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Sens acquire F Jan Jenik from Utah for F Egor Sokolov
The Ottawa Senators acquired Jan Jenik from Utah HC on Wednesday in exchange for fellow forward prospect Egor Sokolov.,Jenik, 23, recorded four goals and two assists in 22 games with the Arizona Coyotes over the past four seasons.,Arizona drafted the Czech Republic native in the third round in 2018....
Coco Gauff steamrolls into third round at Wimbledon
Second-seeded Coco Gauff cruised past Romanian Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-1 in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday in London. ,Gauff converted five of nine break point opportunities and won 85 percent of her first serves in rolling on to the third round in 66 minutes. Todoni was beset by 23 unforced ...
Kemba Walker Is Now an NBA Coach, We’re All Really Old
The Charlotte Hornets hired Kemba Walker as a developmental coach, and we're all really old if he's already on the sideline....
Mark Cavendish breaks Tour de France record for stage wins
Mark Cavendish broke a long-standing Tour de France record Wednesday with his 35th stage win.,The 39-year-old sprint specialist dashed to the milestone victory in the fifth stage in Saint-Vulbas, France.,Five-time champion Eddy Merckx of Belgium established the record with 34 stage wins from 1969-75...
Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu join for Wimbledon mixed doubles
Two former Grand Slam winners are joining forces, with Andy Murray and fellow Brit Emma Raducanu to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon.,Murray and Raducanu accepted a wild-card entry into the event at the All England Club in London before Wednesday's tournament draw.,Beset by injuries late in his caree...
Josh Berry to join Wood Brothers Racing in 2025
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Josh Berry will drive for Wood Brothers Racing starting next season.,The team announced Wednesday that Berry signed a multi-year contract to take over the No. 21 Ford Mustang from Harrison Burton.,Berry, 33, currently pilots the No. 4 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing, which is s...
Carlos Alcaraz advances at Wimbledon; Norway's Casper Ruud out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame an uneven first set to defeat Aleksandar Vukic of Australia 7-6 (5), 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday.,The victory extended the Spaniard's winning streak on the grass courts of London to nine.,Failing to advance was No. 8 se...
Report: Lakers hiring assistants Scott Brooks, Nate McMillan
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a ton of experience to first-time head coach JJ Redick's staff.,ESPN reported Wednesday that longtime head coaches Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks are coming aboard as Redick's top assistants for 2024-25.,McMillan and Brooks have a combined 1,281 victories in the NBA...
Panthers F Anton Lundell gets 6-year, reported $30M extension
The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers re-signed forward Anton Lundell to a six-year extension on Wednesday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value of the deal, which runs through the 2029-30 campaign, at $30 million ($5 million average annual value).,Lundell, 22, colle...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to skip home run derby
Shohei Ohtani is planning to skip the annual midseason home run derby.,The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger belted a go-ahead home run on Tuesday night, his league-best 27th, but said his recovery and rehabilitation from offseason elbow surgery will prevent him from taking part in the July 15 event held ...
2024 NBA Free Agency Has Been Really Boring
Sure, Paul George signing with the Philadelphia 76ers was fun. Klay Thompson moved to the Mavericks. But this free agency has been underwhelming....
Brewers acquire RHP Aaron Civale from Rays
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, adding a veteran arm to their pitching staff for the second half of the season.,The Rays received minor-league infielder Gregory Barrios in exchange.,The Rays acquired Civale at the 2023 trade deadline fro...
Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB July 3 2024 & Wednesday WNBA Predictions
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB and WNBA slate of games on Wednesday July 3rd, 2024....
Reports: Brewers to acquire RHP Aaron Civale from Rays
The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays to add a veteran arm to their pitching staff in the second half of the season, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,They will send minor-league infielder Gregory Barrios to the Rays, per reports.,The Rays acquired ...
Dodgers' Gavin Stone, among NL's elite rookie pitchers, faces D-backs
While not the first name that comes to mind when breaking down the National League Rookie of the Year chase, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone continues to make his case. ,Stone (9-2, 2.73 ERA) faces the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in the middle game of a three-game series on Wednesday....
Injuries force Rangers, Padres to use revolving door of players
As the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres prepare for the middle game of their three-game series Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas, the stories of who's out of the lineup and who's getting ready to return are as notable as who's playing in the game.,Texas has won its past two games -- 11-2 Sunday ...
After Failing To Land Third Superstar, LeBron James Commits to Los Angeles Lakers for Just One Year
Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers failed to find a third superstar, so LeBron James will become a free agent again next summer at 40 years old....
Elly De La Cruz aims to power Reds to another win vs. Yankees
Elly De La Cruz and Aaron Judge put on a show Tuesday night, but only one star emerged victorious.,While De La Cruz's performance left his Cincinnati Reds teammates in awe, Judge's most recent homer occurred in a frustrating loss for the New York Yankees.,After a 2-for-5, two-RBI night in an impress...
Cards' Miles Mikolas seeks bounce-back effort vs. Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas wants to prove his latest outing was just a blip on the radar.,The 35-year-old veteran will get the opportunity on Wednesday evening when he takes the mound against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a three-game series.,Mikolas (6-7, 5.3...
Red Sox aim to extend hitting hot streak vs. Marlins
The Boston Red Sox's bats are bringing the heat.,The Red Sox are 12-5 since June 12, and they have at least seven runs in nine of those wins. The latest instance came in an 8-3 victory against the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday, and Boston will look to keep it going in the middle contest of the three...