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Giants sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, cut K Jason Sanders
The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and released kicker Jason Sanders on Tuesday.,Smith-Schuster's signing comes one day after the team added fellow wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios.,With the loss of Sanders, the Giants have two kickers on the roster: s...

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the Norris Trophy winner on Tuesday for the first time in his career.,Werenski edged Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar as well as Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin for the honor. The award is presented to the defenseman "who demonstrates t...

Report: Derick Hall, Seahawks agree to 3-year, $42M extension
Outside linebacker Derick Hall is signing a three-year, $42 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The team has yet to announce the deal.,The contract includes $21 million in guarantees and could be worth up to $46.5 million with incentives, agents Chad Berger a...

Report: 2026 NWSL title game set for Nov. 21 at D.C.'s Audi Field
The 2026 NWSL Championship game will be played on Nov. 21 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., The Athletic reported Tuesday.,It is the first time the title contest will be held in the nation's capital, at the home of the Washington Spirit, since the 2022 season. The Portland Thorns defeated the Kansa...

A.J. Brown on Jalen Hurts: 'Not as close as we once were'
A.J. Brown still has love for quarterback Jalen Hurts even though they drifted apart over the last few years, the three-time All-Pro wide receiver said.,Brown shared as much and more with NBC Sports' Maria Taylor in an interview published on Tuesday, one day after his long-awaited trade from the Phi...

Browns GM: Myles Garrett trade about goals, not tanking
Browns general manager Andrew Berry resisted computing whether Cleveland "won" the trade finalized Monday night sending Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for defensive lineman Jared Verse and other assets.,Because only one team parted with a player considered a near lock for the Pro Football Hal...

Jake Knapp WDs from Memorial Tournament
Jake Knapp withdrew from the Memorial Tournament on Tuesday morning due to his lingering thumb injury.,Sudarshan Yellamaraju was tabbed as the replacement for Knapp for the tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.,Knapp, 32, hasn't played on tour since tying for 74th out of 82 play...

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk, Russian Mirra Andreeva to meet in French semis
Marta Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina played for something much greater than a coveted berth in the semifinals at the French Open on Tuesday.,They took the court at Roland Garros in Paris for their country.,The two Ukrainian women, whose families and friends have been impacted by the Russian invasion of...

Crushers GC turn to Travis Smyth again to step up in Spain
Travis Smyth once again will fill in for Paul Casey this week at LIV Golf Andalucia, Crushers GC announced over social media on Tuesday morning.,With Casey sidelined by a wrist injury, Smyth carded at 7-under-par 273 to finish in a four-way tie for eighth place last weekend at LIV Golf Korea.,The 31...

AHL coach Manny Malhotra promoted to lead Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks named Manny Malhotra as their next head coach late Monday.,Malhotra, 46, coached Abbotsford -- the Canucks' American Hockey League affiliate -- to its first Calder Cup title in the 2024-25 season. He replaces Adam Foote, who was fired May 19 after a single season behind the ben...
New England's A.J. Brown Trade Comes With Huge Risk and Huge Reward
The Patriots paid a steep price for A.J. Brown. Here's why the blockbuster trade could either fuel a title run or become a costly mistake....

After another 10-inning game, streaking M's ask starter Logan Gilbert to handle Mets
The Seattle Mariners have won a season-high seven games in a row with catcher Cal Raleigh and third baseman Brendan Donovan on the injured list.,So what has sparked the turnaround?,The return of relievers Matt Brash (right lat inflammation) and Gabe Speier (left shoulder inflammation) from the IL.,T...
Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Best Bets: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Picks
Get the top betting picks for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, including the under, a Frederik Andersen saves prop and a Mark Stone point prop....

Big plays give D-backs momentum entering clash vs. Dodgers
The Diamondbacks went deep late three times in a 4-1 victory over the Dodgers on Monday, reversing a trend after Los Angeles came back all three times in its season-opening series sweep of Arizona.,Home runs by Tommy Troy, Nolan Arenado and Ketel Marte accounted for all four Arizona runs on Monday, ...

Angels' Grayson Rodriguez takes next step on comeback trail vs. Rockies
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will try to win his third consecutive start Tuesday night as he continues his comeback after missing almost 22 months with injuries against the Colorado Rockies in Anaheim, Calif., ,It will be the fourth start of the season and first of his career ag...
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 Props: Three Best Bets for the NBA Finals
Looking for NBA Finals betting value? Check out three top player props featuring Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Stephon Castle....

Rangers ride strong starting pitching into rematch vs. Cards
The Texas Rangers still are seeking answers for their inconsistent offense, but their pitching staff appears more than equipped to keep the team in contention for now.,The Rangers will aim for their season-high fifth straight victory when they continue a three-game series against the host St. Louis ...
MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Orioles vs. Red Sox and Royals vs. Reds
Check out today's MLB betting card featuring first five inning picks for Orioles-Red Sox and Royals-Reds, plus detailed statistical analysis....

White Sox turn to Davis Martin in bid to even series vs. Twins
The Chicago White Sox need someone to help them bounce back from a series-opening loss.,Their best pitcher is ready to give it his best shot.,White Sox right-hander Davis Martin will take the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday evening in the second contest of a three-game series in Minneap...

Giants, smarting from rout, brace for Brewers' hot Kyle Harrison
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison, undefeated in five starts last month, will present a big challenge Tuesday night for the visiting San Francisco Giants, who will look to bounce back from a lopsided loss in the series opener.,Harrison (6-1, 1.57 ERA) will oppose right-hander Trevor McDona...