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Jayson Tatum's fantastic year continues as he gets to, likely briefly, add "richest contract in NBA history" to his championship resume. - Josh B.


	Jayson Tatum's historic extension limits Celtics roster flexibility

	Boston is locking in its core long-term
	Celtics available for purchase after title
	Paul George, 76ers signing is a perfect marriage of desperation
	Philadelphia also retains this emerging star with a five-year contract
	In Tobias Harris, the Pistons are getting a veteran floor raiser, floor spacer
	Five undrafted NBA free agents to watch during summer league

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10	Controversial Uruguay goal eliminates USMNT

	Firing USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter may be too little, too late
	Mexico deserves much better than El Tri's anemic approach
	Watch: Portugal win in penalties, avoid crashing out of Euros
	Watch: Own goal eliminates Belgium, sends France to quarterfinals
	Goalkeeping heroics help France, Portugal advance in Euros
	Best bets: A match centuries in the making at Euros and Brazil's last dance


9	Steven Stamkos headlines Preds’ haul on Day 1 of free agency

	Sam Reinhart remains with Panthers with an eight-year extension
	Lightning sign recently acquired winger to a seven-year contract
	Blackhawks expected to sign veteran winger to a four-year deal
	Maple Leafs sign veteran defenseman to a big six-year pact
	Kraken expected to sign standout utilityman to seven-year agreement
	Capitals continue busy offseason with this significant trade acquisition


8	Why Klay Thompson is a great addition for the Mavericks

	Mavericks reportedly add the four-time champion on a sign-and-trade
	Thunder keep getting defensive, continue their monster offseason
	Clippers bring back former player
	Warriors to sign former second-round pick to a one-year contract
	Nuggets choose tax savings over winning with KCP departure
	Overshadowed NBA free-agency decision could have title ramifications

"[Gauff] appeared to know that a wide-open draw has given her the best chance of surpassing the fourth round for the first time." - Jack McEachen


7	Coco Gauff mitigates Wimbledon concerns with dominant win

	Wimbledon Day 1 women’s recap: Four former Grand Slam finalists lose
	Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon with a shoulder injury
	Wimbledon men’s Day 1 recap: Four seeded players knocked out
	Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz open men's side of Wimbledon with victories
	Casper Ruud, Grigor Dimitrov break into second round of Wimbledon
	Wimbledon odds, picks, prediction


6	Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson headline AL MVP race

	One move each AL Central team must make before the trade deadline
	Watch: Nationals OF James Wood earns first hit in MLB debut
	Veteran Mets outfielder suffers a bizarre injury in his hotel room
	Francisco Alvarez discusses the Mets pursuing Yankees OF Juan Soto
	Insiders update the Dodgers' trade deadline plans amid rash of injuries
	Three potential landing spots for Pirates reliever Aroldis Chapman


5	Let freedom ring: Contracts NFC teams would love to jettison

	Cowboys WR expected to hold out of camp unless he gets an extension
	49ers HC hints at a potential change in Christian McCaffrey's usage
	Data predicts bad news for 49ers' title hopes with Kyle Shanahan
	Panthers HC Dave Canales discusses his confidence in QB Bryce Young
	Vikings second-year WR believes he's taken his game 'to the next level'
	Packers facing questions on the offensive line heading into 2024


4	Let freedom ring: Contracts AFC teams would love to jettison

	Former Patriots QB addresses team's starting quarterback decision
	... and this former New England safety discusses Jerod Mayo becoming HC
	Chargers QB Justin Herbert raves about this rookie wide receiver
	Broncos defender believes team is 'going to surprise a lot of people'
	Insider explains why Chiefs' Rashee Rice may not be suspended
	Pro Bowl CB names the 'most underappreciated receiver in the league'

"We're going to be everybody's biggest game, for sure." - Quinn Ewers


3	Texas should be national title contender after move to SEC

	The case for and against Oklahoma as an SEC contender in 2024
	'Where we belong!' Texas officially joins SEC alongside rival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma State star RB arrested on suspicion of a DUI
	Arkansas HC Sam Pittman is under extreme pressure in 2024
	Nick Saban continues to get paid by Alabama in his retirement


2	Week 19 rankings: Who fell after wacky Nashville finish

	Joey Logano grabs season-saving victory in five OTs at Nashville
	Chaotic Nashville finish shows why results aren't the be-all, end-all
	Tyler Reddick deserves to be mentioned in championship conversation
	Why replacing Hailie Deegan at Chicago is the right choice
	NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble watch: Who rose, fell after Nashville


1	Winners and losers of last weekend's 2024 NHL Draft

	Did NHL do Sharks, top pick a disservice with home-opener scheduling?
	Flyers sign 2023 No. 7 overall pick to ELC
	Oilers to add veteran winger
	Stars to re-sign veteran center
	Forward with up-and-down career requests trade from Senators
	NHL reinstates trio involved with previous Blackhawks scandal

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