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Random Thoughts: Oilers’ Jeff Jackson crushes free agency, and Edmonton is now a destination

What’s amazing about Oilers fans expecting the team to have a quiet start to free agency is that no one would have ever seen this coming. Not only did Jeff Jackson put the band back together, but he found a way to upgrade the team in a very real way without breaking the bank.

Thousands of Bayern Munich fans sign petition to stop 'absolutely horrible' transfer of Matthijs de Ligt to Man United as they says German giants would 'definitely regret it'

Matthijs De Ligt has indicated that he wants to move to Manchester United this summer and the club are ready to offer the defender a five-year contract.

Rio Ferdinand threatens to leave Euro 2024 if Gareth Southgate drops England star

'I'm walking back from Germany!'

Flames Should Offer Sheet Oilers’ Holloway or Broberg

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are in about as polar opposite positions as two NHL franchises can be. The Flames are in the early stages of a retool, or what many believe is a full rebuild, while the Oilers are coming off of a Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Final and will be every bit as competitive this season.

'There will never be another Cristiano Ronaldo': Kylian Mbappe praises veteran but says he is not looking to emulate Portuguese star for Real Madrid as he prepares to face his idol at Euro 2024

Mbappe has always admired Ronaldo, grew up in Paris with posters of him on his walls and admits it is one of the key reasons he has long since dreamed of playing for Real Madrid.

Kiefer Sherwood was a hit against the Canucks in the playoffs, and now he can make hits for them

With dozens of contracts and more than a billion dollars thrown around on Free Agent Frenzy 2024, not everyone signed could be a household name. And that would be true of new Vancouver Canuck skater Kiefer Sherwood, signed to a two-year, $1.5 million AAV contract on Monday… …except that this is a name that Vancouver and its fans already know well.

Hurdling adversity, Bombers' Clercius basks in first CFL start

He’ll throw up before the game, like he always does. When he comes out of the tunnel to see some 30,000 fans in the stands, he’ll give himself a little pep talk, as usual. But it’s right after hearing O Canada on Friday that Blue Bombers receiver Kevens Clercius will talk to the two people who can’t be in the crowd but who’ll be watching from on high: His mother and his best friend, who died within three months of each other 10 years ago. “It...

How many penalties has Emi Martinez saved for Argentina national team? Goalkeeper performs heroics again vs. Ecuador at Copa America

Emiliano Martinez has quickly become one of the most important goalkeepers in the history of the legendary Argentine national team, and he was at it again in the Copa America against Ecuador.

Copa America Preview: Canada faces tough test in young Venezuela squad

Can Canada continue to impress in their surprising run at Copa America against Venezuela? John Molinaro breaks down all you need to know about Canada’s quarterfinal match.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson raves about the Maple Leafs’ passionate fan base

Oliver Ekman-Larsson inked a four-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday and it’s clear that the veteran defenceman has The Passion. “Playing for other teams, I loved coming into Toronto,” Ekman-Larsson said via TSN’s Mark Masters during his introductory media availability Thursday.

Ethan Mbappe follows in the footsteps of superstar brother Kylian, as he leaves Paris Saint-Germain in favour of a new Ligue 1 club

Kylian Mbappe's younger brother Ethan has followed in the footsteps of his brother and left Paris Saint-Germain, after signing for a new club.

Blue Jays’ John Schneider among MLB’s most-liked managers, according to survey

This season hasn’t gone as planned for the Toronto Blue Jays, as the team owns a 39-47 record following a 9-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday and sits dead last in the American League East standings, well out of a playoff spot.

JETS NOTEBOOK: No McGroarty red flags, Roy says; Lambert ready for youth movement

There was a Rutger McGroarty sighting on Thursday, if only a digital one. He even liked something the Winnipeg Jets did. We’ve only heard of an apparent discontent between the disgruntled prospect and the club for the past few weeks, and we haven’t heard a peep from the Nebraskan himself. But an Instagram post by the Jets showcasing the double signing of forward Mason Shaw and defenceman Haydn Fleury, two depth additions, earned a quick click...

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman Silences Critics with Tarasenko Signing

Social media has impacted our lives in more ways than we sometimes realize. Everything nowadays is quick and on demand. We want it now. One of the biggest drawbacks of all of this is that patience is harder to come by.

The greatest women's tennis players to win only one Grand Slam

Hakanpaa Brings Size, Grit & Experience to Maple Leafs’ Blue Line

On July 1, 2024, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of defenceman Jani Hakanpaa to a two-year, $3 million contract. Known for his physicality and shot-blocking abilities, he brings a wealth of experience and grit to the Maple Leafs’ blue line.

