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Free Agency Starts Tuesday In NBA, And LeBron James Has All Eyes On Him Once Again

Local Sports June 30, 2026

NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision. NBA free agency in 2026: Everyone is waiting again for James to make a decision. James was the biggest domino to fall in the NBA's offseason player movement period 16 years ago when he decided to join Miami, and he may be the biggest domino to fall — at least in free agency — this summer as well. Free agency opens in the NBA on Tuesday evening, with James' future atop the list of most intriguing storylines that will be solved over the coming days and weeks. The one thing that seems clear when it comes ...

OHSAA Board Of Directors Votes To Add Girls Flag Football As A Fully Sanctioned Sport

Local Sports June 30, 2026

COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a unanimous vote of the OHSAA Board of Directors at its June meeting. Girls flag football became the OHSAA’s 29th recognized sport, including 15 sports for girls and 14 for boys. There are now 23 high school state associations in the United States that sanction girls flag football and a total of 40 states that offer girls high school football programs. Flag football will be included as a new sport in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los ...

Viktor Hovland Wins Travelers In Monday Playoff When Scheffler Misses Short Birdie Putt

Local Sports June 30, 2026

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Viktor Hovland got all the validation he needed Monday that his game was on track again, and a whole lot more. He beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship, had both parents from Norway watch him win for the first time and even did the ...

US Riding Wave Of Confidence To World Cup Knockout Rounds After Strong Start To Home Tournament

Local Sports June 30, 2026

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation's best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks. Yet instead of feeling amplified pressure under the ...

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne Lead Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame Class In Knoxville

Local Sports June 29, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Candace Parker’s basketball journey has come full circle. It started when she led Tennessee to two national championships, then continued in the WNBA, where she won three titles and two MVP awards. She also helped the U.S. win two Olympic gold medals. Parker was ...

Pittsburgh Is Twin City After Penguins Draft Markus Ruck In 2nd Round After Liam In 1st

Local Sports June 29, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother, Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights. All that mattered to Ruck on Saturday was being selected with the 39th pick in the second round by Pittsburgh in following his brother, who was drafted ...