Dellavedova hospitalized…Lightning take on Blackhawks…Jays, Yankees streaking

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CLEVELAND (AP) β€” Matthew Dellavedova was hospitalized with severe cramping after playing a key role in Cleveland’s 96-91 win over Golden State in Game 3 of the NBA Finals last night. He scored 20 points and was relentless in going after loose balls in the win. The Cavaliers hope to have an update on the guard’s condition at practice today.

CHICAGO (AP) β€” Tampa Bay looks to continue its road playoff success when it takes on the Blackhawks tonight in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Lightning took a 2-1 lead in the series with their fifth straight road win on Monday.

TORONTO (AP) β€” The Blue Jays take a seven-game winning streak into their home game against Miami this afternoon. Toronto has recalled Scott Copeland from the minors to get his first start of the season in place of rookie Aaron Sanchez who is experiencing general soreness.

NEW YORK (AP) β€” The Yankees look to close out their series with Washington this afternoon with their eighth straight win. The AL East-leaders go with Nathan Eovaldi, who is 0-4 in his career in interleague starts. Washington has lost nine of eleven, and go with Gio Gonzalez who is 1-7 with a 7.30 ERA in seven career starts against New York.

SAMARA, Russia (AP) β€” FIFA (FEE’-fuh) has halted the 2026 World Cup bidding process amid a widening corruption scandal implicating previous bid contests. Soccer’s governing body is expected to write to its 209 member federations this week to explain the bidding timetable and rules. Potential bidders include the United States, Mexico, Canada and countries from Europe.