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Dan Patrick discusses the Jazz selecting Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft, addressing reports that the Rutgers product’s representatives told a team in the top five not to pick him.
Tee times and groupings for the second round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.
It’s qualifying for Cup and Xfinity, which also will hold a 163-lap race on the 1.54-mile oval.
The U.S. Women’s National Team spread the ball around flawlessly with four different goal scorers in a dominant 4-0 win over Ireland in international friendly play.
NFL
It will be another year without a supplemental draft in the NFL.
Though Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has not played a down under the team’s new regime, he was still rewarded with a lucrative three-year contract extension in March.
There was a time during spring practice when it appeared that Colorado and Syracuse would have joint sessions.
Tight End University may be broadening its horizons.
NBA
While some talented players did not hear their names called in this week’s draft, many of them soon found their NBA homes.
Dallas selected Cooper Flagg at No. 1, Ace Bailey slid to Utah at No. 5; Round 2 peppered with trades
A series of three second-round picks have come down hours before the second round of the draft starts.
The Utah Jazz selected Bailey with the No. 5 pick, which was not one of the rookie’s rumored preferred destinations.
Golf
Potgieter and Roy both posted 10 under par in a short span of time Thursday at Detroit Golf Club.
Cassie Porter teamed with Gemma Dryburgh in foursomes for a 4-under 66 to lead the Dow Championship in the LPGA Tour’s only team event.
Padraig Harrington made four birdies Thursday, though it was the bogey he saved after losing a tee shot deep in a thicket of trees on the 15th hole that helped him keep a share of the first-round lead.
Watch highlights from Min Woo Lee’s electric 9-under 63 in the first round of the Rocket Classic and hear from him on his round -- as well as his sister Minjee Lee’s success, and how it motivates him.
Morikawa still shot 3-under 69 behind strong iron play and a near albatross on Thursday at the Rocket Classic.
Hear from a “wishing” Collin Morikawa after struggling on the greens to open the Rocket Classic before Jim Gallagher Jr. wonders if he’s been changing things too much. (Highlights via ESPN.)
Motor Sports
Pro Motocross is back in action following the first off-week of the season.
Kyle Larson vs. Tyler Reddick is among the intriguing first-round pairings at EchoPark Speedway.
Josh Herrin pulled within two points of Cameron Beaubier last week at Road America as Peacock continues its coverage of the Superbike series with coverage from Washington.
T.J. Puchyr, a former owner in Spire Motorsports, has entered an agreement to purchase the NASCAR team owned by Rick Ware.
Premier League
The Premier League transfers have been buzzing early and it is set to be a very busy summer.
Pep Guardiola was thrilled after Manchester City clobbered UAE side Al Ain at the Club World Cup on Sunday, scoring three goals in each half to seal passage to the knockout rounds via a 6-0 win.
The Argentine made two appearances for Manchester City last season totaling 19 minutes after finally arriving from River Plate. His first start has been a vibrant one.
The Club World Cup is giving us a glimpse at Pep Guardiola’s strong moves to fix what ailed Manchester City last season, with new players, coaches, and a first-ever captaincy selection.
Rotoworld
Get ready for 2025 fantasy football drafts with in-depth previews for all 32 teams throughout the summer.
Will the rookie seize the Denver backfield, or will JK Dobbins function as the Broncos’ lead back?
Rotoworld writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin pick fantasy basketball winners and losers following a busy week that began with the Kevin Durant trade.
Breaking down the 2025 Cowboys from every angle, including the passing game, backfield, and win total.
Rasheer Fleming and Maxime Raynaud lead the list of best available players ahead of round two of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.
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Mentions
The Mets’ depleted pitching rotation took another hit when right-hander Griffin Canning likely suffered an Achilles injury during a non-contact play in the third inning of a 4-0 win over the Braves.
Forward Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring fully are aware of the Buffalo Sabres’ past struggles, and eager to play roles in transforming the team into a winner.
Giants President and CEO Larry Baer was asked during a radio interview about a statue for Barry Bonds, and he responded that it was “on the radar.” But Baer didn’t have any details of when that would happen.
The hard work of turning around an Islanders team that has missed the playoffs twice in the past four years, and not won a series since reaching the 2021 semifinals, starts now with New York anticipated to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer.