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Fever's Sophie Cunningham throws shade at expansion cities
Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham took issue with two of the three expansion cities that will be joining the WNBA.,Cunningham's critical comments during her team's shootaround on Tuesday came one day after commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia would join...
Jimmy Haslam, Browns celebrate $600M stadium funding in state budget
A new home for the Dawg Pound with a retractable roof might be back on track upon the formal approval of a two-year Ohio state budget plan that sets aside $600 million for the Cleveland Browns' stadium construction plan.,The state unveiled plans to use a trove of unclaimed funds that stem from forgo...
Rickie Fowler aims to find success in return to John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler arrived in Silvis, Ill., eager to put a disheartening performance last week behind him and improve his standing in the race for the FedExCup Playoffs when he tees of at the John Deere Classic on Thursday.,Fowler, who is No. 111 in the Official World Golf Ranking, will compete at the ev...
Thunder F Jalen Williams undergoes wrist surgery, Nov. return expected
Thunder All-Star forward Jalen Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right wrist on Tuesday and is scheduled to be reevaluated in 12 weeks.,Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti said Monday that Williams played through a torn ligament the entire postseason.,Williams, 24, avera...
Two more men's Top 10 seeds crash out at Wimbledon
No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev and No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti became the latest top seeds to lose in the first round at Wimbledon on Tuesday in London.,Meanwhile, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy sailed through to the next round.,Germany's Zverev, who is still seeking his first Grand Slam championship, wa...
Jake Paul ranked No. 14, eligible for title shot
Jake Paul is eligible for a title shot now that he is ranked by one of boxing's four major sanctioning bodies.,Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) is ranked 14th overall by the World Boxing Association on the heels of his win Saturday over former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. "The Problem Child" is no...
Randy Moss returns to ESPN in studio role following cancer treatment
Randy Moss plans to return to ESPN and his NFL role on "Sunday NFL Countdown" this season, the Athletic reported Tuesday.,Moss, 48, revealed he received treatment for cancer that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. The cancer was found between his pancreas and liver, Moss said last year. ,...
Sharks sign William Eklund to 3-year, $16.8M extension
The San Jose Sharks signed forward William Eklund to a three-year, $16.8 million contract extension on Tuesday.,The team also re-signed forward Colin White to a one-year, two-way deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.,The deal with Eklund, 22, carries an average annual value of $5.6 million and s...
NBA signings roundup: Knicks reportedly add Guerschon Yabusele
The New York Knicks are signing free agent big man Guerschon Yabusele to a two-year, $12 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal also includes a player option for the 29-year-old Frenchman, who returned to the NBA last season and averaged 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 70 gam...
Report: Kings sign Dennis Schroder, deal Jonas Valanciunas to Denver
The Sacramento Kings are signing free agent guard Dennis Schroder and trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Schroder, 31, agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract after splitting the 2024-25 season with three teams.,The Kings receive journeyman big man Da...
Report: Rangers sign D Vladislav Gavrikov to 7-year extension
The New York Rangers signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year, $49 million contract, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,The reported acquisition of Gavrikov comes with the Rangers also in talks about trading fellow defenseman K'Andre Miller.,Gavrikov, 29, re...
Canucks sign Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland to extensions
The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Brock Boeser to a seven-year, $50.75 million contract on Tuesday.,The new deal represents a boost for the unrestricted free agent, who just completed a three-year, $19.95 million contract.,The Canucks also agreed to long-term extensions with goaltender Thatcher D...
No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti out, No. 1 Jannik Sinner breezes at Wimbledon
No. 7 seed Lorenzo Musetti became the latest top seed to lose in the first round at Wimbledon, but his fellow Italian, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, sailed through to the next round on Tuesday in London.,Musetti a semifinalist at Wimbledon in 2024, lost to qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-2,...
Toronto FC part with Lorenzo Insigne, Federico Bernardeschi
Toronto FC announced a mutual parting Tuesday with Italian forwards Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi.,Toronto used the two buyouts of guaranteed contracts that MLS clubs are allowed each season.,Both players joined the Reds as designated players midway through the 2022 season, Insigne from ...
Agents: Dolphins deal with Giants for retired TE Darren Waller
Darren Waller is returning to the NFL this season with the Miami Dolphins, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey confirmed to ESPN on Monday.,Waller retired prior to the 2024 season, citing a medical scare and a loss of "passion" for football while working on a music career. ,At the time of his re...
Best NBA Offseason Moves So Far: Bucks, Lakers, and Knicks Make Key Additions
See the biggest NBA offseason moves so far, including the Bucks signing Myles Turner, LeBron James’ decision with the Lakers, and the Knicks’ sneaky-good additions....
Report: Giannis down on Bucks dumping Damian Lillard, signing Myles Turner
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving nine-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signing free agent center Myles Turner, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The decision did not sit well with Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes.,The Bucks are stretching the remaining $113 million on Lillard'...
Report: Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving nine-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signing free agent center Myles Turner, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The Bucks are stretching the remaining $113 million on Lillard's contract over the next five seasons, per the report, using the "stretch and release" provision i...
Canucks sign Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland to extensions
Goaltender Thatcher Demko and forward Conor Garland both agreed to long-term extensions with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.,Demko reached a three-year, $25.5 million deal and Garland committed to a six-year, $36 million contract, general manager Patrik Allvin announced.,Demko, 29, was entering th...
Report: Thunder sign SGA to record 4-year, $285M extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a four-year, $285.4 million super maximum contract extension with league and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal runs through the 2030-31 season and at $71.35 million marks the highest annual salary in NBA history.,Philadelphia ...