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Why Packers RT Zach Tom is practicing without a contract extension Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas calls out bettor for following, heckling her at Philadelphia meet Do the Knicks have a Mikal Bridges dilemma this offseason? How to watch Wings at Storm: Dallas without Paige Bueckers; Seattle tries to right ship Tennis gets the Iga Swiatek vs. Aryna Sabalenka showdown the WTA Tour craved Sam Bennett is a perfect fit on Panthers, ‘the definition of a playoff player’ — would he walk away? Bryce Harper homers in first at-bat after 5-game absence as Phillies cruise Saquon Barkley isn’t the top fantasy football pick, and shouldn’t even be a first-rounder Ten Jets — including two rookies — who stood out at Tuesday’s practice: OTA observations Canada’s 32-year Stanley Cup drought is now embarrassing. Can the Oilers end it? Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter apologizes for using homophobic slur Pacers’ flight to OKC diverted to Tulsa due to tornado warning PWHL releases expansion draft protected list: Hilary Knight, Sarah Nurse go unprotected In shocking move, Hilary Knight was exposed to PWHL expansion. Why? Coco Gauff and Madison Keys’ French Open quarterfinal and a clash of tennis superpowers What to watch in sports this week: NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, Belmont Stakes and French Open Carlos Alcaraz sends a thunderclap across the French Open in rout of Tommy Paul Crystal Palace set for UEFA talks over Europa League participation Crystal Palace Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits The Transfer Deal Sheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more Steelers send letter to fans angry about players attending Donald Trump rally: Reports How each of the 32 teams qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup Cooper Flagg’s peak timeline, guard help sans Kyrie Irving and more: Mavericks mailbag Seattle supersonic: Cal Raleigh is blasting his way toward a historic offensive season Texas Tech topples ‘historic, legendary’ Oklahoma dynasty to reach WCWS finals Why has there never been a challenger to the Premier League like LIV Golf or the XFL? Braves replace third-base coach with former manager Fredi González after multiple bad sends FAQs about the Spirit’s coaching shuffle. Plus: USWNT meeting Hayes’ deadline Giro d’Italia key takeaways: Yates’ patience, the beauty of gravel – and did UAE throw away the race? Jack Grealish is at a career crossroads. Which club could reignite his best? Connections: Sports Edition hints for June 3, 2025, puzzle No. 253 Red Sox have been patient as Trevor Story’s offense has stalled. But for how much longer? Energized by struggles, Royce Lewis works to get back on track: ‘Everyone slumps’ Cowboys need more from Tyler Guyton, and he’s making significant changes to improve Alex Anthopoulos on Braves’ slow start, AJ Smith-Shawver controversy, RISP woes Joe Ryan’s big escape, Byron Buxton’s 5-RBI night drive Twins to win over A’s Author of new Mike Tyson biography examines boxer’s complicated life: ‘At what cost? ’ Why Max Verstappen didn’t get disqualified for Spanish Grand Prix collision Rockets wait on Steven Adams, decisions with No. 10 pick and a looming Giannis question Max Verstappen: Why the Red Bull driver will never change the way he races The Athletic FC: Mbeumo to Man Utd? Pivotal week for Wirtz, Messi trading cards to be remade How the offseason competition Broncos coach Sean Payton covets has changed form Will Wrexham’s Hollywood backers spend big this summer to try to reach the Premier League? As Timberwolves face key summer, Tim Connelly says he isn’t going anywhere Could Martin Zubimendi be just as important to Arsenal as signing a new No 9? Mets’ Paul Blackburn returns looking better than ever in win over Dodgers The summer 2025 transfer window on The Athletic Julian Alvarez ‘double touch’ penalty would now be retaken after law change How a college football coach sees the game: Inside the film room with Marcus Freeman Flyers AGM Brent Flahr on upcoming draft, prospects: ‘We’re going to get a good player’ After MLB-best May, can Cardinals’ depth keep them winning in June? College football recruiting thoughts: Slow starters, big-name FCS coaches, unusual suspects Who owns La Liga’s 20 clubs: A Wimbledon semi-finalist, Pep Guardiola’s brother and a private detective Grading Thunder-Pacers matchups for 2025 NBA Finals. Plus, should Seattle feel left out? Borussia Dortmund confident of completing Jobe Bellingham signing from Sunderland Bayer Leverkusen sign goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Brentford Can Braves get a jolt from firing third-base coach? Plus: How Judge’s mentality stands out Submit a question for Jay King’s offseason Celtics mailbag Submit your questions for Scott Wheeler’s 2025 NHL Draft mailbag The unlikeliest recruiting hotbed: How the state of Idaho is producing elite football talent Yankees’ Ryan Yarbrough is dominating. But why does he throw like that? NHL highlights are now in The Athletic’s app. Why this is the perfect time Flyers sign Noah Cates to 4-year, $16 million extension Watch: Candace Parker on coaching, commentating and coming out What’s next for Jazz after hiring Austin Ainge as president of basketball operations? What we’re hearing about Adam Foote’s Canucks coaching staff, and more notes PWHL Players Association votes to disclose salaries: Why they made the decision Brighton & Hove Albion coach Jack Stern joins Marco Knoop in leaving club Nottingham Forest reach verbal agreement to sign Botafogo trio Igor Jesus, Cuiabano and Jair Cunha Can Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap signings boost Chelsea, Manchester United’s top four odds? At Seahawks OTAs, defense sets a high standard: ‘We want to be No. 1’ Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi