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Verstappen fastest in Baku first practice plagued by red flags

Three-time defending champion Max Verstappen topped the timesheets in the first practice for the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday as the session had three red flags. The Red Bull driver clocked 1 minute 45.546 seconds around the narrow street circuit in Baku in his last flying lap to beat Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes by 0.313 seconds. Serg...


Chiefs WR Marquise Brown to have shoulder surgery next week, will be placed on IR

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown will have surgery on his dislocated shoulder joint next week and be placed on injured reserve, keeping one of their biggest free-agent acquisitions out for at least four weeks and perhaps much longer.


A QB debate could be brewing in Pittsburgh. Justin Fields wants no part of it

Justin Fields has been around football long enough to understand how this works, especially when you're a quarterback.


Former world No. 1 Sharapova wins fan vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, led the International Tennis Hall of Fame's fan vote her first year on the ballot — an important part to possible selection to the hall's next class.


Stakusic fights off 4 match points to upset top-seeded Ostapenko at the Guadalajara Open

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Teenager Marina Stakusic fought off four match points to claim the biggest win in her career after defeating top-seeded Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (0) on Thursday to advance to the Guadalajara Open quarterfinals.


Edmonton Oilers make three additions to hockey operations, including brother of ex-player

Stan Bowman has made his first front office hires in Edmonton, bringing in three new employees to the Oilers. The team announced Wednesday morning they


The 5 most intriguing Calgary Flames players to watch in Penticton

The Penticton Young Stars tournament starts Friday and the Calgary Flames are sending a stacked lineup full of their own draft picks. There are a lot of players that Flames fans are going to be excited to watch, starting with their ninth overall pick Zayne Parekh.


Maple Leafs expected to make additional moves following Nick Robertson signing

Darren Dreger: After the Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Nick Robertson, would expect that defenseman Jani Hakanpaa and forward Max Pacioretty could be next in line for the Maple Leafs.


Alouettes receiver Philpot announces he'll be out for the rest of season

MONTREAL — Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot has announced he will be out for the rest of the CFL season.


SIMMONS: Don't tell Craig Berube he can't beat the odds and have success coaching Maple Leafs

When Craig Berube still thought he was an NHL player — he hadn’t yet announced his retirement — he got a call from Washington general manager George McPhee asking if he was interested in coaching. He still wanted to play, “even though I knew I was done” but went to the interview in Washington. McPhee offered him a job that day. When he went back to Philadelphia, where he lived and still lives and had played parts of seven years with the Flyers,...


Winnipeg Goldeyes knock off Fargo-Moorhead, advance to Miles Wolff Cup final

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (4-2) won Game 3 of the American Association West Division Championship series 3-1 over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Thursday evening at Blue Cross Park, advancing to the Miles Wolff Cup final. After a what was a pitchers’ duel for the entire game, the Goldeyes set off some fireworks in the eighth inning to seal the victory and allow Winnipeg to march onto the championship series. Winnipeg first baseman Jake McMurray hit...


Whitecaps loan Herdman to CPL's Cavalry, sign two reserve players to first-team deals

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have loaned midfielder Jay Herdman to Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League and rewarded two Whitecaps FC 2 players with MLS contracts.


2024-2025 NHL team preview: Ottawa Senators

With talented forwards in place, adding 2023 deadline acquisition Jakob Chychrun to the blueline and, last summer, veteran netminder Joonas Korpisalo in goal was supposed to end the Ottawa Senators’ lengthy postseason drought.


Former Oilers defenceman Markus Niemelainen signs contract with Eisbären Berlin

Former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Markus Niemelainen has signed a contract with Eisbären Berlin of Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), according to Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal.


Former receiver Green part of Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2024 class

For over a decade, S.J. Green was the enemy of Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans.


Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin suffered injury in summer, not expected to impact start of season

When speaking to the media on Friday, New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello revealed that goaltender Ilya Sorokin suffered an injury while training this offseason.


Tyreek Hill has quiet night for Dolphins in blowout loss to Bills

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill had a quiet night in the Miami Dolphins blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills.


