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The Magic must rely more on what got them back into their first-round series -- - physicality and a bit of trash-talking.

Max Verstappen said Adrian Newey's imminent departure will not have an impact on his immediate future.

An off-duty medic who performed potentially life-saving CPR on an Aston Villa fan is praised by supporters.

The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.?

Bucks guard Pat Beverley says he has to "be better" after incidents with a fan and a member of the media following Milwaukee's season-ending loss.

The Bills have added wide receiver Chase Claypool on a one-year deal.

Mike Riley, the former head coach at Oregon State and Nebraska, is replacing Pat Chun on the College Football Playoff selection committee.

The Jets' Rick Bowness, Predators' Andrew Brunette and Canucks' Rick Tocchet are finalists for this year's Jack Adams Award, which is given to the coach who "contributed the most to his team's success."

The Chargers have agreed to terms with wide receiver DJ Chark Jr., a source confirmed to ESPN.

Katie Ledecky, the most decorated women's swimmer in history, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, will be among 19 people to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Dallas police will not pursue sexual assault charges against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, with a police spokesperson saying detectives determined there was insufficient evidence an offense was committed.

Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to Miami after agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Arsenal host Bournemouth in Saturday’s early kick-off while Tottenham visit Anfield to take on Liverpool on SundaySaturday 12.30pm TNT Sports 1 Venue Emirates Stadium Continue reading...

Uefa announces that nations will be allowed 26-man squads for this summer's European Championship in Germany.

Uefa announces that nations will be allowed 26-man squads for this summer's European Championship in Germany.

Chief of football operations rails at ‘high degree of untidiness’IT department and age-group dressing rooms ‘reflect poorly’Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ordered Manchester United’s staff to raise standards after describing the level of untidiness in offices as a “disgrace” and some dressing rooms as “not much better”.Ratcliffe, the minority owner who controls United’s football policy, made his comments after a two-day tour of Old Trafford and the Carrington training ground. Continue reading...

From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan wants his side to stay focussed as they look to secure a Championship play-off place against Preston.

Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Canelo Alvarez is boxing's top star, but his goal to build a legacy could be challenged by his new approach.

Harry Winks speaks to Football Focus about his first season as a Leicester player and why he took the jump from Premier League to Championship football.

Southampton manager Russell Martin is expecting striker Ross Stewart to play a part against Leeds United on Saturday.

Four points from final two games would clinch title for CityManager Gareth Taylor warns against complacencyGareth Taylor has played down the impact of Chelsea’s shock 4-3 loss to Liverpool on Wednesday, which gave his Manchester City side a firm advantage in the Women’s Super League title race. “It’s changed nothing,” he inson Fridayisted . “There’s been a lot of talk around it but the objective is the same: win the next game.”City, who have won one WSL title, in 2016, host Arsenal at the Joie Stadium on Sunday before playing Aston Villa away in their final game. Chelsea, who on Friday announced that Maren Mjelde would leave at the end of the season, welcome relegated Bristol City to Kingsmeadow and play Tottenham away before travelling to Old Trafford to face the team they lost 2-1 to in the FA Cup semi-final last month: Manchester United. Continue reading...

Sebastián Muñoz shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to lead after the first round of the LIV Golf tournament in Singapore.

Day one updates from the County Championship 11am BST startRead the latest edition of The Spin | And mail Tanya or post BTLGreat enthusiasm under lights being showed by the children let out of the classroom today at Old Trafford. Not every Friday morning that you get to see England’s opener knocking boundaries around. Testing out there though, Kent 27-0.Essex slumping most unexpectedly. Now 35-3, two to Coverton – Jordan Cox the last man out after one dreamy drive for four. Continue reading...

Pass like Bird? Score like Taurasi? Caitlin Clark is hardly the first guard to go No. 1 in the draft. But she might someday also set the standard.

The Japanese Olympic champion Ryoyu Kobayashi has broken the world record for the longest ski jump after reaching a distance of 291 meters in Akureyri, Iceland. Kobayashi, who has 32 individual wins and two overall World Cup titles as well as individual gold and silver medals at the 2022 Olympics, shattered the ski flying and ski jump world record by 37.5m, previously held by the Austrian Stefan Kraft, who reached 253.5 meters in 2017. 'Of course the fact that I was able to make history here is nothing short of spectacular, but this was not possible without the support of everyone that's involved in the challenge,' Kobayashi said. 'This record will be my source of strength going forward.' Continue reading...

Injuries continue to haunt Joel Embiid and the 76ers as they exit the playoffs. But, behind Tyrese Maxey's rise and an offseason full of options, Philly has reasons for optimism.

Player could be hit with misconduct charge by RFU‘If I drink, I get to a place where I probably forget what I did’Billy Vunipola admitted he has a problem “knowing when to stop” drinking as he explained the circumstances behind his arrest in Mallorca.The England No 8 issued a public apology after being fined €240 (£205) by an express trial for resisting the law having refused to leave a bar in Palma in the early hours of Sunday morning. Continue reading...

