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How the Sparks have had to ‘deprogram’ to learn Derek Fisher’s offense


The WTW: Joe Musgrove wants to get more than just a whiff of the finish line


Fueled by feelings of ‘disrespect,’ Cole Beasley is ready to unleash the slot receiver in Buffalo


‘It was like the WWF’: Steelers’ ‘Minicamp Melee’ reverberated for years


Women’s hockey boycott showing cracks as players start to return to NWHL


In his own way and on his own time, a hungry Tyson Fury looks to keep moving ahead in title pursuit


Boxing has always been full of stories about characters and upsets. We aim to bring them to you


Why the White Sox won’t give up on Reynaldo López in the rotation


Pourquoi le Canadien gagnerait à ramener Max Domi à l’aile dès l’an prochain


All-Star worthy? Ranking the Diamondbacks’ leading candidates


Game 6


Preordained: The talents that make Frank Reich a successful NFL coach also made him the ideal minister


No matter what the Giants are offered for Madison Bumgarner, there is no replacing what will be lost


Before Drake and the guitar: Five former teammates discuss the origins of Nick Nurse as Raptors coach


Heading into series with Yankees, the Mets are counting on a resurgent Jason Vargas


Submit your questions for Sara Civian’s Hurricanes Mailbag


MLB, Boston communities rally behind David Ortiz following shooting


How Kyle Hamilton spent his final offseason before Notre Dame


Submit a question for David Ubben’s Tennessee Vols Mailbag


Why Jack Murphy chose to leave NAU and join Sean Miller at Arizona


Giants week in review: Should Madison Bumgarner have gotten the ball out of the ocean?


Discuss: What are your favorite Tony Parker memories?


‘I’ve proved people wrong my entire career’: A Q&A with Draymond Green and a window into his resilient mindset


After the Taurean Prince trade, the Hawks’ draft strategy should be clear


Tailgates, inclusivity and a sea of blue: Experiencing Chelsea in the USA with local (and not so local) fans


Recap of our live Q&A: Suns writer Gina Mizell talked draft, free agency and Kevin Durant


Roundtable: Is Ja Morant the best option for the Grizzlies? Analyzing the 2019 NBA Draft


Recap: Q&A with Miami Heat reporter Shandel Richardson, June 12


Submit a question for Stewart Mandel’s College Football Mailbag


Q&A: Dan Lambert hopes to return the Predators’ power play to respectability


John Mason Q&A: The origin of ‘DEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!’, the inspiration for ‘Martin’ and props from Steph Curry and Kevin Durant


‘What if?’: Top 5 lingering questions that could have altered Wisconsin football history in the past decade


If the Blue Jackets trade from their defensive depth, who is most likely to go?


Absolute madness: an extensive timeline of four Rangers games in 48 hours.


Stimson: What kind of statistical output can we expect from Jeff Skinner over the course of his deal?


Rules changes, hot seat considerations, and the ACC title chase: Eamonn Brennan’s college hoops mailbag, Part III


What version of Kevin Durant will the Warriors get if he returns? Should he return?


There’s not much good to say about the Red Sox or their results right now


Mariners week in review, the-just-when-you-think-it-can’t-get-worse edition


‘Maybe that’s our story’: Blues stay optimistic after chance to clinch first Stanley Cup falls well short


A’s week in review: Treading water and back to .500


The 30: Bottom-dwellers find gems (or trade fodder), all that and Laureano can hit, and a season of bests for the Twins


Does Villanova’s Eric Paschall fill a need for the Jazz?


The board women get paid, too: Rebounding margin a deciding factor for Storm


The Cubs have dazzled at Wrigley, but can they take their show on the road against the Rockies and Dodgers?


At least you didn’t jinx the Blues by releasing the celebration pages early…


Submit a question for Grace Raynor’s Clemson Mailbag


As Domingo Germán heads to injured list, Yankees once again face depth issues in their rotation


Closing in on a deal: Alex Meruelo in advanced stages of purchasing majority share of Coyotes


Send in your questions for Fred Katz’s Wizards mailbag


Kings and Ducks Mailbag: Give us your best trade and free agency questions!


MLS PA working to increase foreign player outreach ahead of CBA talks


Sources: Anthony Davis narrows focus of desired long-term destinations from four teams to Lakers and Knicks


Carig: The space where the Mets must improve to join elite teams like the Yankees


‘This guy is the best pitcher out there’: Behind the Brewers’ scouting process of Ethan Small


Wild draft breakdown: 10 players who might be a fit at the No. 12 pick


From pickup hoops in Ghana to first-round pick, a refresher on Ziggy Ansah’s improbable journey


Mike Coppinger: Independent and loving it — get ready for coverage that’s unfiltered and comprehensive


Lance Pugmire: Going after the best stories for astute readers, and being allowed to color outside the lines


Rafe Bartholomew: Thrilled to write about the beauty, brutality, hilarity, tragedy and raw humanity of boxing


A conversation with David Coburn, Part 1: Florida State’s new AD on the budget, the ACC Network and Seminole Boosters


On Orioles’ top draftee Adley Rutschman: A scouting report from the opposing dugout


‘I just want to be judged by the job I do’: Titans OC Arthur Smith opens up about his FedEx family, road to the new role


Building a better Bosa: Joey intent on sharing his wisdom with his baby brother, including how to avoid another hamstring strain


Bowden: How the Marlins won the the 2019 draft, plus a look at the runner-ups


At NBA’s Finals watch party in Tokyo, an underground basketball community resurfaces


Hit the reset: Heavyweight division is more wide open than ever. Where does everyone stand?