Ex-Canucks G Jacob Markstrom recalls confusing demotion message from Jim Benning

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom recently appeared on the popular hockey podcast Spittin’ Chiclets , offering candid insights into his early NHL career and his time with the Vancouver Canucks.


Dodgers manager raises possibility of Shohei Ohtani pitching in playoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — Shohei Ohtani did some long tossing in the outfield before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Atlanta Braves on Friday, another step in the two-way star's road to returning to the mound.


Friedman: Maple Leafs prepared for internal competition with several players on the bubble

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has been very busy of late, navigating trade requests, contract extensions and professional tryout agreements, as he looks to set up head coach Craig Berube for success.


New York Islanders invite Keith Kinkaid to camp on PTO

The New York Islanders have invited 35-year-old goaltender Keith Kinkaid to training camp on a player tryout agreement (PTO). In a funny twist, people on X pointed out that Kinkaid was listed on the rookie roster, despite being 10+ years older than most.


Chelsea face Bournemouth without key trio: Maresca gives injury update

Chelsea fans will be missing some familiar faces when the Blues take on Bournemouth in their next Premier League clash.


Top 5 notable UFAs still seeking NHL contracts with training camp looming

With NHL training camps set to begin next week, we’re at the stage of the summer where pretty much any movement involving an unsigned player is watching them sign a professional tryout offer.


Kumar Rocker makes his debut for Rangers throwing 4 innings with 7 Ks against Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) — Kumar Rocker's debut in the majors finally arrived. It was a mixed bag for his highly anticipated first outing.


Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on Adrian Newey's Aston Martin move

'It would be an honour to work with Adrian.'


New York Sirens to play home games at Prudential Center in 2024-25

The Big Apple’s team is going to be calling the Garden State home this season. On Friday, the New York Sirens of the PWHL announced that the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey will be the team’s primary home venue for the 2024-25 season.


James van Riemsdyk reportedly signs a PTO contract

This just in, according to multiple online reports free agent forward James van Riemsdyk has signed a professional tryout (PTO) contract with the Seattle Kraken. Check it out: The 35 year old former 2nd overall pick (2007 NHL Entry Draft) scored 11 goals and 38 points with the Boston Bruins last season, playing just 71 games […]


Toronto FC looks to kick-start late-season playoff push by downing visiting Austin FC

TORONTO — Toronto FC welcomes Austin FC to BMO Field for the first time Saturday, in a battle of two teams on the MLS playoff bubble.


Young defenseman could ditch Utah to play hockey overseas

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Victor Soderstrom might decide to play hockey on another continent rather than deal with his current franchise.


Aaron Judge's homerless streak stretches to a career-high 16 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge’s power outage set a personal record.


Matthew Savoie on watching Stanley Cup Final run: ‘I’m not afraid to say I was an Oiler fan for those few weeks’

Before he officially became a member of the Edmonton Oilers, Matthew Savoie was rooting for the team as they made their run to the Stanley Cup Final. “I got back to Edmonton right after the Memorial Cup in early June, and I’m not afraid to say I was an Oiler fan for those few weeks,” he told the media during the Oilers Rookie Camp.


Rafael Nadal faces uncertain future as star pulls out of Laver Cup after previously hinting that 2024 would be his final year in tennis

Rafael Nadal has raised further concerns about his future after announcing that he has pulled out of the Laver Cup.


Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving on PTO signing Max Pacioretty: ‘My expectation is he’s gonna be with us’

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving all but confirmed that he expects the club to sign Max Pacioretty to a permanent contract after inking the veteran winger to a PTO on Wednesday.


Miami high schools produced more players on NFL rosters in Week 1 than any other city

NEW YORK (AP) — Miami high schools produced 17 players on NFL rosters opening weekend, most of any city.


Canucks reveal their projected line combinations for Young Stars Classic

The Vancouver Canucks prospects have officially taken to the ice in Penticton as they gear up for the 2024 Young Stars Classic. With their first game scheduled for Friday night at 7:30 p.m., fans were treated to a preview of potential line combinations that they might see come game time courtesy of The Athletics Thomas Drance.


