Despite back-to-back 50-win seasons, whispers about Thibodeau's future in New York had percolated for months.
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The Knicks have fired coach Tom Thibodeau just a week after he led the team to its first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years.
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The annual fundraising event hosted by the Bucs benefits the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback sent Texas Tech softball a letterman jacket and shoes before the WCWS.
Green Bay has a WR logjam. Washington loaded up on veterans. And San Francisco isn't quite ready to rebuild.
Manchester City are on the brink of agreeing a deal with Wolves for left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, sources have told ESPN.
Jordan and Uzbekistan qualified for the men's World Cup finals for the first time on Thursday, while South Korea booked their place at an 11th successive finals.
Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.
Real Madrid are close to completing the signing of River Plate star Franco Mastantuono, sources have told ESPN, with the playmaker expected to arrive in August, after playing for River at the Club World Cup.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal delivered a Ballon d'Or "statement" in Thursday's 5-4 UEFA Nations League semifinal win over France.
As trade season starts up, here are the biggest names who could move -- and the teams that could deal for them.
Police are investigating after vandals defaced a mural of baseball legends Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso that is part of a collection of artwork honoring baseball players in Miami's Overtown neighborhood.
Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera, who had surgery to repair a fractured left ankle last month, said he was told there is a "small possibility" he'll return this season.
Royals rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone got his first MLB hit with an RBI double against the Cardinals. He said the ball will go home with his father.
The Diamondbacks, trailing 10-4, rallied with seven runs in the ninth inning to complete a three-game sweep of the Braves, who have lost 11 of their last 14.
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The Boston Bruins hired Marco Sturm as coach on Thursday to help the Original Six franchise get back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 2016.
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The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brock Nelson to a $22.5 million extension, a source tells ESPN.
Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has again won the Ted Lindsay Award, which is given to the most outstanding player in the NHL. He also won the award in 2019.
Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III are on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day would like to see future College Football Playoff models include at least four automatic qualifying spots for the expanded Big Ten.
Ohio State will host Navy in the 2029 season opener for both teams in first matchup since 2014.
Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick, the younger brother of Minkah, has committed to Georgia, sources told ESPN, picking the Bulldogs over Florida, Miami, Ohio State and Texas.
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
BYU coach Kevin Young has signed a new long-term contract extension with the program, the team announced on Thursday.
St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who previously led the Knicks from 1987-89, says he's "absolutely not" interested in coaching the team again in the wake of Tom Thibodeau's firing.
Utah Valley is joining the Big West for the 2026-27 athletic year, giving the league a presence in that state for the first time since Utah State ended a 27-year run in 2005.
Nigeria's 17-year-old phenom Ike David Ugonna (Rivers Hoopers) is aiming to follow in NBA Academy stars Khaman Maluach and Reuben Chinyelu's footsteps at the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons.