Police shoot hammer-wielding man ahead of Euro 2024 match
The attacker was injured in the leg and was receiving medical care but his condition is not life-threatening, a police spokesperson said. Read more
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Bryson DeChambeau holds nerve to win U.S. Open
Poised to end a decade-long major drought, McIlroy collapsed at the finish with bogey’s on three of his final four holes, including a heart-breaker at the 18th where he missed from inside four feet. Read more
Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout of Celtics
Coach Jason Kidd had a simple explanation for why his Dallas Mavericks players brought their “A” game tonight. Read more
Bronny James works out with Lakers
Teams interested in the younger James have limited information on him, although he impressed at last month’s scouting combine in Chicago in both scrimmages and shooting drills. Read more
McIlroy shares U.S. Open lead with Cantlay after bogey-free start
Rory McIlroy, looking to snap a 10-year major drought, capped a flawless outing with a birdie to join Patrick Cantlay atop the first-round U.S. Open leaderboard on Thursday at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Read more
Panthers hold off Oilers for 3-0 edge in Stanley Cup finals
The Stanley Cup will be on hand when the visiting Florida Panthers hit the ice to face the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Read more
4 things the Mavs must do to pull off historic comeback against Celtics
After failing to pull off an epic comeback in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks now find themselves on a list no team wants to be on. Read more
Why Dan Hurley decided he couldn’t leave UConn for the Lakers
Dan Hurley was tempted by the Los Angeles Lakers’ organization and the head coaching opportunity he was presented, but there were ultimately too many reasons to stay in Connecticut. Read more
Can Tennessee shake history and take home College World Series title?
Being the No. 1 overall national seed hasn’t been the path to winning a College World Series title. Read more
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Terrence Shannon Jr. found not guilty in rape trial
Former Illinois standout and NBA draft prospect Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty on felony charges of rape and aggravated sexual battery on Thursday. Read more
Ex-NFL QB Bernie Kosar sues podcasting company over costly wager
Kosar is seeking damages in excess of $850,000 and roughly $25,000 in attorneys’ fees. Read more
Pinehurst conditions ‘no joke’ for U.S. Open hopefuls
Scottie Scheffler has conquered just about everything in sight as the world’s No. 1 golfer. Read more
USGA CEO says LIV pathway to future U.S. Opens ‘feasible’
USGA CEO Mike Whan can envision a future when LIV Golf players have a pathway to entry into the U.S. Open, but he also doesn’t view it as a pressing need. Read more
Eye for talent ‘unmatched’: Magic Johnson shares memories of Jerry West
When Magic Johnson heard the news that friend Jerry West had died early this morning, he began to reminisce about their first lunch together at the Forum in Inglewood after the Lakers had selected him No. 1 overall out of Michigan State in 1979. Read more
Celtics hold off desperate Mavs, go up 3-0 in Finals
Jayson Tatum poured in 31 points and Jaylen Brown supplied 30 as the Boston Celtics held off a late rally by the Dallas Mavericks for a 106-99 victory on Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Read more
History is on Panthers’ side with 2-0 Stanley Cup Final lead
Even with a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers know the value of keeping with the one-game-at-a-time mentality that got them to this point as the series shifts to the road. Read more
Basketball legend Jerry West dies at 86
The Los Angeles Clippers, where he worked as an executive, confirmed the death today, saying the 14-time NBA all-star passed away peacefully with his wife Karen by his side. Read more
Joey Chestnut banned from hot dog-eating contest over sponsor
In a statement posted to its X social media account, Major League Eating (MLE), said it was “devastated” by Chestnut’s decision to switch commercial fealty to a rival frank. Read more
Saudi wealth fund holding talks to create boxing league
PIF is looking to invest in a joint venture with some of the sport’s stakeholders that would feature more boxing bouts, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Read more
Scheffler able to laugh after arrest at PGA as he focuses on U.S. Open
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he is fully focused on the U.S. Open and picking up a sixth win of the season in Pinehurst, North Carolina, having put his arrest at the PGA Championship behind him. Read more
UConn legend Rebecca Lobo offers her take on Clark’s Olympic omission
Caitlin Clark was on the bench during the last quarter of the WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun Monday night. She had four fouls, the Indiana Fever trailed by double digits, and it was pretty clear she wasn’t going back in. Read more
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