League’s best square off when Sun visit Liberty

May 14, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Rachel Banham (1) shoots for three points against the Indiana Fever in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun likely will spend the rest of the season jostling for the WNBA’s top…

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Team USA Basketball Might Have Effort Problem

PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Try as we might, it’s easy to overreact to the disjointed second half turned in by Team USA in a narrow win over Australia in Abu Dhabi. Energy in spurts, effectiveness largely in isolation, and soft interior defense contributed to the white-knuckle finish in the exhibition game that left head…

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Slumping Dream visit Lynx in final game before break

May 9, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Aerial Powers (23) yells to teammates as Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) reaches of the ball Thursday, May 9, 2024, during the preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA…

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Fresno State’s Jeff Tedford steps down for health reasons

Nov 25, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Tedford looks on during the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford announced Monday he is stepping down due to health concerns. Tedford, 62, compiled a…

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MLB’s Biggest First Half Surprises in 2024

PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Perhaps the biggest surprise in the first half of the baseball season didn’t occur between the foul lines. Did anyone really expect the MLB to be able to get rid of umpire Angel Hernandez? The oft-berated Hernandez said in early May he was retiring after 33 seasons in the majors…

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