival executives and media folks alike, is that rookie guard Dylan Harper (the No. 2 pick in last year’s draft) is simply too good to come off the bench for long and will eventually need to start alongside second-year guard Stephon Castle (the No. 4 pick in 2024).

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May 24, 2026

Execs think De'Aaron Fox's time in San Antonio could end sooner than expected

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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 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_.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Powerball jackpot $131M for May 23 drawing: Check winning numbers

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May 23, 2026

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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May 23, 2026

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 h...

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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.

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May 23, 2026

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 re...

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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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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:How did Gerrit Cole do in 2026 Yankees debut?

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May 22, 2026

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. ...

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