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
The Thunder, who were pushed to a Game 7 brink in the NBA Finals, finished off a season for the ages. OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The … Read more
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 — 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
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
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
The team has plans to train in the U.S. for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament in the Ivory Coast next month. SENEGAL, — The Senegalese women’s basketball team has scrapped plans to train in the U.S. for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament in the Ivory Coast next month after several players and team officials had their visas … Read more