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Report: Knicks interview Wolves assistant Micah Nori
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori is the third candidate to formally interview for the New York Knicks' vacant head coaching position, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Former NBA head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins previously met with the team about replacing fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, d...
Thunder win in Game 7 draws highest NBA Finals viewership in 6 years
An otherwise mediocre NBA Finals in terms of viewership put on a historic show on Sunday thanks to Game 7.,As the Oklahoma City Thunder won 103-91 to claim the franchise's first title since winning as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979, Game 7 drew an average of 16.353 million viewers on ABC and ESPN+,...
Ex-Ducks coach Greg Cronin to lead AHL's Iowa Wild
Former Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin on Monday was named head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild's American Hockey League affiliate.,Cronin, 62, was fired by the Ducks on April 19 after compiling a 62-87-15 record in two seasons.,He has 38 years of coaching experience, including stints as ...
Thunder best Pacers in Game 7 to bring 1st NBA crown to Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, Jalen Williams added 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder became NBA champions by wearing down the Indiana Pacers with a withering defense to pull off a 103-91 win on Sunday night in Game 7.,The NBA championship is the franchise's first since m...
Roundup: Ji So-Yun shines in Reign FC rout of Royals
Ji So-Yun had one goal and two assists and Emeri Adames scored two second-half goals to help Seattle Reign FC post a 4-1 victory over the Utah Royals on Saturday afternoon at Sandy, Utah.,Maddie Dahlien also scored as Seattle (6-4-3, 21 points) stretched its unbeaten streak to three matches (2-0-1)....
Ji So-Yun shines in Reign FC rout of Royals
Ji So-Yun had one goal and two assists and Emeri Adames scored two second-half goals to help Seattle Reign FC post a 4-1 victory over the Utah Royals on Saturday afternoon at Sandy, Utah.,Maddie Dahlien also scored as Seattle (6-4-3, 21 points) stretched its unbeaten streak to three matches (2-0-1)....
F Jalon Moore recovering from Achilles tear suffered in pre-draft workout
Former Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore is recovering from surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon sustained during a pre-draft workout.,A projected second-round pick in next week's 2025 NBA Draft, Moore was injured during a recent visit with the San Antonio Spurs.,Moore's agent, Mike Silverman of Equi...
F Savannah Norcross returns to Sirens for 2025-26
The New York Sirens are bringing back forward Savannah Norcross for the 2025-26 season on Saturday.,Norcross, 25, had one assist in 20 games with New York during the PWHL's inaugural season in 2024.,"I'm incredibly excited to be back with the New York Sirens and contribute to an organization with a ...
Oklahoma City Thunder Seeks Game 7 Redemption After NBA Finals Collapse
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew a golden opportunity in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but a home-court advantage in Game 7 offers a shot at redemption and their first championship....
Noah Lyles-Tyreek Hill race off due to 'personal reasons'
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles said he was prepared to race Miami Dolphins star wideout Tyreek Hill in New York before plans fell through.,Speaking at a Sport Beach event in Cannes, France, on Monday, Lyles spoke about the proposed event that seemingly came to fruition after several months of back...
Tyrese Haliburton Battles Injury as Indiana Pacers Face NBA Finals Elimination
Tyrese Haliburton fights through a lingering calf injury as the Indiana Pacers trail 3-2 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can Indiana rally at home in Game 6?...
Vancouver signs former Toronto F Hannah Miller
PWHL Vancouver announced the signing of forward Hannah Miller late Monday, the first day of free agency.,Miller, 29, tallied 10 goals and 14 assists in 29 games last season with the Toronto Sceptres.,Joining the expansion team is a homecoming for Miller, a native of North Vancouver, British Columbia...
PGA Tour announces Brian Rolapp as successor to Jay Monahan
Former NFL executive vice president Brian Rolapp was named the CEO of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Enterprises on Tuesday.,Rolapp, 53, spent 22 years with the NFL. He will take over the day-to-day operations of the PGA Tour later this summer in place of current commissioner Jay Monahan, who will step d...
Rangers put Tyler Mahle on IL, recall Kumar Rocker to face White Sox
The Texas Rangers placed Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list Sunday and recalled fellow right-hander Kumar Rocker from Triple-A Round Rock.,Rocker (1-4, 8.87 ERA) will start the Rangers' game against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. He has never faced the White Sox i...
When the Oklahoma City Thunder Roll, the Indiana Pacers Have No Answer
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder past the Pacers in Game 4, tying the NBA Finals at 2-2 and swinging momentum back to Oklahoma City....
4-star WR Messiah Hampton commits to Oregon
Four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton committed to Oregon's Class of 2026.,Hampton got to know the Ducks' receiver coach, Ross Douglas, when the coach worked at Syracuse. Douglas recruited Hampton, who plays at James Monroe High School in Rochester, N.Y., at the time. ,And when Douglas moved on to...
How The Indiana Pacers Shut Down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 3
The Pacers battered and frustrated NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into submission in Game 3, leaving Oklahoma City rattled and staring down the barrel of a Finals disaster....
Reports: Commanders WR Noah Brown hurt during minicamp drill
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field with an apparent injury after making a catch during minicamp on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.,Brown, 29, caught a short pass from Marcus Mariota during 7-on-7 drills and stayed on the ground before slowly getting to ...
Seahawks extend P Michael Dickson through '29
All-Pro punter Michael Dickson has signed a four-year extension with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Tuesday.,Dickson, 29, was entering the final season of a four-year, $14.5 million extension signed in 2021. He once again becomes the NFL's highest-paid punter, with the NFL Network reportin...
Jon Rahm says LIV's smaller fields contribute to top-10 streak
Jon Rahm has finished in the top 10 of every LIV Golf event since he joined in 2024, but called himself a "realist" in acknowledging that it's due to the circuit's smaller fields.,After winning twice in 13 events in 2024, the Spaniard has racked up eight more top-10s this year. However, that is with...