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Reports: Mavericks hiring Michigan's Dusty May as head coach
The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to hire national championship-winning Michigan coach Dusty May to fill their head coaching vacancy, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday.,May, 49, guided the Wolverines to a 37-3 record and an NCAA Tournament title in his second season in Ann Arbor in 2025...

Eric Lauer, Dodgers' pitchers prepared for hot-hitting Twins
The past two seasons, injuries to starting pitchers have forced Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to get creative.,Bullpen games. Starters pitching fewer innings than ever to preserve their arms. Using the relief corps both widely and wisely. And Roberts' teams still won back-to-back World Se...
Three Takeaways From Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open Victory
Wyndham Clark captured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills. Here are three key takeaways from a tournament that struggled to generate buzz....
WWE Mid-Year Grades for Rising Superstars in 2026
From Danhausen’s breakout run to Blake Monroe’s rocky debut, here are midyear grades for WWE’s biggest main roster arrivals of 2026....
United States Must Capitalize on Its 2026 World Cup Advantage
The USMNT's favorable 2026 World Cup path isn't a conspiracy. It's the same hosting advantage that past World Cup nations have enjoyed for decades....

Orioles eager to continue power display in opener vs. Angels
The Baltimore Orioles will look to ride the momentum of a series win over the two-time defending World Series champions when they open a three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.,The Orioles bounced back from a 6-5 walk-off loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday t...

Guardians, White Sox look to get back on track with AL Central series
Chicago White Sox left-hander Anthony Kay and righty Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians have helped pitch their respective teams to successful starts this season.,While their most recent outings might suggest otherwise, the pair will aim to regroup on Monday as Chicago hosts Cleveland in the ...

Healthy, quality pitching an issue for Cubs, Mets
Francisco Lindor will likely return to the New York Mets this week.,But unless the five-time All-Star shortstop suddenly has figured out how to pitch, he may not be much help for the Mets, last in the National League East.,New York will look to snap out of its latest skid Monday night when the Mets ...

Homer streaks on line when Phillies visit Nationals
CJ Abrams looks to extend his homer streak to four games when the Washington Nationals open a four-game homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.,The Nationals shortstop is not the only one displaying his power. Philadelphia's Bryce Harper has homered in two straight games after c...

Colorful backdrop to hot Marlins welcoming Rangers, Scottish fans, dogs
It should be a wild night on Monday when the Miami Marlins play host to Texas.,First of all, Scotland's soccer fans are set to be in the stands as their team prepares for Wednesday's World Cup game against Brazil in Miami Gardens. Known as the Tartan Army, Scottish fans will walk to the stadium en m...

Tigers' Framber Valdez has momentum going into game against Yankees
Framber Valdez has never recorded a regular-season victory over the New York Yankees. The Detroit Tigers left-hander will seek a breakthrough in the opener of a three-game home series on Monday night.,The veteran left-hander has six career starts against the Yankees, posting an 0-2 record and 7.22 E...

Spacestation Gaming still undefeated at OWCS Stage 2
Spacestation Gaming remained the only unbeaten team with a dominant victory on Sunday in Stage 2 of North American qualifying for the Overwatch Champions Series.,Spacestation posted a 3-0 win over LuneX Gaming to move to 3-0 in the standings and a plus-8 match differential. In other matches, The Kaf...

FaZe Vegas locks up upper bracket finish for CDL Major 4
FaZe Vegas was one of three winning clubs on the final day of Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying Sunday, though Vegas was the only team to assure itself an upper bracket berth in the process.,Vegas downed the Carolina Royal Ravens 3-0 to set up a four vs. five matchup in the first round of...

Reports: Thunder trading G Aaron Wiggins to Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading reserve guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two second-round draft picks, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.,Atlanta will send Oklahoma City its second-round pick in 2030 and the least favorable of the Hawks/Los Angeles Lakers second-rounder...

Egypt down New Zealand, take command of Group G
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament as part of a second-half flurry to deliver Egypt their first World Cup victory, 3-1 over New Zealand on Sunday night in Vancouver.,Both Salah and Mostafa Zico tallied a goal and an assist as Egypt (1-0-1, 4 points) rallied from a 1...

Christian Lundgaard overcomes early collision to win XPEL Grand Prix
Christian Lundgaard displayed some resilience as he went from worst to first, capturing his second IndyCar Series victory of the season in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America on Sunday.,Lundgaard fell from his starting position of 12th into last place after a Lap 1 collision. He gradually worked his...

Storm face franchise-record skid unless they beat Wings
The Seattle Storm will try to avoid making history when they play host to the Dallas Wings on Monday night.,The Storm (3-14) have lost 10 games in a row, tying the franchise record set in 2023.,After three straight losses by five points or fewer, the Storm were blown out 93-73 Saturday in Phoenix. S...

Cape Verde tie Uruguay to continue captivating World Cup journey
Helio Valera scored the tying goal after collecting a loose ball to allow Cape Verde to play Uruguay to a 2-2 tie on Sunday in World Cup Group H play at Miami Gardens, Fla.,Kevin Pina also scored for Cape Verde (0-0-2, 2 points), who are participating in their first World Cup.,Maxi Araujo had one go...

Cape Verde ties Uruguay to continue captivating World Cup journey
Helio Valera scored the tying goal after collecting a loose ball to allow Cape Verde to play Uruguay to a 2-2 tie on Sunday in World Cup Group H play at Miami Gardens, Fla.,Kevin Pina also scored for Cape Verde (0-0-2, 2 points), who are participating in their first World Cup.,Maxi Araujo had one go...

Corey Heim grabs surprise first win at Naval Base Coronado
Corey Heim shocked the NASCAR circuit with his first career Cup Series victory Sunday afternoon, battling teammate Tyler Reddick and taking the checkers in the inaugural Anduril 250 road race at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.,Heim's No. 67 Toyota got beside Reddick, who soon had tire problems...