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NHL docks Golden Knights 2026 draft pick for media policy violations
The NHL reacted swiftly and harshly to the Vegas Golden Knights' "flagrant violations of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs media regulations," announcing on Friday that the franchise will forfeit a second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.,Head Coach John Tortorella did not meet with the media as prescr...
Yankees place LHP Max Fried (left elbow bruise) on 15-day IL
The New York Yankees placed left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list on Friday, after an MRI exam and CT scan revealed a left elbow bone bruise.,After getting off to a brilliant start in 2026, Fried (4-3, 3.21 ERA) struggled in May, allowing 11 earned runs and 17 hits in 14 ...
Romelu Lukaku makes Belgium's World Cup roster
Romelu Lukaku was named to Belgium's 26-man World Cup roster on Friday despite the team's all-time leading scorer being limited to only five appearances for Napoli this season due to injuries.,Lukaku, 33, has 89 goals in 124 appearances for Belgium, but has not featured for the Red Devils since June...
Flyers re-sign G Aleksei Kolosov to a 1-year extension
The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed goaltender Aleksei Kolosov to a one-year, $850,000 contract extension on Friday.,Kolosov, 24, was 0-2-0 with a 4.00 goals-against average and an .830 save percentage in four NHL games in 2025-26.,He spent most of the season with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, fin...
Dodgers' Blake Snell strives to get on right road vs. Angels in Freeway Series
The Los Angeles Angels will return home to Anaheim to start a 10-game homestand on Friday night following a 1-5 road trip that concluded with getting swept in three games by the Cleveland Guardians.,The Angels, who own the worst record in the majors at 16-28, have lost 18 of their last 23 games and ...
After 'exhausting series,' Cards head home to face Royals
Ahead of an interleague series against the struggling Kansas City Royals, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to find ways to win.,After suffering through three straight years without a postseason appearance, fifth-year manager Oliver Marmol and company have passed tests through the first quarter of th...
Brewers unsure if Christian Yelich (back) needs IL stint
The Milwaukee Brewers hope resting Christian Yelich the past two days will be enough to loosen up his tight back, but they won't know for certain until Friday.,Yelich missed 24 games due to a left groin strain before returning to action on Tuesday and going 0-for-4 as Milwaukee beat the visiting San...
Seahawks open title defense with Super Bowl rematch vs. Patriots
For the first time since 2016, the first game of the NFL season will be a Super Bowl rematch.,The Seattle Seahawks will begin their title defense on Wednesday, Sept. 9 when they host the New England Patriots, the team they dominated for a 29-13 Super Bowl LX victory on Feb. 8.,This was one of the ma...
Scottie Scheffler among 7 leading PGA as Aronimink bares its teeth
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Even after World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler joined a seven-way tie for the lead, the main character from the first round of the PGA Championship was Aronimink Golf Club, which stymied some of the best in the world and set the tone for a challenging week.,Scheffler shot a 3-under-...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs take nothing for granted at home for Game 6 vs. Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one win away from exorcising the ghost of playoffs past, but he knows that victory will not come easy.,The Cavaliers lead their Eastern Conference semifinal series over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 3-2, setting up a potential clincher in Game 6 on Frid...
With 'zero to lose,' '23 hero Michael Block back in the mix at PGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- The PGA of America knows what a Block party can look like when one really gets going.,For now, it's nothing too raucous, just a few dozen fans who stayed late Thursday afternoon to watch the end of teaching professional Michael Block's first round of the PGA Championship. He t...
Brazil extend coach Carlo Ancelotti through 2030 World Cup
Brazil announced that coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 World Cup.,The 66-year-old Italian took over Brazil's national team in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and has led the side to five wins, two draws and three losses through his firs...
Ryo Hisatsune, Stephan Jaeger part of 4-way lead early at PGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Four players from four continents with a total of zero major championships share the lead midway through the first round of the PGA Championship.,Ryo Hisatsune of Japan poured in five of his seven birdies on the back nine to join South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter, Germany's Ste...
Rafael Nadal refutes links to Real Madrid presidency
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal shot down reports that he is a candidate for the president's position at global soccer powerhouse Real Madrid.,"I have read reports that link me to possible candidacies for the presidency of Real Madrid. I would like to clarify that these reports are not true," the 22-time...
Bruins sign F Lukas Reichel to 1-year extension
The Boston Bruins signed forward Lukas Reichel to a one-year contract extension on Thursday.,Reichel, 23, of Germany, will carry a $950,000 salary cap hit for the 2026-27 NHL season.,He recorded three goals and five assists in 29 games with three teams during the 2025-26 campaign.,Boston acquired hi...
Leaders working with 'private partners' to save Whitecaps
The City of Vancouver, the government of British Columbia, First Nations leaders and the owners of BC Place are working together with "private partners" to try and save the Whitecaps.,They issued a joint statement on Thursday updating their efforts to keep the MLS team from relocating, perhaps to La...
Twins' Byron Buxton (hip) scratched prior to finale vs. Marlins
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was scratched from the lineup prior to Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins due to right hip flexor soreness.,Buxton initially was listed as the designated hitter in the lead-off position before he was scratched from the series finale in favor of Josh Bel...
Sparks to unveil Lisa Leslie statue at Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Sparks will honor Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie with a statue in Star Plaza at Crypto.com Arena.,The team announced plans Thursday for a Sept. 20 ceremony ahead of its home game against Portland.,Leslie, 53, joins the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird as just the second WNBA player so honored by ...
Cavaliers One Win Away From Eastern Conference Finals After Stunning Rally
The Cavaliers completed one of the wildest playoff comebacks of the postseason against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5....
Martin Ojeda's brace propels Orlando City over Union
Martin Ojeda's second goal of the night and ninth of the campaign came in the 90th minute to deliver Orlando City a dramatic 4-3 win over the visiting Philadelphia Union in the rain Wednesday night.,Eleven minutes after Philadelphia tied the match, Orlando was probing and Adrian Marin sent a service...