Chelsea fans begin to get excited after £28m signing Estevao Willian scores incredible goal for Palmeiras as they ask 'what have we signed?!'

Chelsea supporters believe they have signed the next big thing after seeing new signing Willian Estevao Willian net an outrageous goal for Palmeiras on Thursday night.

Emergence of Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson injects real drama into men's Olympic 100 metres

Kishane Thompson's sudden emergence in the sprinting landscape ahead of the Paris Games is an unforeseen plot twist. And a welcome one.

Maple Leafs Can’t Give In to Nick Robertson’s Trade Request

After losing Tyler Bertuzzi, T.J. Brodie and Ilya Samsonov to free agency — among others — the Toronto Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving spent July 1 trying to bolster a lineup that had far too many holes in it.

Jude Bellingham avoids an immediate ban at Euro 2024 over offensive gesture but gets fined

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham has avoided an immediate ban after the England midfielder appeared to make an offensive gesture in his team's win over Slovakia at Euro 2024.

Report: Adam Henrique opted to re-sign with the Oilers after turning down the Lightning and Jets

Adam Henrique got a personal call from Lightning coach Jon Cooper to recruit his service but the forward opted to stay in Edmonton. That is what TSN’s Darren Dreger reported during a recent episode of The Ray and Dregs Hockey Podcast in which it was revealed how close the Oilers were to losing one of their trade deadline acquisitions.

Instant Analysis: Canadiens Bank On Growth In Slafkovsky Deal

The Montreal Canadiens have announced they have signed forward Juraj Slafkovsky to an eight-year contract extension. The deal will carry an annual average value (AAV) of $7.6 million per season, and will last until 2032-33.

Flames’ 2024 Free Agent Additions & Subtractions

It has been four days of the NHL’s annual free agent frenzy, and there is plenty of buzz surrounding some of the contracts handed out. A grand total of $1.12 billion was handed out on July 1 alone, smashing the previous NHL record for most money spent in a day.

Canada vs. Venezuela expected lineups, starting 11, team news: David and Rondon to lead the attack in Copa America 2024 quarterfinal

In the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals, Venezuela and Canada are set for a crucial showdown. The Sporting News covers key details regarding the latest team news and predicted lineups.

Gasly set for British GP grid penalty

Alpine is handing Pierre Gasly an all-new Formula 1 power unit, exceeding his 2024 allowance.

Full-circle moment for Jets prospect Alfons Freij

One of the first things that Alfons Freij did as a member of the Winnipeg Jets was make Jimmy Roy feel old. Roy, the team’s director of player development, was making the rounds at the NHL Draft in Vegas last weekend after the Jets took the Swedish defenceman in the second round when he was shown a picture from 2015. “Doesn’t seem like that long ago, but it made me feel really old to see a kid (in the picture), and then he’s up here (at the...

Arsenal's £40m transfer deal branded a 'disaster'

Arsenal are making good progress with the deal.

Deep on young D, Flames see strength in numbers

Suddenly, the Calgary Flames’ prospect pool is deep with puck-moving, offensive-minded defencemen. That isn’t something you could say a year ago, when the Flames’ cupboard was considered an area that needed a lot of strengthening. But when they took Zayne Parekh with the No. 9 overall pick in the NHL Draft last week and took Henry Mews a couple rounds later, at No. 74 overall, it was easy to start daydreaming about a potentially dynamic...

It is a gigantic risk for Gareth Southgate to drop three-at-the-back on his England players for Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, writes CHRIS SUTTON

CHRIS SUTTON: There is no doubt that Switzerland have looked like a better-functioning team than England at Euro 2024. They beat Italy. They almost defeated Germany.

Can Flames find the next rising-star goalie prospect in Russia?

A Russian goaltender just backstopped his team to a Stanley Cup parade. Another Russian netminder was the NHL’s leader in regular-season wins in 2023-24. And if you scan the list of recent Vezina Trophy finalists, you’ll notice a trend — there’s been one nominee from Russia in each of the past eight straight campaigns. From Sergei Bobrovsky and Alexander Georgiev to Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Sorokin and Andrei Vasilevskiy, there is really no dispute...

18 NHL prospects selected at 2024 CHL Import Draft

The NHL team that drafted the player will likely try to steer them to play in the CHL, where they can get into more games while making it easier for development coaches and scouts to check in on them.

