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England vs. Slovakia final score: Euro 2024 result as Bellingham and Kane save Three Lions

England face Slovakia in Euro 2024's Round of 16 desperate to progress to the quarterfinals and prove they really are contenders for the trophy. Ivan Schranz gave the underdogs a first-half lead.

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappé says he feels like he's in a virtual reality game wearing his mask at Euro 2024

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé felt like he was in a virtual reality game when playing in a mask to protect his broken nose at the European Championship.

Maple Leafs reportedly closing in on extension with perennial scorer

He was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Monday.

Pistons and coach J.B. Bickerstaff agree on 4-year contract with team option for 5th, AP source says

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a four-year contract with coach J.B. Bickerstaff with a team option for a fifth season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Canadiens News and Rumors: Weber, McGroarty and More

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens prospects pool has a Blue Chip prospect added to it.

Alex Nylander to become UFA after being non-tendered by Columbus

Despite a highly productive run with the Columbus Blue Jackets to close out the 2023-24 season, forward Alex Nylander is not expected to receive a qualifying offer from the team as a pending RFA.

Denmark rulings show how video review at Euro 2024 moved on far from FIFA's original vision for VAR

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Video review of soccer referees' decisions is testing the patience and faith of coaches, players and fans at the European Championship — as it has all season in club games.

NHL GMs on potential move away from centralized draft: 'It's gonna be different'

LAS VEGAS — Brad Treliving loves everything about the NHL draft.

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen engage in war of words after dramatic collision at Austrian Grand Prix... as the Brit claims it could impact their friendship, while the Dutchman labels his 10-second penalty 'ridiculous'

Norris was forced into retirement due to the damage caused to his vehicle, while Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty, which resulted in him finishing fifth.

UFC 303 reports a nearly $16M gate, its 4th-biggest despite 3 bouts with replacement fighters

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s broken toe couldn’t keep MMA fans away from T-Mobile Arena on Saturday for UFC 303, as the 30-year-old organization celebrated its fourth-highest gate.

Quarterfinals of Euro 2024: Teams qualified, bracket, match schedule, fixtures and how it works

The Euro 2024 Round of 16 is underway. The winners of these eight games will reach the quarterfinals, which are being played over July 5-6, before the teams to advance to the semifinals are determined.

Max Domi celebrates extension with a little help from Martin Scorsese

The relationship between sports and cinema is one of the most fun lenses to examine pop culture and Max Domi is getting in on the fun after finalizing a four-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2024 NHL Draft: Ranking how all 32 teams did

Seven rounds. Dreams made for 225 teenagers. What a weekend it was at the Sphere in Vegas, one of the most memorable NHL Drafts in its history. From the theatrics, the special guests and the excitement through the selection process itself, it was a good few days in Vegas as the NHL’s next top talent heard their names called.

Trade frenzy on day two of the NHL Draft, Sabres buyout Skinner and more: Around the League

Day Two of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft will go down as one of the most chaotic trading frenzies at the draft in recent memory: Twenty-two trades, one massive buyout, and a bunch of questions to be answered before July 1st.

Pogacar takes the yellow jersey in the 2nd stage of the Tour de France. Only Vingegaard can keep up

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Them two again.

'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

NHL free agency opens Monday, less than a week since Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers.

Grading the Mikhail Sergachev trade: Utah upgrades on defense at a sky-high price

The Utah Hockey Club made its first-ever major trade on Saturday to help kick off Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft. Heading to Utah: Mikhail Sergachev, a two-time Stanley Cup champion coming off a broken leg that cost him most of the 2023-24 season.

Euro 2024: Our bold prediction for the knockout rounds

Lightning trade for potential Canucks UFA target Jake Guentzel

One of the biggest fish set to hit the free agent market on Monday might not make it after all. A new suitor recently burst onto the seam in a big way as the Tampa Bay Lightning entered the Jake Guentzel conversation on Day 2 of the NHL draft.

Breaking down some Maple Leafs options in free agency

Brad Treliving has some money to spend. To which players will the Maple Leafs general manager allocate his dollars once free agency opens in the National Hockey League on Monday? Treliving has in the range of $19 million US to spend before the Leafs hit the $88 million salary cap. That was before the rights to defenceman Chris Tanev were acquired on Saturday from the Dallas Stars. We know that Treliving’s focus is on adding at least one...

Oilers Issue 5 Qualifying Offers, Including Broberg and Holloway

The Edmonton Oilers have extended qualifying offers to several promising young players, including Philip Broberg, Noel Hoefenmayer, James Hamblin, Dylan Holloway, and Raphael Lavoie.

MacKinnon’s Latest Awards Help Cement His Place in the Hall of Fame

Colorado Avalanche fans had always believed it, and on Thursday night, it was confirmed that Nathan MacKinnon won the Hart Trophy for the 2023-24 NHL season.

'He's perfect' - Man Utd and Chelsea urged to sign England Euro 2024 star

'He's been excellent.'

Canadiens 2024 Free Agency Preview: Could a homegrown veteran sign in Montreal?

Free agency may be an avenue the Montreal Canadiens explore to improve their team for the here and now, but it isn’t the main one I’d expect them to drive down between now and the beginning of next season.

Five of seven RFAs issued qualifying offers by Edmonton Oilers, Carter Savoie and Ryan Fanti to become UFAs

The deadline for teams to issue qualifying offers to their impending restricted free agents is Sunday at 5:00 p.m. ET. Those who are qualified are signed to a new contract for the following season and those who aren’t become unrestricted free agents on July 1.

Maple Leafs on the Verge of Re-Signing Max Domi to a 4-Year Deal

According to Elliotte Friedman: “Hearing talks between the Maple Leafs and Max Domi intensified over the last 24 hours…we should see something at four years, just under $4M AAV.” Earlier this week, Elliotte Friedman reported that Maple Leafs forward Max Domi has lowered his contract demands.

