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2024 NBA mock draft: Atlanta Hawks projected to take Alex Sarr with No. 1 pick

The NBA Draft Lottery awarded the Atlanta Hawks with the top pick. Who might they take? What will the San Antonio Spurs do with two top-eight picks?

Lakers could mortgage their future in pursuit of a third star

A first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets has proven that their current roster isn't good enough to contend for a championship.

Veteran WR announces retirement from NFL

He won’t be finding his way into the Hall of Fame, but for an undrafted player out of Georgia State, he made the most of his opportunities and put together a strong career.

US House Judiciary Committee chairman opens probe into F1’s Andretti rejection

The chairman of the United States' House Judiciary Committee has opened a probe into Liberty Media’s denial of Andretti’s entry into Formula 1 in an escalation of political interest.

MLB's top pitching prospect hits 102 mph in much-anticipated debut

Electric. Occasionally dominant. And ultimately, just a tease to coming attractions. Paul Skenes brought the most dominant fastball in baseball to his major league debut Saturday afternoon, before a full house at PNC Park that came to see the 6-foot-6 rookie who offers more hope than the Pittsburgh Pirates have seen in years.

Barca will have to pay Bayern if Lewandowski scores two more goals

Another financial issue

Commanders have 'no organizational comment' on Dan Quinn wearing shirt that references old logo

Quinn caused a stir on a potential name change with the shirt he wore in minicamp

More misery for Tottenham

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Vikings deemed likely to move on from former first-round pick

The Minnesota Vikings are "likely to move on" from former first-round pick safety Lewis Cine.

UFL K Jake Bates continues to make case for Vikings to sign him

The Minnesota Vikings still need a kicker and UFL Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates continues to make the case that he should be signed.

Real Madrid faces problem in Champions League final

Real Madrid qualified for the Champions League final at Wembley on 1 June last Tuesday. The Spanish club does face a problem for its home fans. Real Madrid can win the most important cup in European football for the 15th time, but it will have to get past Borussia Dortmund. For supporters who cannot make the journey to the venue of the final, Real set up large screens at its own Santiago Bernabéu in previous finals where they could watch the...

Brandon Ingram's tenure with the Pelicans looks to be all but over

It appears changes are coming in New Olreans.

Marvin Harrison Jr. still refuses to sign deal

Typically when a player is selected among the top-five picks in the NFL Draft, fans rush to purchase their jersey from the team shop immediately when it becomes available. But that hasn’t been the case for new Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. because he is still refusing to sign the licensing deal that would make jersey sales possible. Marvin Harrison Jr. has refused to sign the NFLPA’s joint licensing agreement which would...

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on leaving Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino admitted "it would not be the end of the world" if he left Chelsea this summer. The Blues manager believes it is not just up to Chelsea's owners to make a decision on his future, and that he will also have a say on where he will be next season.

Should Sam Bennett’s goal have counted? Controversial non-call on goalie interference leads to Panthers win

Sam Bennett's pivotal score helped the Panthers capture a decisive Game 4 win over the Bruins to push them one step closer to the Eastern Conference Finals. Was it legitimate, though?

Marquez “angry with myself” after Le Mans MotoGP Q1 exit

Marc Marquez says he is “angry with myself” for qualifying a lowly 13th at the MotoGP French Grand Prix as he was “not convinced” on the Ducati to be fast.

Flyers goaltender suspended from international play for three years

The International Ice Hockey Federation has levied sanctions against the goaltender, KHL club CSKA Moskva and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation.

Carlos Sainz ‘doing the right thing’ as World Champion backs ousted Ferrari driver’s F1 2025 risk

If Carlos Sainz is risking a move to Audi in the hope of gaining a more competitive seat in the immediate term, he has Jenson Button's support.

Rory McIlroy eagles from bunker in final round masterclass to win Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy produced a burst of outrageous golf to send himself to the PGA Championship in Valhalla – the scene of his most recent major triumph – looking more confident than ever of finally ending his 10-year majorless run. With a 65 – that would have been so much more destructive had he not taken a double-bogey on the last – McIlroy reduced Xand...

Report: Two-time NBA champion assistant a ‘name to watch’ for Lakers job

The Lakers are casting a wide net in their search for a new head coach, and one notable assistant may be on their shortlist.

John Mozeliak opens the door to be fired alongside Oli Marmol

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak expressed the need for and reality of accountability in St. Louis, which may inadvertently put him on the hot seat right beside Oli Marmol.

Mario Andretti explains US Congress intervention as intended F1 entry year confirmed

Mario Andretti has reiterated that Andretti intend on entering F1 in 2026, and explained why Congress has got involved...

Polesitting Ferrari disqualified after WEC Spa qualifying

Ferrari has lost pole position for the third round of the World Endurance Championship at Spa after its #50 499P Le Mans Hypercar was discovered to be underweight after qualifying.

Nuggets teach Timberwolves it's never easy to knock out the champion

The Denver Nuggets have responded in force to a 2-0 series deficit against the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a pair of road contests to wrest back home court.

