The Dallas Mavericks have hired Dusty May as their new head coach after firing Jason Kidd. Former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson recommended the team consider trading up in the NBA Draft to pick Darius Acuff Jr., a player he believes has potential similar to current Maverick Jalen Brunson.
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The Dallas Mavericks recently hired Dusty May, who coached college basketball at Michigan, as their new head coach.
The Mavericks fired Jason Kidd following five seasons as head coach.
Avery Johnson, a former Mavericks coach and NBA champion, suggested the team trade up in the NBA Draft.
Johnson believes Darius Acuff Jr. could be the next Jalen Brunson, a key player for the Mavericks.
Acuff is a top NBA draft prospect after a strong freshman season at Arkansas, averaging 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game.
Acuff shoots well, with about 48% field goals and 44% from three-point range.
ESPN projects Acuff as the 7th pick by the Sacramento Kings, but teams like the Clippers and Nets may pick before them and could want him.
Adding Acuff could give the Mavericks a strong playmaker and improve their backcourt alongside young player Cooper Flagg.
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Tim Howard, a former goalkeeper for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT), said he does not believe the U.S. team can win the 2026 World Cup. Despite the team’s strong start in the tournament, Howard says it would be nearly impossible for them to win four consecutive knockout games to claim the title.
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Tim Howard was the USMNT goalkeeper from 2002 to 2017.
Howard said the U.S. cannot win the World Cup because they must play the best game ever in four straight knockout matches.
The USMNT is currently competing in the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup.
The U.S. won their first two games, beating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0.
The U.S. has not advanced beyond the Round of 16 since 2002.
The team’s best World Cup finish was third place in 1930.
Forward Folarin Balogun has scored two goals and helped create another.
The USMNT’s next group game is against Turkiye on Thursday, with the first knockout match scheduled for July 1.
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Lionel Messi scored his 17th goal in World Cup tournaments, making him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. This happened during Argentina’s match against Austria.
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Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal.
This goal set a new record for the most goals scored in World Cup history.
The goal was scored in a match between Argentina and Austria.
The news was reported recently, within the last hour.
The article was initially restricted to users in the UK.
The news is part of ongoing coverage of the World Cup.
Messi plays for the Argentina national soccer team.
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The Boston Celtics are likely to trade player Jaylen Brown, even if they do not acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in return. Celtics insiders believe the team needs to improve to compete with stronger teams and may move Brown to another team if the Giannis deal does not happen.
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The Celtics and Miami Heat are the main teams trying to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Boston's offer for Giannis centers around Jaylen Brown.
Miami's offer includes Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and a 2026 draft pick.
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst says the Celtics might trade Brown even without getting Giannis.
Jaylen Brown is a five-time All-Star and 2024 NBA Finals MVP.
Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last season.
Other teams interested in Brown include the Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta Hawks.
A trade decision is expected before the first round of the 2026 NBA draft on Tuesday night.
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This article looks at what betting odds tell us about which players sportsbooks expect to be chosen in the first nine picks of the sports draft. It aims to understand how the experts predict the draft results.
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The article focuses on the first nine picks in a sports draft.
It analyzes betting odds to see which players are favored.
Betting odds reflect how sportsbooks think the draft will happen.
The players mentioned include Boozer and Acuff.
The goal is to gain insight into draft projections using these odds.
Sportsbooks use odds to set expectations for player selections.
This type of analysis helps fans understand possible draft outcomes.
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The first round of the NBA draft is happening on Tuesday, and there are many important topics such as who will be chosen first and who will be picked at number five. AJ Dybantsa is currently considered the favorite to be the number one pick.
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The NBA draft first round is scheduled for Tuesday.
AJ Dybantsa is favored to be picked first overall.
Bettors are divided on who will be chosen at the number two pick.
There is notable attention on who will be selected at the fifth pick.
The draft order and player selections are major storylines as the event approaches.
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Wyndham Clark won his second U.S. Open golf title by beating Sam Burns by one shot. Last year, Clark faced criticism and had difficulties after damaging a locker room at Oakmont Country Club during the U.S. Open.
