After leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years, coach Mike Budenholzer has signed a three-year contract extension with the team, sources told ESPN.
Sidney Lowe has been added to Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s staff as an assistant. The Cavs announced the hiring Thursday, bringing back Lowe for a second stint after he coached in Cleveland under Mike Fratello from 1994-99.
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley took the next step in recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee by participating in live practice drills on Thursday.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker told Sports Illustrated that he’d spoken to both Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau about their running feud and received assurances from both that it won’t be a distraction for the American squad.
AJ Pollock hit a two-run home run in the top of the 16th inning, and the Dodgers beat the Padres 5-3. The game lasted 5 hours, 49 minutes, and 19 pitchers threw a combined 489 pitches.