Sports Roundup: Negro Leagues Museum, Celtics win over the 76ers, Lionel Messi

Your Uristocrat Sports roundup for Thursday, May 4th. Today's headlines:

• Celtics thump the 76ers, Joel Embiid returns and scores 15 points
• What happened between Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain

Boston Celtics (1) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (1): Celtics 'take more pride' in Game 2, thump Sixers

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics May 3, 2023 Game Summary

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics May 3, 2023 game result including recap, highlights and game information

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Celtics ‘take more pride’ in Game 2, thump Sixers

After dropping Game 1 against the Sixers, the Celtics dominated Philly in Game 2, winning 121-87.

ESPNJamal Collier

Negro Leagues Museum eyes new $25M facility

Negro Leagues Museum eyes new $25M facility

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is embarking on a fundraising campaign to raise $25 million for a new building to house its education center and what has become one of the world’s unique collections of baseball memorabilia.

ESPNJoon Lee

WNBA

Griner resolves to use 'bigger' platform for good

Griner resolves to use ‘bigger’ platform for good

After spending a few days mingling with a who’s who of A-list celebrities, Mercury star Brittney Griner said Wednesday that the product of her newfound fame can be “overwhelming” at times but is also something she embraces as a “bigger outlet” for good.

ESPNJosh Weinfuss

Major League Baseball

Cashman preaches faith: Don't count out Yankees

Cashman preaches faith: Don’t count out Yankees

The Yankees’ general manager said Wednesday they are still “a championship-caliber operation,” as long as they get healthier.

ESPNJoon Lee

Soccer

What happened between Messi and PSG, and why he'll leave this summer

What happened between Messi and PSG, and why he’ll leave this summer

It’s over: Lionel Messi will be leaving PSG this summer. The latest incident proved to be the final straw; let’s review where things went wrong.

ESPNJulien Laurens

Horse Racing

Churchill Downs to investigate deaths of 4 horses

Churchill Downs to investigate deaths of 4 horses

Churchill Downs Racetrack will work with regulators to conduct an investigation after four horses died in the lead-up to Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, the venue said Wednesday.

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