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The the two-time Coach of the Year is set to return home to Arizona. Can he turn around a franchise with more questions than answers? - Angie


	Suns to hire ex-NBA champion as new head coach

	Insider reveals Mike Budenholzer's humongous contract figures
	What does Budenholzer hiring mean for key Suns assistant?
	Wild stat summarizes Kevin Durant's career after leaving Warriors
	Frank Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win
	Patience not included with the purchase of sports franchises

The Top 10


10	MVP Jokic, Nuggets blow out Timberwolves on road in Game 3

	Watch: Nuggets star Jamal Murray gets hot in the first half
	Watch: Jalen Brunson ties Game 3, but Andrew Nembhard wins it for Pacers
	Watch: Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton starts hot in Game 3
	Knicks star responds to Pacers HC's inflaming comments
	Report sheds light on OG Anunoby's status for remainder of Pacers series
	Three stars from Friday's games


9	Panthers dominate Bruins again to take 2-1 series lead

	Watch: Panthers strike first in physical opening period vs. Bruins
	Watch: Panthers take control of Game 3 with back-to-back power-play goals
	Oilers work overtime, tie Canucks at 1-1
	Utah NHL team releases the top names that are in consideration
	Maple Leafs finally sound like they are ready to make significant changes


8	ESPN unveils massive plans for Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut

	Columnist suspended following controversial Clark interaction
	Clark WNBA preview: Best bets, props for Indiana Fever rookie
	MVP odds, picks: Is it A'ja Wilson’s to lose, or will a long shot emerge?
	Watch: Diana Taurasi ecstatic for 20th season in WNBA, has ambitious goals
	New city nets WNBA expansion team

"The best option for me was to get it right and be fully healthy to come back soon." - Mike Trout


7	Mike Trout explains why he chose not to play through injury

	Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras' injury timeline revealed
	Mariners right-hander undergoes dreaded Tommy John surgery
	Cubs place starting infielder on IL
	Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter's scandal to be focus of TV series
	Former Yankees OF now a Dirty Bird


6	Bears make big, but unsurprising Caleb Williams announcement

	Did QBs Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Williams?
	Falcons HC Raheem Morris discusses recovery of Kirk Cousins
	Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. details first interaction with Cousins
	Beat writer explains why Patriots took two QBs in 2024 NFL Draft
	Aidan O'Connell or Gardner Minshew? Raiders HC names leader in competition
	Extension for Jared Goff could set the Lions up for major failure


5	Cardinals to sign WR who commanded extensive interest

	Colts' Adonai Mitchell had special motivation in picking jersey number
	Broncos cut former Super Bowl champ
	Giants' Malik Nabers updates status of bet with Commanders' Jayden Daniels
	Patriots mentioned as trade spot for former Tom Brady teammate
	Bucs GM explains why Baker Mayfield was brave to replace Tom Brady


4	Four RBs who could be the NFL's next breakout star

	49ers star makes surprising claim about team's Super Bowl loss
	Steelers are hoping to repeat history as rookies build 'brotherhood'
	Steelers first-round pick has already 'apologized' to new locker mate
	Media insider expands on possible Netflix, NFL Christmas Day partnership
	NFL futures: Favorites to win Comeback Player of the Year ... and surprise pick

"We only had two All-Stars. They say we're a superteam, but we didn't get rewarded like we are." - Jayson Tatum


3	Jayson Tatum refutes idea that Celtics are a 'superteam'

	Celtics slammed for getting 'complacent' in ugly Game 2 loss
	2008 Celtics champion sentenced to prison despite emotional plea
	Draymond Green has strong response to point guard debate
	The NBA's global reach has brought in its best players
	Insider explains why the Warriors will go 'big-game hunting' this offseason
	12-year NBA veteran expected to hit the free-agent market this summer


2	Kyle Busch crashes early into race at Darlington

	Ross Chastain uses a late restart to win Truck Series race at Darlington
	Three to watch, one to avoid for throwback weekend at Darlington
	Five best paint schemes for NASCAR's throwback weekend at Darlington
	Martin Truex Jr. has huge motivator on his side at Darlington
	Elton Sawyer reveals 'deal-breaker' stopping makers from joining NASCAR


1	Is Paul Skenes the greatest pitching prospect ever?

	Skenes betting guide: Odds, prop picks and scouting report
	Mariners choose surprising player to designate for assignment
	MLB insider sees this Yankees slugger winning his first MVP
	Watch: Four-run eighth inning lifts the Astros over Tigers
	Watch: Rockies win consecutive games for the first time this season

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