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It was a big night for France, which saw three players selected in the first six picks. How will the French studs fare against NBA talent? - Angie


	Frenchmen go No. 1 and No. 2 in the 2024 NBA Draft

	Hornets pull off a big surprise with sixth pick, grab another French stud
	Rockets grab UK guard with No. 3 pick
	UConn stars go in top 10 of NBA Draft
	Watch: Grizzlies stun crowd with pick
	Sixers first-round pick has high expectations for rookie season

The Top 10


10	What re-signing OG Anunoby means for the Knicks

	Knicks stars react to tampering claims after Mikal Bridges trade
	Wizards' Deni Avdija trade another step back for the franchise
	Heat superstar center intends to sign a three-year max extension
	Nets keep adding to massive return from Kevin Durant trade
	Celtics will likely be without this injured NBA Finals hero to start next season


9	Best, worst fits from first round of 2024 NBA Draft

	Lakers get steal of the first round after star guard's unexpected fall
	Drafting Dalton Knecht opens the door for L.A. to trade for a star
	The 'new' Pistons make a familiar move by drafting Ron Holland II
	Wolves' luxury-tax bill gets huge increase with addition of Rob Dillingham
	Spurs make puzzling trade in draft
	In draft-night surprise, Thunder pull off trade with Knicks, nab Weber State star


8	Star forward left off of USWNT for first time since 2008

	USWNT manager Emma Hayes unveils 2024 Olympic roster
	Summer of soccer best bets: The USMNT gears up for Game 2
	Olympics betting: Team USA favored to win these three events in Paris
	Gareth Southgate fires back at England fans throwing cups at him
	How a technicality impacted final Euro 2024 group standings

"Klay has been such an integral part of everything around here. Obviously a multi-time champion." - Steve Kerr


7	HC Steve Kerr 'desperately' wants Klay Thompson to stay

	CJ McCollum feels Thompson was 'disrespected' by Warriors
	The ideal Paul George trade for both the Clippers and Warriors
	Insider: Warriors prepared to offer George max contract
	Suns owner Mat Ishbia responds to trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant
	Heat star to remain with team but won't sign an offseason extension


6	Carlos Mendoza reveals what may have saved Mets' season

	Adam Ottavino reacts to sticky-stuff ejection, suspension of Edwin Diaz
	Yankees' Juan Soto speaks carefully about Mets' free-agency pursuit
	Is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the answer for Yankees' first base woes?
	Phillies manager provides injury update on Taijuan Walker
	Astros starting pitcher is set to undergo season-ending surgery
	What's Barry Bonds' place in MLB?


5	Top five races in the first half of NASCAR Cup Series season

	There may be a deeper meaning behind Andy Petree's sudden retirement
	Matt Crafton's decline may result in driver missing playoffs for first time
	Defending champion Ben Rhodes finally turning the corner in 2024
	Layne Riggs is hoping his summer momentum carries over to Nashville
	NASCAR odds for Nashville: A mispriced favorite to lock in now


4	Browns star reiterates desire 'to get paid this year'

	Insider reveals new details about 49ers' meeting with Brandon Aiyuk
	Cowboys look to bloodline of iconic jazz performer, R&B singer for defensive help
	Eagles' Lane Johnson shares noteworthy update on Jalen Hurts
	Eagles star believes former suspended defender will have 'special year'
	Ex-Eagles RB D'Andre Swift 'excited' to see Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia
	Why Panthers' Bryce Young doesn't like discussing rough rookie season

"Edmonton has the only chance to sign me, so I guess they are first. I'll leave it at that." - Leon Draisaitl


3	Leon Draisaitl noncommittal on his future with Oilers

	Legendary former NHL coach, GM announces his retirement
	Senators downplay trade rumors around notable defenseman
	Utah Hockey Club signs veteran enforcer to multiyear extension
	Sabres intend to buy out former All-Star
	Three teams in need of a throwback rebrand, like the Ducks and Kings


2	10 non-Caitlin Clark WNBA players who have defined 2024

	Sky's Angel Reese leads Clark in key stat for Rookie of the Year race
	Clark comments on possibly playing with Reese in All-Star Game
	Diana Taurasi didn't waste words when asked about facing Clark for first time
	Fever forward returns from knee injury
	Surging Lynx look to stay hot vs. Wings


1	Yardbarker's NHL mock draft: Intrigue surrounds top 10

	Rangers looking to include surprising player in package to trade up in draft
	Ivan Demidov's draft stock could be impacted by Matvei Michkov update
	Five underrated prospects you should know in the 2024 NHL Draft
	What will the Blackhawks do with their 2024 first-round picks?
	Top storylines to watch as the NHL Draft, free agency draw near

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