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Belichick says UNC 'way ahead' of one year ago

PETE THAMEL

In the wake of a 4-8 season with few bright spots on the field, coach Bill Belichick struck an optimistic tone about the trajectory of North Carolina's football program on Friday at ACC Media Days.

Beer here! World Cup a boon for U.S. suds sales

ESPN NEWS SERVICES

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S., with host cities reporting a 14% bump in sales at bars, restaurants and stadiums in the first four weeks of the tournament.

Source: 49ers president in mix for MLS commish

JEFF CARLISLE

The list of candidates to succeed Don Garber as MLS commissioner is down to three, with LAFC co-owner Larry Berg, 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe and former Fox executive David Nathanson the three finalists, a source confirmed to ESPN.

MLB disallowing AI usage on iPads in dugout

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make decisions.

Cooper Flagg signs 1-of-1 numbered rookie debut pa...

DAN HAJDUCKY

At least one collector thinks Flagg's latest card could sell for $5 million.

'A natural-born leader': Spark star Maya Brady is ...

CLIFF BRUNT

Oklahoma City Spark softball star Maya Brady isn't the only one in the Brady family who is all about winning.

Yanks' Judge still on mend, not OK'd for workouts

- Aaron Judge's broken rib has not completely healed, and the New York Yankees captain still hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities.

NFL suspends Cards exec for gambling violations

The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy.

Rahm gets warning at Open for throwing club

Jon Rahm was given a code-of-conduct warning Friday in the British Open for throwing his club after a poor tee shot on the par-3 15th hole.

2-shot penalty stalls DeChambeau's Day 2 surge

MARK SCHLABACH

The R&A assessed Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty following his second round in the 164th Open Championship for allegedly improving his lie in the tall grass before his second shot on the fifth hole.

NFL players renew push for grass on heels of WC

BROOKE PRYOR

Dozens of NFL players are continuing their push for the installment of permanent grass playing surfaces across the league after it was used successfully for World Cup matches at 11 league stadiums.

LeBron still mum as 'trust the process' sparks tiz...

DAVE MCMENAMIN

LeBron James finished off the fourth of four public appearances scheduled around the first two days of Fanatics Fest on Friday, and just like the three that came before it Thursday, James kept his upcoming free agency decision to himself.

Pirates-Guardians postponed for poor air quality

Friday's scheduled game between the Pirates and Guardians in Cleveland has been postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota.

Fever's Clark first with 40-point, 10-assist game

Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 45 points and had 10 assists for the first 40-10 game in WNBA history, and the Indiana Fever beat Seattle 110-107.

Messi: Yamal photo 'incredible' path to WC final

LIZZY BECHERANO

Argentina captain Lionel Messi called his viral 2007 photo with a baby Lamine Yamal "incredible" on Friday, ahead of their historic matchup in Sunday's World Cup final.