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Reports: Ducks sign newly acquired F A.J. Greer to 4-year deal
The Anaheim Ducks signed newly acquired forward A.J. Greer to a new four-year, $17 million deal on Tuesday, according to multiple media reports.,Greer, who just completed a two-year deal worth a total of $1.7 million with the Florida Panthers, was the return in Monday's trade that sent Ducks defense...
NBA Cup title game headed to Indy’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in December
After Las Vegas served as the ultimate destination of the first three editions of the NBA Cup, the league is taking the finale of its in-season tournament to historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.,The NBA announced Tuesday that the NBA Cup championship game for 2026 will be played at Hinkle on ...
Mercury's Alyssa Thomas accuses commissioner of silence amid threats
Mercury guard Alyssa Thomas called on the WNBA and commissioner Cathy Engelbert to break their silence and address threats she's facing since her physical altercation with Fever guard Caitlin Clark.,Thomas was suspended one game after the WNBA found she was guilty of "recklessly making contact with ...
Heavily favored England expect DR Congo's best in their knockout debut
The end result of England finishing atop their World Cup group was not a surprise.,The process, though, left something to be desired.,England look to carry over how they finished the group stage when their pursuit of their first World Cup title in 60 years ramps up in the knockout stage. Their journ...
Kawhi Leonard Trade Makes Toronto Raptors Instant Eastern Conference Contenders
The Raptors reunite with Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade, giving Toronto a legitimate chance to compete for the Eastern Conference title....
Ranking the 10 Biggest Sports Moments From June 2026
From the Knicks' NBA championship run to Lionel Messi's World Cup brilliance, here are the 10 biggest sports moments from June 2026....
MLB, players association make $1M donation for Venezuela relief
A joint $1 million donation will be made by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association to the Red Cross for assistance in recovery efforts in the aftermath of the powerful June 24 earthquake in Venezuela.,MLB noted the league's relationship with Venezuela in a press rele...
World Cup Best Bets Today: Top Picks for France and Mexico
Get the best World Cup betting picks for Tuesday's Round of 32, including Ivory Coast vs. Norway, France vs. Sweden and Mexico vs. Ecuador....
Penguins acquire D Kaedan Korczak from Golden Knights
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Parker Wotherspoon.,Korczak, 25, has scored four goals with 33 assists in 155 career games over parts of five seasons with the Golden Knights. He had three assists in 13 gam...
Yankees recall RHP Yovanny Cruz to refresh bullpen
The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Yerry De los Santos to Triple-A.,Cruz, 26, made his major league debut May 20 and did not give up a run over two relief outings (2 1/3 innings) before he was sent back dow...
Panthers get G Jacob Markstrom in 5-player trade with Devils
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom returned to the Florida Panthers in a five-player trade on Tuesday with the New Jersey Devils.,The Panthers acquired Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank, while sending forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and prospect Ben Steeves to the Devils.,Markstrom, 36, was a s...
LeBron James leaving Lakers, to play with another team
Superstar LeBron James on Tuesday informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere.,James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, highlighted by helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.,"LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We wil...
Reports: Toronto acquiring Real Salt Lake M Nelson Palacio
Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Colombian midfielder Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Palacio, 25, will join the Reds in exchange for $1.2 million in cash and will occupy a U22 initiative slot on the roster, per The Athletic.,Palacio has been on loan...
MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Nationals vs. Red Sox and Dodgers vs. A's
Check out today's top MLB betting picks featuring the Nationals first five moneyline and Dodgers first five run line with matchup analysis and betting trends....
Defending champ Iga Swiatek turns back Taylor Townsend upset bid
Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek held off an upset bid on Centre Court from Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, to advance to the second round on Tuesday in London. ,Emotions overtook Swiatek, the No. 3 seed in the women's draw, when she reached her seat post-match. With tears streaming down her ...
Report: LeBron James leaving Lakers, to play with another team
Superstar LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Tuesday.,James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, highlighted by helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.,Reports surfaced on Monda...
TJ Rumfield, Rockies aim to cool off Marlins
Hunter Goodman grabbed the headlines with a three-homer day at Minnesota on Saturday, and the well-earned attention overshadowed what his Colorado teammate is doing.,Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield is riding a 12-game hitting streak and will have a chance to extend it when Colorado faces the Miami...
D-backs to recall RHP Brandon Pfaadt to face Giants, Landen Roupp
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be looking to continue their mastery of the San Francisco Giants when the National League West rivals meet in a rematch in Phoenix on Tuesday night.,Having already swept three-game sets both at home and in San Francisco, the Diamondbacks made it seven in a row over the ...
Cam Schlittler bids to end Yankees' skid in clash vs. Tarik Skubal, Tigers
Cam Schlittler and Tarik Skubal expressed mutual admiration for each other's pitching prowess on Monday.,A day later, New York's Schlittler and Detroit's Skubal will put admiration aside and focus on opposing hitters when the Yankees host the Tigers in the middle contest of a three-game series.,The ...
DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a "happy dance," Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.,The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of their matches in...