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Reports: Chris Paul dealt to Raptors in 3-team trade
In a three-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, 12-time All-Star Chris Paul is heading from Los Angeles to Toronto, while Brooklyn will receive Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round draft pick and cash, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Per t...
Report: Bulls trade G Coby White, Mike Conley Jr. to Hornets
The Chicago Bulls are sending guards Coby White and the recently acquired Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for guard Collin Sexton, big man Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks as part of a three-team trade, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon. ,The Hornets, who traded center Mason Pl...
Seahawks' Cooper Kupp on Rams split: 'Sometimes good things die'
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cooper Kupp quickly rattled off Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks when asked about veteran wide receivers he turned to for advice during his eight years with the Los Angeles Rams.,The names of Tavon Austin and Sammy Watkins soon followed.,"A lot of guys have had a say and have shown...
Penguins D Caleb Jones suspended 20 games for PED violation
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones received a 20-game suspension Wednesday for violating the terms of the NHL's performance enhancing substances policy.,Jones, 28, was automatically referred to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program for evaluation and possible treatment.,The eight-year vete...
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes suspended for pushing Wizards mascot
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was suspended for one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot, the league announced on Wednesday.,Hayes, 25, will serve his suspension Thursday when the Lakers host the Philadelphia 76ers. ,Hayes pushed the mascot during pregame introductions a...
Reports: Kings acquire F Artemi Panarin from Rangers
The Los Angeles Kings acquired superstar forward Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers, ESPN reported Wednesday.,New York will receive prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round draft pick, per the report.,The Rangers opted to ship out the 34-year-old Panarin, their leading ...
Blues send F Nick Bjugstad to Devils for F Thomas Bordeleau
The St. Louis Blues traded veteran forward Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday for forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2026.,Bjugstad, 33, had six goals and seven points in 35 games in his first season in St. Louis. The Blues signed him to a two-year...
Report: Cardinals hire Nathaniel Hackett as OC
Nathaniel Hackett, who spent three seasons on Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur's staff, will keep it in the family and join Matt's brother, new Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur, as the Cardinals' offensive coordinator, per an ESPN report Wednesday.,Hackett, 46, who was the Denver Broncos' he...
Punting 'perfect' placed Seahawks QB Sam Darnold on path to redemption
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Sam Darnold changed teams four times since the New York Jets selected him with the No. 3 pick in the 2018 draft, but he learned along the way the importance of maintaining composure and confidence, which he credits for putting him in the spotlight at Super Bowl LX. ,"It's always ...
Report: 76ers deal G Jared McCain to Thunder
The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for four draft picks, ESPN reported Wednesday.,McCain, the No. 16 overall pick in 2024, was playing a reduced role in his second season with the Sixers. He has averaged 6.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16.8...
Report: Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards
The Dallas Mavericks are sending 10-time All-Star forward Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player trade, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The Mavericks will receive Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham and Marvin Bagley III plus two first-round draft picks and three second-round se...
Tigers P Mickey Lolich, '68 World Series MVP, dies at 85
Pitcher Mickey Lolich, the MVP and Game 7 star of the Detroit Tigers' 1968 World Series triumph, died Wednesday at the age of 85, the team announced.,Lolich won all three of his starts against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1968 championship series, outdueling Bob Gibson in the decider by twirling a...
Montana's Bobby Hauck, winningest coach in Big Sky, retires
Montana football coach Bobby Hauck, the winningest coach in Big Sky Conference history, announced his retirement on Wednesday.,Hauck, 61, coached at his alma mater from 2003-09 and again from 2018-25, posting a 151-43 record with Montana. He helped the Grizzlies win eight Big Sky titles and make fou...
Esports World Cup launches qualification program
The Esports World Cup Foundation launched the global "Road to EWC" qualification program for the Esports World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.,More than 230 qualification tournaments -- spanning all major regions and competition levels -- will join one unified, global calendar that links publisher-led league...
Lions fan files $100M lawsuit over DK Metcalf incident
The Detroit Lions fan involved in a December altercation with the Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against the wide receiver and others.,Ryan Kennedy continues to suffer physically and has experienced "reputational damage and economic harm" since the Dec. 2...
Padres' family feud ends as Peter Seidler's widow drops most claims
The Seidler family's legal battle for control of the San Diego Padres appears to be over.,According to a court filing Monday, the widow of Peter Seidler dropped most of her claims against two of the late owner's brothers.,Sheel Seidler filed a lawsuit in Texas probate court last year accusing Matt a...
Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar gets restraining order against NCAA
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar received a 15-day temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA on Wednesday, a move that briefly aids him as he seeks another year of eligibility.,Aguilar, 24, filed the suit in Knox County (Tenn.) Chancery Court last week. He has an injunction heari...
Patriots follow leader, return to routine in 'critical' Super Bowl LX prep
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Everything Mike Vrabel told players was possible in his first season as head coach of the New England Patriots happened, so even the elder statesmen on the roster are sticking with their plan to follow the leader as Super Bowl LX preparation shifts gears on Wednesday.,"He's do...
Washington Post shutters sports department
The Washington Post shuttered its venerable sports department on Wednesday, part of a larger layoff involving one-third of the newspaper's staff.,"The Washington Post is taking a number of difficult but decisive actions today for our future, in what amounts to a significant restructuring across the ...
Lindsey Vonn's coach, Stefon Diggs confident she can ski with ACL injury
Lindsey Vonn's coach and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs are confident that the American skiing great can compete at the Milano Cortina Olympics with a ruptured ACL in her left knee.,Vonn, 41, is set to try her luck in the women's downhill race on Sunday,"I'm pretty confident that sh...