expecting ‘long summer’ as he prepares to leave Real Sociedad Claudia Pina brace sees Spain Women beat England 2-1 in Nations League group stage California could be sued over participation of trans athletes, DOJ says Jalen Ramsey and the current state of the Vikings at cornerback England’s Fran Kirby retires from international football before Euro 2025 How a phone call from a college football legend reset Sean Mc Vay’s coaching career Pride progress? As gay pro athletes consider coming out, each announcement makes a mark Mets recall Ronny Mauricio, place Mark Vientos on IL with hamstring strain What we’re hearing about Formula One’s 2026 calendar Bruno Fernandes on rejecting Al Hilal to stay at Manchester United: ‘I want to stay at the highest level’ Brenda Tracy sues Michigan State’s board of trustees, alleges breach of duty in Mel Tucker case Jadon Sancho to leave Chelsea at end of loan, club to pay £5million penalty Milan interested in Luka Modric when he leaves Real Madrid West Ham United complete £32. 8m signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice Jim Marshall, longtime Vikings defensive end and member of ‘Purple People Eaters, ’ dies at 87 Jonathan David on his summer transfer: ‘I want a club with ambition’ Red Sox 1B Triston Casas discusses knee surgery rehab: ‘I’m living my worst nightmare’ Ravens, De Andre Hopkins are enjoying getting to know one another What can the Senators learn from this year’s Stanley Cup finalists? 4 lessons for the future Carrying his bag, Max Homa fails in bid to qualify for U. 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Open Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher joins Brentford Simone Inzaghi leaves Inter, expected to move to Al Hilal Nottingham Forest hope Nicolas Dominguez will recover from knee injury before start of new season Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford – Transfers TLDR Jonathan Morgan exhibited ‘bullying behaviour’, called Maddy Cusack a ‘psycho’, hearing told Frank Ragnow gave his all to Detroit Lions in career marked by toughness through ups and downs Brighton Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and the likely exits Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with hamstring injury: Reports Real Madrid Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Newcastle Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Liverpool Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Manchester United Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Arsenal Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Chelsea Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits West Ham Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key positions and available players ACC, Florida State, Clemson file to dismiss cases against each other Manchester City Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key positions and available players Leicester City Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key positions and likely exits Aston Villa Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Nottingham Forest Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key positions and available players Everton Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits Barcelona Transfer Deal Sheet: Early targets, potential sales and La Liga limits Wolves Transfer Deal Sheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits NHL Mock Draft 2025: Schaefer at No. 1 and Misa at No. 2 in Corey Pronman’s first round projection NBA and possession battle: How Thunder, Pacers stack up with their peers Why does the Big Ten want four automatic CFP bids? The league’s case has a long history Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau 3 days after season ends in conference finals I’ve trained Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for years. Here are 5 things you can learn from him Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been NBA MVP-worthy, but his goals aren’t complete In firing Tom Thibodeau, Knicks might get reminder that the grass isn’t always greener Pascal Siakam perfect for Pacers: How his NBA journey focused his drive New York Knicks head coaching candidates: Who should replace Tom Thibodeau? Tracing the Thunder’s rise back to a 2007 trade Sam Presti made with Steve Kerr French Open recap: Lorenzo Musetti avoids default after kicking ball into linesperson Why have Sergei Bobrovsky and Stuart Skinner looked so strong in the playoffs? Let’s break down their highlights Canada vs. USA: Two fans forced to watch each country’s worst 2025 NHL playoff ads Can the Florida Panthers become hockey’s ‘ideal’ team? The quest for perfection NBA Finals: Can the Pacers upset the favored Thunder? And what’s next for the Knicks? Why Bengals’ personnel additions are more notable than typical June transactions Tennessee’s journey hasn’t always been smooth, but Vols are feeling Super once again 2025 NCAA baseball Super Regionals set: What are the most intriguing matchups? Pochettino likens Pulisic to USA’s Messi, addresses stars passing on Gold Cup How could Bryan Mbeumo improve Manchester United? Which NHL teams should be interested in Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency? NHL free-agent big board: Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett and the top 50 targets a month before July 1 Oklahoma’s toppled softball dynasty, in context of other college sports Oklahoma’s softball dynasty ends, plus Deion speaks out on Shedeur Eno Sarris’ MLB starting pitcher rankings for the rest of 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Another shake-up in the top 3? Plus an All-Star pitch for each team Diamondbacks place Corbin Burnes on 15-day IL, await further medical tests MLB teams most likely to be sellers at trade deadline — and the players they could shop Should the Maple Leafs re-sign John Tavares? 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