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Capitals D Martin Fehervary inks $7-year, $42M extension
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary signed a seven-year, $42 million contract extension on Tuesday.,The extension begins with the 2026-27 season for Fehervary, who will make $2.675 million in the upcoming campaign to complete his existing three-year deal.,"Martin possesses all the core q...
Sharks sign William Eklund to 3-year, $16.8M extension
The San Jose Sharks signed forward William Eklund to a three-year, $16.8 million contract extension on Tuesday.,The team also re-signed forward Colin White to a one-year, two-way deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.,The deal with Eklund, 22, carries an average annual value of $5.6 million and s...
No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti out, No. 1 Jannik Sinner breezes at Wimbledon
No. 7 seed Lorenzo Musetti became the latest top seed to lose in the first round at Wimbledon, but his fellow Italian, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, sailed through to the next round on Tuesday in London.,Musetti a semifinalist at Wimbledon in 2024, lost to qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-2,...
Tigers place OF Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) on IL
The Detroit Tigers are placing outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring issue, manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday.,The Tigers plan to recall infielder Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals in ...
Detroit Pistons Sign Caris LeVert Because Malik Beasley Might Be in Big Trouble
Caris LeVert joins the Pistons on a two-year deal as Detroit navigates Malik Beasley’s legal limbo and Jaden Ivey’s injury recovery....
Caitlin Clark day-to-day as Fever meet mighty Lynx for Commissioner's Cup
MINNEAPOLIS -- Caitlin Clark stopped short of promising that she would be healthy enough to take part in Tuesday night's WNBA Commissioner's Cup final between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx.,However, Clark did not rule out returning from a groin injury.,"I'm going to be day-to-day," Clark said...
Angel City part ways with Bre Norris, Hannah Johnson
Defender Hannah Johnson and goalkeeper Bre Norris, who were with Angel City FC on roster relief contracts, were cut by the team on Monday.,Johnson made just one appearance for Angel City, as a June 7 substitute. Norris never got into a match with the team.,"This club and our players have definitely ...
Al Hilal oust Manchester City from Club World Cup in extra time
Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal of the match in the 112th minute to give Al Hilal a 4-3 upset victory over Manchester City on Monday night in Orlando, sending the Saudi Arabian side into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.,Malcom and Kalidou Koulibaly also scored for Al Hilal, who got 10...
Dodgers strive to continue strong run vs. last-place White Sox
Tied for the best record in the major leagues, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play host for a three-game series against the worst team in the American League when the Chicago White Sox pay a visit starting Tuesday.,The Dodgers just breezed through a road trip to Colorado and Kansas City, compili...
Report: Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets on 4-year, $53M deal
Nine-year NBA veteran Dorian Finney-Smith will sign a four-year contract with the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports on Monday.,The deal is reported to be valued at $53 million for the defensive standout.,It is the Rockets' second acquisition of the offseason following a blockbuster trad...
Reports: Leafs F Mitch Marner headed to Vegas on 8-year deal
The Vegas Golden Knights are acquiring star forward Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade, The Athletic and TSN reported Monday.,Marner is signing an eight-year, $96 million contract ($12 million average annual value) with Toronto as part of the move. The Leafs were the only ...
Jalen Ramsey shipped to Steelers, Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins on Monday.,Ramsey confirmed the development on X, posting: "Break my own news! #HereWeGo @steelers.",The Steelers also will receive tight end Jonnu Smith, ESPN reported. Pittsburgh is sending All-Pro safety Mink...
Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev stunned in Wimbledon openers
A pair of Top 10 seeds were stunned Monday in the opening round at Wimbledon, with No. 8 Holger Rune and No. 9 Daniil Medvedev ousted in London.,Chile's Nicolas Jarry, behind 31 aces, came from behind to top Denmark's Rune 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in three hours and 33 minutes.,Benjamin Bonzi of Fran...
Rockets retain Jabari Smith on $122M extension
Houston is buying into Jabari Smith playing a key role for the Rockets in more ways than one.,Smith, the No. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, is set to sign a five-year, $122 million extension with the revamped Rockets, who also put together a new deal with point guard Fred VanVleet in a remodeled rotation...
Reports: Steelers, Dolphins swap Jalen Ramsey, Minkah Fitzpatrick
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins, multiple news outlets reported Monday.,Ramsey confirmed the development on X, posting: "Break my own news! #HereWeGo @steelers.",The Steelers also will receive tight end Jonnu Smith, ESPN reported. Pittsburgh i...
WNBA expands to 18 teams, adds Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
Three WNBA franchises are set to join the league by 2030, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia confirmed as the new teams on Monday. ,The expansion will push the WNBA to 18 total teams. Cleveland (2028) will be the first franchise to play in the WNBA among the latest additions. Detroit is schedu...
Cardinals, Pirates each riding hot streaks coming into 3-game series
The St. Louis Cardinals are firmly in contention for the postseason and the Pittsburgh Pirates are not.,But heading into a three-game series, which begins Monday night in Pittsburgh, both teams appear to be playing their best baseball of the season.,The Cardinals are coming off a three-game sweep of...
G2 Esports earn last bracket-stage berth at LoL MSI
G2 Esports secured the final bracket-stage slot with a 3-2 victory over GAM Esports on Sunday in the play-in stage of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational in Vancouver.,The $2 million event features two teams from each League of Legends region -- China, Korea, Pacific, the Americas and Euro...
Whitecaps hang on to edge LAFC 1-0
Emmanuel Sabbi scored in the 20th minute Sunday night and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps made the slim lead stand up for a 1-0 win over LAFC.,Vancouver (11-3-5, 38 points) stayed a point behind first-place San Diego in the West table even though LAFC drove play much of the night. The Whitecaps wer...
5-star LB Xavier Griffin commits to Alabama
Xavier Griffin, ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 linebacker in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to Alabama on Sunday afternoon.,The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Griffin chose the Crimson Tide over finalists Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. He plays at Gainesville (Ga.) High Schoo...