France announce Zinedine Zidane as new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps - ESPN
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France's new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps.
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Zidane lands dream job as France hand him reins through 2030 World Cup
PARIS, July 28 : France great Zinedine Zidane's long-held ambition to coach the national team became reality on Tuesday when the French Football Federation appointed the former captain and World Cup winner as Didier Deschamps' successor on a four-year contract.
Three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams to join Minnesota Vikings - ESPN
EAGAN, Minn. — Veteran defender Jamal Adams has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on the eve of training camp, adding an intriguing player to a defense led by a creative defensive coordinator in Brian Flores.
Griffin Conine's walk-off hit snaps Marlins' 12-game skid - ESPN
MIAMI — Griffin Conine hit a walk-off run-scoring single — the first of his career — to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Monday and end Miami's franchise-record 12-game losing streak.
Is the 2011 NFL draft the best defensive class ever? - ESPN
For decades, identifying the best defensive draft class in NFL history has been easy. The vaunted Class of 1981 sent six players to the Hall of Fame, with legendary second overall pick Lawrence Taylor leading the way. Fellow top-10 picks Kenny Easley and Ronnie Lott patrolled secondaries throughout the 1980s. Legendary Bears linebacker Mike Singletary was the leader on what might be the best defense of all time. And beyond Taylor, the 1981 class enshrined two more edge rushers with Howie Long and Rickey Jackson.
Yankees lose Bellinger for 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain - ESPN
New York Yankees All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be out four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, manager Aaron Boone said Monday.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez begins title defence with 1st-round win at D.C. Open
Canada's Leylah Fernandez opened her title defence with a first-round victory at the D.C. Open on Monday.
UNC football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave - ESPN
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi, a top aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university.