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2 days ago
Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as coach in San Antonio
Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, ending a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league's all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
2 days ago
Max Verstappen delighted at birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet
Four-time defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and partner Kelly Piquet have announced the arrival of their first child.
3 days ago
Panthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
4 days ago
UNC’s Belichick defends Hudson as ‘doing her job’ after interjecting during CBS interview
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended girlfriend Jordon Hudson for interjecting during a CBS interviewer's questions about their relationship and said she was "simply doing her job."
4 days ago
Andre Agassi wins his professional pickleball debut with partner Anna Leigh Waters
Andre Agassi won his professional pickleball debut a day after turning 55, teaming with 18-year-old Anna Leigh Waters to defeat a pair of even younger teens 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 in the mixed pro division at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships on Wednesday.
4 days ago
Swiatek recovers from 0-6 loss in first set to beat Keys in ‘weirdest’ match in Madrid quarterfinals
Iga Swiatek recovered after losing the first six games of the match to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
4 days ago
Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win
When Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, the Boston Celtics pulled away and cruised into the Eastern Conference semifinals.
4 days ago
Haliburton and Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs, closing OT with 8-0 run to win 119-118
Tyrese Haliburton thought he let the Indiana Pacers down in the fourth quarter. Turns out, he was just warming up for one of the most memorable finishes in franchise history.
5 days ago
George Kittle agrees to an extension with the 49ers that makes him the highest-paid tight end ever
George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.
5 days ago
Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, De'Andre Hunter added 19 and the Cavaliers led by as many as 60 points before beating the Miami Heat 138-83 on Monday night to sweep their Eastern Conference first-round series in four games.
5 days ago
Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won’t face charges
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
5 days ago
Rockets, Warriors get into shoving altercation in 2nd quarter of heated Game 4
Players on the Warriors and Houston Rockets got into a shoving altercation midway through the second quarter of Golden State's 109-106 win Monday night in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, leading to three technical fouls before tempers flared again just ahead of halftime.
6 days ago
Bucks’ Lillard leaves Game 4 of Pacers series with injury to his lower left leg
Damian Lillard was helped off the court and into the locker room after a non-contact injury midway through the first quarter of the Bucks' 129-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday night.
6 days ago
Falcons say defensive coordinator Ulbrich’s son was responsible for prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The Atlanta Falcons said Sunday that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's son was responsible for a prank call made to NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders.
6 days ago
Tennis matches at Madrid Open suspended due to major power outage
Play at the Madrid Open tennis tournament was suspended Monday due to a major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal.
1 week ago
Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft
Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter cost Jacksonville a premium. Jaxson Dart was selected before Shedeur Sanders.
1 week ago
Knicks star Jalen Brunson wins NBA’s clutch player of the year award
Jalen Brunson made more baskets than anyone else in the NBA this season when games were considered to be on the line. He delivered in the clutch. And a trophy is coming his way.
1 week ago
Mets sweep Phillies, extend winning streak to 7 in game with play at the plate and balk that wasn’t
Sometimes the short, soft hits make the big difference. His playing time limited this season, Starling Marte stepped to the plate with the chance to give the New York Mets a 4-3, 10-inning win Wednesday, a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, an unbeaten homestand and a five-game NL East lead over their rival.
2 weeks ago
NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are
Day 4 of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday brought a clean sweep for teams at home — Indiana beat Milwaukee for a 2-0 series lead despite Damian Lillard returning to the Bucks' lineup, Oklahoma City defeated Memphis for a 2-0 series lead and the Los Angeles Lakers knotted their series with Minnesota at a game apiece.
2 weeks ago
NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.
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