Organizers dispute Paris 2024 costs as court reveals $6.8 billion estimate

Olympic organizers challenged the report, saying it added in some costs from before and after the games, inflating the total price tag. PARIS, France — France’s court of auditors provided Monday the first official estimate of public spending tied to the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, with the global public expenditure estimated at nearly six billion … Read more

Report: Spurs add Dallas assistant Sweeney to coaching staff

The San Antonio Spurs have hired Sean Sweeney as their associate assistant coach, joining Mitch Johnson’s staff. SAN ANTONIO — According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to terms with Dallas assistant coach Sean Sweeney to become the team’s associate assistant coach alongside new head coach Mitch Johnson. … Read more

Houston Rockets pull off blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant | Here’s who they gave up for him

The former University of Texas star and two-time NBA Finals MVP is Houston-bound. HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania reports. The Rockets are reportedly giving up guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks and … Read more

Houston Rockets pull off blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, per reports | Here’s who they gave up for him

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania reports. The Rockets are reportedly giving up guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks and the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, as well as five second-round … Read more

DeGrom pitches 6 strong innings, Seager snaps homer drought in Rangers’ 6-2 victory over Pirates

DeGrom (7-2) retired the first 11 batters and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings with one walk. PITTSBURGH — Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. DeGrom (7-2) … Read more