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Bukayo Saka was pushed to left-back as England avoided a scare against Slovakia (Getty) Gareth Southgate has indicated that Bukayo Saka could drop to left-back again for England during Euro 2024. The Three Lions avoided a major scare in their last-16 tie against Slovakia on Sunday as they were on course for a 1-0 defeat … Read more

Center fielder Mickey Moniak can’t make a catch on an eventual inside-the-park home run hit by Detroit’s Justyn-Henry Malloy during the fourth inning of the Angels’ loss Sunday at home. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Justyn-Henry Malloy hit an inside-the-park homer in the fourth inning, Carson Kelly added a three-run homer, and the Detroit … Read more

Lakers guard Max Christie, right, hangs in the air as he attempts a shot over Rockets center Jock Landale. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) The Lakers are keeping Max Christie from becoming a free agent, signing him to a four-year, $32-million contract people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the matter … Read more

Dodgers pitcher James Paxton delivers in the first inning of a 10-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Sunday. (Godofredo A. Vásquez / Associated Press) The “opener” in what was supposed to be a “bullpen game” for the San Francisco Giants outlasted the Dodgers’ starter, which should provide a hint at … Read more

Clippers guard James Harden splits the defense of Dallas’ P.J. Washington, left, and Daniel Gafford for a layup during Game 2 of their playoff series in April. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) James Harden has agreed to a two-year, $70-million contract to remain with the Clippers, according to people with knowledge of the deal … Read more

Zach Wilson put a ring on it. The former Jets quarterback, now with the Broncos, got engaged to girlfriend Nicolette Dellanno, the couple announced Sunday on Instagram. Dellanno said yes while the couple were vacationing in Italy, with Dellanno geotagging her post with the Amalfi Coast. “To the love of my life, I never truly … Read more

Paul George could be on the move, but it doesn’t appear as if he’ll join the Warriors. Although, that was reportedly a serious conversation prior to his decision to opt out of his Clippers deal and become one of the more high-profile unrestricted free agents this NBA offseason. The Athletic noted there were “serious negotiations” … Read more

Klay Thompson’s career as a Warrior appears to be over. Now, one of the top players on the free agent market has a decision to make. ESPN reported that Thompson is planning to talk with the Lakers, Mavericks, Clippers and 76ers. Thompson and the Warriors could never get on the same page on a contract … Read more

Canada’s biggest player pulls out of roster contention for Paris Games Purdue centre Zach Edey dunks during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Detroit.Photo by Duane Burleson /AP Photo Canada’s biggest player will not be playing at this year’s Olympics … Read more

PHOENIX — Caitlin Clark had 15 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds and the Indiana Fever rallied for an 88-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Clark was just 4 of 14 from the field, and 2 of 10 from 3-point range. But she made a pair of free throws with 19.9 seconds to … Read more