LEIPZIG, Germany — France and the Netherlands played it safe in a 0-0 draw that failed to explode into life in Group D at Euro 2024 on Friday, leaving both sides within sight of a place in the last 16 and eliminating Poland.

The first round of WNBA All-Star Game fan voting is complete. Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever stars A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are atop the leaderboard for the early returns.

Seven weeks after firing Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers landed on their next head coach on Thursday: JJ Redick, the 15-year NBA veteran turned podcaster and broadcaster, league sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell The Athletic. Redick is signing a four-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $8 million per season with the Lakers, according to sources briefed on the deal.

Day seven of the European Championship saw all four teams in Group C in action, along with the much-anticipated game between Spain and reigning champions Italy. It also witnessed the unveiling of a tricolore mask to protect Kylian Mbappe’s fractured nose, although we won’t be seeing it in Friday’s game between France and the Netherlands, even if Mbappe does feature in the game.

The New England Patriots and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have agreed to a four-year, $36 million extension that includes $17 million guaranteed, league sources said Thursday. The contract also includes $3 million per year in upside incentives based on reaching more than 1,400 scrimmage yards plus All-Pro and Pro Bowl appearances that could bring the deal up to $48 million, per a league source.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls made their first move in a turning point of an offseason Thursday, trading defensive star Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for shooting guard Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune.

DENVER — On the heels of arguably their most painful loss of an endlessly painful season, the Rockies stole some joy back with clutch at-bats.

DETROIT — After enduring the worst season in franchise history and weeks of deliberation, the Pistons have decided head coach Monty Williams’ time in Detroit has come to an end.

Worrywart sports fans have less to stress about in this new age of college recruiting.

The University of Hawaii 2025 men’s volleyball recruiting class is closing in on double figures in players.

PARIS — Jannik Sinner was disappointed not to reach his first French Open final after his defeat by Carlos Alcaraz on Friday, but is looking forward to continuing what could become the new main rivalry in tennis.

BOSTON — In a city where pre-Revolutionary War history seems to lurk around every corner, the Mavericks have none at all. Nor does the city of Dallas carry any sporting weight in these parts.

Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark said she isn’t looking for an apology from Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter, who hip-checked Clark in the teams’ game Saturday. The foul on Carter was later upgraded to a Flagrant 1 and the play ignited a week of nationwide attention.