Tom Thibodeau among winningest coaches without a title - ESPN
The New York Knicks announced the firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, three days after the team's elimination in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.
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WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx, Liberty retain top spots - ESPN
The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty remain unbeaten atop ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings as the league transitions into Commissioner's Cup play with the start of June. They are favored to meet in the tournament final for the second year in a row on July 1.
California makes rule change to girls' track and field championship after Trump's threats over trans athlete
XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss her experience protecting women's sports after a California transgender athlete won a spot in the high track and field state championship.
MVP Gilgeous-Alexander, runner-up Jokic headline All-NBA teams - ESPN
The NBA's Most Valuable Player, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, headlined the league's All-NBA teams, which were announced Friday evening to conclude the league's annual end-of-season award schedule.
NBA playoffs betting: How to bet the conference finals - ESPN
The NBA's Conference Finals are set, with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference and the New York Knicks facing the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference.
Nuggets use huge 3rd quarter to beat Thunder and force Game 7
Jamal Murray fought through an illness to score 25 points and power the Denver Nuggets past the Thunder 119-107 on Thursday night, sending the series back to Oklahoma City for a decisive Game 7.
Jamal Murray scores 25 as Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Thunder - ESPN
DENVER — Jamal Murray fought through an illness to score 25 points and power the Denver Nuggets past the Thunder 119-107 on Thursday night, sending the series back to Oklahoma City for a decisive Game 7.
Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for third year in a row
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career. Following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s estimated total earnings are around $275 million. The Portuguese forward increased his income by $15 million through off-field endorsements as well as lucrative sponsorship deals backed by his large social media followers: 939 million in total as of May. Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who in March became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers, jumped to second place in the rankings with $156 million. Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $135 million. Despite losing his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury’s income has been boosted by partnerships promoting Maltese tourism and his Netflix reality show. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, reached fourth with $137 million, thanks to record-breaking signing bonuses and a lucrative contract extension. Meanwhile, Argentine Lionel Messi dropped to fifth place with $135 million — the same as last year — having moved to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, as well as continuing to receive high-profile endorsements from Adidas and Apple. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, nearing the end of his illustrious career, came sixth with $133.8 million. MLB New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto came in at a remarkable seventh place, earning $114 million.