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Ref collapses during Canada-Peru Copa America match
Tuesday's Copa America group match between Canada and Peru was delayed approximately five minutes late in the first half after assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed and had to be stretchered off the field.,The 36-year-old Guatemalan was manning the far side in a Group A match that kicked off w...
Champion Celtics enter draft, free agency with few needs
Celtics president Brad Stevens faces a short turnaround from the NBA championship celebration to the first round of the draft on Wednesday night. ,But with 11 players under contract and negotiations expected toward a new deal with Derrick White, acquired by Stevens and the Celtics in 2022, Boston's ...
Red Wings acquire 2nd-round pick from Predators
The Detroit Red Wings acquired a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and forward Jesse Kiiskinen from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Andrew Gibson. ,The Red Wings will hold a pair of picks (Nos. 47 and 53 overall) in the second round. ,Kiiskinen, 18, recorded 10 po...
Maryland-Georgetown renewing hoops rivalry in 2025
Regional foes Maryland and Georgetown will renew their rivalry with a four-game series starting in the 2025-26 season.,The news was announced Tuesday by both schools, which are located just 23 miles apart but have not met since Nov. 15, 2016.,The first meeting will be hosted by Maryland at the Xfini...
Five NFL Rookies With The Most To Prove in 2024 Season
These five NFL rookies have a lot of pressure to succeed early on in their professional football careers....
Bruins trade G Linus Ullmark to Senators
The Boston Bruins traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night in exchange for fellow goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, center Mark Kastelic and the 25th overall pick in this year's draft.,Ottawa will keep 25 percent of Korpisalo's remaining salary as part of the deal. Boston originally ow...
Dodgers to shut down Clayton Kershaw for week due to ‘blip’
As he works back from surgery on his throwing shoulder, Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw has been shut down for a week due to lingering soreness.,The left-handed ace reported soreness after a rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga last week, leading the Dodgers to have him undergo an MRI...
Padres place OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (leg) on IL
The San Diego Padres placed star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a right femoral stress reaction.,Padres manager Mike Shildt said Tatis could have continued to play through his quad discomfort, but the injury wasn't going to heal without rest.,Tatis has not ...
Devin Haney vacates super lightweight title; Alberto Puello named champ
Devin Haney vacated his super lightweight championship and will be considered a "champion in recess" at his request.,The World Boxing Council (WBC) said in a statement released Monday that its governing board unanimously approved Haney's request and declared him World Champion in WBC Recess.,Haney h...
Wave sack coach Casey Stoney in midst of lackluster season
The San Diego Wave dismissed coach Casey Stoney on Monday as the club endures a shaky season.,Stoney, 42, was NWSL Coach of the Year in 2022, guided San Diego to the league's best regular-season record last year and signed a contract extension through the 2027 season in January.,But the Wave are tie...
Austin FC acquire Ukrainian D Oleksandr Svatok
Austin FC announced the acquisition of Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Svatok on Monday.,The 29-year-old center back arrives from Ukrainian Premier League side SC Dnipro-1.,"Oleksandr is a defender who has consistently shown a great deal of leadership during many years with his previous clubs," Austin ...
Report: Raptors to sign Scottie Barnes to $270M extension
Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year rookie max extension that will pay him up to $270 million, a deal that would make him the highest-paid player in franchise history, ESPN reported Monday. ,The contract can't become official until July 6. It will keep Barnes ...
Orioles recall prospect OF Heston Kjerstad
The Baltimore Orioles recalled their No. 4 prospect, outfielder Heston Kjerstad, from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and designated infielder Nick Maton for assignment.,Kjerstad, 25, made his major league debut with the Orioles late last season and has 44 at bats in the big leagues. He appeared in seven...
San Antonio Spurs Interviewed Donovan Clingan To Pair With Victor Wembanyama: Look Out, NBA
The Spurs met with Connecticut star Donovan Clingan to create Twin Towers with Victor Wembanyama....
Padres send surging Matt Waldron to take on Nationals
The first San Diego Padres starter to deliver five straight quality starts this year isn't an obvious choice.,It's not Yu Darvish, their Opening Day pitcher. It's not Joe Musgrove, owner of the franchise's only no-hitter. It's not even Dylan Cease, who was pitching at an All-Star level for the first...
After successful road trip, Red Sox begin series vs. Jays
The Boston Red Sox look to get the best of an American League East rival for the second straight week, beginning another three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, who will head to Fenway Park for the first time this season on Monday.,It has been a winning stretch for Boston, which to...
Tyrrell Hatton lands first LIV Golf victory at Nashville
Tyrrell Hatton cruised to a six-shot victory at LIV Golf Nashville for his maiden LIV victory on Sunday in College Grove, Tenn.,The Englishman fired a 6-under 65 to get to 19-under 194 for the week at The Grove; he scored consistently low throughout the tournament, going 65-64-65. Countryman Sam Hor...
Maple Leafs add Marc Savard to coaching staff
Craig Berube, the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, completed his coaching staff with the hiring of assistant Marc Savard, the team announced Sunday.,Savard, 46, was an assistant coach with the Calgary Flames last season. He began his coaching career with the St. Louis Blues in 2019-20 befo...
Padraig Harrington avoids trouble, wins third straight Dick's Open
Irishman Padraig Harrington carded 33 on the front nine, then held on to win his third consecutive Dick's Open by one shot on Sunday in Endicott, N.Y.,"Well, I thought when you win three of these you get a Dick's superstore," Harrington quipped about the event's title sponsor, a chain of sporting go...
Storm overcome poor shooting, Sun
Jewell Loyd scored 16 points and the host Seattle Storm held off the Connecticut Sun 72-61 in a game featuring two teams that struggled with their shooting on Sunday afternoon.,Fellow starters Skylar Diggins-Smith added 13 points and eight assists, Nneka Ogumike scored 13, Ezi Magbegor had 11 points...