Eagles' Kelly says McCoy was wrong to question his motives (Yahoo Sports)

Chip Kelly says LeSean McCoy was wrong to suggest he favors white players over black players and says he never considers race when he's building the Philadelphia Eagles' roster. ''We put a lot of time in looking at the characters and factors that go into selection and retention of players, and color's never been one of them.'' Kelly traded McCoy to the Buffalo Bills in March for linebacker Kiko Alonso. The two-time All-Pro and leading rusher in franchise history then questioned Kelly's motives in an interview with ESPN The Magazine earlier this month.

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AP source: Sabres agree in principle to hire Dan Bylsma (Yahoo Sports)

A person familiar with the discussions tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement in principle to hire former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma. The person said Thursday that one holdup is a discussion over whether the Penguins are due compensation from the Sabres for hiring a coach who is still under contract with Pittsburgh. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Sabres have not disclosed details of their search to replace Ted Nolan, who was fired last month.

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Wilson's agent says no deadline on contract extension (Yahoo Sports)

The agent for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said in a radio interview that the sides have made progress in attempts to get a contract extension done, but there is no deadline for reaching an agreement. Agent Mark Rodgers told 710ESPN Seattle on Thursday morning that he remains optimistic that Wilson will remain Seattle's quarterback for a long time. Wilson has one year remaining on his rookie contract, which will pay him $1.5 million, and the Seahawks could keep Wilson under control after next season by using the franchise tag.

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Chalk: Corey Kluber and Cleveland listed at -110 in Seattle on Thursday; open here for all MLB betting lines for May 28 (ESPN)

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Chicago Bulls fire coach Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons (Yahoo Sports)

The Chicago Bulls fired Tom Thibodeau on Thursday, saying a change was needed from the strong-willed coach who took his team to the playoffs in each of his five seasons. Thibodeau went 255-139 with the Bulls, good for a .647 winning percentage that ranks seventh in NBA history among coaches with at least 200 games. Chicago advanced to the Eastern Conference finals that season, but it's the only time the Bulls have made it past the second round under Thibodeau, whose relationship with the front office was under constant scrutiny.

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Blatter: Corruption cases shame, humiliate soccer (Yahoo Sports)

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he intends to help restore trust in world soccer after a pair of corruption investigations brought ''shame and humiliation'' on the sport.

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Breaking: Chicago Bulls fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons; 2010-11 Coach of the Year compiled 255-139 record (ESPN)

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Rory blown away on home turf, risks early exit at Irish Open (Yahoo Sports)

Rory McIlroy can't seem to perform in front of a home crowd. The Northern Ireland star looked bewildered as he shot a 9-over-par 80 - his worst score of the season - in Thursday's opening round of the Irish Open. France's Alexander Levy, midway through his round, led the field at 4 under par.

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5th seed Wozniacki out of French Open; Nishikori advances (Yahoo Sports)

PARIS (AP) -- Fifth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark was knocked out of the French Open on Thursday after losing her second round match to Germany's Julia Goerges in straight sets.

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Blatter calls crisis meeting, skips 3rd public appearance (Yahoo Sports)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter chaired an emergency meeting with continental soccer bodies Thursday while staying out of public view himself. Blatter called together leaders of FIFA's regions as world soccer is rocked by an American federal racketeering case. ''There was a meeting today with the president with the representatives from the confederations to discuss the current situation,'' FIFA spokeswoman Delia Fischer said in a statement.

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Warriors G Klay Thompson suffers concussion (Yahoo Sports)

Golden State guard Klay Thompson has a concussion after getting kneed in the side of the head by Houston's Trevor Ariza. Thompson was injured after he faked a shot and Ariza knocked him to the floor with a knee to the head in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Wednesday night. Thompson received stitches in his right ear and passed a concussion test during the game that would have allowed him to return.

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Warriors eliminate Rockets, end 40-year NBA Finals drought (Yahoo Sports)

After a generation of wishing and waiting, the Golden State Warriors have finally arrived on basketball's biggest stage again. Stephen Curry had 26 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 24 points and the Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years with a 104-90 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. ''Why not us?'' Curry said to a roaring, golden-yellow shirt wearing crowd after the Warriors received the Western Conference trophy from Alvin Attles, the coach of their last championship team in 1975.

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Chalk: Westgate opens Warriors as -270 favorites over Cavaliers plus 230 for Pro Basketball Championship; 6-pt fav Gm 1 (ESPN)

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Breaking: Warriors in NBA Finals for 1st time since 1975, def. Rockets 104-90 in Game 5; vs. Cavaliers starting June 4 (ESPN)

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AP Source: Pelicans interview Jeff Van Gundy (Yahoo Sports)

A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Pelicans have interviewed Jeff Van Gundy for the club's vacant head coaching job. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Pelicans have not disclosed any candidates they've interviewed to succeed Monty Williams, who was fired May 12. Yahoo Sports first reported Van Gundy's interview with New Orleans on Wednesday in the San Francisco area, where Van Gundy, currently working as a television analyst, traveled for a playoff game between Golden State and Houston.

