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New York Giants projected depth chart, post-draft: One lingering question left
John Harbaugh’s first draft class with the New York Giants is complete, a seven-man draft class as the offseason overhaul continued.Even though the Giants are already signing some undrafted free agents — including Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada and Boston College long snapper Ben Mann — we’re not adding them to this depth chart yet. We’ll have a separate look at the UDFAs later this week, which will cover the impact those players can potentially make on the roster.Advertisement
For J.B. Bickerstaff and Jamahl Mosley, being 'family' doesn't matter during NBA playoffs
It all began at Grg’s in the early 2000s.Tim Grgurich, the longtime assistant coach renowned inside NBA circles but almost anonymous outside them, and who is generally credited with creating the NBA’s modern, year-round player development culture, was holding his annual summer development camp in Las Vegas. At the Grg Camp, NBA players from every team came to get better. With Grg, there was no agenda. But Grg’s camps didn’t just help players reach the next level; they also served as a pipeline f...
Inside Craig Breslow’s stunning Red Sox house cleaning: ‘It’s his show’
TORONTO — The mass firing of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and five of his most experienced coaches shocked the baseball world for both its timing and breadth. But to those familiar with the inner workings of Craig Breslow’s baseball operations department, the heavy-handed treatment did not come as a surprise.Advertisement
If Brendan Sorsby is in the NFL supplemental draft, should the Jets pounce?
Much of what the New York Jets have done this offseason has been about building toward 2027, cultivating the best possible environment and supporting cast to, potentially, drop in a quarterback.But what if the Jets didn’t have to wait until 2027 to get one of those quarterback prospects?That is a question they — and every other NFL team — might have the opportunity to consider in the coming months in light of what’s taking place in Lubbock, Texas.Advertisement
Which players from the 2026 NFL Draft are the best value pick for their team?
The top each NFL team’s draft class garners headlines today, but it’s the draft steals that make waves for years to come.Which players have the potential to outperform their draft slot? Which teams maneuvered the board best for top talent? The Athletic’s NFL beat reporters have the best value pick for all 32 NFL teams.Read carefully — the league’s next late-round success story could be here.Advertisement
The Wizarding World of Alperen Şengün, the NBA's biggest Harry Potter fan
SAN FRANCISCO — Which house are you, Alpi?In November, the Rockets were at shootaround at Chase Center when a Houston staff member posed the classic Harry Potter question to Alperen Şengün, the team’s two-time All-Star center — who also happens to be quite possibly the NBA’s biggest Potter fan.“Gryffindor,” the 6-foot-11 Şengün responded, referring to one of the four houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. (Naturally, Gryffindor is the house that claims Potter himself.)Advertisemen...
NFL fifth-year options: Tracking team decisions on 2023 first-round picks
Friday marks the deadline for teams to make decisions on the fifth-year options for the 2023 draft class.Fifth-year options are reserved only for first-round picks and tack an extra year onto the standard four-year rookie contract. Teams must decide on a player’s option after their third season. The fifth-year option salary is fully guaranteed, and any base salary in the player’s fourth year that was not fully guaranteed also becomes guaranteed. The figure differs for each player because it is c...
Chelsea's Millie Bright retires with immediate effect as club's longest-serving player
Chelsea captain Millie Bright has retired with immediate effect after over a decade at the club.The 32-year-old has ended her career as the Women’s Super League side’s longest-serving player, having made 314 appearances since joining in 2015 from Doncaster Belles.She has won 20 trophies with the reigning league champions and was a key part of their unbeaten campaign last season, captaining Chelsea across 36 games as they won a domestic treble of the league, League Cup and FA Cup.Advertisement
Steelers 53-man roster projection, post-draft: Uncertainty at QB, O-Line shuffle
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered this offseason with arguably the best chance of any NFL team to turn over their roster. They were top-10 in cap space entering free agency, and they held a league-high 12 draft picks. The Steelers traded for Michael Pittman Jr., signed several other impact free agents, drafted 10 players and signed six undrafted free agents.Advertisement
Brandon Aiyuk remains in limbo. How did we get here, and what comes next?
The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason program has begun, and they’re less than a month away from their first OTAs practice. And Brandon Aiyuk is still on the team.That’s a surprise. Back in January, general manager John Lynch left no doubt about the disgruntled wideout’s future in San Francisco — “It’s safe to say that he has played his last snap with the Niners,” he said — and that a transaction to that effect would be made “in due time.”The timeline for that transaction, however, has been murky.A...
Digging trenches, hanging drywall and shooting coyotes: How MLB’s most anonymous team made ends meet
PJ Poulin had no idea how much he loved baseball until he had to dig a trench.It was 2020, and he was both a minor leaguer and a construction worker, an employee of the Colorado Rockies and of Bannon Custom Builders.This particular assignment took him and his truck down a narrow road by the ocean in Cape Cod, where vacationers decompress and blue-collar workers toil. While this was not the end of his journey to the majors, on this summer day, it sure felt like it.Advertisement
Chelsea legend Millie Bright confirms shock retirement after injury woes
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Chelsea and England defender Bright announces retirement
Chelsea have confirmed club captain Millie Bright is set to retire from football at the end of this season.The 32-year-old called time on her international career with England back in 2025 and has now made the decision to end her playing career altogether, saying she is "ready to say goodbye to football".
Justice dept sues $5B tech firm for excluding Americans from applying to high-paying jobs
The US Department of Justice is suing tech firm Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against American job seekers. Prosecutors claim the company created a sham hiring process, favoring temporary visa holders for lucrative roles and actively deterring US workers. This lawsuit highlights the DOJ's commitment to protecting domestic employment opportunities.
Arsenal face 'significant danger' against Atletico as storm brews in Madrid
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Edwards opens up on 'tough' Beaumont T20 World Cup omission
Charlotte Edwards has opened up on the “tough decision” to omit Tammy Beaumont from England’s upcoming Women's T20 World Cup squad but revealed she could still be selected for the Test match against India at Lord’s in July.
NZ greats Devine and Tahuhu to retire after World Cup
NZ greats Devine and Tahuhu to retire after World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, New Zealand will be defending their T20 World Cup title when the tournament starts in JuneByFfion WynneBBC Sport JournalistPublished19 minutes agoCommentsNew Zealand stalwarts Lea Tahuhu and Sophie Devine have confirmed they will be retiring at the end of this summer's Women's T20 World Cup. All-rounder Devine, 36, retired from one-day internationals after last year's 50-over tournament a...
Greaves on making history: 'Three of my best darts ever'
Beau Greaves has been at the top of the women's darts for a long time and has now made history on the PDC Pro Tour with three of her "best darts ever".Greaves became the first woman to win a PDC ranking title with a historic 8-7 victory over Michael Smith in Monday's Players Championship 11 final.
AI chip in Sooryavanshi's bat? Iceland Cricket troll Pak expert over bizarre claim
AI chip in Sooryavanshis bat Iceland Cricket troll Pak expert over bizarre claim
Luka Dončić and the manosphere: why the scrutiny of his body never ends
The Lakers star can dominate a game, but still be judged for what his physique supposedly reveals about himIn Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere, he interviews podcasters, streamers and influencers from across the Red Pill ecosystem. But the most profound moments are when he speaks with their followers. Regular, everyday American men who struggle to make a living, find love, get laid and start a family.One of them is a Latino man in his 20s living in Miami. He explains tha...