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Hurricanes agree with D Jaccob Slavin on 8-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes locked up defenseman and two-time Lady Byng winner Jaccob Slavin on an eight-year contract extension worth $51.69 million.,The team announced Monday that the extension begins with the 2025-26 season and will keep Slavin in Raleigh, N.C., through the 2032-33 season.,"Jaccob mi...
Report: Busy Predators signing Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei
The Nashville Predators are signing forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Stamkos, the longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain, agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal. Marchessault's agreement is for five years and $27.5 million...
Reports: Sharks signing F Tyler Toffoli to 4-year deal
The San Jose Sharks are signing veteran Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract worth $24 million, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The Sharks will be the 32-year-old center's seventh team.,Toffoli netted 33 goals and 22 assists in 79 games split between New Jersey and Winnipeg last season. It marked...
Nationals call up OF James Wood to make debut
The Washington Nationals called up outfield prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday.,Wood, 21, is ranked as the league's No. 3 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline and has been tearing the cover off the ball this season at Triple-A Rochester.,He is batting .353 with a 1.058 OPS in 5...
Utah names DC Morgan Scalley head coach in waiting
Utah announced Monday that longtime defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will be the next head coach of the Utes when head coach Kyle Whittingham retires.,Athletic director Mark Harlan said the program entered into a new employment agreement with Scalley last November. Scalley is entering his 17th y...
Report: Preds are front-runners to sign Steven Stamkos
The Nashville Predators are the front-runners to sign veteran forward Steven Stamkos, The Athletic reported Monday.,The longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain is expected to land a deal in the four-year, $32 million range, per the report.,Stamkos, 34, just completed his 16th season with the Lightning,...
Report: Drew Eubanks agrees to 2-year deal with Jazz
The Utah Jazz and free agent big man Drew Eubanks are in agreement on a two-year deal worth $10 million, ESPN reported Monday.,Eubanks, 27, declined his $2.7 million player option with the Phoenix Suns on June 21.,The Jazz will be Eubanks' fourth NBA team since entering the league as an undrafted fr...
Caps re-sign F Connor McMichael to 2-year, $4.2M deal
The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Connor McMichael to a two-year, $4.2 million extension, the team announced Monday.,McMichael, 23, posted career highs across the board with 33 points (18 goals, 15 assists) in 80 games in 2023-24.,He has 51 points (27 goals, 24 assists) in 155 games since th...
Report: Pistons signing F Tobias Harris for 2 years, $52M
The Detroit Pistons are signing forward Tobias Harris to a two-year, $52 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.,Harris, who turns 32 later this month, averaged 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 70 games (all starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023-24.,The Sixers are moving on from Ha...
Booked Isaiahs: Thunder to sign Hartenstein, bring back Joe
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Monday.,The Thunder also re-signed Isaiah Joe to a four-year, $48 million contract on Monday, according to The Athletic.,Hartenstein, 26, emerged as a p...
Maple Leafs sign D Chris Tanev, extend G Joseph Woll
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Chris Tanev and extended goaltender Joseph Woll's contract on Monday.,Tanev landed a six-year, $27 million deal ($4.5 million average annual value). Woll received a three-year extension, effective for the 2025-26 season, for $11 million ($3.66 million AAV).,...
NYCFC F Malachi Jones has surgery for broken leg
New York City FC forward Malachi Jones is recovering from surgery to repair his broken right leg.,The rookie had an operation Saturday for a fractured tibia and fibula, an injury sustained during Friday's 4-2 win against Orlando City SC.,"On behalf of everyone at the club, I'd like to wish Malachi t...
Report: 76ers G Tyrese Maxey lands $204M extension
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey agreed to a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Monday.,A first-time All-Star in 2023-24, Maxey was named the NBA's Most Improved Player and also took home the league's Sportsmanship Award.,Maxey, 23, improved his scoring average fr...
Report: Panthers F Sam Reinhart gets 8-year, $69M deal
Stanley Cup hero Sam Reinhart agreed to an eight-year extension with the Florida Panthers through the 2031-32 season.,The Panthers announced the deal but financial terms were not disclosed. Multiple reports put the contract value at $69 million ($8.625 million average annual value).,"Since coming to...
Report: Paul George signing 4-year, $212M deal with 76ers
Star forward Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract, ESPN reported early Monday morning.,George accepted the deal at a meeting with members of Philadelphia's front office, per the report. Team owner Josh Harris, general manager Elton Brand, presid...
Report: F Derrick Jones Jr. signing with Clippers
Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. intends to sign a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers worth $30 million, The Athletic reported Sunday night. ,Jones spent this past season with the Dallas Mavericks, helping them reach the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics. He averaged 8...
Mercury leaning on short memory with Sun up next
The Phoenix Mercury have no time to dwell on their latest loss. ,After falling to the Indiana Fever, Phoenix will be back in action on Monday night when it completes a back-to-back with a meeting against the visiting Connecticut Sun. ,Despite getting 24 points and six rebounds from Brittney Griner a...
Brewers look to continue grand slam success at Rockies
After completing a six-game homestand with five wins and four grand slams, the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers begin a seven-game road trip with a four-game series in the high altitude of Denver on Monday night against the Colorado Rockies.,Right-hander Bryse Wilson (5-3, ...
Nationals' top prospect expected to debut in series opener vs. Mets
The New York Mets surged into contention in June thanks to a pair of fresh faces.,Beginning Monday night, the Washington Nationals hope a new addition can provide a similar impact.,Top prospect James Wood is expected to make his major league debut Monday night, when the Nationals host the Mets in th...
Astros look to continue June success at Blue Jays
The Houston Astros aim to take their June success into July when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a four-game series that opens Monday afternoon.,The Astros moved to a game above .500 for the first time this season on Sunday when they defeated the host New York Mets 10-5 in 11 innings after wait...