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Harper, Scherzer power Nationals past Cubs (Yahoo Sports)

Bryce Harper hit his 18th home run, Max Scherzer struck out a season-high 13 to outduel Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday night. The top two free-agent pitchers on the market last offseason, Scherzer (6-3) and Lester faced off in a memorable matchup in the finale of the three-game series. Scherzer, who signed a seven-year deal worth $210 million with Washington, was better than his counterpart, throwing seven scoreless innings while allowing five hits and one walk to win his fifth straight start.

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Warriors closing in on reaching NBA Finals, lead Rockets 89-74 with 5:59 left in 4th qtr of Game 5; on ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Blackhawks beat Ducks 5-2 to force Game 7 in West finals (Yahoo Sports)

Duncan Keith had three assists and saved a goal in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Wednesday night to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference finals. Brandon Saad, Marian Hossa and Patrick Kane scored in the second to help the Blackhawks hand the Ducks their first regulation loss of the playoffs. Andrew Shaw had two goals in the third, and Corey Crawford finished with 30 saves.

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Warriors lead Rockets 74-68 at end of 3rd qtr in Game 5 of West finals; Klay Thompson 20 points; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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NFL lineman Ray McDonald arrested again (Yahoo Sports)

NFL lineman Ray McDonald has been arrested for the second time this week. The Santa Clara Police Department said the former San Francisco 49ers defensive end was arrested Wednesday for violating a restraining order by being at a residence in Santa Clara. The restraining order was issued after a domestic violence incident Monday in Santa Clara in which the 6-foot-3, 290-pound McDonald allegedly broke down a bedroom door to get to his former fiancee and their infant.

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Cardinals place Adams on DL, recall C Ed Easley (Yahoo Sports)

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams could miss the rest of the season with a strained right quadriceps, an injury that could require surgery. After consulting with medical personnel Wednesday, the team said Adams' estimated recovery time was three to four months. ''It's going to be a while,'' general manager John Mozeliak said earlier in the day.

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Blackhawks bench D Kimmo Timonen for Game 6 (Yahoo Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) -- Blackhawks defenseman Kimmo Timonen is inactive for Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against Anaheim.

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Warriors look to close out Rockets in West finals; Game 5 at 9 pm ET on ESPN/WatchESPN; Golden State 45-3 home record (ESPN)

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A-Rod breaks Gehrig's AL RBI record; Yanks sweep Royals, 4-2 (Yahoo Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run homer to break Lou Gehrig's American League record for RBIs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 Wednesday to finish a three-game sweep.

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Syndergaard dazzles with bat and glove, Mets sweep Phillies (Yahoo Sports)

Noah Syndergaard pitched six-hit ball into the eighth inning and connected for his first major league home run, Lucas Duda homered twice and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Syndergaard (2-2) struck out six in 7 1-3 innings to become the first rookie in Mets history to strike out at least five batters in each of his first four starts. Duda, who also had three hits, put the Mets on the board in the first inning with a drive off Phillies right-hander Sean O'Sullivan (1-4).

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Hernandez gets 8th win, Mariners beat Rays 3-0 (Yahoo Sports)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Felix Hernandez pitched a four-hitter to become the major's first eight-game winner, Nelson Cruz hit his AL-best 18th homer to snap a scoreless tie in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Wednesday.

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Pirates rally past Marlins 5-2 for 6th straight win (Yahoo Sports)

Jung Ho Kang capped a late rally with a two-run single and the Pittsburgh Pirates ran their winning streak to six games with a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Josh Harrison and Pedro Alvarez added RBI singles during Pittsburgh's five-run seventh as the Pirates won for the first time this season when trailing after six innings. Gerrit Cole (7-2) struck out seven in seven efficient innings.

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Curry 'ready to go' for Game 5 after frightening fall (Yahoo Sports)

Golden State star Stephen Curry says he has no lingering effects from his frightening fall and is ready to play Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Curry said he was coherent and ''ready to go'' after the Warriors held their morning shootaround Wednesday in preparation for a potential clincher against the Rockets. Golden State leads the series 3-1.

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Josh Hamilton gets 1st hit back with Rangers (Yahoo Sports)

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Josh Hamilton singled in the seventh inning Wednesday for his first hit since returning to the Texas Rangers.

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Kraft introduces top draft pick, stays mum on Deflategate (Yahoo Sports)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Robert Kraft made his first public remarks in eight days, but said nothing about the Patriots deflated footballs scandal.

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