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Sources: Slumping Phillies fire manager Thomson
The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson, sources told ESPN.

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FINDING THE HEIR APPARENT
Does the Rams' Stafford-Simpson approach make sense? Barnwell looks at 12 similar past situations
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the contending Rams still drafted Ty Simpson in Round 1. Is it bad team building, or are there precedents for this working?

Adam Schefter not convinced Simpson would have been 1st-rounder if not for Rams


BREAKING DOWN THE FIRST MONTH
MLB April All-Stars -- and the biggest early disappointments
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.


ASSESSING THE CLASS OF 2026
Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.

Seven rounds, 35 great picks: Yates' favorite selections from the NFL draft
Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30? R Mason Thomas in Round 2? Cole Payton on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks.


MONDAY'S TOP MOMENTS
Magic's Jamal Cain posterizes, then stares down Jalen Duren

Nikola Jokic gives the ball to Minnesota and tries to snatch it back in Denver's win


NBA DRAFT
Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling ahead of the lottery?
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

How did AJ Dybantsa jump Darryn Peterson in Jeremy Woo's mock draft?


TEXAS TECH'S SORSBY OUT INDEFINITELY
Paul Finebaum: Brendan Sorsby's alleged gambling is 'tip of an iceberg'

Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after college football's latest gambling scandal
Brendan Sorsby addressing his gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom.

Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Notre Dame heads into 2026 with a QB it hasn't had in a long time
CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.

Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's up next in college football?
Here's who should take over for the 32 teams that lost first-round players in the draft.

Top Headlines
- Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5
- Pushed to brink, 60-win Pistons vow 'to be better'
- Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
- Flagg edges Knueppel in tight Rookie of Year vote
- Simpson: Met secretly with McVay before draft
- Foul call? Streak ends for Pads' Miller amid drama
- Sources: LIV Golf will postpone New Orleans stop
- Feds planning to file new charges against Rozier
- ✍ Mel Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes
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Marcus Smart jaws at refs after Lakers' loss to Rockets
Marcus Smart gives the officials an earful after the final buzzer sounds between the Lakers and Rockets.
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Sounding Off
What's next for Alex Cora after being fired by Red Sox?
Buster Olney joins "SportsCenter" to break down what could be next for Alex Cora after he was fired by the Red Sox.
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