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Welcome back: Magic hire Steve Clifford to be new head coach

Steve Clifford, who helped lead the Orlando Magic to the 2009 NBA Finals as an assistant coach has been named the team’s head coach.

Magic hire Steve Clifford as head coach

Steve Clifford was there the last time the Orlando Magic were a playoff contender.

Cris Carter responds to Steve Kerr’s comments that Warriors would’ve beaten Rockets in 5 games with Iggy

Looking ahead to the 2018 NBA Finals with Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe, Cris Carter responds to Steve Kerr’s comments that the Golden State Warriors would’ve beaten the Houston Rockets in 5 games with Andre Iguodala.

The 99 NFL players, coaches and themes that will define 2018

A wild offseason should lead to an eventful season. Here are the biggest names and storylines to watch as the number of days remaining until kickoff enters double digits.

You will never believe which team NBA Champion Antoine Walker believes will land LeBron James next year

Joining Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe in studio on First Things First, former NBA Champion (Miami Heat ’06) Antoine Walker believes LeBron James should leave the Cleveland Cavaliers next year, and his theory on where The King might land is unlike any other. Would Walker’s scenario ever work?

Ghana spoils Nishino’s debut, beats Japan 2-0 in friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) Akira Nishino made his debut as Japan coach on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to Ghana.

Florida's leading scorer Hudson returning for senior season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida guard Jalen Hudson, the team’s leading scorer last season, will return to school for his senior year.

Casemiro and Marcelo arrive to complete Brazil squad

LONDON (AP) Real Madrid teammates Marcelo and Casemiro have arrived at Tottenham’s training center to complete Brazil’s 23-men World Cup squad.

Nick Ward will return to Michigan State for junior season

He withdraws his name from the NBA draft

Racist, anti-gay chants on rise in Russia ahead of World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Racist and anti-gay chants have become more common in Russian soccer as the country prepares to host the World Cup, even as overall incidents of discrimination declined.

Al Avila stops by the booth (VIDEO)

Tigers GM talks about the upcoming draft and more

Korean unity at Vatican? Not so fast, but pope cheers anyway

VATICAN CITY (AP) South Korean taekwondo athletes have performed for Pope Francis, after a planned show of Korean unity at the Vatican fell apart when the North pulled out at the last minute.

Tigers honor our veterans (VIDEO)

They make their annual visit to the Detroit VA Medical Center

WORLD CUP: Is the Battle of Santiago the most lawless match?

”Good evening. The game you are about to see is the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football, possibly in the history of the game.”

Atlanta Hawks player charged with drunken driving in Oregon

ATLANTA (AP) A basketball player who just finished his rookie season with the Atlanta Hawks has been arrested on a drunken driving charge in Oregon.

Springboks set to start with 7 new players in Wales test

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will give at least seven players their test debut under stand-in captain Pieter-Steph du Toit in the game against Wales in Washington this weekend.

The Latest: Top-seeded Halep in trouble at French Open

PARIS (AP) The Latest from the French Open (all times local):

Top-ranked Halep finally up and running at French Open

PARIS (AP) Play is underway on Day 4 of the French Open, with top-seeded Simona Halep facing 83rd-ranked Alison Riske of the United States in the last remaining match of the women’s first round.

WORLD CUP: Portugal tries to repeat its European success

After finally breaking through with its first major title at the European Championship two years ago, Portugal will use the same formula at the World Cup.

Diamondbacks go for sweep of Reds (May 30, 2018)

PHOENIX — One-third of the way into the 2018 season, Cincinnati has had two managers and trod two distinct paths. The Diamondbacks have too.

Rangers' Moore faces tall task in return vs. Mariners (May 30, 2018)

The Texas Rangers and Matt Moore hope his stint on the disabled list has cured all that ails him.

Odor's 3-run double in 9th sends Rangers past Mariners 9-5

Odor rifled Diaz’s high slider the opposite way into the left-field corner to snap a 5-all tie, scoring Jurickson Profar, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Joey Gallo.

Marlins, Padres play close until Franmil Reyes' two-run blast breaks game open

The Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres played close most of the night until Franmil Reyes’ two-run blast broke the game open in the 6th inning.

Reyes’ home run leads Padres past Marlins, 9-5

SAN DIEGO (AP) Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer that put San Diego ahead and the Padres got a fine effort from their bullpen Tuesday night in a 9-5 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Escobar, Royals spoil Gibson's gem as Twins lose in 14 innings

Kansas City Royals infielder Alcides Escobar took Taylor Rogers deep in the Minnesota Twins’ 2-1 loss in extra innings.

D-backs make most of 4 hits to beat Reds

Zack Godley bounced back from a shaky previous outing, and Brad Boxberger worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save.

Andy Green discusses the Reyes blast, performance of Tyson Ross

Andy Green discusses the Reyes blast, Tyson Ross

Esky hits walk-off homer as Royals beat Twins 2-1 in 14 innings

The Kansas City Royals got a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Mercury look to end skid at home vs. Mystics (May 30, 2018)

While the Phoenix Mercury are trying to snap out of a two-game losing skid behind veterans Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, the Washington Mystics are off to a hot start thanks to contributions from two rookies — forward Myisha Hines-Allen and guard Ariel Atkins.

Mets look to salvage split against Braves, Teheran (May 30, 2018)

The Atlanta Braves are hopeful that Julio Teheran will hold form when he faces the New York Mets on Wednesday and give his team a chance to win the four-game series at SunTrust Park.