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Wyndham Clark won his second U.S. Open title this year.
He defeated Sam Burns by one shot to claim the victory.
Last year, Clark damaged a locker room at Oakmont Country Club during the U.S. Open.
Clark said he felt his career and reputation were declining after the incident.
He worked hard in the offseason to improve his golf swing and confidence.
Clark referred to celebrating his win by "opening some grape," meaning he enjoyed some wine.
He confirmed the celebration the day after his win.
Clark also beat top players like Scottie Scheffler on his way to the title.
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Lionel Messi is close to breaking two World Cup records during Argentina's match against Austria. He is one goal away from tying the all-time goal record and one assist away from becoming the top assist provider in World Cup history.
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Messi needs one goal to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals.
He scored his first World Cup hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria.
Messi had seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, helping Argentina win their first title since 1986.
He is tied with Diego Maradona for eight World Cup assists and needs one more to hold the record alone.
Argentina and Austria both have three points and aim to win their second game in Group J.
Messi missed a penalty early in the match against Austria.
Argentina was favored to win this match according to betting odds.
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Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick during a World Cup match against Austria. If he had scored, he would have set a new record for the most goals scored in World Cup history.
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Lionel Messi took a penalty kick in a World Cup match against Austria.
He missed the penalty shot.
Scoring that penalty would have made him the top World Cup goalscorer ever.
The match was part of the ongoing World Cup tournament.
The article was published recently during live coverage of the game.
The content is only available to users in the UK.
Messi is pursuing a World Cup scoring record.
The phrase "He is human" was used to highlight that even top players can miss.
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Dusty May, the Michigan men's basketball coach who led the team to a national championship, is finalizing a deal to become the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. May will replace Jason Kidd and will coach star players including rookie Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
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Dusty May won the NCAA championship with Michigan after a 34-3 season.
Michigan was the first team ever to score at least 90 points in five straight NCAA Tournament games.
May previously coached Florida Atlantic to its only Final Four appearance.
May is 49 years old and started coaching as a college assistant in 2005-06.
He replaces Jason Kidd, who was dismissed after Masai Ujiri became the Mavericks’ president of basketball operations.
The Mavericks’ roster includes 2025 No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg and veteran Kyrie Irving, who missed the previous season due to injury.
May’s college coaching record over the last four seasons was 124 wins and 26 losses, one of the best in major college basketball.
Players say May’s coaching style at Michigan was similar to professional basketball, with a fast pace and complex offensive strategies.
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French sports TV presenter France Pierron criticized Belgium football player Jeremy Doku after he said he wanted to leave the World Cup to be with his wife during childbirth. Pierron called childbirth “disgusting” and said fathers’ presence was “completely useless,” which caused anger on social media and led other football players to support Doku.
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Jeremy Doku is a Belgian football player participating in the World Cup.
Doku expressed his wish to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his son.
French sports presenter France Pierron reacted negatively to Doku’s decision.
Pierron called childbirth “disgusting.”
She said fathers being present at childbirth is “completely useless.”
Pierron’s comments sparked public outrage on social media.
Several footballers publicly supported Jeremy Doku after the criticism.
The incident highlights ongoing debates about fathers’ roles in childbirth and sports commitments.
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Dusty May is set to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after a strong college coaching career. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith discussed Duke coach Jon Scheyer, praising his success but noting he hasn't won a national championship yet.
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Dusty May is finalizing a deal to coach the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
May led the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship with a 37-3 record.
May previously made a historic Final Four run with Florida Atlantic University.
Jon Scheyer became Duke's head coach in 2022, succeeding Mike Krzyzewski.
Scheyer has a 124-25 record, two ACC regular-season titles, and three tournament championships.
Despite recruiting top players, Scheyer has not won a national championship.
Stephen A. Smith said Scheyer is a good coach but should stay at Duke until winning a title.
The Mavericks hope May’s college coaching success will help develop young player Cooper Flagg.
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Christian Pulisic, a player for the U.S. men's national soccer team, has returned to full training after recovering from a left calf injury. This is the first time he has trained fully since June 11.
