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Flames ink trade acquisition D Simon Nemec to 5-year deal
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25 million contract on Monday after acquiring him in a trade with the New Jersey Flames last month.,Nemec, 22, is just over four years removed from being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He recorded 26 points (11 goals...
Folarin Balogun, after 1-game ban suspended, starts for USMNT against Belgium
SEATTLE -- Striker Folarin Balogun, whose one-game ban for a red card was suspended by FIFA, is starting for the United States against Belgium in their round of 16 match on Monday.,Balogun, who has scored three goals in the World Cup, was originally suspended for his direct red card received in the ...
USMNT supporters extend American celebration in vibrant Seattle World Cup scene
SEATTLE -- Turns out supporters of the United States men's national team didn't need to put away their Fourth of July outfits and giant American flags at the end of the holiday weekend.,The vortex of America's 250th birthday celebration and the anticipation of the biggest World Cup game in USMNT his...
Report: Kings waive veteran F DeMar DeRozan
The Sacramento Kings waived veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on Monday after both sides worked to resolve a partial guarantee in his contract for next season, ESPN reported.,The move is expected to make DeRozan one of the top free agents on market after playing for 17 seasons, including the past three ...
Flavio Cobolli tops Alex de Minaur, advances to face British wild card Arthur Fery
Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Monday in London.,Cobolli, the No. 9 seed, is in the midst of a breakout season, climbing into the top 10 of the rankings. The 24-year-old reached his ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Heat becomes official
The Miami Heat's new era now begins after Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade from the Milwaukee Bucks became official Monday.,The Heat sent the Bucks a package featuring guard Tyler Herro, center Kel'el Ware, forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., guard Kasparas Jakucionis, 2026 first-round draft pick Nate Ament, a b...
Public swarms to back USMNT to beat Belgium
SEATTLE -- The United States are popular favorites heading into their World Cup round of 16 knockout match against Belgium on Monday.,While sportsbooks have slightly varying odds on the match, the consensus is the United States men's national team are favored over the No. 9 team in FIFA's men's worl...
Giannis Antetokounmpo bids farewell to Milwaukee in touching video
While the giant Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in downtown Milwaukee remains, the star player himself bid farewell to the city with a video posted to social media.,The slick production is narrated by Antetokounmpo as highlights and moving moments from his career flash on the screen.,It comes after Antr...
Belgium appeal shot down after Folarin Balogun cleared to play
One day after FIFA ruled on Sunday that United States national team striker Folarin Balogun can play in Monday night's World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium, it denied Belgium's appeal on the basis that the disciplinary process does not concern their players.,"The request was rendered inadmiss...
Hawks acquire G Aaron Wiggins in trade with Thunder
The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday in exchange for second-round draft picks in 2030 and 2032.,Wiggins, 27, was a second-round draft pick by the Thunder in 2021 and made 35 starts the following season as a rookie when he averaged 8.3 points with 3....
Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match
SEATTLE -- Ticket prices continued to drop significantly in the hours leading up to Monday's round of 16 World Cup match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.,The get-in price as of 1 p.m. ET had dropped to $1,508, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com. That represe...
Marta Kostyuk, Jasmine Paolini reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
No. 12 seed Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Ashlyn Krueger on Monday.,Kostyuk fell behind 4-2 in the second set before delivering back-to-back service breaks, setting up a meeting against No. 13 Jasmine Paolini of Italy ...
UEFA rips FIFA: Crossed 'a red line' lifting Folarin Balogun ban
FIFA's decision not to uphold the automatic one-game ban for United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun was sharply opposed by the sport's governing body in Europe as "incomprehensible and unjustifiable." ,Balogun was issued a red card after scoring what proved to be the winning goal ...
President Trump phoned FIFA because 'referee's call was horrible'
President Donald Trump decided to phone a friend, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, to voice his concern over what he perceived as a "horrible call" when United States national team striker Folarin Balogun was issued a red card in the team's victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday.,The ...
Flavio Cobolli tops Alex de Minaur, advances to Wimbledon quarters
Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Monday in London.,Cobolli, the No. 9 seed, is in the midst of a breakout season, climbing into the top 10 of the rankings. The 24-year-old reached his ...
Report: Clippers sign Rui Hachimura to 2-year, $28M deal
Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday.,Hachimura has spent the past three-plus seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games (41 starts) for the Lakers in 2025-26.,He ...
President Trump phoned FIFA because 'the referee's call was horrible'
President Donald Trump decided to phone a friend, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, to voice his concern over what he perceived as a "horrible call" when United States national team striker Folarin Balogun was issued a red card in the team's victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday.,The ...
Jasmine Paolini, Marta Kostyuk reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
No. 12 seed Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Ashlyn Krueger on Monday.,Kostyuk fell behind 4-2 in the second set before delivering back-to-back service breaks, setting up a meeting against No. 13 Jasmine Paolini of Italy ...
Sporting KC sign 15-year-old D Luca Antongirolami
Sporting Kansas City announced the signing Monday of 15-year-old defenseman Luca Antongirolami.,The academy product signed a deal with the Sporting KC first team and with MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Sporting KC II.,Antongirolami will rejoin SKC II immediately before elevating to the MLS squad as a homegr...
Why Collin Klein Is the Perfect Coach to Lead Kansas State Football
Collin Klein returns to Kansas State as head coach, bringing championship experience and hopes of leading the Wildcats into a new era....