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Mavericks fire head coach Jason Kidd
The Dallas Mavericks announced a mutual agreement to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, ending his five-year tenure as Dallas' top man.,That run was hot and cold, as Kidd twice led his squad to 50 wins or more, including a Western Conference championship in 2023-24. That team ultimatel...
NBA playoffs scoring highest ratings in nearly three decades
The NBA continues to tout its resurgent TV ratings two rounds into the playoffs.,The first two rounds of the playoffs have averaged 4.5 million viewers per game, NBA PR said Tuesday, with games across ABC, ESPN and new broadcast partners NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.,According to the league, i...
Report: Sheldon Keefe to return as Devils coach
New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The club announced that goaltending coach Dave Rogalski was relieved of his duties and they will re-assign assistant coach Sergei Brylin within the organization.,New general manager Sunny Me...
Without Rickea Jackson, Sky make 2026 home debut vs. Wings
The Chicago Sky will be without promising newcomer Rickea Jackson for Wednesday's home opener against the Dallas Wings and for the rest of the 2026 season.,Chicago announced Tuesday that Jackson, a forward acquired from Los Angeles during the offseason, tore her left ACL during Sunday's road victory...
NFL approves increase to 10 international games
NFL owners approved on Tuesday a maximum of 10 league-run international regular-season games per season, an increase from eight annually, starting as soon as 2027.,"There's a path to 10 (international games) in 2027," executive vice president of club business, international and league events Peter O...
Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame
Kevin Harvick was elected in his first year of eligibility and is joined by fellow former drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, the organization announced Tuesday.,Harvick and Burton were chosen from a list of 10 candidates from the Modern Era and Phillips ...
Sungjae Im: ‘Added pressure’ to play well at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
This week's PGA Tour stop, the first of two straight weeks in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, has become a big week for the South Korea natives on tour.,The Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, is entering its third year of a sponsorship deal with CJ Group, a Korean conglomerate that...
Michigan's Morez Johnson staying in NBA draft
Michigan forward Morez Johnson ended speculation he could return to the Wolverines for his junior season by entering the 2026 NBA Draft.,Johnson averaged 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds last season and played in 40 games for national champion Michigan (37-3). He spent his freshman season at Illinois bu...
Reports: Chiefs' Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail after violating his probation with a positive test for marijuana, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.,Rice was booked Tuesday afternoon in Dallas County, Texas, and is due to be released on June 16. The timeline means he ...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler defends at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
The PGA Tour returns to Texas for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson while the DP World Tour resumes its European Swing and the Champions Tour is in Morocco.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, McKinney, Texas, May 21-24,Course: TPC Craig Ranch (Par 71, 7,385 Yards),Purse: $10.3M (Winner: $1.854M),Def...
PETA calls for investigation into jockey aboard Preakness winner
PETA called on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to strip Preakness-winning jockey Paco Lopez of his race winnings for alleged violations of whip use rules while steering Napoleon Solo to victory Saturday in the 151st Preakness Stakes. ,Lopez earned a $120,000 share of the winner's purs...
MVP bans Claressa Shields for Alycia Baumgardner altercation
Claressa Shields, boxing's undisputed female heavyweight champion, has been banned from all events promoted by Most Valuable Promotions after an altercation this past weekend with fighter Alycia Baumgardner.,In a private VIP area at MVP's inaugural event Saturday at Inglewood, Calif., Shields and Ba...
Earthquakes sign F Darius Johnson through end of season
The San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday signed forward Darius Johnson through the end of the 2026 season.,The deal with the Grenada international includes options through June 2027 and for the 2027-28 season.,Johnson, 26, was born in England and will occupy an international roster slot with the Earthqua...
Ryan Garcia to defend WBC title against Conor Benn
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will defend his belt against Britain's Conor Benn on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas.,Garcia, 27, announced the date and location of the fight in an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.",Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) won his first major title on Feb. 21 in a 12-roun...
Twins demote former top overall pick Royce Lewis
The Minnesota Twins demoted slumping infielder Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.,The news comes on the heels of the Twins sending outfielder Matt Wallner to St. Paul last week. Wallner had 22 homers last season.,Also on Tuesday, the Twins placed catcher Ryan Jeffers on the 10-day injured ...
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo named to record 6th World Cup roster
Cristiano Ronaldo and the World Cup continue to be an inseparable pair as the star Portugal forward was just named to his record sixth tournament going back to 2006.,Portugal manager Roberto Martinez named a full roster plus a few hopefuls to his list of players for the World Cup, which starts next ...
Carlos Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon with wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Wimbledon and the remainder of grass-court season with a wrist injury.,The two-time Wimbledon champion began the calendar year by claiming the Australian Open men's title, becoming the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam. ,However, he has been recovering fr...
PWHL expands to San Jose
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced San Jose, Calif., as the home of its 12th franchise on Tuesday.,It will be the fourth expansion team starting play in 2026-27, along with Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario.,The PWHL has a press conference scheduled for 12:45 p.m. PT on Tuesday ...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba on typos on trophy: 'It’s getting disrespectful'
Seattle Seahawks star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba didn't take too kindly to receiving last season's Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.,Well, he appreciated the honor. He just wasn't too enamored with the trophy itself.,For starters, the trophy had the words "Defensive Player of ...
Sky F Rickea Jackson (torn ACL) out for season
Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season after an MRI revealed a torn ACL in her left knee, the team announced on Tuesday.,Jackson sustained the injury in Chicago's 86-79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. She scored six points in 11 minutes before being injur...