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      <news:title><![CDATA[Longtime NBA coach Steve Clifford is also joining the Wizards as a coaching advisor, sources tell ESPN. Clifford, who has held similar advisor roles for the Suns and Nets in recent years, coached as an assistant with Ewing in Orlando (2007-12). Ewing then served as an assistant under Clifford in Charlotte from 2013-17.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Georgetown and New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing has agreed to become an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards and head coach Brian Keefe, sources tell ESPN. Ewing has been in an Ambassador role with the Knicks and now returns on the coaching sidelines in D.C.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Five-star recruit Brandon McCoy is staying at Michigan, per ESPN sources. The momentum continues for Mike Boynton keeping together what’s regarded as a Top 5 roster for 2026-27. 

He’s ranked No. 18 overall in ESPN’s 2026 rankings. ]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to sign 2025 second-round pick Kam Jones to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

Jones was traded from Indiana to Chicago on draft night before being released and now joins the Bucks.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Free agent F/G Josh Okogie has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN. Okogie -- a wing defender who shot 38.5% from 3 last season in Houston -- considered several suitors before the Jazz received the commitment tonight from Okogie and his agent Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports Group.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Mexico v England in Mexico City will kick-off at 1800 local time on Sunday as originally scheduled followed FIFA talks with Mexican government and Mexican and English associations. Sources tell ESPN that weather conditions will continue to be monitored amid concerns of storms in the Mexican capital.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Free agent center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million to sign with the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[The USMNT will be honored at tonight’s baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, with U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino throwing out the first pitch. Pochettino could be seen throwing some practice pitches before Friday's training session, with goalkeeper Matt Turner - who played baseball extensively growing up - giving the U.S. manager some pointers. ]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Restricted free agent guard Jordan Miller has pinged back to the Los Angeles Clippers on a new three-year, $15.3 million deal, sources tell ESPN. Miller served his way last season with 10 points per game on 53% from the field, and rallied to score double digits in 20 of his final 26 games last season. Clippers officials came to set and point Friday morning with Jason Glushon.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[There will be no additional discipline handed out to USMNT forward Folarin Balogun in the wake of his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Balogun receives the standard one-game suspension meaning that he will sit out the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium. Should the USMNT prevail, Balogun would be eligible to return for the quarterfinals. ]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Just in: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two Wizards second-round picks in 2031 and 2032, sources tell ESPN.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Free agent guard Caleb Love has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Ange Postecoglou confirmed as coach of Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr. Former Tottenham coach will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Riyadh-based club.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are trading Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to sign French guard Rayan Rupert on a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN. Rupert, a second-round pick in 2023, split last season in Memphis and Portland.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Free agent forward Javonte Green has agreed to a one-year, $3.95 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Green played all 82 games for the Pistons a season ago, averaging 6.9 points, 17.6 minutes and 38.1% 3-point shooting.]]>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics 7-footer Neemias Queta will sign a new four-year, $56 million extension with the franchise, his agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells ESPN. Queta has established himself as a critical Celtics piece – from two-way contracts to averaging 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks as starting center.]]>
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