The IDF announces the names of four soldiers who died in combat in Gaza

The IDF released the names of four soldiers who died in combat in northern Gaza, the IDF reported on Friday. The names of the soldiers are Itay Levni, Yosef Dasa, Armias Mekuria, and Daniel Levi. All four were 19 years old and were fighters in Battalion 931 of the Nahal Brigade. In addition to the four soldiers who died, an officer and another sold...

At-risk drivers call for ‘joke’ penalty points rethink as dreaded race ban threshold looms

Multiple F1 drivers are approaching the race ban threshold of penalty points, and they're hoping for a change in how they're given out.

Miami needs bigger DRS to make racing more exciting, says Stella

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella reckons the length of the DRS zone at the Miami Grand Prix was too short, citing the time loss in the low-speed sections.

Sky pundit’s response to naysayers against three US Grands Prix on F1 calendar

Three races in the United States is easily justified due to its size, says Karun Chandhok...

Dodgers manager addresses status of Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers fans were dealt a scare last night when superstar slugger Shohei Ohtani was pulled in the ninth inning of Saturday's game against San Diego.

J.J. McCarthy made a very bad throw

The Minnesota Vikings selected former Michigan Wolverines J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in hopes that he will be their quarterback of the future after parting ways with Kirk Cousins this offseason, but one particularly bad throw from McCarthy during practice over the weekend might have fans a little bit concerned. During a broadcast of NFL Live on the NFL Network over the weekend, cameras caught a particularly...

MLB insider links two Joe Espada replacement options if Astros season continues to tank

An MLB Insider links a pair of high-end Joe Espada replacement options to the Houston Astros if their season continues to trend in the wrong direction.

Mick Schumacher F1 return rumoured with both Alpine drivers’ future uncertain – report

A report from Germany claims Mick Schumacher could be in the running for a drive on the F1 2025 grid.

Bagnaia: Ducati still chasing answers to "dangerous" French MotoGP sprint issue

Francesco Bagnaia says Ducati’s MotoGP squad is still seeking answers for the “dangerous” issue that forced him to retire from the French Grand Prix sprint.

Everyone's Ripping Tom Thibodeau For Not Pulling His Starters On Sunday

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is catching a lot of heat for his approach to Sunday's Game 4 vs. the Pacers. New York came into the matchup hobbled and undermanned, which had fans on social media wondering why Thibodeau didn't decide to sit his starters despite the game getting completely out of ...

Identical Twins Sign With Same NFL Team Following 2024 Draft

Two identical twins have signed with the same NFL franchise after going unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Jadon and Jaxon Janke, who played collegiately at South Dakota State University, went unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, they're both getting a shot at the professional level. The ...

MotoGP French GP: Martin beats Marquez and Bagnaia in nailbiter

Pramac’s Jorge Martin prevailed in a nailbiting MotoGP French Grand Prix to beat Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia to extend his championship lead.

2024 Wells Fargo Championship prize money payouts for each PGA Tour player

It pays to play well on the PGA Tour. Just ask this week’s winner, Rory McIlroy. The 35-year-old won the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on Sunday at 17 under by five shots to secure his 26th win on the PGA Tour a

Lando Norris prophecy comes true after eerie lie detector statement

Lando Norris wasted no time in delivering on that one...

Vikings rookie could change jersey number

Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson hints at a number change down the line.

Joe Espada already losing Astros players in clubhouse after disastrous start as manager

Two "prominent players" on the Houston Astros have privately complained about manager Joe Espada, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

An Orioles-Cardinals trade to give Baltimore new closer, help St. Louis rebuild

Proposing a trade that would send Ryan Helsley to the Baltimore Orioles to fill their need at closer and help the St. Louis Cardinals rebuild.

Former chess champion Garry Kasparov is a wanted man in Russia

Is Mike Tyson the best heavyweight champion of our time?

Why Magnussen is racing rest of 2024 season under threat of F1 race ban

Kevin Magnussen is racing for the rest of the Formula 1 season under the threat of a race ban following the latest penalty points being added to his licence.

Kevin Harlan gets face-to-face with Jamal Murray during epic buzzer-beater call

It’s been quite a night in Minnesota for TNT Sports announcer Kevin Harlan and it isn’t over yet. Harlan was honored during the game for being the original voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the franchise’s 35th-anniversary celebration this season. Harlan called the first nine seasons of T-Wolves basketball, starting in 1989. Kevin Read more... The post Kevin Harlan gets face-to-face with Jamal Murray during epic buzzer-beater call...

Notable People who died in 2024

Neuville stunned by almost “impossible” result in WRC Rally Portugal

Thierry Neuville believes he achieved the almost “impossible” by scoring a Rally Portugal podium that helped extend his World Rally Championship lead to 24 points over Elfyn Evans.

Guti Haz: A look at the legendary Real Madrid midfielder

Jake Bates: UFL star and Detroit Lions target crushes another long FG

UFL and Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates has blasted yet another long field goal during the Week 7 game against the D.C. Defenders.

Notre Dame Defensive Back Micah Bell Announces SEC Transfer

Former Notre Dame cornerback Micah Bell appears to be SEC bound. On Sunday, Bell announced his decision to commit to the Vanderbilt Commodores after one season in South Bend. Last month, he penned a lengthy goodbye to fans of the Fighting Irish, thanking them for a memorable season. I want to thank ...