Maple Leafs Running Out of Time to Keep Domi & Bertuzzi

While everybody is talking and thinking about the draft, other urgent matters remain for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Free agency is fast approaching, and unless general manager Brad Treliving manages to pull off a miracle, Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi could be on their way out of Toronto.

Oilers buy out veteran goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers have bought out the final three years of a veteran goaltender's contract.

Blues Make Flurry of Moves & Draft Picks as Free Agency Looms

The St. Louis Blues have been busy over the past week before free agency begins throughout the league on July 1. General manager Doug Armstrong has been working the trade market with two deals made during the week of the 2024 Draft.

Virgil van Dijk hits back at harsh comments over his Euro 2024 performances

Canucks went as high as $5M AAV in Zadorov contract talks: report

After months of negotiations since being eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks and Nikita Zadorov are parting ways.

Jeff Skinner and the Oilers a Fit After Buyout From Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres will officially buy out Jeff Skinner, confirms general manager Kevyn Adams. The 32-year-old holds the NHL record for most games played (1,006) without a playoff appearance, which makes the Edmonton Oilers are very interesting potential fit for the scorer who might be willing to sign a team-friendly deal for a chance to win.

Maple Leafs Getting Solid Defenseman With Chris Tanev Acquisition

As the 2024 NHL Draft was winding down, the Toronto Maple Leafs were set to make the final pick when deputy commissioner Bill Daly took to the stage to announce a trade.

Oilers Place Jack Campbell on Waivers, Heading for Buyout

The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout, marking a significant step as the team navigates the final hours before the NHL free agency frenzy.

Who passed and who failed miserably? 2024 NBA Draft grades for each team

NHL Notes: Countdown to free agency spurs trades and buyouts

The Tampa Bay Lightning needed cap space so Julian BriseBois got out a sharp knife and his calculator. With Victor Hedman up for an extension and Steven Stamkos’s status murky as a looming free agent on Monday, the general manager saved $11.5 million US Saturday morning, though it meant defenceman Mikhail Sergachev was packaged to Utah, while Tanner Jeannot went further west to the Los Angeles Kings. No salary was retained on either player. But...

Bombers lose Zach Collaros in fourth consecutive defeat to start season

Another week, another close loss – and another potentially huge loss to injury. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers continued their nightmare start to the CFL season with a 22-19, overtime defeat in Calgary on Saturday. Losing starting quarterback Zach Collaros late in the first half, the Bombers rode backup Chris Streveler to their fourth straight loss, leaving the four-time defending West Division champs battered and buried in a hole with the sides...

Expect the Montreal Canadiens to pitch Patrick Kane on Monday – if he makes it to market

Twas the night before Free Agency, and it’s a madhouse. It always takes a deadline to produce results in hockey, and many teams are spending Sunday scrambling to re-sign their own pending free agents before the calendar turns to July 1 and free agency opens on Monday at 12 noon ET.

Wanna get Lucky: Blue Bombers in talks with receiver Whitehead

In the days after a season-ending injury to star receiver Dalton Schoen, Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea downplayed the likelihood of going after a veteran free agent like Lucky Whitehead. It seems a fourth straight loss to open the season has changed that. The Bombers are in talks with the four-year veteran speedster, who wasn’t retained by the B.C. Lions this year. Whitehead has averaged 62 catches, nearly 800 yards and three...

Jets buy out Nate Schmidt ahead of free agency

The Winnipeg Jets are freeing up some additional cap space ahead of the free agency window opening on Monday. After placing him on unconditional waivers on Sunday, the team will buy out the final year of defenceman Nate Schmidt’s contract. The move will free up $3,233,333 of cap space for the coming season, but the Jets will carry a $1,616,667 dead cap hit in 2025-26. Winnipeg will have $5.46 million in dead space in 2024-25, with Schmidt’s...

LeBron James 'OPTS OUT of $51.4m Lakers contract' days after team drafted his son Bronny

LeBron James plans to opt out of his $51.4million player option with the LA Lakers for next season, according to reports.

'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Ivan Demidov started to learn English some 18 months ago. The idea was he might need it for a future career in the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets to buy out remainder of Adam Boqvist’s contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed defenseman Adam Boqvist on unconditional waivers on Sunday, with intentions of buying out the final season of his contract.

Stella: Verstappen/Norris Austrian GP clash caused by unpunished 2021 F1 moves

McLaren Formula 1 team boss reckons Max Verstappen’s Austrian Grand Prix tactics stemmed from his 2021 moves against Lewis Hamilton not punished properly

Lewandowski recalls his own mask 'problems' after tussle with Mbappe

Oilers Reportedly Ask Evander Kane to Waive No-Move Clause

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, word coming out of the NHL Draft this weekend is that the Edmonton Oilers are contemplating trading Evander Kane.

Canada awaits winner of Group B for quarterfinal matchup at Copa America

After punching their ticket to the Copa America knockout round on Saturday, Canada will have to wait one more day to find out who they’ll play in their first elimination match.

Canucks’ High-Stakes Trade Deadline Gamble: A Cautionary Tale

The Vancouver Canucks recently exemplified the potential pitfalls of going all-in at the trade deadline, making a series of high-stakes moves that have now left them without significant future assets.

Around The League: Guentzel to Tampa Bay, Stamkos linked to Nashville, Zadorov on the way out

The NHL’s 2024 offseason is in full flight as it’s been a wild and wacky week from Vegas. The Sphere turned out to be a fantastic venue for the NHL Draft and it seemed to be a comfortable setting for general managers to dig in and make some transactions.