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Execs unfiltered thoughts on NFL Draft for every NFC team: Giants, Bears get high marks
The Falcons raised eyebrows for the second consecutive year, the Lions stayed true to form, and the Cowboys and Rams also drew praise.

Gregg Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach to become team president
Popovich, 76, suffered a mild stroke in early November which forced him to cede coaching duties to assistant Mitch Johnson.

What’s next for Lakers after first-round exit? LeBron’s future, the Dončić dilemma and more
After a disappointing first-round exit and a season filled with fireworks, the Lakers enter the offseason with more questions than answers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade proposals: 4 potential deals that pique our interest
If the two-time MVP hits the market, a few deals are conversation starters. But are they enough to get the job done?

Jalen Brunson and the shot that may have saved the Knicks as we know them
The final points of Brunson’s 40-point performance carried the weight of a franchise and avoided an alternate universe.

Bob Baffert scratches Rodriguez from Kentucky Derby: What to know about his replacement, Baeza
With Baffert pulling Rodriguez out of the race, Baeza has joined the field.

MLB made a change that players say shrank the strike zone — and caught them by surprise
An adjustment in how umpires are graded has impacted ball-strike calls during the season’s first month, leaving players to adapt on the fly.

With fewer four-homer games than perfect games, why is one revered, and the other a quirk?
On Saturday night, Arizona’s Eugenio Suárez joined an illustrious — and quirky — club. Its rarity doesn’t match its significance, however.

Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves show basketball world they’ve ‘figured it out’
Dismissed before the series began, Minnesota dominated Luka and LeBron’s Lakers in just about every aspect.

2025 NBA mock draft: Cooper Flagg is sure No. 1 in shallow pool of prospects
NIL is keeping more college stars on campus, so second-round picks may lose value. And there’s a high riser at No. 3.