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Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons Agree On Post-NBA Draft Trade

Less than 24 hours after the NBA Draft came to a close, the Dallas Mavericks dealt shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons. The Mavericks are sending Hardaway and three second-round picks to the Pistons in exchange for Quentin Grimes. From a financial standpoint, this move is a ...

2024 NBA draft grades for all 30 teams: Who hit the jackpot?

While some teams improved, others made head-scratching choices. USA TODAY Sports grades how all 30 teams did in the draft.

F1 Austrian GP: Verstappen leads FP1 despite causing red flag

World champion fires warning shot despite stopping on track

Report: Lakers considering former Coach of the Year for JJ Redick’s staff

The Los Angeles Lakers are prioritizing experience for JJ Redick’s coaching staff, and it shows in one of their reported targets for the role of his top assistant.

NFL potentially sticks Las Vegas Raiders with massive $449 million bill

After a jury ruled against the league in the NFL Sunday Ticket case, the Las Vegas Raiders and the other 31teams could be left with a staggering bill that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Panthers defenseman expected to reach free agency

Days after winning the Stanley Cup, it appears Brandon Montour’s time in South Florida is drawing to a close.

Red Sox get rookie SS back in lineup vs. Padres

Boston gets two of their best players back for Friday's game.

NHL draft tracker: scouting reports on Macklin Celebrini, other first-round picks

Boston University's Macklin Celebrini was selected No. 1 overall by the San Jose Sharks. Scouting reports on the NHL draft's first-round picks.

Atlanta Hawks trading star Dejounte Murray to Pelicans

The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Opinion: The look of the USWNT Olympic Team is a cause for celebration

The USWNT will look a lot different than usual in Paris for the Olympics, and that’s something really special

UEFA referees' chief explains why Scotland weren't awarded a penalty in Hungary controversy

UEFA referees' chief explains why Scotland weren't awarded a penalty in Hungary controversy - Roberto Rosetti suggests furious Scots were fortunate not to concede spot-kick of their own in Group A finale

Canucks will allow surprise postseason standout to hit free agency

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov surprised on offense during the postseason. He'll be taking his heroics elsewhere, now.

Pat McAfee rips ESPN for award decision

Pat McAfee ripped ESPN for announcing Prince Harry will be honored at the 2024 ESPY Awards, seemingly without ever checking to see why they were honoring him. Thursday morning, ESPN announced Prince Harry will be the recipient of The Pat Tillman Award for Service. Friday afternoon, McAfee mocked ESPN for the decision. “A lot of Read more... The post Pat McAfee accuses ESPN of ‘trying to piss people off’ by honoring Prince Harry with Pat Tillman...

ESPN analysts spark fan fury after claiming NBA needs 'more black nepotism' in the wake of Bronny-LeBron James Lakers link-up

Bronny James was selected by his dad's team with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the draft on Thursday night - a seismic moment which left the 19-year-old overcome with emotion.

Capitals make savvy trade for Flames forward ahead of NHL Draft

He is a top-six forward who can fill the potential gap unrestricted free agent Max Pacioretty or the injured T.J. Oshie would leave if they do not return to the nation's capital this upcoming season.

Austrian GP: Max Verstappen claims pole as Charles Leclerc fumbles in Sprint Qualy

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris set up another front row tussle...

F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix sprint race?

Here is where everyone will start for the sprint race at the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix.

How is 15-year-old Miles Russell faring at the Rocket Mortgage Classic?

Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., became the ninth-youngest player to tee it up in a PGA Tour event on Thursday when he shot 2-over-par 74 in the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. If he had anxiety it didn't show much when…

The next Hingis? Meet Mirra Andreeva, the 17yo star of the French Open

NHL free agency 2024: Ranking the top 20 free agents, best players available by position

NHL free agency is near here. The Sporting News ranks the top 20 free agents available this summer.

Christian Horner at centre of new Red Bull internal row as F1 champion Max Verstappen's dad Jos tells him 'say it to my face' over how he 'tried to force him out of their Legends Parade'

Jos Verstappen has reportedly renewed his bitter feud with Christian Horner just days after his son Max committed his future to the Red Bull team for 2025.

Blues trade for Blue Jackets winger, extend him

The 24-year-old is coming off a triumphant return to North America after spending the 2022-23 season on personal leave, suiting up on loan to the Swiss National League to be closer to his family in France.

MLB All-Star predictions: 5 Dodgers make the team, 1 snubbed

The Dodgers are represented in every position group of the Athletic's MLB All-Star predictions.

Phillies lose pair of All-Stars to injury, but did they avoid the worst?

Thursday night looked like a disaster for the first-place Philadelphia Phillies when two All-Stars left the game, but according to team sources, the worst may have been avoided.

Toto Wolff responds to Max Verstappen’s ‘that’s what I said’ 2025 Red Bull claim

"I don't think he clearly said yes..."

