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Ex-Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty in a Dominican court on Thursday on charges of sexual abuse against a minor. - Angie


	Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor

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10	Five takeaways from the second round of the NBA Draft

	Winners and losers from the first round of the NBA Draft
	Warriors pull off draft-night trade, acquire national championship winner
	Could undrafted free-agent guard help fill Damian Lillard-sized gap for Bucks?
	Blazers inking 2024 Pac-12 Player of Year
	Pelicans to sign two-time All-American
	Insider reveals Magic's plan for intriguing Frenchman after trading up


9	Caitlin Clark-less Fever lose again, have reason to worry

	Clark's injury puts dream matchup against Paige Bueckers in jeopardy
	Fever coach calls out her team after suffering collapse in latest lost
	Sophie Cunningham had complaints about the Indiana Fever after latest loss
	Sparks' Kelsey Plum has strong words for Fever star after the game
	Clark suffering through worst shooting slump of her career


8	Mets lose key starting pitcher to brutal leg injury

	Juan Soto makes big admission about having 'fun' with Mets
	Mets star shares honest revelation about team's woes after another loss
	Red Sox pitcher suffers season-ending injury in off-field 'accident'
	Why Giants' Justin Verlander deserves better from his teammates
	Royals need to make this drastic change to save their season

"Todd has led us to three consecutive division titles and is one of the league's leading defensive minds." - Joel Glazer


7	Bucs address Todd Bowles hot seat rumors in big way

	Why Buccaneers GM 'loved' 2020 season that was impacted by pandemic
	Aaron Rodgers sends clear T.J. Watt message after retirement revelation
	James Harrison shares harsh reality of playing for Mike Tomlin
	Analyst suggests Odell Beckham Jr. should reunite with former team
	Cowboys insider addresses rumors about Dak Prescott, Joe Milton III
	NFL suspends Justin Tucker in wake of sexual misconduct allegations


6	Austin Reaves turned down max extension from Lakers

	Lakers trade up for Klutch Sports client
	Lakers set to add ESPN's top-ranked undrafted player
	Mavericks adding NCAA assists leader
	Sixers are set to sign ESPN's fifth-best undrafted player
	Heat adding undrafted 7-foot-1 big man


5	NHL mock draft 2025: Projecting the first 10 picks

	Three teams confirmed to have had trade talks with Blackhawks for No. 3 pick
	Best NHL fits for Boston College star
	Trade grades: Mammoth win for Utah
	NHL's CBA extension puts league in rare (and good) position
	Why the NHL should shorten the regular season, not extend it
	Mitch Marner's five-word message after former Maple Leaf calls it a career


4	Why Mavericks GM's bold take on Cooper Flagg is premature

	What is Flagg's earning potential after being selected No. 1?
	Paul George is the perfect mentor for 76ers' first-rounder V.J. Edgecombe
	Did the Nets just outsmart everyone ... or fumble again?
	Ace Bailey threatened interested team before NBA Draft
	Widely panned Pelicans' Derik Queen trade isn't as crazy as it seems

"My reaction was bad. I apologize to the Chicago Cubs for the way I reacted." - Willson Contreras


3	Willson Contreras apologizes for actions after loss to Cubs

	Shota Imanaga dazzles in return as Cubs maintain NL Central lead
	Astros remind league they're still contenders with Phillies sweep
	Shohei Ohtani had fun with teammate who caught his home run
	Marlins player throws epic temper tantrum after striking out
	Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw inching toward notable milestone after win


2	25 MLB players who could be dealt at the trade deadline

	Three replacements for Rafael Devers the Red Sox should strongly consider
	Players the Yankees should target at the trade deadline
	Potential trade candidates for Athletics
	What out-of-contention Braves should do by trade deadline
	Marlins' stance on Sandy Alcantara trade has been revealed


1	NFL hot takes: One AFC player on each team who must sizzle

	NFL hot takes: One NFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025
	Why Aaron Rodgers' experience will differ from Russell Wilson's
	Players share what makes QB Bo Nix special after stellar rookie season
	What Isaiah Likely said to Mark Andrews about mistakes in playoff loss
	Rookie Tyler Shough makes promise to Saints after Derek Carr retirement

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	Andrew Wiggins could be the missing piece to the Lakers' championship puzzle
	Another former Sacramento King heads to Europe

NHL News
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	Penguins will find themselves in tough spot if Sidney Crosby desires a trade
	More details emerge on Kirill Kaprizov's rejection of Wild's offer

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	Two analysts offer differing views on Billy Napier hot seat talk

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