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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...
Spain try to live up to expectations against undeterred Austria
Spain will try to win their first knockout match at a World Cup since capturing the 2010 title when they face an Austrian side that should be unmoved by high-quality European opposition.,Spain entered the tournament as one of the oddsmakers' favorites after winning the 2024 European Championships. T...
Ex-UConn duo back in Connecticut, out to lift Wings over Sun
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd look to make their return to Connecticut a triumphant one and help the Dallas Wings snap a two-game losing streak when they square off against the suddenly hot Sun on Thursday in Hartford, Conn.,Bueckers and Fudd both played for UConn before being taken first in the WNBA...
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...
Mystics, Dream refreshed after much-needed break
It's probably a good thing the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics had a few days off. They both needed the recovery time.,They'll be back in action when they meet Thursday night in Washington.,The Dream (12-7) are looking for a turnaround. They hadn't lost back-to-back games this season until drop...
U.S. star Christian Pulisic in starting lineup vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
American star Christian Pulisic, limited by a calf injury since the national team's World Cup opener, is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, Calif.,It marks Pulisic's first start since the 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the USMNT's gr...
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...
Reports: Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, 4 picks
The Boston Celtics have agreed to a blockbuster trade which sends All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for former All-NBA veteran forward Paul George and four draft picks, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday.,The draft compensation, according to ESPN, will ...
Report: Celtics add C Mitchell Robinson, PG Mike Conley as free agents
The Boston Celtics reportedly agreed on a three-year, $47.4 million deal with center Mitchell Robinson, who was part of the champion New York Knicks this past season.,A defensive force, Robinson averaged 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots in 397 games (215 starts) with the Nicks since en...
John Deere Classic special to many pros despite place on schedule
The John Deere Classic has been a fixture on the PGA Tour since 1971 and sponsored by the tractor manufacturer since 1999.,While the likes of Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau have earned their maiden PGA victories here, the event doesn't command the strongest fields these days as many players tak...
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 ...
Report: All-Star G Norman Powell agrees to 2-year deal with Bulls
The Chicago Bulls and free-agent guard Norman Powell have agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Powell averaged 21.7 points and 3.5 rebounds during an All-Star campaign last season for the Miami Heat.,That was Powell's lone season in Miami after being obtained from the Los...
Thomas Tuchel proud of England’s fight in comeback defeat of DR Congo
For England manager Thomas Tuchel, the stress of a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday was actually the best part.,Harry Kane scored the 12th and 13th goals of his World Cup career in the 75th and 86th minutes to lift the Three Lions t...
Sharks sign D Jacob Trouba, G Eric Comrie
The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Jacob Trouba on Wednesday to a four-year, $33 million contract.,The Sharks also signed goaltender Eric Comrie to a two-year, $2.3 million deal.,Trouba, 32, collected 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) and 31 penalty minutes in 81 regular-season games with Anaheim ...
Magic bring back Nikola Vucevic for second tour with franchise
Veteran big man Nikola Vucevic signed with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday for his second stint with the franchise.,The Magic did not disclose contract terms, but Vucevic agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, according to an ESPN report. He spent 8 1/2 seasons with Orlando in his first stint with ...
Report: Pacers sign F Kelly Oubre Jr. to 2-year deal
The Indiana Pacers are signing free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. to a two-year, $17 million contract, according to a report from ESPN on Wednesday.,Oubre, 30, most recently played for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 14.1-plus points and five-plus rebounds in each of his three seasons with the tea...
Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year deal
Two-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth $21 million.,Bobrovsky, 37, was unable to come to terms with the Flo...
In Wimbledon return, Nick Kyrgios curses, begs for fine
In his first Wimbledon match in four years, Australia's Nick Kyrgios berated and swore at an umpire during the second set of his first-round doubles loss on Wednesday.,After his serve was broken to begin the second set of Kyrgios and Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik's 6-3, 6-4 loss to Croatia's Mate Pa...
Ticket prices soar ahead of USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
SEATTLE -- After dipping in recent days, ticket prices for the United States men's national team's round of 32 World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina soared ahead of Wednesday night's contest.,The get-in price at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium was $1,818 at noon local time, five hours before...
Nationals' Cade Cavalli sorry for remark toward Willson Contreras
Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for his comment toward Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras that ignited a benches-clearing incident.,There was a fracas in the fourth inning of Washington's 8-1 win on Tuesday, starting after Cavalli struck out Contreras....