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Flames sign first-rounders Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin to 3-year deals
The Calgary Flames signed first-round draft picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin to three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contracts on Friday.,Each deal carries an average annual value of $975,000.,Calgary selected Parekh, an 18-year-old Canadian, with the ninth overall pick of the NHL draft last m...
Coco Gauff makes quick work of Brit Sonay Kartal at Wimbledon
World No. 2 Coco Gauff lacked home-court advantage but had everything else going for her in defeating British qualifier Sonay Kartal 6-4, 6-0 on Friday at Wimbledon.,Kartal, 22, entered the tournament at No. 298, but with two victories found herself at No. 1 Court in the third round against Gauff, 2...
Carlos Alcaraz tops Frances Tiafoe in 5-set Wimbledon battle
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz clawed back from the brink of elimination at Wimbledon on Friday, defeating Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to move to the fourth round.,A packed house that included Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was treated to a three-hour, 51-minut...
4-star OL Seuseu "SJ" Alofaituli commits to Miami
Four-star interior offensive lineman Seuseu "SJ" Alofaituli committed to Miami's Class of 2025 on Friday.,The 6-foot-3, 295-pound player chose the Hurricanes over finalists Michigan and Nebraska. He took official visits to all three schools last month.,Alofaituli is ranked as the No. 3 interior line...
Lynx star, Olympian Napheesa Collier suffers foot injury
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, a member of this year's U.S. Olympic team, left Thursday night's loss to the Connecticut Sun with an injury to her left foot.,Collier, 27, suffered the non-contact injury with about two and a half minutes remaining in the third quarter. She did not return to ...
Dodgers to honor longtime owner Walter O'Malley
The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding longtime owner Walter F. O'Malley, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, to their Ring of Honor next month.,Ceremonies will take place Aug. 10 before the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium, the construction of which O'Malley spea...
Kemba Walker named to Hornets coaching staff
Kemba Walker was named to the Charlotte Hornets coaching staff on Wednesday, one day after announcing his retirement from the NBA.,A four-time All-Star point guard, Walker was named player enhancement coach on new head coach Charles Lee's staff.,The Hornets announced Lamar Skeeter, Josh Longstaff, C...
Coco Gauff steamrolls into third round at Wimbledon
Second-seeded Coco Gauff cruised past Romanian Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-1 in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday in London. ,Gauff converted five of nine break point opportunities and won 85 percent of her first serves in rolling on to the third round in 66 minutes. Todoni was beset by 23 unforced ...
2024 NBA Free Agency Has Been Really Boring
Sure, Paul George signing with the Philadelphia 76ers was fun. Klay Thompson moved to the Mavericks. But this free agency has been underwhelming....
After Failing To Land Third Superstar, LeBron James Commits to Los Angeles Lakers for Just One Year
Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers failed to find a third superstar, so LeBron James will become a free agent again next summer at 40 years old....
Blue Jays place INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) on 10-day injured list
The Toronto Blue Jays placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a sprained left knee.,In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled shortstop Leo Jimenez from Triple-A Buffalo. Jimenez is set to make his major league debut.,Kiner-Falefa, 29, was scratched fro...
Maple Leafs sign goaltenders Anthony Stolarz, Matt Murray
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed free agent Anthony Stolarz to a two-year, $5 million contract and also re-signed fellow goaltender Matt Murray to a one-year, $875,000 deal on Tuesday.,Stolarz, 30, played 27 games for the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers last season, posting a 16-7-2 record with ...
Reports: Golden Knights sign F Victor Olofsson
The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.075 million contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Olofsson, who turns 29 this month, is taking a major cut in pay after completing a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the Buffalo Sabres.,He registered seven goals, eight ...
Leafs re-sign G Matt Murray for 2024-25 season
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed goaltender Matt Murray to a one-year, $875,000 deal on Tuesday.,Murray, 30, missed all of last season following bilateral hip surgery in October. It was the final year of his four-year, $25 million contract he signed with Ottawa in 2020.,Murray played just 26 games ...
Ten Buy Low 2024 MLB Trade Deadline Candidates That Would Help Playoff Contenders
The MLB trade deadline is less than one month away, and these ten players could be available on the cheap for contending teams to make serious playoff pushes....
Patrick Mahomes' logo to be featured on Texas Tech uniforms
Texas Tech will be the first college program to wear Patrick Mahomes' co-branded apparel under a 10-year deal with Adidas.,The school announced the partnership with Adidas, which is now the official footwear, uniform, apparel and accessory partner of the Red Raiders. Financial terms were not release...
NHL free agency notebook: Predators' haul features Steven Stamkos
The Nashville Predators are signing forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Stamkos, the longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain, agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal. Marchessault's agreement is for five years and $27.5 million...
Oilers sign F Jeff Skinner on one-year, $3M deal
The Edmonton Oilers signed free agent forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million deal on Monday.,Skinner became an unrestricted free agent after the Sabres bought out the last three seasons of his contract on Sunday. He spent the past six seasons with Buffalo, most recently posting 46 points (24...
NBA free agency roundup: Klay Thompson to Mavs, Paul George to 76ers
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, several reports said Monday, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors.,Thompson is signing a three-year, $50 million contract to join the Mavericks and tea...
Mets OF Brandon Nimmo faints in hotel, cuts head
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was out of Monday night's lineup against the host Washington Nationals due to an early morning fainting episode in which he cut his head.,The incident happened shortly after 5 a.m. in Nimmo's hotel room.,Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Nimmo didn't have a...