Rose: Howard hiring heals Fab Five wounds

Former Fab Five member and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose said that the hiring of Juwan Howard at Michigan resolves ongoing tensions between the former teammates and with the school. Press Release Distribution Service

Jets’ Gase: ‘Ridiculous’ to consider trading Bell

Jets coach Adam Gase hinted he wasn’t a fan of what the Jets paid for Le’Veon Bell in free agency, but he said he is “excited” to have the running back on his roster and isn’t thinking about trading him. Press Release Distribution Service

‘It’s the Kawhi effect’: The impact of having a transcendent star

The Raptors’ bench supported Kawhi Leonard by scoring 48 points in a Game 4 win. Press Release Distribution Service

The NBA’s supermax contract is working … just not like fans expected

When this season’s All-NBA teams are announced, more players could become eligible to sign supermax contract extensions. But as we’ve learned over the past two years, it’s not an automatic, for players or teams. Press Release Distribution Service

Mets lose McNeil, struggling Cano to injured list

Robinson Cano, who is hitting .241 with 13 RBIs, has a quad strain, and Mets teammate Jeff McNeil, who is third in the NL with a .333 batting average, has a hamstring strain. Press Release Distribution Service

NFL tweaks several television rules for 2019, including elimination of single-headers

NFL guarantees three games every Sunday afternoon in all markets, moves start times of divisional playoffs, cuts commercial breaks for Super Bowl.           Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: Hiring Juwan Howard as Michigan basketball coach is a major risk

Juwan Howard returns to Michigan basketball with no head coaching experience and no track record of recruiting, which is a major cause for concern.           Press Release Distribution Service

Basketball: Simmons, Bogut, Mills head Australia squad for World Cup

Ben Simmons, Andrew Bogut and Patty Mills were among nine NBA players included in Australia’s the 17-man squad for this year’s basketball World Cup on Thursday. Press Release Distribution Service

Soccer: Relaxed Japan hoping to peak at women’s World Cup

A fun and relaxed atmosphere prevailed at Japan’s training camp on Wednesday as Asako Takakura’s team began their final preparations for the women’s World Cup in France. Press Release Distribution Service

Giannis rep rips Drake for trolling Bucks star

An executive at the company that represents Giannis Antetokounmpo ripped rapper Drake for trolling the Bucks star in the Eastern Conference finals. Press Release Distribution Service

Passan: How a 19-year-old prospect is turning the MLB draft upside down

By agreeing to a deal to play in Japan and shunning the draft, Carter Stewart will make himself millions of dollars and might be changing the way baseball does business. Press Release Distribution Service

Sources: Howard in talks to be Michigan coach

Juwan Howard is in talks with Michigan to become the next head coach at his alma mater, sources told ESPN. Press Release Distribution Service

NFL asks teams to stop Oklahoma drill, others

In response to data that showed a high rate of concussions during the early part of training camp in recent years, the NFL has asked teams to eliminate some high-impact drills during practices. Press Release Distribution Service

Chiefs’ Mathieu victim of $5M extortion plot

Chiefs defensive back Tyrann Mathieu was the victim of a $5 million extortion plot by a family member, court records show. Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: Raptors show in Game 4 that they can win without a fully functional Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors showed in Eastern Conference finals Game 4 vs. the Milwaukee Bucks that they can win when Kawhi Leonard isn’t at his best.           Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: Blues complete amazing turnaround by beating Sharks to reach Stanley Cup Final

The St. Louis Blues, who were last in the NHL on Jan. 2, beat the San Jose Sharks and will face the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final.           Press Release Distribution Service

Cameroonian girls defy prejudice to pursue soccer dreams

When Gaelle Asheri first started playing soccer in the dirt streets near her home in Cameroon’s capital, she was the only girl on the informal neighborhood teams which used stones for goal posts and kept score by chalking results on a wall. Press Release Distribution Service

South Korea’s Ji targets women’s World Cup knockout stages

South Korea are hopeful of qualifying for the knockout stages of the women’s World Cup in France next month despite being placed in a tough group, midfielder Ji So-yun has said. Press Release Distribution Service

Source: Patriots, Edelman reach 2-year extension

Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, a three-time Super Bowl champ and the MVP of Super Bowl LIII, has signed a two-year extension that is worth up to $19 million in “new” money, a source told ESPN. Press Release Distribution Service

Cooley stays with Friars after meeting with U-M

Ed Cooley, who interviewed for the coaching vacancy at Michigan, will instead remain with Providence. He has led the Friars to the NCAA tournament in five of his eight seasons. Press Release Distribution Service

Ex-skater says deceased partner abused her

Bridget Namiotka, a former skating partner of John Coughlin, says he sexually abused her for two years. Press Release Distribution Service

Red Sox, Yankees to face off on turf for 1st time

When the Red Sox play the Yankees next month at Olympic Stadium in London, it will mark the first time in their rivalry that the game will be played on artificial turf. Press Release Distribution Service

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