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Kraken sign D Brandon Montour, C Chandler Stephenson
The Seattle Kraken signed free agent defenseman Brandon Montour and center Chandler Stephenson to seven-year contracts on Monday.,Montour, who just completed a Stanley Cup championship season with the Florida Panthers, inked a $50 million contract with an average annual value of $7.14 million.,Steph...
Blackhawks attempt to reload in free agency flurry
The Chicago Blackhawks hit free agency with full force on Monday, agreeing to terms with forward Tyler Bertuzzi and bringing back 29-year-old defenseman Teuvo Teravainen from their 2015 Stanley Cup-winning roster.,A total tab on Chicago's spending wasn't reconciled by Monday afternoon, when seven de...
LIV's Richard Bland claims U.S. Senior Open playoff, back-to-back majors
England's Richard Bland needed four playoff holes to get past Hiroyuki Fujita of Japan and win the rain-delayed U.S. Senior Open at Newport (R.I.) Country Club on Monday.,Bland claimed victory only after he hit the pin on a bunker shot on the fourth extra hole and then tapped in the putt for par. Fu...
2024 NBA Free Agency Way Too Early Grades
While NBA news is still breaking, our staff gave some early grades on the NBA moves that have transpired thus far. ...
Islanders sign F Anthony Duclair to 4-year contract
The New York Islanders signed forward Anthony Duclair to a four-year contract on Monday. ,Financial terms were not announced but the deal is worth a reported $14 million. ,Duclair, 28, posted 42 points (24 goals, 18 assists) in 73 games with San Jose and Tampa Bay this past season. ,The Isles will m...
2025 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Odds As Free Agency Frenzy Begins
As NHL free agency opens, let's take a snapshot of what 2025 NHL Stanley Cup betting odds look like....
Monday July 1 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For Copa America & Wimbledon
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Copa America and Wimbledon on July 1, 2024....
Report: Celtics available for purchase after title
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics. ,The franchise is reportedly available for purchase, ESPN reported Monday, on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals...
Reports: Bruins land F Elias Lindholm, D Nikita Zadorov
The Boston Bruins began their offseason by landing free agents Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov in deals totaling $82.5 million, according to multiple reports Monday. ,Lindholm's deal is for seven years, $52.5 million and Zadorov for six years, $30 million, per the reports. ,Both players finished o...
Lionel Messi anchors 2024 MLS All-Star team
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi anchors the 2024 MLS All-Star team announced Monday.,The 30-man roster will represent MLS against the best of Mexico's Liga MX on July 24 in Columbus, Ohio.,The roster includes 12 players voted on by the fans, media and players, plus 16 players chosen by All-Star coa...
Report: Celtics G Derrick White lands $126M extension
The NBA champion Boston Celtics are signing guard Derrick White to a four-year extension worth $125.9 million, ESPN reported Monday.,The deal includes a player option, per the report.,White, who celebrates his 30th birthday on Tuesday, made the All-Defensive second team for the second straight seaso...
Reports: Blue Jackets sign F Sean Monahan to 5-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets are signing forward Sean Monahan to a five-year deal worth $27.5 million, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,The signing reunites Monahan with his former linemate in Calgary, Johnny Gaudreau. The pair were 1-2 in scoring with the Flames from 2015-19. ,Monahan played in just...
Capitals acquire D Jakob Chychrun from Senators
The Washington Capitals acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators on Monday in exchange for fellow defenseman Nick Jensen and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.,Chychrun played all 82 games in 2023-24 and matched his career high with 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists).,"Jakob is a 26-yea...
Hurricanes agree with D Jaccob Slavin on 8-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes locked up defenseman and two-time Lady Byng winner Jaccob Slavin on an eight-year contract extension worth $51.69 million.,The team announced Monday that the extension begins with the 2025-26 season and will keep Slavin in Raleigh, N.C., through the 2032-33 season.,"Jaccob mi...
Report: Busy Predators signing Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei
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...
Reports: Sharks signing F Tyler Toffoli to 4-year deal
The San Jose Sharks are signing veteran Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract worth $24 million, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The Sharks will be the 32-year-old center's seventh team.,Toffoli netted 33 goals and 22 assists in 79 games split between New Jersey and Winnipeg last season. It marked...
Nationals call up OF James Wood to make debut
The Washington Nationals called up outfield prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday.,Wood, 21, is ranked as the league's No. 3 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline and has been tearing the cover off the ball this season at Triple-A Rochester.,He is batting .353 with a 1.058 OPS in 5...
Utah names DC Morgan Scalley head coach in waiting
Utah announced Monday that longtime defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will be the next head coach of the Utes when head coach Kyle Whittingham retires.,Athletic director Mark Harlan said the program entered into a new employment agreement with Scalley last November. Scalley is entering his 17th y...
Caps re-sign F Connor McMichael to 2-year, $4.2M deal
The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Connor McMichael to a two-year, $4.2 million extension, the team announced Monday.,McMichael, 23, posted career highs across the board with 33 points (18 goals, 15 assists) in 80 games in 2023-24.,He has 51 points (27 goals, 24 assists) in 155 games since th...
Maple Leafs sign D Chris Tanev, extend G Joseph Woll
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Chris Tanev and extended goaltender Joseph Woll's contract on Monday.,Tanev landed a six-year, $27 million deal ($4.5 million average annual value). Woll received a three-year extension, effective for the 2025-26 season, for $11 million ($3.66 million AAV).,...