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After Tempe, Arizona, voters rejected a deal for a new arena, the future home of the Arizona Coyotes is in doubt.Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the team is more than welcome in his state."This is a great hockey state and a great hockey town," Lamont told reporters Friday. "It's evidenced by the passion we have for the Whalers going back years — still one of the best-selling jerseys. "I think we can guarantee them a very strong market right here, and a government that's ready to come and be their partner."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is an honorary observer during the third round of the Travelers Championship June 25, 2022, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.   (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Lamont told reporters...

Comment on this storyCommentBALTIMORE — On the same day and at the same track where Hall of Famer Bob Baffert returned to Triple Crown racing for the first time in two years, another of the controversial trainer’s horses broke down during the undercard of the Preakness Stakes and was euthanized on the Pimlico Race Course track.Havnameltdown, a 3-year-old colt who was the favorite in Pimlico’s sixth race Saturday, the Chick Lang Stakes, stumbled near the final turn and threw his jockey, Luis Saez. Track officials and medical personnel converged on both jockey and horse, with Saez taken off by ambulance to nearby Sinai Hospital with an apparent leg injury, and Havnameltdown put down with what a track official called a non-operable left fore fetlock injury.“We never had an issue with him,”...

CLEMSON SOFTBALL STAR Valerie Cagle grabs her right arm as she stands in the pitcher's circle at Vartabedian Field in Pittsburgh. Using her left hand, she pulls her right arm across her chest, as firmly and as far she can.It's May 14, 2022, and Clemson is playing Florida State in the final of the ACC softball championships. The Tigers, in just the program's second full year, are hoping to win their first conference title. But Cagle, the 2021 ACC Freshman of the Year and ACC Player of the Year, can't entertain such high hopes. She's just looking for a way to stop the pain.I can't keep doing this, her brain flashes over and over again.Cagle shakes her right arm, then grabs it again. She pulls it tight across her chest. Thousands of eyes are watching as she discreetly attempts a medical pr...

Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterMay 20, 2023, 02:26 AM ETCloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009.BOSTON -- Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has spent his life overcoming people who have slighted him, so it should come as no surprise that, in the heart of a hard-fought 111-105 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Friday night, Butler made forward Grant Williams pay for talking trash to him.The pivotal sequence came midway through the fourth quarter after Williams drained a 3-pointer to give the Celtics a 96-87 lead with 6:37 left. On his way back down the floor, ...

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterMay 19, 2023, 04:40 PM ETClose ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.The ACC and Pac-12 released their financial data for the 2021-22 season Friday, showing record revenue for each conference.The ACC 990 form showed the league brought in $617 million, up 6.7% from the previous year, while the Pac-12 announced total revenues of $581 million and record distributions at $444 million.In addition, the ACC had an average distribution of nearly $39.5 million per school, also a league record and an increase of 9% over the previous year. The Pac-12 distributed an average of $37 million per school.While the total revenue puts the ACC third among all conferences, there is still a revenue gap between the SEC ($721.8 million)...

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerMay 19, 2023, 12:00 PM ETWith a handful of games remaining, the 2022-23 season is drawing to a close across European club football. Two or three rounds remain in most of the continent's top tiers, and many clubs in England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France have concerns beyond mere final league placings with titles, European qualification and relegation still on the line.Here's a quick roundup of exactly what is left to play for in the English Premier League, Spanish LaLiga, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and French Ligue 1 at this late stage.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)Premier LeagueTitle: While nothing is official yet, Manchester City (85 points) are basically champions-elect after overtaking Arsenal (81) in recent weeks.Pep Guard...

CNN  —  The organizers of the Madrid Open have apologized to four leading tennis players following widespread criticism of their treatment after the women’s doubles final on Sunday. Neither the winners – Beatriz Haddad Maia and Victoria Azarenka – or the losers – US pair Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff – gave acceptance speeches, later accusing organizers of not allowing them to speak after the match. “We sincerely apologize to all the players and fans who expect more of the Madrid Open tournament,” Gerard Tsobanian, CEO & Tournament Organiser of the Madrid Open, said in a statement sent to CNN. “Not giving our women’s doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the e...

On a bustling day at Liberty Chowk, one of Lahore's prominent landmarks, Babar Azam found himself at the center of attention. As Pakistan captain maneuvered his Audi through the congested streets, he was stopped by excise officers who suspected a possible violation. The officers promptly approached the vehicle, and Azam calmly cooperated with them, fully aware of the responsibilities that come with being a public figure. The officers noticed that the numbers on his plate were unusually small and did not comply with the standard size regulations. Concerned about adherence to the rules, the officers recommended that Babar replace his number plate with a standard one. The excise officers, in adherence to their duty, also verified Babar Azam's documentation, including his vehicle's regi...

Jim Brown: End of an era as NFL legend passes away at 87. Twitter/NFLJim Brown, the legendary Cleveland Browns running back and civil rights icon, has passed away at the age of 87. His family confirmed the news, saying that he died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles. Brown was a revered figure in the NFL, recognised as one of the greatest football players in history. He spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns, leading the league in rushing for eight seasons and accumulating impressive career stats. Brown's impact extended beyond the football field; he was actively involved in civil rights initiatives and social causes. During his time with the Browns, Brown achieved numerous milestones and accolades. He was named the greatest football player ever by the Sporting Ne...

USC Trojans athletic director Mike Bohn surprisingly resigned from his position, he and the school confirmed Friday.Bohn was hired by the University of Southern California in 2019 after Lynn Swann left the program."After more than 40 years of college athletics leadership, it is the right time to step away from my position as director of athletics at the University of Southern California," Bohn said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times. "I have dedicated my life to serving student-athletes and advancing the enterprise of intercollegiate athletics."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Southern California Trojans athletic director Mike Bohn reacts in the second half against Long Beach State at Galen Center Dec 14, 2022, in Los Angeles. ( Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)Bohn al...