Following stint as Arizona State assistant coach, Briann January refocuses on playing for Mercury


Down Goes Brown: Five hard questions the NHL needs to ask before they expand replay review


Thompson: With the Warriors on the brink, the ball — and the game — has to be in Steph Curry’s hands


Why the Fever are already halfway to their 2018 win total


From McMahon to Mitch, Butkus to Samurai Mike, the Bears celebrated a century of football this weekend


The good and bad from Rams OTAs, before this week’s three-day minicamp


The Blue Jays’ 25th man: Is Elvis Luciano well-served in the big leagues?


Media Circus: How Fox plans to cover the women’s World Cup


For starters, the Ravens’ mandatory minicamp is a chance for some players to make early statement


Buckley: Bruins can put a capstone on an incredible stretch for ‘Champ City’


‘He’s that type of tone-setter’: Bears top scouts chronicle Khalil Mack trade, key 2019 acquisitions


Byron Pringle is getting some hype from the Chiefs, but what’s the receiver’s true upside?


‘It just hasn’t carried’: Dream confronting offensive woes after strong finish to last season


Adrian Beltre’s unique journey ended with catharsis and contentment


A conversation with Danny Woodhead: On his rekindled love for Nebraska, life in retirement and old recruiting hypotheticals


Salfino: Solving ROS and trade value for three enigmatic young hitters


One-on-one with Derek Falvey: Twins CBO talks Kimbrel pursuit, trade deadline and more


From North Las Vegas to Northern Colorado, Jordan Davis focuses on basketball journey continuing as a pro


Offensive experience aids Dan Quinn’s defensive responsibilities: ‘If he needs to lean on us, he can lean on us’


Buckley: Let’s remember why David Ortiz is beloved in Boston


Submit a question for Tyson Alger’s Oregon Ducks Mailbag


Finding the next Allonzo Trier: The players the Knicks could nab as steals with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft


NFL Draft Inventory: The best picks still on each roster


State of the Program: A new chapter begins at Texas Tech, but the task remains the same


Four years after saying ‘forget me,’ Abby Wambach finds new ways to be known


Flyers free agency: Pending UFAs the team should avoid


Somebody’s got to go: Flush with cash but not roster spots, Blackhawks should be active in trade market


Nicholas Castellanos opens up on his defensive development: ‘I don’t know what easy is’


‘I’ve boxed before, but not like this’: Following Derek Wolfe’s lead, Broncos add new element to offseason training


What each Orlando Magic player should work to improve on this offseason


A’s Josh Phegley enjoying a breakout season thanks to playing time (and an insanely catchy walk-up song)


Blue Jays flirt with sweep against the New York Yankees, only to fall on their face against Diamondbacks


‘I’m Franmil Reyes. Big fun starts now.’ Padres outfielder’s personality matches his big swing


Five thoughts ahead of Game 5: How Raptors respond if Kevin Durant plays, Warriors’ bench and more


These veteran MMA promoters want to prove ‘world champion’ isn’t a fallacy


Recap: Buckeyes Q&A with Bill Landis


USMNT’s belief in themselves and Berhalter’s system still high after demoralizing pre-Gold Cup results


Bouchard: Why the Canadiens’ retool would be accelerated by moving Max Domi back to the wing


After years as a backup, Damien Williams begins new chapter as the Chiefs’ lead running back


Bruins takeaways: Yes, the Blues’ premature celebratory ads lit a fire under their opponents


Kevin Durant reported to play in Game 5. What are your predictions?


World Cup mailbag: The impact of VAR, the USWNT’s biggest challenges and the NWSL vs. Europe


Loss of Dusty Imoo to KHL leaves big hole in Kings’ goaltending development


The Canadiens should actively pursue Erik Karlsson because the time to strike is now


Q&A with Ken Holland: On the draft, buyouts, free agency and how to have a successful offseason


From new kid to O-line OG, Trai Turner looks like a veteran … and he’s only 25


In the face of a cap crunch, would a James Neal trade be worthwhile for the Flames?


Meisel’s Musings: Roberto Pérez’s renaissance, trade-deadline planning and Brad Hand’s perfection


Former Bengal Jeff Blake hopes to shake up NFL’s QB coach status quo


Dawg Check: Examining the Browns’ camp battles and potential next moves


Is this sustainable?: The expectations for Warriors-Raptors Game 5


As the Wizards’ search continues, the vexing question of Bradley Beal’s future remains


Harrison Bailey is comfortable as the face of Tennessee’s 2020 class


12 Questions with Justin Allgaier


Stanley Cup final report card – Game 6


The right thing to do: Why Karson Kuhlman was the spark plug for Bruins in Game 6


With another outstanding performance, Tuukka Rask makes his own legend


‘It’s a constant balancing act’: The method behind the Phillies’ bullpen management and usage decisions


Cub o’ coffee: We’re still buzzing over the addition of All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel


Recap: Q&A with Jacksonville Jaguars reporter Daniel Popper, June 11


Q&A recap: Mike Coppinger answered your boxing questions on June 11


Islanders’ free agency update: What’s taking so long with Anders Lee and Robin Lehner?


How Tony Parker’s steady professionalism left an imprint on the Hornets in just one season


Takeaways from Eagles assistants: Addressing Miles Sanders’ fumbling, in-game analytics and a player to watch


Dollars and sense: It won’t be like Lane’s Lounge, but gambling is coming to Chicago


Tony Ferguson definitely deserves the next UFC title shot, but I’m getting a bad feeling about this


How Tab Ramos’ roster selection let him down amid U.S.’ U-20 World Cup exit


Submit your questions for Jay Glazer’s NFL mailbag