Sports
Ravens release kicker Justin Tucker after 13 seasons
Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and coach John Harbaugh referred to the release as a “football decision.”
Bill Belichick’s book is insightful and even fun — but no autobiography or tell-all
What stood out, from the Bill Belichick Travel Agency to the coach’s unique pick for a ring tone. As for UNC, not much was addressed.
How Brad Stevens’ Butler days provided blueprint to build Celtics into champions
“He figured out a pattern of success,” says Zach Hahn, who was coached at Butler by Celtics GM Brad Stevens.
Warriors validate the Jimmy Butler trade with playoff series win over the Rockets
“He’s worth every freaking penny,” Golden State owner Joe Lacob said. “That’s all I can say. He’s fantastic.”
Why tennis players and the ball sometimes disappear on TV — and what the sport can do
The Madrid Open produced outstanding tennis, but for much of the tournament, it was impossible to see what was going on.
Draymond Green controls emotions and defense to beat Rockets. Can he keep it up?
Green called himself out for getting overly aggressive in a Game 6 loss before a vintage Game 7. Next up: Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves.
Cubs letting Pete Crow-Armstrong be himself as he blossoms into stardom
The white-hot talent slugged a big three-run homer that gave the Cubs a 4-1 lead in their eventual 6-2 win over the Brewers.
Stars’ playoff monster Mikko Rantanen has been unlocked: ‘Mikko put the team on his back’
Rantanen had a hat trick and an assist in Game 7 against his former team, propelling the Stars to the second round.
Lego built full-size F1 cars for the Miami GP drivers’ parade: Here’s how they did it
Each of the 10 teams has a full-scale F1 car that has been faithfully reconstructed with over 400,000 Lego bricks
I played for Gregg Popovich for one season. This is how he impacted my life
Shawnelle Scott played for Popovich during the 2000-2001 season. He is now a basketball coach and educator in New York.