Devils get some terrible injury news on Luke Hughes

The New Jersey Devils announced that defenseman Luke Hughes suffered a shoulder injury during training and will be unavailable for the team’s training camp and exhibition schedule. Even more importantly, he’s liable to miss the first month or six weeks of the team’s regular season schedule. From the Devils: The 21 year old blue liner […]


The Blue Jays need to heavily invest in their bullpen this off-season

It’s no secret that the bullpen has been a problem for the Blue Jays this season. But when Chris Black of Sportsnet posted on X a few days ago that this cast of characters has been the worst bullpen in franchise history, that put into perspective how disastrous these relievers have been.


Canada's Marina Stakusic advances to quarterfinals at Guadalajara Open

GUADALAJARA — Canada's Marina Stakusic is moving on to the quarterfinals of the Guadalajara Open.


5 best Dolphins QB options to replace Tua Tagovailoa, from Skylar Thompson to Josh Dobbs to (not) Ryan Tannehill

With Tua Tagovailoa suffering another concussion in Thursday night's loss to the Bills, the Dolphins need to plan to replace him in Week 3 and beyond — perhaps with someone not listed currently on their depth chart.


The six Edmonton Oilers goalies of the 2013-14 season

It was a tough time to be a fan of the Edmonton Oilers in their decade of darkness. After making it to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals in 2007, the Oilers went on a lengthy postseason-less drought, lasting all the way until the 2016-17 season.


Bayern say Hamann's criticism on Musiala is 'absurd'

Bayern Munich have said that they are lucky to have a player like Jamal Musiala after the midfielder was criticized by TV pundit and former midfielder Dietmar Hamann. "Why he is being criticized by people who hold such an opinion, I find a bit absurd and far-fetched," Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund said in a news conference on Friday. "W...


Calgary Flames sign Jakob Pelletier to one-year, two-way contract

As first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Calgary Flames have signed Jakob Pelletier to a one-year, two-way contract worth $800,000. Pelletier was in the final year of his entry-level contract with the Flames which held an AAV of $863,333.


Will Chiesa make his Liverpool debut against Forest? Slot gives crucial update

Liverpool fans are eagerly waiting to see if summer signing Federico Chiesa will make his debut this weekend when the Reds take on Nottingham Forest at Anfield.


Toronto Rock will take on Ottawa Black Bears in relocated team's first game

When the nation’s capital ushers in a new era of pro lacrosse, the Toronto Rock will be there. The Ottawa Black Bears will host the Rock in its first game since relocation on Friday, Nov. 29 at Canadian Tire Centre. The Black Bears had previously operated in Long Island, N.Y., as the New York Riptide. The Rock also are relocating, albeit temporarily, to the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga while FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton...


Canadian men to play rugby test matches against Chile and Romania in November

The Canadian men's rugby team is headed to Europe in November to play Chile and Romania in Bucharest.


Trading for a true 3D, and soon, most crucial mission for Canucks management

What a difference a year can make. Prior to the 2023-24 season, the key question on most folks’ lips about the Vancouver Canucks was whether or not they would ever be competitive with their current core.


US beats Slovakia to join Germany, Spain and Australia in Davis Cup Finals last eight

ZHUHAI, China (AP) — The United States secured its place in the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals after beating Slovakia 3-0 on Friday, a result that also sent unbeaten Germany through from the same group.


Chelsea bomb-squad player finally secures exit in £20,000,000 transfer

He had been linked with joining a Premier League rival.


NFL says Kyle Van Noy received appropriate care from Chiefs' medical staff after injuring his eye

The NFL says Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy received "appropriate" care from Kansas City’s medical staff after sustaining an eye injury during the teams’ season opener last week.


Maple Leafs’ Ben Danford leaves practice after awkward hit

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford left practice after an awkward hit from forward Marshall Finnie. The practice was in prepreration for the upcoming Prospects Showcase against the Montreal Canadiens this weekend.