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After holding on for thrilling win, Mets oppose Nats again
The second half of the season for the New York Mets began in a familiarly chaotic fashion Monday night, but they still came away victorious in their 82nd game of the year.,The Mets will look to climb over .500 Tuesday night, when they visit the Washington Nationals in the second game of a four-game ...
Dealing with key injuries, Blue Jays hope to cool off Astros
The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with injuries and uncertainty as they continue their four-game series with the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night.,First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (right hand) and infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left knee) were both scratched from the lineup before the ...
Jewell Loyd powers Storm to lopsided win over Wings
Jewell Loyd poured in 26 points in 25 minutes to lead the Seattle Storm to a convincing 95-71 victory over the visiting Dallas Wings on Monday night to wrap up a two-game set.,Nneka Ogwumike had 14 points and Ezi Magbegor added 12 as the Storm (13-6) won for the 12th time in their past 15 games. Sea...
Celtics available for purchase after championship
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics.,The franchise announced Monday that it is available for purchase on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals.,No purch...
NBA free agency roundup: Klay Thompson to Mavs, Paul George to 76ers
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, several reports said Monday, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors.,Thompson is signing a three-year, $50 million contract to join the Mavericks and tea...
Astros use homers, pitching to edge Blue Jays
Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run home run, Jeremy Pena added a solo shot and the visiting Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Monday afternoon.,Alex Bregman had two hits for the Astros, who have won 10 of their past 11 and are 3-1 to open a 10-game road trip.,Ernie Clement hit a solo ho...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Report: Preds are front-runners to sign Steven Stamkos
The Nashville Predators are the front-runners to sign veteran forward Steven Stamkos, The Athletic reported Monday.,The longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain is expected to land a deal in the four-year, $32 million range, per the report.,Stamkos, 34, just completed his 16th season with the Lightning,...
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...
Report: Pistons signing F Tobias Harris for 2 years, $52M
The Detroit Pistons are signing forward Tobias Harris to a two-year, $52 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.,Harris, who turns 32 later this month, averaged 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 70 games (all starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023-24.,The Sixers are moving on from Ha...
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).,...
Nationals' top prospect expected to debut in series opener vs. Mets
The New York Mets surged into contention in June thanks to a pair of fresh faces.,Beginning Monday night, the Washington Nationals hope a new addition can provide a similar impact.,Top prospect James Wood is expected to make his major league debut Monday night, when the Nationals host the Mets in th...
High-scoring Jewell Loyd, Storm to host Wings again
Coming off a pair of performances with at least 30 points, Jewell Loyd will look for a triple on Monday when the Seattle Storm play host to the Dallas Wings for the second time in three days.,Loyd scored 30 points in the Storm's easy 97-76 victory over the Wings on Saturday. That performance was an ...
Yankees star Juan Soto (hand) returns to lineup
New York Yankees star Juan Soto was back in right field on Sunday after the team initially said he would miss his second consecutive game against the host Toronto Blue Jays because of a bruised right hand.,Soto also was back to his hot hitting, connecting for a single off Blue Jays starter Kevin Gau...