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Stampeders carry rare momentum into visit from Argonauts
Now that they finally have a win this season, the Calgary Stampeders can get back to .500 on Thursday night when they host the Toronto Argonauts.,But their defense might need to perform better than it did on Saturday in a 41-33 victory over the B.C. Lions in Kelowna, B.C. Calgary avenged last Novemb...
Oilers ship longtime D Darnell Nurse to Sharks
For the first time since Edmonton tabbed him with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NHL draft, defenseman Darnell Nurse no longer belongs to the Oilers organization.,Edmonton moved the 12-year veteran to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sha...
Red Sox place LHP Connelly Early (elbow) on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of left elbow inflammation.,In other moves, the Red Sox activated left-hander Jovani Moran (elbow inflammation) from the 15-day IL, recalled lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester and designa...
Report: Spurs add veteran Tobias Harris on 2-year deal
The San Antonio Spurs signed free-agent veteran forward Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31 million contract on Wednesday, according to an ESPN report.,Harris, 33, is entering his 16th NBA season. He spent the last two seasons in a second stint with the Detroit Pistons, contributing to their first two ...
Flyers sign F Tyson Foerster, G Dan Vladar to long-term deals
The Philadelphia Flyers went on a spending spree Wednesday, signing forward Tyson Foerster to an eight-year $56.8 million deal and retaining goaltender Dan Vladar on a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.,Both extensions take effect ahead of the 2027-28 season.,Foerster's contract has an ave...
Report: PG Mike Conley joining Celtics for 20th season
Free agent point guard Mike Conley is signing with the Boston Celtics to play his 20th NBA season in 2026-27, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Conley, who turns 39 in October, has agreed to join his fourth team on a one-year deal, per the report. Terms were not disclosed.,A four-time winner of the NBA's Spo...
Report: F John Collins signing 3-year, $51M deal with Pistons
Free agent forward John Collins agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Collins, 28, is expected to start at power forward for Detroit after averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 69 games (56 starts) for the Los Angeles Clippers the 2025-26 sea...
Report: Rockets signing G Marcus Smart to 2-year, $13M deal
The Houston Rockets are signing free agent Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The 32-year-old guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 62 games (54 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season. He declined his $5.4 million player opti...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter returns to Pistons, reports say
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported on the first day of the NBA's free agent period.,Free agency opened Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams were free to negotiate with players other than their own.,The Pistons ...
Twins CF Byron Buxton is day-to-day due to hip impingement
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is expected to miss at least a few more days after an MRI revealed a right hip impingement, but the team is not planning to place him on the injured list for now.,Buxton was held out of Minnesota's Tuesday road game against the Houston Astros after also mi...
Cristopher Sanchez fans 9 in 7 innings as Phillies shut out Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez worked seven strong innings while guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-0 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.,Sanchez (10-3) allowed just three hits and two walks, striking out nine, as he became the first starting pitcher to reach 10 wins this season. He has ...
Kawhi Leonard Trade Makes Toronto Raptors Instant Eastern Conference Contenders
The Raptors reunite with Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade, giving Toronto a legitimate chance to compete for the Eastern Conference title....
No. 4 seed Ben Shelton stunned by qualifier; No. 2 Alexander Zverev advances
Fourth-seeded American Ben Shelton was upset by Finland's unseeded Otto Virtanen in a five-set marathon in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday.,Shelton, a quarterfinalist at the All England Club last year, rebounded from dropping the first set to take the next two. But Virtanen, ranked 140th in ...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter reportedly to return to Pistons
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.,NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.,The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade d...
Report: Clippers dealing Kawhi Leonard to Raptors
The Los Angeles Clippers are close to trading star forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal, pending physicals, would send Leonard back to the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship.,Los Angeles reportedly would receive All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, thi...
Pistons Shouldn't Give Up on Jalen Duren After Playoff Struggles
Jalen Duren struggled in the NBA playoffs, but the Pistons should resist trading their young All-NBA center for short-term solutions....
Yankees recall RHP Yovanny Cruz to refresh bullpen
The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Yerry De los Santos to Triple-A.,Cruz, 26, made his major league debut May 20 and did not give up a run over two relief outings (2 1/3 innings) before he was sent back dow...
Reports: Toronto acquiring Real Salt Lake M Nelson Palacio
Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Colombian midfielder Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Palacio, 25, will join the Reds in exchange for $1.2 million in cash and will occupy a U22 initiative slot on the roster, per The Athletic.,Palacio has been on loan...
Ben Shelton stunned by qualifier in Wimbledon opener
Fourth-seeded American Ben Shelton was upset by Finland's unseeded Otto Virtanen in a five-set marathon in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday.,Shelton, a quarterfinalist at the All England Club last year, rebounded from dropping the first set to take the next two. But Virtanen refused to give i...
Reports: Mets reach minors deal with Christopher Morel
The New York Mets agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder/third baseman Christopher Morel, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Morel, 27, was released by the Miami Marlins on Friday.,He signed a one-year, $2 million contract in the offseason but never got going with the Marlins. He hit...