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2027 NHL All-Star Game adopting international format
The NHL is taking cues from the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and Winter Olympics tournaments, introducing an international format to next year's All-Star Game.,The 2027 All-Star Game will feature players divided into five teams representing Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland and "World,...
Tree and acorns: Mitch Johnson, Mike Brown draw on Gregg Popovich's lessons
SAN ANTONIO -- As the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks prepare to clash in the NBA Finals, the shadow of a league legend looms large over both teams' benches.,Both Spurs coach Mitch Johnson and New York head man Mike Brown spent formative time learning on the staff of retired coach Gregg Po...
Stars sign letter of intent to move to suburb of Plano
One day after their co-tenants, the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, announced a likely move out of downtown Dallas, the NHL's Stars appear to be following suit.,On Tuesday, the Stars announced that they have inked a letter of intent to move and build a $1 billion arena in Plano, Texas, at a location 18 mile...
Michelle Wie West is family first at her final U.S. Women's Open
Michelle Wie West has the secret to success as a working mom. She revealed it to a lucky group of reporters Tuesday at Riviera Country Club.,"The most important thing to note is almost everything I eat and drink will have caffeine in it," Wie West declared.,That certainly helps as she keeps up with ...
Mercury, Storm trying to discover elixir for losing streaks
The Phoenix Mercury opened the season with a 99-66 victory against the Las Vegas Aces, who swept them in the WNBA Finals last season.,It's been pretty much downhill ever since.,Despite returning four starters, the Mercury (2-8) have lost six straight to drop into last place in the Western Conference...
Spurs-Thunder most-watched conference finals in 24 years
The 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals, which the San Antonio Spurs won in seven games over the Oklahoma City Thunder, was the most watched conference final in 24 years, according to the league.,An average of 10.8 million viewers per game watched the series on NBC/Peacock, and San Antonio's 111-103 ...
Report: Falcons sign WR Drake London to 4-yr, $141M extension
The Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Drake London agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $141 million and $100 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Tuesday, citing London's agent.,London's new deal gives him an average annual value of $35.25 million, the third-highest mark among wide receivers...
Darling Spurs, white-hot Knicks can look to NBA Cup as Finals preview
SAN ANTONIO -- The Spurs are big favorites to win the NBA Finals, but observers thinking it will be an easy road are overlooking the fact that the New York Knicks beat San Antonio in the mid-December NBA Cup championship game.,The Knicks dominated the fourth quarter that night in Las Vegas and ralli...
Tempo, Liberty successfully turn to rookie guards out of necessity
Coach Sandy Brondello is returning to New York on Wednesday night to lead her expansion Toronto Tempo against the host Liberty.,Brondello, who coached the Liberty to the WNBA title in 2024 -- the only championship in franchise history -- left New York in September 2025. That's when the Liberty annou...
Ko downplays chance to pass Sorenstam on money list
Lydia Ko enters this week's U.S. Women's Open with a chance to eclipse Annika Sorenstam as the biggest money-winner in women's golf. New Zealand's Ko, however, doesn't believe the comparisons are fair.,"We're playing in a very different generation right now," Ko, 29, told reporters during Tuesday's ...
Padres place OF Ramon Laureano (hip) on 10-day injured list
The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Ramon Laureano on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right hip inflammation.,The move was retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Padres selected the contract of outfielder Jase Bowen from Triple-A El Paso. Bowen, 25, was scheduled to make his ...
Back at World No. 1, Nelly Korda addicted to the ‘grind’
The most relevant question in women's golf at the moment may simply be: When Nelly Korda is playing like this, is there anything anyone else can do about it?,Korda took two weeks off from competition after her worst finish of the LPGA season at the Kroger Queen City Championship -- a tie for eighth....
Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres off IL, leading off against Rays
The Detroit Tigers activated second baseman Gleyber Torres off the injured list, and manager A.J. Hinch told MLB Network Torres will be leading off Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,Torres was placed on the IL with a left oblique strain May 6 -- retroactive to May 4 -- and ...
Reports: Steelers LB Nick Herbig gets $100M extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed outside linebacker Nick Herbig to a four-year contract extension that brings his total earnings to $103.67 million, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,The now five-year deal reportedly includes $42 million in guaranteed money.,Herbig is coming off a career-high 7.5...
Yankees star Aaron Judge out of lineup, dealing with bone bruise
New York Yankees captain and star outfielder Aaron Judge is day-to-day with a bone bruise on his upper right rib.,Judge is out of the lineup for the first time this season when the Yankees begin a homestand Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Jose Caballero will start in his place in right fiel...
Eagles add veteran RB Elijah Mitchell
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday.,Mitchell, 28, adds to the Eagles' running backs depth chart headed by three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2024 first-team All-Pro Saquon Barkley and including Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.,The...
Browns coach Todd Monken: Drafting QB Brendan Sorsby is 'slippery slope'
First-year head coach Todd Monken anticipates there could be peril on the periphery if the Cleveland Browns select Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in a potential NFL supplemental draft should he lose college eligibility because of gambling.,Monken, stressing that he was speaking for himself an...
Jack Nicklaus 'not exactly in favor' of bunched PGA Tour schedule
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus expressed concern about the future of the PGA Tour schedule as he spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of this weekend's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.,"I don't want to comment on the tour's schedule because I'm not exactly in favor of what they're doing ri...
NBA Finals officials include first-timer Curtis Blair
The league announced the 12 officials assigned to the 2026 NBA finals on Tuesday, with Curtis Blair making his first appearance and Scott Foster his 19th.,Game 1 between the New York Knicks and host San Antonio Spurs is on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET.,"Being selected to work the NBA Finals is th...
Aaron Rai keen to learn from mistakes heading into Memorial Tournament
Aaron Rai's fifth-place finish at last month's Myrtle Beach Classic may seem like a disappointment considering he led going into the weekend, but he said the outcome was "massively" important to his ensuing PGA Championship win.,The setback also provided lessons he'll carry into this week's Memorial...