NBA coaching changes mount, job security mourned
MIAMI (AP) — Miami’s Erik Spoelstra and Denver’s Michael Malone are two of the four NBA coaches to have spent at least eight years with their current team.
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LeBron James defies time, propels Lakers to conference finals
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — As his NBA career approaches the dawn of its third decade, LeBron James plays almost exclusively alongside teammates who grew up watching him dominate their game.
LSU’s Reese named to Team USA; Morrow invited to camp
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – LSU’s Angel Reese was one of eight players selected late Sunday night to Team USA and will compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup July 1-9 in León, Mexico.
Rockies' Feltner released from hospital after skull fracture, concussion from line drive
DENVER (AP) — Colorado pitcher Ryan Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion after getting hit by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia's Nick Castellanos.
IOC puts trust at risk by seeking ways to allow Russia to compete at Olympics, EU official tells AP
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's presidency urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from next year's Paris Games, yet said Monday a boycott by the 27-nation bloc is not on the table.
Derby winner Mage on track to run in Preakness, pursue Triple Crown
(AP) Kentucky Derby winner Mage remains on track to run in the Preakness next week to continue a pursuit of horse racing’s first Triple Crown. Co-owner Ramiro Restrepo says a final decision is expected Friday after the horse has one more workout. Restrepo downplayed concern about the two-week turnaround that’s rare in North American racing. He cited trainer Gustavo Delgado’s experience with similar time frames in Venezuela. Last year’s long shot Derby winner Rich Strike did not run in the Preakness because his owner and trainer thought the horse needed extra rest.
Davis caps off career with 400-meter state title
BATON ROUGE – Lake Arthur High Senior Ashton Davis competed in the men’s 2A 400m dash for the 2023 LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championship meet at LSU’s Bernie Moore Stadium last Friday. While Davis is no stranger to the state venue, this year he brought home the gold reaching a goal he has worked diligently towards achieving.
NCAA rules against legalized gambling remain strict
(AP) — More than 40 athletes from Iowa and Iowa State could be facing discipline from both law enforcement and the NCAA for impermissible online wagering. The NCAA consequences could be far worse than the legal ones.
Tigers rebound with 14-4 victory over Northwestern St.
LSU bats pop four homers in win
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