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Blackhawks trade 4th overall pick to Sabres for D Bowen Byram
The Chicago Blackhawks made a major move for their blue line on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Louis Crevier and two high picks in this week's NHL draft.,Buffalo received the No. 4 overall pick and the No. 45 s...
On verge of winning Group B, Canada won't play for draw vs. Swiss
Canada know they will win Group B with a victory or draw in Wednesday's finale against Switzerland in Vancouver and secure at least one more match on home soil.,But manager Jesse Marsch insists that math won't result in a more conservative approach from his squad as they attempt to capture the imagi...
NFL blasts Brendan Sorsby for dodging accountability, denies draft petition
Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL hit another dead end on Tuesday when the league denied his petition for entry into the supplemental draft.,In a letter to Sorsby published by ESPN, the league informed Sorsby his petition was incomplete or intentionally vague, failing to "demonstrate accountability f...
Second-half goals carry Algeria to comeback win over Jordan
Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri scored second-half goals off set pieces as Algeria rallied for a 2-1 victory over Jordan in Group J play on Monday in Santa Clara, Calif.,Benbouali's goal in the 69th minute was the first for Algeria (1-1-0, 3 points) since the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Goalkeeper ...
Linda Cohn to retire from ESPN after 34 years, 5,000+ ‘SportsCenters’
Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-tenured "SportsCenter" anchor, will retire on June 30, the network announced Monday.,Cohn, 66, has anchored more editions of "SportsCenter" than anyone in ESPN history. She was honored in 2016 for her 5,000th edition of the network's signature show.,Her final appearances w...
Christian Lundgaard overcomes early collision to win XPEL Grand Prix
Christian Lundgaard displayed some resilience as he went from worst to first, capturing his second IndyCar Series victory of the season in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America on Sunday.,Lundgaard fell from his starting position of 12th into last place after a Lap 1 collision. He gradually worked his...
Panthers land Brady Tkachuk in blockbuster deal with Senators
Brady Tkachuk is heading to Florida, where he will join his brother Matthew with the Panthers in one of the NHL's biggest offseason moves.,The Ottawa Senators are trading their captain to the Panthers for a package of draft picks, the teams announced Sunday. Ottawa will receive Florida's two first-r...
Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks
The Seattle Kraken added a young right-shot winger Sunday, acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers for two draft picks ahead of this week's NHL Draft.,Florida received the No. 25 pick in the 2026 draft, a selection Seattle previously obtained from the Tampa Bay Lightning, along with a...
Canada facing key injuries in run-up to Switzerland match
The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of emotions in the 2026 World Cup.,The team earned its first point in World Cup play when it drew with Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 on home turf in Toronto on June 12. Then on Thursday, the Canadians blistered Qatar 6-0 to contro...
Report: G Jordan Goodwin to sign 3-year deal with Suns
Free agent guard Jordan Goodwin plans to sign a three-year, $19 million contract to return to the Phoenix Suns, ESPN reported on Sunday.,The reported deal includes a player option in the third season.,It also comes one day after versatile guard Collin Gillespie reportedly passed on free agency and a...
RHP Jordan Hicks returns to White Sox from injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated right-hander Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list on Sunday ahead of their series finale with the Detroit Tigers.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Tyler Davis was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. ,Hicks, 29, is in his first season with the White Sox and has ...
D-backs lose RHP Michael Soroka (glute), OF Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) to injuries
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list because of a left glute strain and outfielder Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day IL due to a strained right hamstring on Saturday.,In corresponding moves, Arizona recalled outfielder Tim Tawa and rookie left-hander Phili...
Brendan Sorsby Could Be Worth the Gamble for These NFL Teams
Brendan Sorsby has declared for the 2026 Supplemental Draft. Here are five NFL teams that could consider taking a chance on the talented quarterback....
Jays activate CF Daulton Varsho; RHP Shane Bieber expected back Monday
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and was in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs.,In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays optioned infielder Charles McAdoo to Triple-A Buffalo. Toronto also activated right-handed reliever L...
Report: Big 12 keeps Brendan Sorsby lawsuit active amid draft questions
The Big 12 is not ready to close the book on the Brendan Sorsby case, even after the Texas Tech quarterback moved to leave college football behind.,The conference's presidents and chancellors have not withdrawn the federal lawsuit filed earlier this week, with lingering questions about Sorsby's NFL ...
Canada's Ismael Kone undergoes major leg surgery
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone underwent surgery to repair severe fractures in his lower left leg that occurred in Thursday's match against Qatar.,"Last night, Ismael Kone underwent successful surgery to repair a lower limb fracture," Canada Soccer said in a statement on Friday. "He is expected to ma...
Jesse Marsch on Ismael Kone's injury: 'Could hear the bone snap'
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured left leg after sustaining the ugly injury in his national team's 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday in Vancouver.,Coach Jesse Marsch said postmatch, according to The Athletic, that he "could hear the bone snap.","Your heart go...
Canada make history, rout Qatar for first World Cup victory
Jonathan David's hat trick paved the way for Canada's first-ever win in a World Cup, a 6-0 rout of nine-man Qatar on Thursday in Vancouver in the second Group B match for both countries.,Canada (1-1-0, 4 points) entered the day with a 0-6-1 record in seven previous World Cup matches after a 1-1 draw...
Canada's Ismael Kone stretchered off with leg injury in win over Qatar
Ismael Kone exited early in the second half of Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar on Thursday in Group B in Vancouver, after the Canadian midfielder suffered what appeared to be a serious lower leg injury.,In the 51st minute, Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo attempted a tackle on Kone, but his right foot ...
Ex-Iona G Adam Njie Jr. ruled ineligible by NCAA over point shaving
The NCAA ruled former Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. permanently ineligible on Thursday for sports betting violations by providing game information to known bettors.,Njie agreed to the violations that occurred during his freshman season of 2024-25. He transferred to Dayton before last season but did not p...