Associated Press Releases Latest Big Ten Conference Sports News Roundup

• The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, marking their fourth consecutive defeat amid a troubling slump. • This latest loss highlights ongoing struggles for the Dodgers, who have now dropped four straight games against divisional rivals.

• Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, including 18 in the first quarter, and grabbed 17 rebounds to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night in San Antonio. • The win gives the Spurs a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series, with Wembanyama driving past Rudy Gobert en route to dominating the host performance.

• The United States Women's National Team secured a 3-0 victory over Japan in a friendly match held in Colorado on May 12, 2026. • Kennedy Wesley, coming off the bench in her sixth cap, scored her first international goal and provided her first assist, highlighting the team's depth.

• The Skechers International Pickleball Tournament attracted a record 1,282 entries across Asia. • The event concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone for the sport's growth in the region.

• Chiba Jets defeated Gunma Credit CT 72-68 in a tight Japanese basketball league game. • The Jets showcased exceptional free-throw accuracy, converting 19-of-22 attempts for an 86.4% success rate.

• Buriram United defeated Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-1 in the first leg of the ASEAN Club Championship semifinals last week. • The Thai club heads into the second leg on Wednesday with a two-goal advantage, leveraging their recent mental dominance in head-to-head matchups.

• Penn State men's basketball team hired Dwayne Stephens, a former Michigan State assistant, as their new assistant coach on May 12, 2026. • Stephens spent nearly two decades with the Spartans under Tom Izzo before becoming a head coach at Denver and Wright State.

• Penguins face critical juncture in playoffs, with Madden Monday analysis warning against letting Evgeni Malkin's form slip on May 12, 2026. • Team recalibrates after Aaron Rodgers speculation and recent results.

• NHL playoffs saw key series results updated on May 12, 2026, with top scorers tracked across ongoing matchups. • Schedule for May 12 games highlighted critical contests determining series advancement.

• Chrigor emerges as Selangor's pivotal player after scoring a brace in the first leg of the ASEAN Club Championship semifinal against Thép Xanh Nam Định. • The Malaysian club holds a 2-1 aggregate lead heading into the second leg on Wednesday in the 2025-26 Shopee Cup.

• FIVB Volleyball Empowerment beneficiaries Edgars Tocs and Gustavs Auzins of Latvia claimed the entire men's Madrid Futures podium on Sunday. • The duo's sweep highlights the impact of FIVB's funding programs in elevating emerging beach volleyball talents.