Speaking for the first time since Jimmy Butler was traded to the Warriors, Pat Riley said that 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.
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.
Pickens is headed to Dallas for draft picks. Did the Cowboys solve their WR2 problem -- and did the Steelers create one? Let's size up the move.
A defamation lawsuit filed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre against Mississippi Auditor Shad White for his comments on a welfare scandal will move forward after Mississippi's Supreme Court on Thursday denied White's appeal to dismiss the lawsuit.
Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is not with the team for this week's rookie minicamp due to a recent "health scare," he told reporters 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).
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.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year.
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?
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid.
El Clásico is a clash of two of the world's most recognizable teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both have iconic kits and shocking shirts in their closets.
Chet Lemon, a three-time All Star and World Series champion with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 70.
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal.
The Brewers called up infielder Andruw Monasterio and lefty Bryan Hudson from the minors and designated infielder Vinny Capra for assignment on Friday.
The Astros placed right-hander Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right elbow discomfort.
New Rangers coach Mike Sullivan said his first goal in New York was to speak to every player on the roster.
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.
Joel Quenneville returned to hockey Thursday with contrition. He acknowledged mistakes and said he accepted full responsibility for his role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal as he became the new coach of the Ducks.
Tom Wilson's clutch Game 2 Eastern Conference playoff series performance drew rave reviews from teammates, with Alex Ovechkin calling him the team's leader for providing a little bit of everything for the Capitals.
Half of the teams are eliminated. Who do our experts take in each of the four second-round series?
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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