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The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No.
1 pick in the NBA draft NEW YORK (AP) The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA.
The Wizards have the No.
1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night in Brooklyn, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer among the options after strong freshman seasons in college.
The buzz is just winding down in New York after the Knicks won their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
And on the eve of the draft, Milwaukee and Miami agreed to a blockbuster deal that will send two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat.
Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career.
The NFL informed the 22-year-old quarterback on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, and encouraged him to focus on preparing for possible entry into the league through the regular draft next year.
The league told Sorsby of its decision in a letter that was obtained by The Associated Press.
Sorsby had applied for the supplemental draft after a legal battle with the NCAA, which had declared him ineligible for making thousands of bets on sporting events worth at least $90,000 during his college career.
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons The NCAA adopted a new eligibility model for Division I athletes allowing five seasons of competition over a five-year period beginning upon initial college enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.
The Division I Cabinet approved the change from the longstanding tenet of college sports that gave athletes five years to complete four seasons of competition with their eligibility clock starting at the time of enrollment, regardless of age.
It eliminates waivers for extended eligibility except for pregnancy, religious missions or active-duty military service.
No longer will extensions be considered for athletes who are injured.
Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr.
1 of NFL's top paid tight ends ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player through the 2028 season.
The deal was announced by Pitts agency, Athletes First, in a social media post.
The agency says it is the largest three-year deal for a tight end in NFL history.
The agreement comes three weeks after the team signed wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million deal.
Pitts set a career high with 88 catches last season.
He had 928 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
The deal includes $36 million in guaranteed salary.
England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes FOXBOROUGH, Mass.
(AP) England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup.
Both teams won their opening matches, with Ghana beating Panama 1-0 and England defeating Croatia 4-2.
Now both still have work to do in Group L before securing a spot in the knockout round.
England had a chance to take the lead in the 86th minute when Nico OReillys header hit the crossbar.
Harry Kane gathered the rebound but couldnt get enough on it with his left foot and shot high.
England hasn't lost to an African country at the World Cup in nine meetings.
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family NEW YORK (AP) The NHL is exploring expansion to Texas, focusing on Houston or Austin, with a framework agreed upon with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family.
Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday that the Board of Governors executive committee endorsed the plan for the next six months.
The total investment, including an expansion fee and building a new arena, would be $3.5 billion.
Discussions initially centered on Houston before Austin joined the conversation.
This move could make the NHL the largest professional sports league in North America.
The league last expanded with the Seattle Kraken in 2021.
In today's NBA, when a Giannis-sized opportunity knocks, teams have to take the leap MIAMI (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo is 31 years old.
He has a history of injury issues, including calf strains.
He played in only 36 games for the Milwaukee Bucks this past season.
And he will be expecting an extension that could pay him nearly $1 million per game a few years from now.
Some of these things could be considered red flags.
Not to the Miami Heat.
If the parity era eight different NBA champions in the past eight seasons has taught teams anything, its to be aggressive when opportunity presents itself.
And that's why Antetokounmpo is headed to Miami.
Messi and Mbappe romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals Argentina's Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing.
France's Kylian Mbappe has been, well, magnifique.
Two of the biggest stars of the World Cup are setting records with history-making goals in a sizzling start that has even the most casual soccer fans in the U.S.
taking notice.
Other goal scorers like Norway's Erling Haaland are making their marks as well in a World Cup on a record goal-scoring pace.
But Messi and Mbappe are the maestros making this World Cup their personal symphony.
Its one theyve been writing since the 2022 final in Qatar.
Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan HOUSTON (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugals 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.
The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when Joao Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1-0.
He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.
He scored again in the 39th minute when he got a pass from Bruno Fernandes and shot with his right foot just inside the near post to make the score 3-0.
Ronaldo was named man of the match.
The NCAA changed its eligibility rules.
What does that mean for transfers, rosters and playing time? The NCAA has approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes, limiting them to five years to complete five seasons.
This change aims to bring order to a chaotic system affected by redshirt decisions, injuries, NIL opportunities, and pandemic-era complexities.
The eligibility clock starts when an athlete enrolls full-time or after their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.
If upheld legally, this rule will significantly impact athlete development.
Tyler Shough, who benefited from extended eligibility, believes future athletes should have similar opportunities.
Others see potential benefits, like increased loyalty and excitement in recruiting, despite some concerns.