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Who will be WNBA's Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year? Our experts predict

Roster construction and management arguably have never been more important in the WNBA.More money is on the line. The spotlight is bigger. The stakes are seemingly higher than ever.Building a contender has always been hard work, but the WNBA maestros really have to nail it this season to find success. Coaches are under more pressure to succeed, fine-tune the talent and create chemistry. General managers’ every move is scrutinized … and rightly so, as the influx of talent in the league is supreme...

Breaking down Canes-Flyers as series moves to Philly: What to watch in Game 3

As it shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Thursday night, the Flyers-Hurricanes series is where many figured it would be after two games – with Carolina holding a 2-0 series lead as the more experienced, more battle-tested, and, frankly, more talented team. This could be pretty short.But is it really that simple? Flyers beat writer Kevin Kurz and senior writer Sean Gentille, who has been covering the Hurricanes this round, talked out the matchup, the storylines and more.

Jalen Duren looks more like himself, and he helped carry the Pistons in Game 1

DETROIT — Something J.B. Bickerstaff said during the Detroit Pistons’ playoff prep stuck with Jalen Duren.Bickerstaff explained that every member of the team possesses a specific skill that’ll be necessary for the Pistons to win during the postseason. For each game in each series, Bickerstaff implored his group to lean into those skills. Through eight games of the second season, scoring hasn’t been the focal point for Duren.Advertisement

Kenny Atkinson or J.B. Bickerstaff? Whoever loses Cavs-Pistons series faces a long summer

DETROIT — He didn’t want to talk about it before the game and it’s easy to see why. There’s no reason to reveal strategy or give the enemy any motivation at this point. But make no mistake: This series means more to Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff than he’s willing to concede.The Cavs very clearly believed Bickerstaff was the problem when they fired him two years ago, following a second-round postseason exit, and returned the rest of the roster intact. It’s no secret that Bickerstaff...

Pictured: Promising young cricketer who died when blue Audi he was riding in plunged off a weir in national park

Pictured: Promising young cricketer who died when blue Audi he was riding in plunged off a weir in national parkA car entered the water at Audley WeirA passenger, aged 20, was trappedHe was identified as Muhammad KashifREAD MORE: Traffic chaos after carnage on the Sydney Harbour Bridge By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:29, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 11:29, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comme...

Former Chelsea starlet 'to have contract terminated' after two games

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How fixing shower heads helped Caley Thistle to league glory

How fixing shower heads helped Inverness Caley Jags to league glory19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSNSInverness Caledonian Thistle secured promotion to the Championship on SaturdayThe owner of Inverness Caledonian Thistle says sorting out "simple things" helped the club recover from a financial crisis to becoming League One champions.ICT was placed into administration in October 2024 after running up millions of pounds in debts.Businessman Alan Savage stepped in with a...

KSCA reacts to Bengaluru losing IPL 2026 final: ‘Specific reasons not communicated’

Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the rights to host the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad, much to the Karnataka Cricket Association's disappointment. Despite claiming full preparedness and a strong operational record, the KSCA was informed of the shift due to unspecified 'operational and logistical considerations' by the BCCI, sparking debate.

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A quick MLB check-in, plus an NHL lottery shock

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don’t hit anyone in the back today. Coming up:  ⚾ MLB’s fresh star arms ⚡ OKC’s dominance 🍁 Toronto’s luck Tyler Schank / Clarkson Creative / Getty Images This will be quick, because we had a mostly tidy night of playoff action across both hockey and basketball. The winners:  NHL: Colorado took a comfortable 2-0 lead over the Wild wi...

Golfing great Nick Faldo chips in for starry Indian Wells fundraiser in aid of cancer research

Golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo was among a starry list of participants and guests for the inaugural MEHA Celebrity Golf Invitational charity tournament in California .

How much prize money have Arsenal earned by reaching Champions League final?

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Hardik Pandya not travelling with MI squad to Raipur, in doubt for RCB clash

Hardik Pandya not travelling with MI squad to Raipur in doubt for RCB clash

Bengaluru was ready for IPL Final and playoffs: KSCA responds after BCCI decision

Bengaluru was ready for IPL Final and playoffs KSCA responds after BCCI decision

Casemiro says Michael Carrick 'completely deserves' Manchester United appointment

Casemiro has joined Manchester United team-mates Kobbie Mainoo and Matheus Cunha in calling for Michael Carrick to remain as the club’s head coach beyond this season.Casemiro, who will leave Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of the season, said Carrick “completely deserves” the job after guiding the club back into the Champions League with a sharp upturn in form.Advertisement

Arsenal planning summer sales despite prize money topping £120m

Arsenal are planning to sell as well as buy in this summer's transfer window despite banking more than £120m in UEFA prize money from their run to the Champions League final.The Gunners will face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the showpiece fixture in Budapest on May 30 after Tuesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid completed a 2-1 aggregate victory.

Chicago Bears mock schedule: Our wish list for maximum theater in 2026

We’re back, baby! Right here at the corner of Hype and Anticipation.The NFL schedule for 2026 will launch sometime in the next two weeks. This has prompted us to offer a sneak peek of what could be ahead for the Chicago Bears. To be clear, our mock schedule isn’t an exercise to predict the Bears’ itinerary. It’s more of an early-May submission to the NFL suggestion box, an attempt to piece together the most compelling Bears schedule possible.Advertisement

India keeps Pakistan sports ban for bilateral ties, clears multi-nation events

India keeps Pakistan sports ban for bilateral ties clears multination events

'IPL lines everyone’s pockets': Alastair Cook's fresh dig at Kevin Pietersen over Jacob Bethell debate

Alastair Cook reignited his debate with Kevin Pietersen over Jacob Bethell's IPL stint. Cook believes the young batter needs game time in county cricket over sitting on the bench in India. Pietersen countered, asserting Cook lacks understanding of the IPL's developmental benefits. Cook reiterated his stance, emphasizing playing matches over observation, despite the IPL's financial allure.

How the Cowboys are building 'our defense' in Year 1 with Christian Parker

FRISCO, Texas — Near the end of this year’s NFL Draft, Jerry Jones sat down at a table in front of reporters with several pieces of paper and a cell phone in his left hand. To his right was Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer. To his left was executive vice president Stephen Jones and vice president of player personnel Will McClay.Advertisement