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Suns fire Vogel, target Budenholzer as next coachSuns fire Vogel, target Budenholzer as next coach
The Suns have fired head coach Frank Vogel after one season, the team announced Thursday, and former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer is the primary target to replace him, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA suspends Bucks' Beverley for four gamesNBA suspends Bucks' Beverley for four games
The NBA has suspended Bucks guard Patrick Beverley for four games without pay for throwing a basketball multiple times at fans and "an inappropriate interaction" with an ESPN producer after Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers last week.
Knicks rule Anunoby (hamstring) out for Game 3Knicks rule Anunoby (hamstring) out for Game 3
Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a strained left hamstring.
Ex-NBA player Davis sentenced in fraud schemeEx-NBA player Davis sentenced in fraud scheme
Glen "Big Baby" Davis was sentenced by a federal judge to 40 months in prison for his conviction in an alleged scheme to defraud the NBA's health care benefits plan.
Calipari mulls limiting Ark. roster to '8 or 9 guys'Calipari mulls limiting Ark. roster to '8 or 9 guys'
As he prepares for his first season at Arkansas, John Calipari said he won't stack his rosters with an abundance of talent, which was his tactic during his lengthy tenure at Kentucky.
Aces celebrate at White House amid 'banner year'Aces celebrate at White House amid 'banner year'
The Aces visited the White House on Thursday to commemorate their second consecutive WNBA title, with President Joe Biden hailing the growth of women's basketball and calling for support of women's sports.
Ex-Pats reveal Belichick-Kraft 'tension' at roastEx-Pats reveal Belichick-Kraft 'tension' at roast
Former Patriots described tension between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft in the green room before the live roast of Tom Brady.
Leverkusen makes UEL final, streak at record 49Leverkusen makes UEL final, streak at record 49
Bayer Leverkusen staged a late comeback to move into the Europa League final with a 2-2 draw at home against AS Roma on Thursday to win 4-2 on aggregate as they set the longest unbeaten run in all competitions including European matches.
'That dude paints': Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes'That dude paints': Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes
After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. Here's why Pittsburgh decided to unleash him now.
MLB Power Rankings: Who's atop our list after a shake-up?MLB Power Rankings: Who's atop our list after a shake-up?
We have a new order at the start of our list, thanks to a few big intraleague matchups this past week.
Experts debate the 2024 draft: Which midround picks will have fantasy value?Experts debate the 2024 draft: Which midround picks will have fantasy value?
Experts weigh in on the big questions. Which rookies outside of Round 1 could make an impact this season?
Wilson, Stewart and more of the 25 best WNBA players in 2024Wilson, Stewart and more of the 25 best WNBA players in 2024
In the preseason edition of our top 25 rankings, here are the players -- from A'ja Wilson to Aliyah Boston -- we expect to be the best this year.
Will Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris Games?Will Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris Games?
The U.S. women will take 12 players to Paris. We look at whether the Fever guard will be among them.
Latest on the open Lakers, Suns and Wizards jobsLatest on the open Lakers, Suns and Wizards jobsPhoenix and L.A. have major coaching decisions this offseason. We have the latest on those two searches and every vacancy around the league.
Lingering questions from each Way-Too-Early Top 25 teamLingering questions from each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team
From QB transfers to position replacements, our reporters let you know the latest following spring football.
'It's instant credibility': Why Lions' star-studded coaching staff has players raving'It's instant credibility': Why Lions' star-studded coaching staff has players raving
Dan Campbell's staff is filled with ex-NFL stars, bringing experience and knowledge the players love.
UCL talking points: How did Madrid win? What is Mbappe's PSG legacy?UCL talking points: How did Madrid win? What is Mbappe's PSG legacy?
With the 2023-24 Champions League finalists now set, Gab Marcotti, Alex Kirkland and Julien Laurens give their takes on the semifinal matches.
Early look at the final: Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund?Early look at the final: Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund?
The 2024 final is set -- 14-time winners Real Madrid will face 1997 champion Dortmund at Wembley.
Sullivan, 14, inks Union deal with Man City clauseSullivan, 14, inks Union deal with Man City clause
The Philadelphia Union signed 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan to the largest homegrown contract in Major League Soccer history, with an agreement to transfer the phenom to English Premier League power Manchester City after he turns 18.
Messi's Barça napkin auction opens at $275kMessi's Barça napkin auction opens at $275k
The auction for the napkin that famously launched Lionel Messi's Barcelona career as a 13-year-old opened this week with a guide price of £300,000-£500,000 ($374,700-$624,500).
Azteca box owners protest FIFA World Cup plansAzteca box owners protest FIFA World Cup plans
Luxury box owners at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium said that for the 2026 World Cup they expect FIFA to respect a 60-year-old deal that gave the owners unlimited access to their seats for 99 years.
Bayern fume at offside call 'disgrace' in UCL exitBayern fume at offside call 'disgrace' in UCL exit
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said the linesman apologised to him for a late offside call in his side's exit from the Champions League against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Sources: Man Utd eyeing Fulham CB AdarabioyoSources: Man Utd eyeing Fulham CB Adarabioyo
Manchester United are interested in signing Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo this summer, sources have told ESPN.
Real Madrid open as -175 favorites in UCL finalReal Madrid open as -175 favorites in UCL final
Real Madrid have opened as -175 favorites to defeat Dortmund in the Champions League final; Dortmund open at +375, while the draw stands at +333, per ESPN BET.
Why a win over Vasiliy Lomachenko is so important to George KambososWhy a win over Vasiliy Lomachenko is so important to George Kambosos
George Kambosos thinks a victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko will punch his ticket into the boxing Hall of Fame, but it's not just his legacy which rides on the result, but his career, writes Jake Michaels.
One-hit wonders: Kambosos needs a win to avoid getting on the listOne-hit wonders: Kambosos needs a win to avoid getting on the list
Can Kambosos avoid joining fellow countryman Jeff Horn -- and others -- in this unpopular group?
After Madrid Open win, has Andrey Rublev found the right balance?After Madrid Open win, has Andrey Rublev found the right balance?
In March, Andrey Rublev was disqualified after yelling at a line judge. Then he hit a 49-day slump without a win. But after much soul-seeking, he changed his mindset -- and won the Madrid Open.
Ranking every NWSL stadium from worst to best, with photos: Where should you see a game?Ranking every NWSL stadium from worst to best, with photos: Where should you see a game?
We rank every NWSL stadium with photos -- from hard-to-get-to and no-atmosphere venues to the ones that should be on your bucket list.
Transfer Talk: Chelsea eye Osimhen-Lukaku swap dealTransfer Talk: Chelsea eye Osimhen-Lukaku swap deal
Chelsea are prioritising a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen when the transfer market opens. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Weekend preview: May 9-12Weekend preview: May 9-12
Our experts look at the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Angel Reese, Tina Charles among players dropping too far in draftsAngel Reese, Tina Charles among players dropping too far in draftsThe fantasy experts pinpoint the players who are dropping too far in fantasy women's basketball drafts.
Dragging shoulder: Explaining MotoGP's unbelievable lean anglesDragging shoulder: Explaining MotoGP's unbelievable lean angles
MotoGP's knee-dragging cornering has taken fans' breath away for decades, but now riders are taking it further by getting their shoulders on the ground.
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