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Phoenix Suns to hire Frank Vogel as new head coach, per reports

(CNN) — The Phoenix Suns will hire Frank Vogel as the franchise’s new head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania citing NBA sources. The 49-year-old Vogel previously coached the Los Angeles Lakers for three seasons,…

Tom Brady shuts down speculation of potential NFL return

(CNN) — Tom Brady has shut down speculation and rumors of a potential return to football. While speaking to Sports Illustrated, the 45-year-old Brady said on Thursday he’s “certain” he will not play football again.“I’m certain I’m not playing again,…

Novak Djokovic stands by Kosovo comments at the French Open

(CNN) — Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has stood by his decision to send a political message about Kosovo at the French Open.After his first-round victory on Monday, Djokovic wrote “Kosovo is the [heart symbol] of Serbia. Stop the violence”…

How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted tennis

(CNN) — Every sport in Europe – from soccer to fencing to UFC – has had to grapple with the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and tennis is no exception.Since the start of the war, Russian and Belarusian players…