Hawks reach agreement with Nate McMillan to continue as head coach
Flash back to the Hawks’ locker room ahead of Game 7 in Philadelphia on June 20.
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Trevor Lawrence under contract with the Jaguars for a deal reported in excess of $36M
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Fireworks mortar blast, not a fall, killed NHL goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, autopsy says
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma, according to a medical examiner. He was 24. The NHL club had earlier said he died from an apparent head injury in a fall.
NFL fines Jaguars, Urban Meyer for violating no-contact rule during offseason practice
The Jaguars were among three teams disciplined by the NFL Thursday for violating the no-contact rule for offseason practices.
Kevin Sherrington: After Supreme Court ruling, the NCAA is finally getting what it deserves. And now players can too.
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Report: U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson tests positive for cannabis, could miss Olympics
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo doubtful for Game 5 with hyperextended knee
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NCAA sets national rules for athletes to earn money
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Chris Sosa: The Olympics have become too expensive to stick to the single-city, rotating-host model. But there are alternatives.
CHICAGO — Even if this year’s Summer Games in Tokyo are staged with minimal distraction — and that’s a big if — everything about choosing Olympics host sites could use an overhaul. Tokyo is in an unenviable situation, having the Games postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The financial commitment the Olympics require already is monumental, and pushing the festivities back a year ...
Kristian Winfield: Almost doesn’t count for Becky Hammon, Chauncey Billups or the Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers chose not to hire Becky Hammon as their next head coach. Instead, they hired Chauncey Billups, who was allegedly involved in a rape incident in 1997 and settled the case out of court.
Kristian Winfield: Damian Lillard to the Knicks. Does a trade make sense?
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Woman's wish to be New York Yankees bat girl fulfilled
Gwen Goldman got to be a New York Yankees bat girl on Monday night at age 70 — a full 60 years after she was turned down because of her gender.
Young’s ankle, and perhaps a series, turns on a ref’s foot
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Simone Biles wins again to lead Olympic team for gymnastics
ST. LOUIS — The last time Simone Biles lost an all-around competition was in 2013 when it took a seasoned Olympian to beat the then-16-year-old, who the world was just learning about. She since has joined the ranks of athletes who most recognize with the mere mention of their first name. No nickname required. Biles arrived in St. Louis for the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials with that win ...
Blackhawks hire a former federal prosecutor for investigation of alleged sexual assault in 2010
The Chicago Blackhawks hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an “independent review” of 2010 sexual assault allegation
