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After a disappointing 22-29 start to the season, Joe Girardi's underwhelming term with the Phillies concluded. - Josh B.


	Phillies fire Joe Girardi, coaching asst. Bobby Meacham

	Phillies bench coach Rob Thomson named interim manager
	Girardi on firing: 'We underperformed, and that falls on me'
	After firing, Girardi says he prays Phillies improve, make playoffs
	Phillies rule out Jim Leyland from their managerial vacancy
	Biggest disappointments of the season

The Top 10


10	Rangers hang on for 3-2 win over Lightning in Game 2 of ECF

	Rangers end Lightning's playoff streak
	Ryan Reaves vs. Evander Kane in the Stanley Cup Final? Dare to dream.
	Lightning's Brayden Point still not close to returning from injury
	Bruins' Charlie McAvoy, Matt Grzelcyk to miss start of 2022-23 season
	Canadiens goaltender Carey Price wins Masterton Trophy


9	Yordan Alvarez, Astros agree to six-year, $115M extension

	Orioles promote Eve Rosenbaum to assistant GM of baseball operations
	Twins place four on COVID list prior to series against Blue Jays
	Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis undergoes back surgery
	Padres' Wil Myers placed on IL with knee inflammation, surgery possible
	Impending MLB free agents who are off to slow starts at the plate


8	Deshaun Watson's lawyer: Consensual activity 'not a crime'

	Watson's lawyer: 'Happy ending' remark was used 'hypothetically'
	23rd woman files lawsuit against Watson
	...and attorney says 'other cases may come against' the Browns QB
	Latest Watson lawsuit includes troubling new allegation
	Watson tried to settle with all reported victims to facilitate trade to Dolphins

"The voice of leadership for Geno is something that you see more and more now." - Shane Waldron


7	Seahawks OC: Geno Smith has 'command' of our offense

	Seahawks interested in Cam Newton?
	Noah Fant: Seahawks offense 'very favorable to the tight end'
	Myles Garrett wants Odell Beckham Jr. back in Cleveland
	A.J. Brown: Playing with DeVonta Smith takes 'pressure off each other'
	Davis Webb: Daniel Jones is 'probably the smartest QB I've been around'


6	Wild stat helps explain why Celtics hit so many 3s in Game 1

	Celtics shock Warriors with huge fourth quarter to win Game 1 of NBA Finals
	Draymond Green shares what went wrong in Warriors' Game 1 loss
	...then guarantees he'll play better
	Al Horford's Wikipedia page gets funny edits after huge Game 1
	Stephen Curry breaks NBA Finals record with six first-quarter 3-pointers


5	Zverev out of French Open with injury; Nadal advances to Final

	Rafael Nadal says he feels 'very sorry' for Alexander Zverev
	Casper Ruud-Marin Cilic French Open semifinal interrupted by protester
	Ruud ready for clash with 'idol' Nadal in Roland Garros final
	Coco Gauff bids to end Iga Swiatek's unbeaten streak in French Open final
	Greatest hustle plays in sports history


4	Futures Watch: Will your favorite CFB team win 10 games this year?

	LSU fan offers Alabama's Nick Saban $5K to stop beating team
	Ryan Day: It'll cost Ohio State $13M in NIL deals to keep roster
	CFP executives 'hope' to see agreement on new format by next year
	Top recruit Arch Manning deciding between Georgia, Texas?
	Notre Dame adds 'daughters' to song on anniversary of admission of women

"Let's believe that next year we're going to win trophies." - Cristiano Ronaldo


3	Ronaldo 'very happy' to stay with Man U under Erik ten Hag

	Sadio Mane hints at Liverpool exit
	Jurgen Klopp sends Christian Pulisic message: 'He's more than welcome'
	UEFA apologizes to fans over the Champions League final debacle
	U.S. Soccer CEO Will Wilson to quit ahead of World Cup
	The 'FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners' quiz


2	25 best MLB players under 25


1	Longest-tenured kicker-punter duos in NFL history

	25 best players under the age of 25
	Best draft pick each team made in 2022
	Offseason's most improved position groups
	Top beneficiaries from the offseason
	Way-too-early 2023 NFL mock draft

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NBA News
	Shaquille O'Neal makes peace with longtime enemy — mostly
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NHL News
	Explaining the significance of Red Wings' long-overdue honor for Sergei Fedorov
	Red Wings set to finally honor franchise legend Sergei Fedorov
	Blue Jackets sign former first-round pick to professional tryout

College Football News
	Rivals names Florida WR as No. 1 recruit of 2028 class
	BYU announces its starting QB with an insane video
	Michigan snags huge recruiting win over rival Ohio State

College Basketball News
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