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Matt Miazga, FC Cincinnati take strong defense on road to Montreal
After snapping a four-match winless streak on June 14, FC Cincinnati head north of the border Wednesday night for another opportunity to earn three points when they face CF Montreal.,Cincinnati (10-5-3, 33 points) is in second place in the Eastern Conference, within striking distance of first-place ...

Islanders F Matt Martin retires after 16 seasons, joins front office
Forward Matt Martin, who spent all but two of his 16 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, retired on Tuesday and was named a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche.,Martin, 36, had two assists and 82 hits in 32 games last season for the Islanders, who selected him in the fifth round...

No. 2 draft pick Chase Burns called up by Reds for MLB debut
The time is now for right-hander Chase Burns, after the Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of the No. 2 overall selection from last year's MLB Draft.,Burns is set to make his major league debut when he starts in Tuesday's home game against the New York Yankees.,In a corresponding move, the Reds ...

Canada coach Jesse Marsch cleared after investigation
CONCACAF has cleared Canada coach Jesse Marsch of any wrongdoing following an investigation into an alleged use of abusive language toward Gold Cup officials.,The governing body released the ruling of its disciplinary committee late Monday, including an undisclosed fine for Canada Soccer "for breach...
MLB Home Run Props for Tuesday, June 24: Best Bets Include George Springer and More
Top MLB home run prop picks for June 24, featuring George Springer, Adolis Garcia, and Luis Arraez. See why these sluggers are worth a bet today....

Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena seeking $400M overhaul
The owner of Nationwide Arena, home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, is seeking $400 million in upgrades.,In addition to repairs and renovations to the roof and HVAC system, the improvements sought by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority include a new entrance, team store, concessi...

Nationals' James Wood aims to make Padres regret trade
After trading with the Washington Nationals for Juan Soto in 2022, the San Diego Padres reached the National League Championship Series for the first time since their World Series appearance in 1998.,But they Padres paid a hefty price for Soto's considerable services, which lasted only 214 games. On...

Report: Celtics deal Jrue Holiday to Blazers for Anfernee Simons, picks
The Portland Trail Blazers are reacquiring two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the Celtics, sending guard Anfernee Simons and two future second-round draft picks to Boston in return, ESPN reported on Monday night. ,Holiday, 35, who will earn $32.4 million next season, is owed a total of approx...

Ex-Padres prospect James Wood haunts former team in Nats' win
James Wood homered and drove in four runs Monday night as the visiting Washington Nationals topped the San Diego Padres 10-6.,Wood clinched Washington's first win over San Diego since June 2023 with a towering three-run homer off the right field foul pole in the top of the eighth to make it 9-3. It ...

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. sues to void future earnings deal
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. filed a lawsuit on Monday against Big League Advance (BLA), attempting to void a contract he signed as a teenage minor-leaguer that states he owes the company a share of his future earnings.,According to the suit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, the...

Florida State lands commitments from Devin Carter, Xavier Tiller
Florida State is growing accustomed to good news on the recruiting trail of late, as the Seminoles received two more commitments Monday following the securement of four-star signal-caller Jaden O'Neal on Sunday.,Wide receiver Devin Carter flipped from Auburn to Florida State (after initially flippin...

Athletics break ground on $1.75B stadium on Las Vegas Strip
The Athletics organization held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its new $1.75 billion stadium in Las Vegas.,The team, which is playing its home games in West Sacramento, Calif. this season following its offseason exit from longtime home Oakland, was represented by team owner John Fisher and pre...

League-best Lynx riding momentum on visit to Mystics
The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have wrapped up a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final against Indiana on July 1, but first they look to continue their momentum as they pay a visit to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.,The Lynx (12-1) hope to return WNBA top scorer Napheesa Collier to the lineup aft...

Atletico Madrid earns 1-0 victory, but Botafogo advances out of Group B
It took nearly the entire second half, but relentless attacks on goal paid off for Antoine Griezmann in the 87th minute on Monday.,After teammate Angel Correa's shot was blocked by a defender, Griezmann sent a left-footed shot into the net to lift Atletico Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in Gr...

Kevin Durant trade, Tyrese Haliburton injury shift NBA futures
Two major NBA events on Sunday caused a shift in the league's balance of power, at least in the eyes of oddsmakers.,The first was the reported trade of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant from Phoenix to Houston. Hours later, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton went down in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with...

Athletics open road trip against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal
The Athletics embark on a nine-game road trip this week. Their hitters face their most daunting challenge at the beginning of the journey.,The menacing mound presence of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal awaits them on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series at Detroit.,Following losses in his first two ...

Gold medalist Kirsty Coventry takes over as IOC president
Kirsty Coventry took over as president of the International Olympic Committee on Monday, becoming the first woman and first African to lead the organization.,In a ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland, Coventry received the golden key to the Olympic House from outgoing president Thomas Bach of Germany.,...

Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas reportedly in hospice care
Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas is gravely ill and has retired immediately.,The Lukas family issued a statement Sunday that said the 89-year-old had been hospitalized with a severe infection and declined to go through the "aggressive treatment plan" doctors in Louisville, Ky., had outlined...
Thunder Open as Favorites to Repeat as NBA Champions After Historic Title Run
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the 2025 NBA championship following their title run, with the Rockets, Lakers and Knicks among next season’s top contenders....

Jackson Merrill, Padres take aim at slumping Nationals
Sunday was full of good news for the San Diego Padres.,Not only did they win their first series in two weeks with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals, they saw star center fielder Jackson Merrill return from the 7-day concussion list.,San Diego will try for a third st...