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Chip Ganassi Racing confirms Scott Dixon's departure
Six-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after 24 years.,CGR confirmed the 45-year-old New Zealander would exit one day after ESPN reported Dixon and Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist are signing with Arrow McLaren for the 2027 season.,Dixon joined Chip Ganassi Racing in 2...
Heliot Ramos, Victor Bericoto homer as Giants finally defeat Diamondbacks
The San Francisco Giants finally broke through against the Arizona Diamondbacks after eight previous failures Wednesday night, riding home runs from Heliot Ramos and Victor Bericoto to a 6-4 victory in Phoenix.,Trevor McDonald (3-6) threw six shutout innings for the Giants, who had dropped the first...
Oilers ship longtime D Darnell Nurse to Sharks
For the first time since Edmonton tabbed him with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NHL draft, defenseman Darnell Nurse no longer belongs to the Oilers organization.,Edmonton moved the 12-year veteran to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sha...
Sharks sign D Jacob Trouba, G Eric Comrie
The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Jacob Trouba on Wednesday to a four-year, $33 million contract.,The Sharks also signed goaltender Eric Comrie to a two-year, $2.3 million deal.,Trouba, 32, collected 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) and 31 penalty minutes in 81 regular-season games with Anaheim ...
Magic bring back Nikola Vucevic for second tour with franchise
Veteran big man Nikola Vucevic signed with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday for his second stint with the franchise.,The Magic did not disclose contract terms, but Vucevic agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, according to an ESPN report. He spent 8 1/2 seasons with Orlando in his first stint with ...
Report: Pacers sign F Kelly Oubre Jr. to 2-year deal
The Indiana Pacers are signing free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. to a two-year, $17 million contract, according to a report from ESPN on Wednesday.,Oubre, 30, most recently played for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 14.1-plus points and five-plus rebounds in each of his three seasons with the tea...
Flyers sign F Tyson Foerster, G Dan Vladar to long-term deals
The Philadelphia Flyers went on a spending spree Wednesday, signing forward Tyson Foerster to an eight-year $56.8 million deal and retaining goaltender Dan Vladar on a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.,Both extensions take effect ahead of the 2027-28 season.,Foerster's contract has an ave...
Devils captain Nico Hischier signs 5-year, $58.5M extension
New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier signed a five-year, $58.5 million contract extension on Wednesday.,Per the team, the 27-year-old forward will receive $14.5 million in both 2027-28 and 2028-29, $12.1 million in 2029-30 and $8.7 million in each of the last two seasons of the deal.,"Since the d...
D-backs pursue third straight series sweep of Giants
Two teams happy to turn the page on the month of June will complete a three-game set Wednesday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks go for a third consecutive series sweep of the San Francisco Giants.,The Diamondbacks have taken the first two games of the set in Phoenix, 5-4 and 8-2, giving them eigh...
Paul Skenes, Pirates strive for revenge vs. Zack Wheeler, Phillies
Last month's highly anticipated matchup between Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes and Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler turned into more of a mismatch.,Skenes will aim to exact some revenge on Wheeler on Wednesday night when the Pirates continue their four-game road series with the Phillies.,Two of the best pitche...
Diamondbacks cruise to win, remain unbeaten vs. Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks ran their season-long winning streak against the San Francisco Giants to eight games Tuesday night, riding home runs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Ketel Marte to an 8-2 victory in Phoenix.,Recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A and making his first big-league start since A...
Diamondbacks pound Giants, remain unbeaten vs. San Francisco
The Arizona Diamondbacks ran their season-long winning streak against the San Francisco Giants to eight games Tuesday night, riding home runs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Ketel Marte to an 8-2 victory in Phoenix.,Recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A and making his first big-league start since A...
Zach Johnson embraces annual stroll 'home' to John Deere Classic
When home calls, Zach Johnson always answers, which is why he will be at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., this week.,There was no real decision for Johnson, now on the Champions Tour, when it came time to commit to the JDC or participate in the Senior Open this week.,"It's pretty simple. If J...
Reports: Toronto acquiring Real Salt Lake M Nelson Palacio
Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Colombian midfielder Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Palacio, 25, will join the Reds in exchange for $1.2 million in cash and will occupy a U22 initiative slot on the roster, per The Athletic.,Palacio has been on loan...
Austin FC sign Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta
Austin FC signed Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta on Tuesday through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30.,The 28-year-old free-agent addition is eligible to make his MLS debut when Austin FC return from the World Cup break on July 22 at home against the Seattle Sounders.,"I'm really excit...
Reports: Mets reach minors deal with Christopher Morel
The New York Mets agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder/third baseman Christopher Morel, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Morel, 27, was released by the Miami Marlins on Friday.,He signed a one-year, $2 million contract in the offseason but never got going with the Marlins. He hit...
D-backs to recall RHP Brandon Pfaadt to face Giants, Landen Roupp
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be looking to continue their mastery of the San Francisco Giants when the National League West rivals meet in a rematch in Phoenix on Tuesday night.,Having already swept three-game sets both at home and in San Francisco, the Diamondbacks made it seven in a row over the ...
Geraldo Perdomo's 3-run double propels Diamondbacks past Giants
Geraldo Perdomo broke a fifth-inning tie with a bases-clearing double, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Monday in Phoenix.,Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado added home runs for the Diamondbacks, who imp...
A's place SS Jacob Wilson, OF Tyler Soderstrom on IL
The Athletics took a hit to their lineup Monday, placing shortstop Jacob Wilson and outfielder Tyler Soderstrom on the injured list while bringing one of their top prospects to the majors.,Wilson went on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 26 with right thumb inflammation, while Soderstrom was placed ...
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...