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Maple Leafs re-sign D Troy Stecher to 2-year deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-upped defenseman Troy Stecher with a two-year extension, the team announced Monday.,The deal is worth an average annual value of $1.35 million, The Athletic reported.,Stecher, 32, scored three goals and had 11 assists (14 points) in 58 games with Toronto last season.,...
Julio Enciso exits with injury after giving Paraguay lead over Germany
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Paraguay goal-scorer Julio Enciso departed in the 57th minute of their round of 32 clash with Germany with an apparent lower-body injury after he gave his side a shock lead late in the first half.,Only moments after Germany tied it 1-1 through Kai Havertz's header, Enciso went d...
Texas Rangers sign RHP Chris Paddack, promote Cameron Cauley
The Rangers added rotation depth on Monday by signing veteran right-hander Chris Paddack to a one-year deal.,Paddack, 30, elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds last Wednesday and clearing waivers.,In 53 innings this season, Paddack had a 6.96 ERA, split bet...
France strive to carry high-scoring attack into knockouts vs. Sweden
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- France will be considerable favorites to advance when they face Sweden in their round of 32 clash early Tuesday evening.,France leaned on their wealth of attacking talent to win Group I. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in each of their first two wins. Then, Ousmane Dembele's firs...
Reports: Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers
Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that would end his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple reports Monday.,Pending NBA approval and physicals, the teams agreed to a swap that sends Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers we...
Dustin Johnson’s major streak to end after WD from The Open final qualifying
Dustin Johnson will not attempt to qualify for the Open Championship next month at Royal Birkdale, ending a couple of impressive major streaks.,Johnson will be absent from a major for the first time since the 2017 Masters, ending a string of 38 straight major starts. He was one of the top players in...
Dodgers activate OF Teoscar Hernandez from injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearly back to full strength on the position-player side after activating left fielder Teoscar Hernandez from the injured list on Monday.,Hernandez was placed on the IL on May 29 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. He was batting .276 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs in...
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, top seeds stroll into second round at Wimbledon
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka dominated Teodora Kostovic and led a parade of the top-ranked women's singles players into the second round at Wimbledon on Monday. ,Sabalenka strolled on Centre Court for a 6-2 6-3 triumph in her first Grand Slam action since she followed a loss at the French Open by decl...
President Trump announces D.C. course renovations to begin Sept. 1
The East Potomac Golf Links course in Washington, D.C., will undergo a renovation starting on Sept. 1, President Donald Trump announced on social media Sunday after taking a tour of the course.,"It was determined that, on this fantastic site, with water and unparalleled views of D.C.'s Monuments, we...
Fire announce addition of ex-Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski
The Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acquisition of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski through the 2027-28 season.,Lewandowski will occupy a designated player slot pending the approval of his visa as well as the completion of an international transfer certificate.,Lewandowski, 37, wa...
Sam Kerr signs deal to return to Gotham FC after Chelsea exit
Sam Kerr is returning to the NWSL and to her former club.,League champions Gotham FC announced Monday that they signed the forward through the 2030 season. Kerr, 32, was a free agent after her contract with English stalwart Chelsea expired.,Kerr played 119 career regular-season games (113 starts) ac...
Phil Mickelson to miss all four majors for first time in 36 years
Despite being eligible to play in The Open Championship, Phil Mickelson will not compete in the final major of 2026 that is set to take place next month at Royal Birkdale Golf Club at Southport, England.,Mickelson, 56, has been moved from the list of this year's competitors to the tournament's list ...
Yankees place closer David Bednar on paternity list
The New York Yankees placed right-handed closer David Bednar on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre to fill his roster spot ahead of Monday's home series opener against the Detroit Tigers.,Bednar, 31, is 2-3 with 16 saves and a 3.09 ERA in 33 re...
Aces, Liberty collide in bid for another Commissioner's Cup title
It will feel a lot like 2023 when the New York Liberty play host to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game Tuesday.,The teams clashed for both the Commissioner's Cup title and the league championship in 2023 with the Liberty winning the midseason tournament, while the Ac...
Gabriel Martinelli's late winner helps Brazil rally past Japan
Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time and Brazil climbed out of a halftime hole to send Japan packing 2-1 in a World Cup round of 32 match Monday in Houston., ,Casemiro scored in the 56th minute after Brazil went to the locker room down 1-0 on Ka...
Sabres re-sign F Beck Malenstyn to 6-year, $17.5-million deal
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million deal on Monday, two days before he was set to become a free agent.,Malenstyn, 28, was acquired from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2024-25 season. He has 24 regular-season points (11 goals, 13 assists) across his ...
CF Montreal transfer F Mahala Opoku to Greek club
CF Montreal transferred forward Kwadwo "Mahala" Opoku to Greek side Panetolikos FC on Monday.,Montreal will retain a percentage of any future transfer for the 24-year-old Ghana international.,Opoku recorded seven goals and four assists in 42 regular-season appearances for Montreal from 2023-26,"We w...
Reports: Heat F Andrew Wiggins opts in, signs extension
Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will pick up his $30.2 million player option and sign a two-year, $34 million extension with Miami, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The deal includes a player option for the third season in 2028-29, according to ESPN.,Wiggins, 31 is agreeing to a sizable pay cut with th...
LHP Drew Pomeranz returns to Cubs on minor league deal
Left-hander Drew Pomeranz has returned to the Chicago Cubs on a minor league deal two weeks after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.,Pomeranz, 37, did not appear in a major league game from 2022-24 before making a triumphant return with the Cubs in 2025 when he went 2-2 with...
NYCFC acquires F Benie Traore as designated player
New York City FC acquired forward Benie Traore from Switzerland's FC Basel 1893 on Monday.,The 23-year-old Ivory Coast international will fill a designated player spot and is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.,Traore registered 25 goals and 15 assists in 80 appearances across...