Notable People who died in 2024

Christian Horner weighs in on Daniel Ricciardo future after Helmut Marko hint

Is Daniel Ricciardo in danger of losing his seat at RB? Christian Horner and Peter Bayer have addressed the possibility...

Baseball's 10 oldest living Hall of Famers

Baseball's 10 oldest living Hall of Famers

UEFA's referee chief backs controversial decision to deny Scotland penalty in defeat to Hungary as he states that Stuart Armstrong 'initiated the contact'

UEFA managing director for refereeing Roberto Rosetti has defended the decision not to award Scotland a penalty during their heartbreaking defeat to Hungary on Sunday.

Bill Belichick Spotted At Notable Football Camp Today

This upcoming NFL season will mark the first time since 1974 that Bill Belichick won't be coaching in some shape or form. That won't keep him away from the gridiron though. Belichick, 72, is spending this weekend at the Manning Passing Academy. It's unclear if he's just observing or if he'll help ...

Kentucky's Justin Edwards is first top-3 recruit to go undrafted; can he find NBA redemption on two-way deal?

Neither Edwards' freshman season nor his pre-draft process went as hoped

Cubs third-base coach under scrutiny; should Chicago consider moving on?

The Chicago Cubs are the best in Major League Baseball at getting thrown out at home, but who's to blame?

Raptors free agency targets: What Toronto has to spend, and realistic options at their price point

A guide to who the Raptors could target in free agency

RB set for "quiet discussion" in summer over Ricciardo and Lawson

Red Bull and RB are weighing up whether to keep hold of Daniel Ricciardo or bring in reserve driver Liam Lawson

The man behind Bryson's Avoda irons: 'It’s been an unbelievable few months'

Eighteen months ago, Tom Bailey was just trying to solve golf problems for himself, including teaching DP World Tour players, while also embarking on a club design journey that really was about finding clubs that might make him, and only him, play better golf. Then Bailey, the founder of Avoda Golf, hit upon the idea that the face of an iron might ...

WWE's Logan Paul trolls New Yorkers by bringing Pacers star and hated Knicks rival Tyrese Haliburton into the ring... before local hero Jalen Brunson chases them out with a folding chair

A YouTube star and two NBA rivals walk into a wrestling ring... No, it's not the intro to a bad joke. Rather, it was the scene at WWE Smackdown at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday night.

Another W15 breakthrough as Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have ‘cracked it’

"Time will tell but I think we cracked something..."

Christian Horner takes aim at Jos Verstappen and Mercedes in fiery press conference

Christian Horner was taking no prisoners in the press conference in Austria.

UEFA make official ruling on Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell after the Premier League referees controversially ruled out a would-be winner for the Netherlands against France

Anthony Taylor was prompted by his assistant to commence a check for offside with fellow Premier League official Stuart Attwell on VAR.

Potential Mets trade candidate has no interest in getting dealt

One potential Mets trade candidate made it very clear that he has no interest in getting traded.

NHL Draft winners and losers 2024: Sharks, Wild walk away with Round 1 steals; Ducks, Senators underwhelm

The first day of the 2024 NHL Draft is complete. Who was the night's biggest winner, and who was the loser?

A Braves-Rangers trade to give Phillies a taste of their own medicine

The Atlanta Braves could strike back at their rival Philadelphia Phillies by acquiring a key player from the Texas Rangers.

Oilers extend backup goalie, defenseman

The Oilers have extended a pair of depth players.

Conor Coady reveals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson made a HUGE attempt to convince Jude Bellingham to join Liverpool before his move to Real Madrid adding the Reds pair 'man marked' him

Liverpool were huge admirers of Bellingham having tracked him for a long period during his time at Borussia Dortmund, and Jurgen Klopp uncharastically even ran his praises.

Why is Celine Dion at the NHL Draft? Canadian singer makes surprise appearance to announce Ivan Demidov pick

Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at the 2024 NHL Draft to announce the Canadiens' first round pick.

Minnesota Vikings rookie defender is not one to overlook

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of talented rookies and one of them shouldn't be overlooked

Grading a Braves-Angels trade that sends obvious Acuña replacement to Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves desperately need an outfielder to replace the gaping hole left by Ronald Acuña Jr.'s season-ending injury. This mock trade might fix that issue.

Cowboys teammate calls out Micah Parsons

Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons has established himself as one of the most dominant defensive players in the entire league, but one of his Cowboys teammates offered a little bit of criticism for Parsons this week. During a recent appearance on Keyshawn Johnson’s podcast, Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker offered some unsolicited advice and criticism Read more... The post Cowboys teammate sends brutal message to Micah Parsons appeared...

Pacers center to decline option after putting in career year

Pacers center Jalen Smith will attempt to cash in on his career-best season.

Top six named for each country in NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off

Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid just finished an epic battle in the Stanley Cup Finals and will be on opposite sides again during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, the NHL announced Friday. The United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland will compete in the tournament scheduled to take place at Montreal and Boston from Feb. 12-20. Tkachuk of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers was among the