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ESPN Sources: Ex-Angel Fletcher used Mizuhara bookie

David Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, bet with the bookie who took wagers from Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, according to sources.

ESPN Skenes strikes out first seven Cubs, 11 overall

Paul Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs hitters he faced Friday, setting a record for a Pirates pitcher.

ESPN Budenholzer: I'd coach this Suns team if on moon

Mike Budenholzer got sentimental Friday when describing his childhood in Arizona but quickly turned to the future, telling reporters, "It's mind-boggling to me, like mind-blowing, to think that I'm going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns."

ESPN Giants' Lee needs shoulder surgery; season over

Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Friday.

ESPN Sources: Porzingis likely out for start of East finals

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there's optimism he'll be able to return sometime in the series -- barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Friday.

ESPN Former Blues coach Berube gets Maple Leafs job

The Maple Leafs are hiring former Blues coach Craig Berube to replace Sheldon Keefe.

ESPN 1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors

The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.

ESPN Why a 30-year-old song propels the Knicks’ playoff hopes

Inspired by a jingle and recorded in a closet, "Go NY Go" has been firing up the Garden for more than 30 years.

ESPN Scheffler cards 66 after jail stint on 'chaotic' day

Scottie Scheffler's "chaotic" day that featured a brief morning stay in jail ended with the world's top-ranked golfer shooting a 66 at the PGA Championship.

ESPN Skenes strikes out first seven Cubs, 11 overall

Paul Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs hitters he faced Friday, setting a record for a Pirates pitcher.

ESPN Budenholzer: I'd coach this Suns team if on moon

Mike Budenholzer got sentimental Friday when describing his childhood in Arizona but quickly turned to the future, telling reporters, "It's mind-boggling to me, like mind-blowing, to think that I'm going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns."

ESPN Giants' Lee needs shoulder surgery; season over

Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Friday.

ESPN Sources: Porzingis likely out for start of East finals

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there's optimism he'll be able to return sometime in the series -- barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Friday.

ESPN Former Blues coach Berube gets Maple Leafs job

The Maple Leafs are hiring former Blues coach Craig Berube to replace Sheldon Keefe.

ESPN 1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors

The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.