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Christian Pulisic is a member of the U.S. men's national soccer team.
He had a left calf injury that kept him out of full training.
Pulisic returned to full training recently.
His last full training session was on June 11.
The return has brought positive energy to the team.
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England has selected 22-year-old James Coles to join their T20 cricket team for the upcoming series against India. Coles has not played internationally yet but has shown strong performances in domestic cricket.
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James Coles plays for Sussex and is 22 years old.
He scored 224 not out in a recent County Championship game.
Last season in the T20 Blast, he scored 397 runs and took 10 wickets.
Harry Brook will captain England’s T20 side in five matches.
Ben Duckett, who played in this year’s T20 World Cup semi-final, is not in the squad.
Coles was signed by London Spirit this year for £390,000 in The Hundred tournament.
Injured players Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are not available for selection.
The T20 series starts on 1 July in Chester-le-Street and ends on 11 July in Southampton.
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Jaylen Brown had a strong season leading the Boston Celtics while teammate Jayson Tatum was injured. However, after a disappointing playoff loss and controversial comments, reports suggest the Celtics are ready to trade Brown. Several teams have shown interest, and a trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo is in discussion.
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Jaylen Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game this season.
The Boston Celtics finished with a 56-26 record but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brown called the 2025-26 season his "favorite" shortly after the playoff loss, which upset many Celtics fans.
The NBA fined Brown $50,000 for comments he made about officiating after the playoffs.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith said Brown wants to be the team's number one player, which contributed to trade talks.
The Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, and Atlanta Hawks have expressed interest in Brown.
A trade deal involving Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly being considered before the NBA Draft.
Kevin Durant and former Celtics coach Ime Udoka are with the Houston Rockets, who may be a logical fit for Brown.
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Dusty May, who led the Michigan Wolverines to a college basketball championship, is reportedly becoming the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks decided to hire him after firing their previous coach, Jason Kidd, hoping his success in college will help the team improve.
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Dusty May coached Michigan Wolverines to their first championship in 37 years.
He started coaching Michigan in 2024 after seven years at Florida Atlantic and assistant roles.
The Dallas Mavericks plan to announce May as their new head coach.
The Mavericks fired their previous coach, Jason Kidd.
The Mavericks’ team had a 26-56 record last season.
May was chosen over other candidates, including Duke’s Jon Scheyer and former NBA coach Terry Stotts.
Cooper Flagg, the last year’s No. 1 NBA draft pick and Rookie of the Year, is a key player for the Mavericks.
Some college coaches have succeeded in the NBA, but others have struggled and returned to college coaching.
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Golfer Keith Mitchell made history at the U.S. Open by scoring 29 on the front nine holes during his first round at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. He finished tied for 4th place, marking his best performance in a major tournament.
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Keith Mitchell scored 29 on the front nine holes in the first round, a new U.S. Open record.
He shot an even-par 70 in each of his four rounds during the tournament.
Mitchell had 13 bogeys and one double-bogey but also 13 birdies and one eagle, finishing even par overall.
His tied 4th place is his best finish in a major, improving on his previous best of tied 20th at the 2023 U.S. Open.
This result is his best finish of the 2024 season, surpassing a solo 5th place at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Mitchell said he felt he achieved more than expected after his first round performance.
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Rory McIlroy struggled during the U.S. Open, finishing well behind the winner Wyndham Clark. After this, he decided to skip the Travelers Championship and focus on practicing links golf ahead of the upcoming Open Championship.
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McIlroy started his third round two-under par but ended with a three-over 73 after a difficult back nine.
In the final round, he made four bogeys early on and finished six-over par, placing 10 shots behind the winner.
McIlroy said he "shot himself out of the tournament" after a poor performance on Sunday.
He will not play in the Travelers Championship, the last big PGA Tour event before the Open Championship.
McIlroy plans to play more links golf, which is golf played on coastal courses with natural terrain.
He said the Shinnecock Golf Club resembled the conditions he expects at the Open Championship.
The Open Championship will begin on July 16.
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