Speaking for the first time since Jimmy Butler was traded to the Warriors, Pat Riley said he wishes Butler well and that he doesn't expect the Heat to "run it back" with virtually the same roster next season.
Interim coach David Adelman didn't let the Nuggets blow off their blowout loss to the Thunder in Game 2.
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
Tyrese Haliburton received a warning, not a fine, for his celebration after the Pacers' Game 2 win at Cleveland in the East semifinals Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum shouldered the blame for his struggles over the first two games of the team's playoff series with the New York Knicks and vowed improvement.
The Panthers released pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney in a series of moves Thursday.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry said in a radio interview that he kept in contact with running back Nick Chubb and his representatives leading into the draft but hasn't been in "strong communication" since then.
Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is not with the team at rookie minicamp as he is "working through a medical condition," coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.
Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter has chosen to wear No. 51 for his rookie season after flirting with the possibilities of donning the retired numbers of legends Lawrence Taylor (56) and Phil Simms (11).
While third-round pick Dillon Gabriel -- not Shedeur Sanders -- took the first half-dozen snaps in rookie minicamp Friday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski downplayed it, saying the QB competition will be an "all-encompassing evaluation."
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups and European qualification -- and who will be relegated?
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he is "disappointed" that defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to leave the club this summer but has backed the Reds to adapt following his departure.
Lamine Yamal is only 17 and he's one of the world's best players, and he's probably the best teenager ever -- better than Messi was at that age.
Arsenal began the season with title ambitions, but on Sunday they'll give champions Liverpool a guard of honor. How can they avoid a repeat next term?
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some players who have started slowly that might turn things around .
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) said he could return to the Yankees lineup by the end of the month, when he's first eligible.
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list.
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
Odds, picks and future bets for every second-round matchup in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Half of the teams are eliminated. Who do our experts take in each of the four second-round series?
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is staying in Toronto as his teammates travel to Florida ahead of Game 3.
The Stars' Mikko Rantanen stayed hot in Wednesday's Game 1, as his three-goal blitz in the second period made him the first player in Stanley Cup playoff history with multiple three-goal periods in the same postseason.
Through an executive summary obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, it was detailed that Scott Frost received a five-year, $22.1 million contract upon his UCF return, and it will automatically extend a year if the Knights play in a bowl this season.
We have takeaways on the 2025 NFL draft class, from the college coaches who best know the prospects.
Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.
Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028.
Former Utah quarterback Cameron Rising announced Wednesday on social media that he's retiring from football because of an injury to his throwing hand.
The NCAA men's basketball rules committee, in an effort to enhance the flow of games, has recommended that video reviews of out-of-bounds calls can only be initiated by a coach's challenge.
Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
The University of Texas System board of regents approved Longhorns basketball coach Sean Miller's six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract as the school tries to boost a program that struggled in its first year in the Southeastern Conference.
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