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Reports: Nuggets deal G Reggie Jackson to Hornets
The Denver Nuggets, attempting to clear salary-cap room, dealt point guard Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets, the Denver Post and ESPN reported on Thursday.,The Hornets also received three second-round draft picks, per the reports. According to the Post, the selections will be in the 2025, 202...

Sparks visit Mercury, desperate to avoid 0-7 road trip
The Los Angeles Sparks visit the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, hoping to leave behind the lengthy losing streak that sent them into their six-day layoff.,"There's got to be an urgency," Sparks coach Curt Miller said after Los Angeles' most recent outing, a 98-88 loss at New York on Saturday. "We need t...

Twins demolish Diamondbacks 13-6 to win series
Byron Buxton had three hits, drove in three runs and scored three times for the visiting Minnesota Twins in a 13-6 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber game of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon in Phoenix.,Manuel Margot had two hits and two RBIs and Willi Castro and Carlos ...

Sharks move up, acquire 11th overall pick from Sabres
The San Jose Sharks acquired the 11th overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,The Sabres, in turn, received the 14th overall pick and a second-round selection from San Jose. The first-round pick from the Sharks initially belonged to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the trad...

Canucks re-sign F Dakota Joshua to 4-year, $13M deal
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua agreed to terms on a four-year, $13 million contract on Thursday.,Joshua, 28, recorded career-high totals in goals (18), assists (14) and points (32) to go along with a plus-19 rating in 63 games last season.,"Dakota had a strong season for us and took some bi...
Thursday June 27 Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB, WNBA & Copa America Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for the MLB slate, WNBA, and COPA America on June 27th....

Twins' David Festa set for major league debut vs. D-backs
When David Festa was scratched from his Triple-A start on Wednesday, it was clear where he would throw his next pitch.,Festa, the top pitching prospect in the Twins' organization, will make his major league debut on Thursday afternoon when Minnesota opposes the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Festa...

Twins jump out to big lead, cruise past D-backs
Jose Miranda hit a three-run double and Willi Castro belted a two-run homer to lead the Minnesota Twins to an 8-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night at Phoenix.,Miranda, Carlos Correa and Carlos Santana had three hits apiece as Minnesota racked up 14 overall, including seven do...

Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher No. 1 overall in NBA draft
With Victor Wembanyama on the table, there was little doubt as to who was going No. 1 overall at last year's NBA draft.,It was a different story this time around.,Fellow Frenchmen Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr frequently traded places atop the board in mock drafts over the past month, but it...

Canucks agree to two-year extension with F Teddy Blueger
The Vancouver Canucks agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million extension with forward Teddy Blueger, the team announced Wednesday.,Blueger matched his career high of 28 points (six goals, 22 assists) last season in his first campaign with Vancouver. He signed with the Canucks as a free agent prior to the ...

Lions' Vernon Adams Jr. hopes to continue hot start vs. Elks
Vernon Adams Jr. looks to light up the scoreboard on Thursday night when the BC Lions host the winless Edmonton Elks in Vancouver, British Columbia.,Well, provided he's healthy enough to play.,Adams, who is listed as questionable due to an abdominal injury, completed 21 of 33 passes for 398 yards an...

Knicks keep OG Anunoby with five-year, $212.5M deal
OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks agreed to a five-year, $212.5 million deal on Wednesday, two days after he opted out of the final year of his existing deal. ,Contract terms were reported by The Athletic and ESPN less than an hour before the NBA draft began on Wednesday.,Rather than hit free agenc...

Report: Nets willing to deal Cameron Johnson in full rebuild
After seeing teammate Mikal Bridges get shipped to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, Nets forward Cameron Johnson could be among those who are the next to go as Brooklyn works toward a complete rebuild, HoopsHype reported Wednesday. ,Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schroder and Day'Ron ...
Wednesday June 26 Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB & NBA Draft Predictions
Our top betting picks for Wednesday June 26 include picks for the MLB slate of games and NBA Draft first round....

Ketel Marte, D-backs aim to continue good fortune vs. Twins
Arizona's Ketel Marte has his sights set on making the National League All-Star team for the second time in his standout career, and his performance on Tuesday certainly helped his case.,The second baseman will take a stab at another productive outing on Wednesday night when the Diamondbacks face th...

Ketel Marte comes through as D-backs clip Twins
Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer and later recorded a tiebreaking RBI single as the Arizona Diamondbacks notched a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at Phoenix.,Corbin Carroll had two singles while Eugenio Suarez and Tucker Barnhart had run-scoring hits for Arizona, which won for ...
NFL Rookie of the Year 2024 Best Odds & Predictions For Offensive & Defensive Awards
These are our best betting odds and predictions for NFL Rookie of the Year future bets....

Reports: Knicks to acquire Mikal Bridges from Nets for six picks
Mikal Bridges is headed to the New York Knicks from the Nets in a pending trade that involves at least six draft picks going to Brooklyn in return, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,If the deal is approved by the NBA, Bridges would head to New York on the heels of the Knicks learning OG Anunoby opted out of...

Jacksonville gives go-ahead to $1.4B upgrade to Jags’ stadium
The Jacksonville City Council approved a $1.4 billion renovation for EverBank Stadium, home of the Jaguars, in a resounding vote Tuesday night.,The measure passed 14-1 with two abstentions. The last step is to receive approval from at least 24 of the 32 NFL team owners at the next league meetings in...

Knicks' OG Anunoby reportedly opts into free agency
Knicks guard OG Anunoby has opted out of his contract and into free agency, according to multiple reports.,Anunoby signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Toronto Raptors in 2020 with a player option for the 2024-25 season. When he was acquired by the Knicks from Toronto last season, New York ...