Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defence for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

The struggling Arizona Diamondbacks shook up their roster on Friday, promoting their top prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, from triple-A and designating veteran outfielder Alek Thomas for assignment.

Breanna Stewart had 31 points and 10 rebounds to help the short-handed New York Liberty open their season with a 106-75 rout of the Connecticut Sun on Friday night.

Canadian artists Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup of performers at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto in June.

Jeeno Thitikul took advantage on a friendly change in the weather Friday and closed with four birdies over her last seven holes to build a three-shot lead in the Mizuho Americas Open.

Getting contributions from unlikely sources can be an important component for any team looking to make a championship run. Michael Amato looks at four unsung heroes who have made an unexpected impact in these Stanley Cup Playoffs.