West Ham hold talks with Julen Lopetegui and could make a decision on boss David Moyes' future before the end of the season.

West Ham hold talks with Julen Lopetegui and could make a decision on boss David Moyes' future before the end of the season.

Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action.

The Jayhawks are returning Hunter Dickinson and also have fifth-year guard Dajuan Harris Jr.

Bucks reserve guard shown on video hurling ball at spectatorBeverley asks reporter to leave post-game interview huddleIndiana oust Milwaukee to advance to second round of playoffsMilwaukee Bucks guard Pat Beverley indicated a video showing him throwing a ball at a spectator on Thursday was misleading but later added that “I have to be better”.Cameras showed Beverley sitting on the bench and tossing a ball into the stands and hitting a fan with about two and a half minutes left in Milwaukee’s 120-98 Game 6 loss at Indiana that knocked the Bucks out of the playoffs. After a different fan threw the ball back to Beverley, who was holding his arm out for it, the Bucks guard fired it back at that spectator. Continue reading...

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is is not expecting an easy match against Huddersfield Town as his team bid to clinch promotion.

Manchester City take on Arsenal at Joie Stadium with a chance to stretch their advantage over title rivals Chelsea to nine points.

Manchester City take on Arsenal at Joie Stadium with a chance to stretch their advantage over title rivals Chelsea to nine points.

Four titles are on the line in France, but which champions will leave Lyon with their belts?

New owners have big plans but after the disastrous Rooney reign Blues head into the final day in the relegation zone“If we had three dice to start with, two are down the drain and we’ve got one left – I’ve got to hope we roll a six,” Gary Rowett said this week as his Birmingham side prepare to welcome Norwich on Saturday lunchtime in a game with huge implications for Blues. Anything other than a win plus favourable results elsewhere would likely consign the club to the third tier for the first time since 1995.After August’s American takeover with Tom Brady in tow and October’s appointment of Wayne Rooney as manager, Birmingham start the final day in the relegation zone, one place from safety. Plans were announced last month to build a new “world-class” stadium but the immediate task is less glamorous. Plymouth, Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn share their relegation anxiety. One of the four will go down. Continue reading...

Boss Enzo Maresca is relying on Leicester City's lawyers to ensure the club's transfer embargo will not hinder summer preparations.

Former referee said he had become ‘more hindrance than help’Clattenburg warned by FA following his criticism of officiatingMark Clattenburg has stood down from his role as a referee analyst at Nottingham Forest, admitting he had become “more of a hindrance than a help” to the club.Clattenburg has been at the centre of two major controversies involving the club since he took on the advisory role in February, first speaking out over a drop-ball incident in a match against Liverpool and then ­criticising the officiating in Forest’s game at Everton on 21 April. On Friday he was also formally warned by the Football Association in relation to comments made about the latter match. Continue reading...

The three quarterbacks will have opportunities throughout the offseason to prove who should be Denver's starter.

The Chiefs drafted Jared Wiley in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Harlequins won at Racing 92 and Bordeaux this season‘To beat Toulouse you have to score a fair few tries’Harlequins will look to draw on their previous French success stories as they bid to reach their first Champions Cup final on Sunday, according to their head coach, Danny Wilson.Wilson’s side travel to Toulouse for a daunting clash with the five-times champions but take confidence from having won in France twice this ­season. In December they edged past Racing 92, coming out 31-28 winners, while in the quarter-finals they sneaked past Bordeaux with a thrilling 42-41 victory. Continue reading...

There have been some glaring mistakes by VAR but it also appears to have increased officiating standards on the pitchSeven months ago Englandthe country came the closest yet to entering thermonuclear war over a refereeing decision. When the referee Simon Hooper mistakenly ruled out a Luis Díaz goal at Tottenham for offside and the Video Assistant Referee Darren England failed to correct him, the initial response was heated and only bubbled up from there.“They said it was significant, that’s very significant,” said Gary Neville on Sky at full time when a Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) statement dropped acknowledging “significant human error” in ruling out the goal. “It makes you wonder how many others they’ve got wrong as well,” chipped in Jamie Redknapp. Continue reading...

Leicester City are celebrating their Premier League return, so can they stay up?

Leicester City are celebrating their Premier League return, so can they stay up?

Erceg's path to Saturday's opportunity is unprecedented, but the preparation has been a long time coming.

Head coach Jon Lewis credits AI with helping draw Ashes‘It will help with borderline decisions in terms of selection’The England Women’s head coach, Jon Lewis, has revealed how he is using AI as a selection tool and credits the technology with helping his side draw last summer’s Ashes series.Lewis was first exposed to the work of London-based PSi when he took charge of the Women’s Premier League franchise UP Warriorz in India and now uses the company to bolster the decisions he makes about squad make-up, team balance and in-game match-ups. Continue reading...

With Bundesliga short on rivalries, St. Pauli and Hamburg need to be in the league at the same time.