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Lombardi resigns as UNC GM amid investigation

JAKE TROTTER

Michael Lombardi has resigned as the GM of the UNC football team, which he had joined when Bill Belichick was hired in late 2024.

A big plane, customs issues and nearly 8,000 miles: Inside the 49ers' complex trip to Australia

NICK WAGONER

The 49ers touched down Thursday for their weeklong stay in Melbourne, Australia, to face the Rams. How did the team prepare for the trip?

Former Wake Forest, NFL DB Smith dies at 40

Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL, has died, according to Wake Forest. No cause of death was given.

Lakers-Mavs? Pacers-Knicks?! Ranking the top 10 NBA rivalries to watch next season

ZACH KRAM

A competitive postseason and buzzy offseason have elevated some of the league's feistiest conflicts.

La. judge clears pro athletes to return to LSU

DAN MURPHY

Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are currently cleared to return to college football after brief stints in the NFL, according to a judge's orders issued Thursday evening, setting up a dramatic showdown between the SEC and LSU.

Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis

FANTASY STAFF

Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.

Louisiana court rules for the players: Who's affected and what happens now

MAX OLSON

What does it all mean? What cases are still pending? What are people saying?

Monfils says his Slam adieu with 2nd-round loss

SIMON CAMBERS

Gael Monfils played his final Grand Slam match Thursday night at the US Open, a battle with Learner Tien that ended in a loss to the talented young American.

Kanter Freedom files suit vs. Sky, Wintrust Arena

Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena, alleging in a 15-page complaint filed Thursday that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was removed from a Sky home game last month.

1,104 days later: The numbers behind UMass' wild Rutgers upset

ANTHONY GHARIB

UMass won its first game in over a calendar year in statement fashion -- dominating Rutgers 37-21 on the road in New Jersey.

UMass ends 16-game skid with win over Rutgers

Pop Watson III passed for 197 yards and three touchdowns as UMass ended a 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers in the season-opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Buffs rally late, block Ga. Tech's walk-off FG try

Freshman QB Julian Lewis led a clutch two-minute drill to put Colorado ahead, and the Buffaloes secured a 14-13 win by blocking Georgia Tech's 45-yard field goal attempt as time expired Thursday night.

Why World Cup stage might be even bigger for Bueckers, Clark, Reese and young Team USA

ALEXA PHILIPPOU

The future is here for Team USA as Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and others make their debut in a major event.

Preview: U.S. women are favorite, but here's how all 16 teams rank

ALEXA PHILIPPOU AND MICHAEL VOEPEL

Sixteen nations will compete in the World Cup in Berlin starting Friday. Team USA and France are front-runners.

Zverev sweats out another 5-set scare at US Open

Alexander Zverev needed five sets and more than 4 1/2 hours to beat Quentin Halys in their second-round match, becoming the first top-seeded man to play back-to-back five-set matches to start a major in the Open Era.