The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as coach after the former NBA center served as the interim coach for the Portland Trail Blazers this season.The Bulls, who announced the move on Tuesday, scheduled an introductory news conference for Splitter on Wednesday.Throughout our process, Tiago stood apart for his basketball intellect, his ability to connect with and develop players, and the way his teams compete every single night," Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham said in a news release. He has won at every level of the game as both a player and a coach, on multiple continents, and we believe his vision is the right fit for our young roster.Splitter, 41, joined Chauncey Billups staff in Portland last June. He was elevated from assistant to interim coach when Billups was arrested in October in a federal takedown of a sprawling gambling operation. Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering.Splitter coached Portland to a 42-40 record and a five-game loss to San Antonio in the first round of the playoffs. It was the first playoff appearance and first time the Trail Blazers finished with a winning record since the 2020-21 season.Splitter played for San Antonio, Atlanta and Philadelphia during his seven seasons as an NBA player. The 6-foot-11 center from Brazil was selected by the Spurs in the first round of the 2007 draft, and he helped the team win an NBA title in 2014.He worked for Brooklyn for five seasons from 2018-23, first as a pro scout and then as an assistant coach. He was an assistant for Houston for one year before coaching Paris Basketball Club to a French Cup championship during the 2024-25 season.Splitter is replacing Billy Donovan, who resigned after six seasons. The Bulls had conversations with Donovan about returning, but he decided to step aside rather than work with a new front office.The Bulls represent everything I love about this game, carrying a proud tradition, a passionate city and a young, hungry group of players ready to grow," Splitter said in the news release. "Im grateful for the trust this organization has placed in me.Chicago allowed 121.5 points per game this season, ranking 28th overall in the NBA. The Bulls finished with a 31-51 record while missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year.Graham was hired on May 4. Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV joined the teams revamped front office on May 19.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

Harry Kane and other England players appear to have been tricked into signing the US Declaration of Independence ahead of the Three Lions' opening World Cup clash against Croatia.England's captain and several other stars signed the famous document, which appeared to them to be a blank piece of paper.The prank happened at the Three Lions World Cup training camp in Kansas City.Writing on TikTok, the prankster said: "I think it's going to go pretty well.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"I think they'll just be signing. For sure, Harry Kane - that's the big tuna that we're looking for. The big guy."Any others are fine, but we want Harry Kane to sign it."The Declaration of Independence is the document that established the United States in 1776.Numerous other England stars appear to have put pen to paper on the document, including Bukayo Saka, Elliot Anderson, Anthony Gordon and Jordan Henderson.LATEST SPORTS NEWSWorld Cup 2026 day six: All the latest as England suffer huge injury setback ahead of Croatia matchEngland star set to miss the whole of the World Cup after suffering injury blowSerena and Venus Williams to play at Wimbledon as wildcards grantedEngland stars headed to their World Cup base in Kansas last week, which came with its troubles.Upon relocating from Florida to Kansas, the England team had equipment valued at approximately 13,550.Two men were charged with receiving the stolen property, with each defendant facing a single count carrying a potential prison sentence of up to seven years.The pair were responsible for transporting the national team's gear from their warm-weather training base in West Palm Beach to Kansas City, where a detective subsequently recovered the items.Court documents revealed the specific items allegedly discovered included four pairs of boots priced at 250 each and five pairs of shoes priced at 170 each.Signed national team shirts were also among the recovered goods, alongside a World Cup ball valued at 160 and goalkeeper gloves costing 120.Two stuffed lions and a Lego set depicting a Nike Air shoe featured among the variety of possessions taken during what Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas described as a "heist in transit of English national team equipment".The FA confirmed the majority of the training gear had been retrieved before England's opening session at their base.England's woes continued with news that Tino Livramento would miss the tournament with an injury.The Newcastle defender has reportedly suffered a calf problem that will force him to leave Thomas Tuchel's squad and return home after scans reportedly revealed a low-grade tear.Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah will replace the full-back, with the Blues star a surprise selection given his natural position in central defence.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Elon Musk's firm agrees to buy Cursor, while a surge SpaceX's shares sees it overtake Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company.

Wird Florian Lipowitz wieder zum Tour-Helden? Nach einem starken Frhjahr hofft er bei der Slowenien-Rundfahrt auf die letzten Prozentpunkte und etwas Ruhe vor der Tour.[mehr]

The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Garden City Wind 9-2 in Alpine, Texas.Alpine broke open a close game with six runs in the bottom of the sixth inni... - Pecos Alpine Cowboys

La Coupe du Monde 2026 se poursuit dans le groupe J. LAutriche et la Jordanie saffrontent en Californie, un duel entre une nation europenne de retour et un nouveau venu sur la scne mondiale. Voici toutes les informations pour suivre cette rencontre en direct.

Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a humiliating 5-1 World Cup loss to Sweden. Experienced French manager Herv Renard takes over, aiming to salvage their campaign. This marks the tournament's first managerial change, with Tunisia facing must-win matches against Japan and the Netherlands to avoid another group-stage exit.

Safe packaging saves lives. In healthcare, how a product is packaged matters as much as what is inside. The Medical Packaging Market is projected to grow from US$ 109,238.35 Million in 2021 to US$ 169,183.91 Million by 2028, recording a CAGR of 6.4% over the forecast period. That growth reflects rising global demand for safe, sterile, and reliable packaging...

  The U.S. shutter market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for residential renovation, home improvement projects, and energy-efficient window solutions. Shutters are widely preferred for their durability, aesthetic appeal, privacy, and light-control benefits across both residential and commercial applications. Additionally, advancements in materials...