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The sun has set on Vogel's time in Phoenix after a 49-win season, but a playoff sweep at the hands of the Wolves. Was Vogel the scapegoat? - Angie


	Frank Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

	Suns targeting former NBA champion for head-coaching vacancy
	Suns talks with head-coaching target 'expected to move quickly'
	Hornets hire top Celtics assistant as next head coach
	Former Lakers HC calls for LeBron James to take over for Darvin Ham
	...but should James be player-coach?

The Top 10


10	Luka Doncic, Mavs hand Thunder first playoff loss

	Watch: Doncic comes out blazing hot in Game 2 vs. Thunder
	Watch: Mavs star has career-best postseason half for Dallas
	Cavaliers punch back, dominate Celtics in Game 2 blowout
	...but Game 2 loss to Cavaliers not a reason for Celtics to panic
	Watch: Cavaliers' Evan Mobley turns defense into offense in Game 2
	Three stars from Thursday's games


9	Takeaways as Rangers take huge series lead on Hurricanes

	Stars almost blow another lead, even series with Avalanche
	Oilers coach suggests star center could miss Game 2 vs. Canucks
	Brandon Montour mocks Brad Marchand with reference to past incident
	Top potential Sheldon Keefe replacements for Leafs head coach
	Utah NHL team opens online fan vote to decide franchise's name


8	Rams trade former team captain in surprising move

	Cowboys release veteran WR
	Giants add former Pro Bowl WR
	How Saints QB Derek Carr handled criticism from Michael Thomas
	Free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore makes notable statement about his future
	49ers star LB opens up about 'devastating' Super Bowl injury

"The rules are in place to protect the integrity of the game and try your best to create a level playing field." - Gene Smith


7	Ohio State AD wrong for saying Michigan wins deserve asterisk

	Iowa brings in depth at quarterback through transfer portal
	Hugh Freeze uncomfortable with 'bidding wars' for transfer portal players
	LSU HC pins transfer portal struggles on reluctance to 'buy players'
	Former five-star quarterback announces his transfer destination
	Arizona State lands highly touted Colorado running back transfer


6	Padres OF Jurickson Profar is a legitimate MVP candidate

	Marlins fire sale underway with additional blockbuster trades possible
	Do the Athletics have baseball's most valuable trade chip?
	Yankees' Aaron Judge may be 'locked in' and out of slump
	A look at Alex Bregman's struggles
	Top prospects who made MLB debuts after short minor league stays


5	Five NFL players under 25 entering career-defining seasons

	Eagles RB says divide between front office, locker room led to team's collapse
	Why this Eagles rookie CB could play a big role in 2024
	Hall of Fame RB defends Najee Harris after Steelers decline fifth-year option
	Ravens TE unafraid of possible season opener vs. Chiefs
	Steelers rookie WR hopes to 'change' team's longtime rule


4	Steelers star comments on controversial Justin Fields idea

	Hall of Famer makes bold prediction about Russell Wilson, Steelers
	Lions GM discusses possible contract extension for Jared Goff
	Buccaneers GM again responds to Falcons, Kirk Cousins hype
	Eagles' Jalen Hurts draws surprising ranking among NFL QBs
	Skip Bayless makes huge Tom Brady prediction after Netflix roast

"There's not a consistent balance and that's disappointing. … Small-market teams deserve an equal shot." - Rick Carlisle


3	Rick Carlisle claims refs are biased against teams like Pacers

	Pacers file shocking number of questionable calls after Game 2 loss
	Knicks' Josh Hart achieves a high not reached in 11 NBA postseasons
	Knicks get even more bad injury news ahead of Game 3
	Bucks guard's actions cost him again with double whammy suspension
	2008 Celtics champion sentenced to prison despite emotional plea


2	14-year-old phenom signs unprecedented MLS deal

	MLS 'Rivalry Week': A look at three of the weekend's top matches
	Borussia Dortmund legend reportedly 'considering' move to MLS
	Red Bulls defender gets new contract
	Charlotte FC forward signs extension
	Premier League best bets: Will Man City fall at the final hurdle?


1	Tiger Woods-Rory McIlroy drama clouds future for PGA

	McIlroy named to new subcommittee working on PIF deal
	Confidence boosted, McIlroy targets fourth win at Wells Fargo
	Xander Schauffele tops leaderboard after first round of Wells Fargo
	Golf betting: Should you back McIlroy amid PGA policy board drama?
	Chris DiMarco, Padraig Harrington lead Tradition with play halted

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