Sources - Damian Lillard reaches deal to return to Trail Blazers - ESPN
Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
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House Settlement Provides Level NIL Playing Field in SEC, Says Arkansas Coach
Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman says a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that went into effect this month has leveled the college football playing field in a good way.
Pioneering skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in Italy
ROME :Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died on Thursday in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local police said. He was 56.
Donald Trump considers executive order on NCAA athletes' employment status - ESPN
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools, according to a draft copy of the order obtained this week by ESPN.
Best of the rest: Vingegaard and team get a taste of their own medicine on the Tour
HAUTACAM, France :While Tadej Pogacar has been enjoying a dream Tour de France run this year, his main rival Jonas Vingegaard and his once almighty team are now closer to third than first place after just one high mountain stage on Thursday.
Kansas City receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash
Kansas City wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another driver travelling at high speeds in sports cars caused a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles and causing injuries on a Dallas highway last year.
Liberty coach Sandy Brondello eager to work with Caitlin Clark as injury threatens All-Star appearance
New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello says she is looking forward to coaching Caitlin Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday as a lingering groin injury threatens the Fever star’s status for the weekend.
Ex-ESPN star criticizes company's direction after fan complaint
National political reporter Salena Zito on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders' 'Fight Oligarchy' tour and Stephen A. Smith's floated 2028 presidential run.