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Dybantsa could be the piece Wizards need

NEW YORK (AP) — For anyone seeking clues in the final hours before the NBA draft, AJ Dybantsa's Father's Day message to his dad apparently wasn't one. In the first of two pictures that went along with the posting on X, Anicet Dybantsa Sr. ("Ace") is holding young AJ in front of the White ...

National champs shocked by coach departure

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan, coming off a national championship in basketball, suddenly had a coaching search no one seemed to see coming. Athletic director Warde Manuel didn't take much time to make a move. Mike Boynton was promoted to interim coach to replace Dusty May, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced. May and the Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a contract for him to make the jump to the NBA, another person with knowledge of the deal told ...

Heim does it his own way

The oldest and winningest active driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as a shrewd team owner, Denny Hamlin has become a sounding board for his sage counsel. So he was a little surprised when protege Corey Heim went radio silent ahead of the inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado. "I asked Corey before the race, 'This is the first week you haven't called me for advice, you didn't think I'd bring anything to the table?'" Hamlin said with a smile. "Apparently, he was good." Indeed, Heim proved he had it handled with his upset win Sunday. By winning in only his 13th career start, ...

NBA DRAFT ORDER

The 2026 NBA Draft which begins Tuesday night, June 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. with the second round to be held Wednesday night, June 24 starting at 8 p.m. First Round 1. Washington 2. Utah 3. Memphis 4. Chicago 5. L.A. Clippers (from Indiana) 6. Brooklyn 7. Sacramento 8. Atlanta (from New Orleans) 9. Dallas 10. Milwaukee 11. Golden State 12. Oklahoma City (from L.A. Clippers) 13. Miami 14. Charlotte 15. Chicago (from Portland) 16. Memphis (from Phoenix via Orlando) 17. Oklahoma City (from Philadelphia) 18. Charlotte (from Orlando ...

Clark proves he doesn’t have to be liked to be a winner

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Long before he smashed the locker, won a single trophy or had any inkling he'd play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament. So, perhaps it's only right that for Clark to sew up his latest, sweetest triumph, he ...