More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Mavericks defense rises to occasion in Game 5 win vs. Thunder
Avalanche force Game 6 with big third period vs. Stars
Celtics finally put away undermanned Cavaliers, advance to conference finals
Steelers to make history in final two months of 2024 season
Thunder bench starting guard for Game 5 vs. Mavericks
Packers will play on Thanksgiving with a rare twist in 2024
Steelers veteran reportedly plans to sit out OTAs
Padres pitcher has honest reaction to team getting booed off the field
MLB announces punishment for Astros' Ronel Blanco over foreign substance
Athletics place lefty on 15-day IL, transfer infielder to 60-day
Rafael Nadal switches gears, gives major update on French Open status
Atlanta to be first race of NASCAR's In-Season Tournament
West Point alum made history in his MLB debut with Reds
Heat legend cautions Lakers against hiring JJ Redick
Welcome to the WNBA: Caitlin Clark sets infamous record in debut
Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to blowout win in Game 5 vs. Pacers
Nikola Jokic torches DPOY to lead Nuggets past Wolves in Game 5
Oilers use late heroics to tie Canucks at two games each
Watch: Astros pitcher ejected after foreign substance check
Kirk Cousins not angry with Falcons because winning is 'hard enough'