Roughriders extend win streak to four in a row to start CFL season

REGINA — For the first time since 2013, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 4-0 to start a CFL season.

Novak Djokovic is given a major scare on Centre Court by British wildcard - and world No 277 - Jacob Fearnley to reach Wimbledon's third round

Novak Djokovic was given a real scare on Centre Court by plucky Brit Arthur Fearnley, eventually winning 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 to reach round three.

Maxim Tsyplakov is likely to crack the Islanders' roster

Since the start of the week, the New York Islanders have been fairly quiet in free agency, as their only notable moves were re-signing defenseman Mike

Argentina advances to Copa America semifinals in penalty shootout after draw with Ecuador

Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw on Thursday night after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time,

Maple Leafs are taking a risky approach to solving their goaltending depth

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has been busy so far this offseason, securing some goaltending depth for next season and beyond. Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll are locked up on multi-year contracts and veteran Matt Murray is returning to Toronto next season.

Where to watch Portugal vs. France live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for Euro 2024 quarterfinal

The Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash between Portugal and France at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. The Sporting News covers the key details regarding where to watch via live stream, TV channel, plus expected lineups and score prediction.

Khem Birch 'didn't think I was ever coming back' now he's aiming for Olympics

After so many years of trying to get Canada back to the Olympics, Khem Birch thought injuries had cruelly robbed him of the chance to represent his country. Birch, who first played for Canada’s youth team in 2010 before also competing in FIBA Olympic qualifying in Manila in 2016 and in World Cup qualifying in Asia and then the World Cup in 2019 (as one of only two NBA players willing to suit up for the country that year) in China, carved out a...

Treliving Wants Robertson to Stay: But, Should That Really Matter?

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving recently addressed the media regarding the state of his forward core at the outset of free agency and rumors surrounding Nick Robertson.

‘My heart was in Edmonton’: Connor Brown explains decision to re-sign with Oilers

Home is where the heart is for Connor Brown. He forward prioritized that above all else when re-signing to a hometown-discounted one-year, $1 million contract earlier this off-season.

Canucks begin new era in prospect development with Manny Malhotra at the helm

The Abbotsford Canucks are ushering in a new chapter for the 2024-25 season, signalling a fresh direction from both coaching and player standpoints. After two years of service, Jeremy Colliton has left the Abbotsford Canucks to pursue new opportunities as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils.

Novak Djokovic breaks Wimbledon 'Golden Rule' but clarifies he was given the 'thumbs up' to stray away from strict policy

Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to tennis this week at Wimbledon. However the seven-time champion broke Wimbledon's golden rule in his opening round game.

NHL Notebook: A look at the worst contracts signed in free agency

We’re four days into an already busy off-season, and Independence Day was no different. Only four days in, there are certain teams that have already signed players to questionable deals at best: we’ll take a look at some of those contracts.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on playing with the Blue Jays: 'I don’t want to leave. I want to stay here all my life'

When is this team going to get off their butts and re-sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? On Thursday evening, Guerrero Jr. was asked once again about his future with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to TSN’s Scott Mitchell.

Jeff Skinner: All About the New Oiler Forward’s Fascinating Childhood

Free-agent forward Jeff Skinner signed with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday (July 1) to a one-year contract worth $3 million. The 32-year-old joins Edmonton after playing the last six seasons for the Buffalo Sabres.

'A little bit surreal': Bombers' Streveler cherishes opportunity as starter

The bruises on his arm have been replaced by tattoos, while a full beard hangs from his face. But Chris Streveler, at his core, still has the same mindset he had when he began playing tackle football in Grade 4. “The Leveler Streveler … that was my nickname,” the Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback was saying on Thursday. “I had to start wearing pads on my arms. I just loved contact so much when I was in fourth grade … I had so many bruises...

How six words from Aussie tennis star Alex De Minaur rescued his girlfriend Katie Boulter after she crashed out of Wimbledon

British tennis star Katie Boulter has praised Alex de Minaur for lifting her spirits following her heartbreaking defeat in the second round of Wimbledon against compatriot Harriet Dart.

Prince William will fly to Germany to watch England play Switzerland

The match, which takes place in Dusseldorf at 5pm, will be manager Gareth Southgate's 100th game in charge making him only the third manager to reach the landmark.

Annie Kunz: American heptathlon star to miss Paris Olympics

Shapovalov advances to third round at Wimbledon, Fernandez eliminated

LONDON — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is off to the third round of Wimbledon following a hard-fought 7-6 (3), 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Thursday.