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Canucks sign Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland to extensions
The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Brock Boeser to a seven-year, $50.75 million contract on Tuesday.,The new deal represents a boost for the unrestricted free agent, who just completed a three-year, $19.95 million contract.,The Canucks also agreed to long-term extensions with goaltender Thatcher D...
No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti out, No. 1 Jannik Sinner breezes at Wimbledon
No. 7 seed Lorenzo Musetti became the latest top seed to lose in the first round at Wimbledon, but his fellow Italian, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, sailed through to the next round on Tuesday in London.,Musetti a semifinalist at Wimbledon in 2024, lost to qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-2,...
Toronto FC part with Lorenzo Insigne, Federico Bernardeschi
Toronto FC announced a mutual parting Tuesday with Italian forwards Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi.,Toronto used the two buyouts of guaranteed contracts that MLS clubs are allowed each season.,Both players joined the Reds as designated players midway through the 2022 season, Insigne from ...
Canes ink F Logan Stankoven to 8-year, $48M extension
Forward Logan Stankoven made a long-term commitment to the Carolina Hurricanes by signing an eight-year, $48 million contract extension on Tuesday.,Stankoven, 22, recorded 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) and five game-winning goals in 78 games last season, including nine points (five goals, four as...
Agents: Dolphins deal with Giants for retired TE Darren Waller
Darren Waller is returning to the NFL this season with the Miami Dolphins, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey confirmed to ESPN on Monday.,Waller retired prior to the 2024 season, citing a medical scare and a loss of "passion" for football while working on a music career. ,At the time of his re...
Tigers place OF Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) on IL
The Detroit Tigers are placing outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring issue, manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday.,The Tigers plan to recall infielder Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals in ...
Report: Giannis down on Bucks dumping Damian Lillard, signing Myles Turner
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving nine-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signing free agent center Myles Turner, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The decision did not sit well with Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes.,The Bucks are stretching the remaining $113 million on Lillard'...
Report: Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving nine-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signing free agent center Myles Turner, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The Bucks are stretching the remaining $113 million on Lillard's contract over the next five seasons, per the report, using the "stretch and release" provision i...
Canucks sign Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland to extensions
Goaltender Thatcher Demko and forward Conor Garland both agreed to long-term extensions with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.,Demko reached a three-year, $25.5 million deal and Garland committed to a six-year, $36 million contract, general manager Patrik Allvin announced.,Demko, 29, was entering th...
Report: Knicks signing Guerschon Yabusele to 2-year deal
The New York Knicks are signing free agent big man Guerschon Yabusele to a two-year, $12 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal also includes a player option for the 29-year-old Frenchman, who returned to the NBA last season and averaged 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 70 gam...
Report: Thunder sign SGA to record 4-year, $285M extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a four-year, $285.4 million super maximum contract extension with league and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal runs through the 2030-31 season and at $71.35 million marks the highest annual salary in NBA history.,Philadelphia ...
North Carolina hires AD-in-waiting, Bubba Cunningham to take advisory role in '26
North Carolina announced a transition plan Tuesday that will allow athletic director Bubba Cunningham to work with his replacement-in-waiting through the end of the upcoming academic year before moving into an advisory role created for him. ,Hired in 2011, Cunningham will work directly with his repl...
Report: Knicks set second interview with Mike Brown
The New York Knicks reportedly have reached the finalist stage in their search for a head coach.,The Athletic reported that the Knicks have scheduled a second interview with Mike Brown, set for Tuesday.,In addition, James Borrego and Micah Nori also could get second interviews, according to Tuesday'...
Crew owner sells stake in club at $900M valuation
Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10 percent stake in the Columbus Crew to the Edwards family at a franchise valuation of $900 million, Sportico reported Tuesday.,The Edwards family was already a partner in the MLS club and now owns 30 percent of the team, with Haslam Sports Group -- the parent company...
Mitch Marner on Maple Leafs exit: 'Leaving isn't easy'
Mitch Marner issued an emotional farewell to Toronto on Tuesday, the same day his hometown Maple Leafs officially confirmed he had been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.,"Leaving isn't easy. This city is where I grew up, where I fell in love with hockey, and where I've had the incredible honour of...
Austin FC sign M Nicky Beloko through 2028
Austin FC acquired Nicky Beloko on a free transfer and signed the midfielder through 2028 with an option for 2029.,Beloko, 25, most recently competed for FC Luzern in the Swiss Super League (2022-25).,"Nicky is a solid and consistent player at a promising age who adds to our talented group of midfie...
Toronto FC, F Federico Bernardeschi mutually part ways
Toronto FC announced a mutual parting with forward Federico Bernardeschi on Tuesday.,Toronto used one of its two buyouts of a guaranteed contract that each MLS team is allotted per season.,The 31-year-old Italian joined the Reds from Juventus as a designated player midway through the 2022 season.,"A...
Vegas D Alex Pietrangelo stepping away from ice for health reasons
Alex Pietrangelo has stepped away from the Vegas Golden Knights for health reasons and his return is uncertain.,Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon said the physical roadblocks facing the 35-year-old defenseman involve reconstructive surgery to address worsening hip issues.,Pietrangelo had 33 poin...
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula ousted in first round of Wimbledon
Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto made a stunning return to the Wimbledon stage on Tuesday, ousting No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-3 in just 58 minutes in the first round in London.,Cocciaretto had to sit out the major in 2024 due to illness. She has played well on the grass courts in the past year, ...
Caitlin Clark day-to-day as Fever meet mighty Lynx for Commissioner's Cup
MINNEAPOLIS -- Caitlin Clark stopped short of promising that she would be healthy enough to take part in Tuesday night's WNBA Commissioner's Cup final between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx.,However, Clark did not rule out returning from a groin injury.,"I'm going to be day-to-day," Clark said...