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Surging Red Wings pursue clean sweep of Maple Leafs
The Detroit Red Wings will open a three-game road trip Wednesday night with a chance to complete a sweep of their season series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Red Wings also will shoot for their third straight win overall after they rallied from a 2-0 deficit Sunday in a 4-3 overtime victory over...
Shawn Smith to referee Super Bowl LX
Shawn Smith will head up the officiating crew for Super Bowl LX, the NFL announced Tuesday.,Smith will serve as the referee of the Super Bowl for the first time in his career. He joined the NFL's officiating ranks as an umpire in 2015 before being promoted to a referee in 2018.,Umpire Roy Ellison wi...
Saints S Julian Blackmon signs 1-year contract
New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon signed a one-year contract with the team Tuesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Blackmon, whose first campaign with the team was cut short by a torn labrum in the season opener.,Blackmon signed a one-year contract as a free agent with New Orleans on...
The Three Biggest 2026 NBA All-Star Starter Snubs
The NBA All-Star Game still matters for starter, and these three stars were the biggest snubs this season....
Why John Harbaugh Is Exactly What the New York Giants Needed
The New York Giants didn’t need a gamble. They needed a proven winner. John Harbaugh instantly changes the outlook in New York....
Report: Bucs hiring Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith
Special teams coordinator Danny Smith is leaving after 13 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the same role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Smith, 72, and the entire coaching staff, though under contract through February, have been permitted by the Steelers to se...
Marlins acquire RHP Bradley Blalock from Rockies
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in exchange for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks.,Blalock was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for righty Michael Lorenzen, who agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with the Rockies ...
Avalanche trade D Ilya Solovyov to Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.,Solovyov, 25, is signed through this season on a contract with an average annual value of $775,000.,A native of Belarus, So...
Canadiens F Kirby Dach (foot) to return vs. Wild
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will return from a two-month absence due to a broken foot in Tuesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Wild.,Dach, who sustained his injury on Nov. 15, skated on a line with captain Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield during the morning skate. Dach is taking the p...
Esports World Cup 2026 announces $75M prize pool
The 2026 Esports World Cup returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer with a record-breaking $75 million prize pool, organizers announced Tuesday.,For seven weeks from July 6 through Aug. 23, more than 2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries will compete in 25 tournaments across 24 gam...
Sens G Linus Ullmark says anxiety prompted personal leave
The onset of anxiety and panic in a Dec. 27 game prompted Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark to take his ongoing personal leave the next day, he told TSN in an interview released Tuesday.,Speaking publicly for the first time since his indefinite leave of absence began, the 32-year-old Swede sa...
Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski admitted to feeling the sting after he was unable to land two-time All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette in free agency.,Bichette turned down a seven-year, $200 million contract from the Phillies, MLB.com reported. Instead, he agreed to...
Trespass charge dropped against Vikes' Jordan Addison
A misdemeanor trespassing charge filed against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison in Florida has been dropped.,Florida state attorney Susan Lopez terminated the prosecution on Tuesday, according to Hillsborough County court records.,Addison, 23, was arrested on Jan. 12 after allegedly fa...
Charlotte FC acquire veteran GK Tyler Miller
Charlotte FC announced the acquisition of goalkeeper Tyler Miller from England's Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday.,The 32-year-old veteran is under contract through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for 2028-29.,Miller played for four other MLS clubs between 2016 and 2024, amassing 38 clean sheets in...
Report: Wild D Jonas Brodin (lower body) out of Olympics for Sweden
Jonas Brodin's lower-body injury will prevent the Minnesota Wild defenseman and Swedish Olympian from playing in Milan, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Brodin has been out since Jan. 12 and is several weeks away from returning. Sweden's Olympic tournament begins Feb. 11 against host Italy.,Brodin, 32...
Report: Cards interviewing Bills OC Joe Brady for top job
The Arizona Cardinals are interviewing Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching job on Tuesday, NFL Network reported.,The 36-year-old Brady spent the past four seasons on the staff of Sean McDermott, who was fired by the Bills on Monday after nine seasons.,Brady was Josh...
John Harbaugh strives to restore 'championship culture' with Giants
John Harbaugh has known Giants co-owner John Mara for years from their time on the NFL Competition Committee and felt his longing for bringing a world championship to New York. ,On Tuesday, Harbaugh promised to be part of that mission as he joined the organization with a five-year deal reportedly wo...
Reports: Marlins acquire RHP Bradley Blalock from Rockies
The Miami Marlins are acquiring right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a minor league pitcher, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,Blalock was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for righty Michael Lorenzen, who agreed to a one-year, $8 million c...
Report: Sporting KC stake sold at $700M valuation
Wealth advisor Peter Mallouk finalized his purchase of a majority stake in Sporting Kansas City at a valuation of $700 million, ESPN reported.,Previously a minority shareholder, Mallouk's ownership stake will increase to 80% as a result of the sale, according to the report on Monday.,Sporting KC con...
Revolution acquire American winger Griffin Yow
The New England Revolution acquired American winger Griffin Yow from Belgium's KVC Westerlo on Tuesday.,Yow, 23, is signed through the 2027-28 MLS season with club options for 2028-29 and 2029-30.,To acquire his discovery priority, the Revs sent $125,000 in 2026 general allocation money and a 2027 s...