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Canucks D Filip Hronek inks 8-year extension
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek signed an eight-year, $58 million contract with the team.,Hronek, 26, was due to become a restricted free agent at the end of June.,Hronek recorded career-high totals in assists (43), points (48) and rating (plus-33) in 81 games last season. The Canucks acqu...
Billionaire Julia Koch buys share of Nets, Liberty
New York billionaire Julia Koch and her children are purchasing a minority stake in BSE Global, which owns the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA, the New York Liberty of the WNBA and Barclays Center in Brooklyn.,BSE Global announced the pending transaction but did not disclose financial terms. The NBA Board ...
Lionel Messi, Argentina welcome Canada to Copa America
The difference between defending champion Argentina and Copa America newbie Canada can't be more pronounced as they open Group A play in Atlanta on Thursday.,The Argentinians, led by the incomparable Lionel Messi, won the most recent tourney in 2021 as a prelude to winning the 2022 World Cup. Prior ...
Naomi Osaka, 3 other Grand Slam champs net Wimbledon wild cards
Former World No. 1 players Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki joined fellow former Grand Slam winner Emma Raducanu on Wednesday in being awarded wild cards for the main draw at Wimbledon.,The quartet will draw into the grass-court tournament that starts July 1.,Four-time Grand Slam...
Reports: Pistons fire Monty Williams with nearly $65M left on deal
The Detroit Pistons dismissed head coach Monty Williams after one season, owing him the remainder of the $76.5 million, six-year deal he signed a year ago, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The Athletic reported team owner Tom Gores made the decision to fire Williams, and new president of basketb...
Report: Pacers, Pascal Siakam agree to 4-year, $189.5 deal
The Indiana Pacers and forward Pascal Siakam are in agreement on a four-year, $189.5 million maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The deal came together Tuesday, the first day teams were allowed to start contacting their own players to negotiate extensions, per the report. Contracts ...
Royals try to manage workload of Salvador Perez against A's
The Kansas City Royals hope a two-hit night will help soothe the pain in Salvador Perez's right knee as the club's three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics continues Wednesday night.DaDavis,Perez had a pair of singles, Adam Frazier a double, Kyle Isbel a triple and Nick Loftin a home run...
Brewers bid to ride momentum of wild win into rematch vs. Angels
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich hit his long-awaited 200th career home run in the first inning of Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.,Yelich and the rest of his teammates were thrilled Sal Frelick overshadowed him eight innings later.,The Brewers will look to build o...
White Sox turn to Garrett Crochet in bid to win series against Astros
Solid starting pitching continues to be a recent strength for the Chicago White Sox despite a major-league worst 54 losses.,The White Sox will turn to ace left-hander Garrett Crochet (6-5, 3.16 ERA) to start Wednesday's game against the visiting Houston Astros. ,Thanks to Tuesday's heroics from rook...
Mets look to continue 'special' run in finale vs. reeling Rangers
The New York Mets have won a season-best seven straight games and seem intent on keeping the longest active streak in the majors going.,One night after overcoming a four-run deficit, New York looks to finish off a three-game sweep of the reeling Texas Rangers on Wednesday night at Arlington, Texas.,...
Blue Jays' Orelvis Martinez could make MLB debut vs. Red Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays could unveil slugging prospect Orelvis Martinez on Wednesday night when they try to salvage the finale of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox.,The 22-year-old infielder, who has belted 16 home runs this season at Triple-A Buffalo, was promoted Tuesday after...
After heartbreaker, Rockies take another shot against Dodgers
The Colorado Rockies were ready to celebrate a rare win over the Los Angeles Dodgers but an epic collapse in Tuesday night's ninth inning left them steamed and feeling empty.,Los Angeles scored seven times in the ninth to pull out an 11-9 win, its fourth straight this season against Colorado and 14t...
Twins in 'great spot' after comeback win against Rays
Carlos Santana speaks from experience when he says the Minnesota Twins have a tight-knit clubhouse and a determined work ethic. ,Santana, 38, has played for seven teams during his 15-year career. This is his first season with the Twins, who will go for seven wins in a row when they play the Tampa Ba...
Mariners' Bryan Woo returns to oppose Guardians
Right-hander Bryan Woo will return to the mound on Wednesday night when the Seattle Mariners play the second contest of a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians.,Woo (3-0, 1.07 ERA) was scratched from his last scheduled start due to discomfort in his right forearm. An MRI came back c...
Yankees' Gerrit Cole ready for return against Orioles
The New York Yankees more than survived since Gerrit Cole developed an elbow injury midway through spring training. Now they hope they can avoid having to play without Aaron Judge.,While Cole will make his highly anticipated season debut on Wednesday, the Yankees are holding their breath on Judge's ...
Eyeing return to .500, Diamondbacks take on Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to reach .500 for the first time since mid-April when they play the second of three games against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.,Arizona defeated the Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday night to move into the third wild-card spot in the National League.,"I'm proud ...
Mourning death of Willie Mays, Giants set to close series with Cubs
An emotional three-game series will conclude for the visiting San Francisco Giants when they face the Chicago Cubs in a rubber match on Wednesday afternoon.,Most of the players and coaches for San Francisco learned of the death of Giants legend Willie Mays shortly before the start of Tuesday's game....
Another pitchers' duel could be on tap as Pirates face Reds
When it comes to impressive young starting pitching, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates boast an embarrassment of riches.,Tied for third place in the National League Central standings, the teams meet in Pittsburgh on Wednesday in the decisive game of a three-game series.,Cincinnati evened th...
Phillies look to stay hot at home, sweep Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies have become nearly unbeatable at home.,The Phillies scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, the Phillies' 25th win in their past 29 home games.,Philadelphia will look to stay hot when it aims for a series swe...
PGA Tour gives Tiger Woods 'lifetime achievement' exemption
Tiger Woods will be able to gain entry to all PGA Tour signature events moving forward after the circuit's policy board voted Tuesday to grant him a special exemption due to "exceptional lifetime achievement.",The move will give Woods access to the tour's eight signature tournaments, all of which aw...