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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?

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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

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TEXAS TECH'S SORSBY OUT INDEFINITELY

Paul Finebaum: Brendan Sorsby's alleged gambling is 'tip of an iceberg'

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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.

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.

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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.

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