Nelson is one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State — also serving as general manager for all three franchises.

Nelson played 14 seasons in the NBA starting in 1962, winning five championships as a member of the Boston Celtics. He began his coaching career immediately after retirement, becoming head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 1976.

Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics as a player and one of the winningest coaches in league history, died Sunday at 86, his family announced in a statement. A cause of death was not shared.

Don Nelson left an indelible mark on the NBA as both a player and coach. Here are some of the tributes that are flowing in remembrance.

The Detroit Lions will search for a new backup quarterback behind five-time Pro Bowler Jared Goff after announcing that Pro Bowl backup QB Teddy Bridgewater is retiring from football at age 33 after 11 NFL seasons.

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and is retiring from the NFL, coach Dan Campbell said Sunday.

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Lions, coach Dan Campbell said Sunday. The Lions placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list shortly after Campbell's announcement. Asked whether this was it for Bridgewater's playing career,

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in a press conference on Sunday that veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater let the franchise know he would be stepping away from the team. The QB has already been placed on the reserve/retired list,

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees for arguing a balk charged to ace Chris Sale

After a Drew Rassmusen winner, Chris Sale's 2.08 ERA faces Gerrit Cole as the Atlanta Braves take on the New York Yankees in a pitchers duel.

More than the five hits or two walks he allowed, Sale was bothered by a balk call in the fifth inning by home-plate umpire Dan Merzel. Because a runner (Spencer Jones) was on third base at the time, the Yankees got a free run as a result of the controversial call.

Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the Yankees on Saturday for arguing a balk charged to ace Chris Sale.

Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III injured his groin during Saturday's practice. Ian Rapoport shared the latest injury update.

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury in Saturday's practice and should miss a little bit of time, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Sunday.

Luther Burden III limped off the field at Chicago Bears practice, raising potential concerns as the NFL season approaches.

The NFL season is just weeks away from kicking off and the Chicago Bears have a mysterious injury on their hands regarding star wide receiver Luther Burden. Chicago enters the 2026 campaign with high expectations after head coach Ben Johnson's successful Year 1.

The Arizona Diamondbacks completed their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 9, at Chase Field.

It took 10 innings, but the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak Saturday night at Chase Field, outlasting the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in a game that saw Kyle Tucker hit a solo homer to break a scoreless tie in the eighth.

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Aug. 7, at Chase Field. Follow our live updates.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers conclude their three-game series on Sunday, Aug. 9, at Chase Field.

The Carolina Panthers signed Kyle Trask as a third quarterback with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King expected to miss time with a hamstring injury.

Former Florida football quarterback Kyle Trask signed with the Carolina Panthers after Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason.

The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Kyle Trask on Sunday after rookie quarterback Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury ​in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday.

The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as a third quarterback on Sunday with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King expected to miss time with a hamstring injury.