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Daniel Ricciardo offered Formula One lifeline as unlikely option emerges for under-fire Australian amid fears he will be SACKED by RB

Ricciardo, 34, had hoped to make a strong pitch to return to Red Bull as Max Verstappen 's teammate in 2025, after being brought in from the cold following his McLaren sacking.

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.

Lewis Hamilton sends message to Ollie Bearman with British teen set to join F1

The teenager has signed for Haas for 2025.

Bobby Brink Signs Two-Year Deal with Flyers

After a busy NHL Draft that saw him take seven players and complete four trades followed by three signings of players already in the organization on July 1, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Brière confirmed he hopes there’s more to come this offseason.

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.

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 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.

What each Vancouver Canucks free agent signed for in NHL free agency

By now, you’ve read plenty about what the Vancouver Canucks did since NHL free agency opened on July 1st. Their big fish ended up being Jake DeBrusk, and they made some other sharp additions up front in Danton Heinen and Kiefer Sherwood.

The best 5 x 5 offensive teams in the NHL’s salary cap era

Last year, the Edmonton Oilers scored the third most 5×5 goals in the NHL with 193. With the additions of Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson, many wonder if the Oilers will be even more potent at 5×5.

Jets sign defenceman Haydn Fleury, forward Mason Shaw to one-year, two-way contracts

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury and forward Mason Shaw.

Buddy Hield Warriors sign-and-trade: Has Golden State found its new Klay Thompson?

How Buddy Hield, De'Anthony Melton, and Kyle Anderson will fill the hole left by Klay Thompson

Golden Knights sign Akira Schmid to two-year, $1.75 million contract

The Vegas Golden Knights have solidified some goaltending depth signing freshly acquired goaltender Akira Schmid to a two-year contract. The deal pays the 24-year-old netminder $875,000 per season and is a one-way contract, this according to CapFriendly.

Islanders Next Move Should be a Nelson Extension

It looks like the fireworks are over (for free agency that is, otherwise, expect to hear them throughout the summer). The New York Islanders made their big offseason move by signing veteran forward Anthony Duclair.

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.

Ekman-Larsson reflects on 'unreal' Stanley Cup run with Panthers

Not hard to decipher what Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Anthony Stolarz will discuss when they re-connect at the Maple Leafs’ training facility later this summer. Something, probably, about hoisting the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. “It’s hard to take everything in,” Ekman-Larsson said, speaking of what he called the “crazy week” that followed the Panthers’ Game 7 victory against the Edmonton Oilers on June 24. “You’re pretty exhausted from...

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.

Devils’ Free Agent Additions Give Sheldon Keefe Many Line Options

Amid the flurry of moves made throughout the NHL on July 1, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald resisted the temptation to remake his forward group by overpaying for a top-six caliber forward.

Jessica Campbell becomes NHL’s first female coach after being hired by Kraken

Jessica Campbell will become the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL franchise after the Seattle Kraken hired her as an assistant coach Wednesday.

Grading Derrick Jones Jr.’s eye-opening contract with the Los Angeles Clippers

Kraken sign defenseman looking to rediscover scoring touch

The Seattle Kraken are bringing in defenseman Josh Mahura, who has shown the ability to put in work on the ice when his health allows it.

Sharks sign young winger in need of career rejuvenation

Can former top-15 pick Ty Dellandrea revitalize his career with the San Jose Sharks?

Chris Bassitt has quietly been changing pitch mix for Blue Jays – and it’s working

This season, Toronto Blue Jays righty Chris Bassitt is simplifying his pitch mix, not complicating it. Nick Ashbourne tells us why.

Avalanche Should Target These 3 Unsigned Free Agent Forwards

The busiest parts of the NHL offseason are over, with the NHL Draft and the opening of free agency kickstarting a flurry of player movement. The Colorado Avalanche were busy, though most of their work came in the form of unheralded moves meant to shore up the bottom of the lineup.

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.

Golden Knights sign goaltender with erratic track record

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed goaltender Akira Schmid, who has swung between fantastic to severely underwhelming over the past two seasons.

Hurricanes Add Roslovic & Stillman on Day 3 of Free Agency

They say there is no rest for general managers and front offices in the NHL, even in the offseason. That can be true for the Carolina Hurricanes’ general manager Eric Tulsky and his front office.

Novak Djokovic grinds out a victory over wild card Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic says he wouldn't have been surprised if his second-round match against young Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon went to a fifth set, but he's "very glad it didn’t.”

Canucks Signing Jake DeBrusk Is a Good Move

The Vancouver Canucks’ biggest signing of free agency this week was inking former Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk to a five-year contract with an average annual value of $5.5 million.

Former NHLer Nikita Zaitsev signs four-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg

A Russian blueliner is heading back home. On Thursday, it was announced that defenseman Nikita Zaitsev signed a four-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Alex Steeves should finally get his opportunity with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25

Lost in the series of more interesting moves over the past week is that the Toronto Maple Leafs qualified restricted free agent Alex Steeves. And now as

India cricketers feted in victory parade in Mumbai after winning Twenty20 World Cup

NEW DELHI (AP) — Tens of thousands of jubilant fans poured onto Mumbai’s Marine Drive to cheer India's new world cricket champions when they returned home on Thursday.

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.

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.

Romania fuming after bizarre 'shoe' controversy against the Netherlands

Benfica respond to Man Utd's improved offer for Joao Neves after two new bids

Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested.

Novak Djokovic grinds out a victory over wild card Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic says he wouldn’t have been surprised if his second-round match against young Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon went to a fifth set, but he’s “very glad it didn’t.”

Alan Shearer tells Gareth Southgate to drop two England stars for Euro 2024 quarter-final

'This is the time where you have to step up.'

Expectations for Bruins’ Matthew Poitras in Year 2

It has come and gone at the speed of light, but the offseason for the NHL is moving fast. With the NHL Draft wrapped up and the free agency frenzy completed, the countdown to October is on.

Commemorating Pelé: the world's greatest soccer player

To this day, Pelé is still the world's most prolific goal scorer and a three-time World Cup winner. To many, he will always be known as "O Rei," or the King. The late Brazilian football legend is now being honored with a national day dedicated to him in his home country. Brazil has declared November 19 "Dia do Rei Pelé," or "King Pelé Day." The date holds special significance in the soccer star's career. On November 19, 1969, Pelé scored his 1,000th goal in a match in Rio de Janeiro. He was playing for his childhood club Santos against the club Vasco da Gama. This incredible feat highlights the near-supernatural talent that defined his career and made him the legend he is today. This honor was put into effect by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva less than two years after Pelé's death. In honor of his memory, click through this gallery and take a nostalgic look back at the man who coined the phrase "The Beautiful Game," and whose electrifying skill and dazzling footwork on the field still inspire would-be soccer players today.

Canadiens Notebook: New contract puts wind in Slafkovsky’s sails

After signing his big extension, Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky isn’t just being paid, he’s being empowered. Eric Engels tells us what it means.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner comes through thrilling four-set battle with Matteo Berrettini to reach Wimbledon third round

JOE BERNSTEIN ON CENTRE COURT: Top seed and world No 1 Jannik Sinner took almost four hours to overcome compatriot Matteo Berrettini.

Podcast P arrives in Philadelphia: Grading Paul George’s deal with the 76ers

Islanders Trading Pageau Is Increasingly Likely With Recent Moves

The New York Islanders had a surprisingly-eventful opening to free agency compared to previous dull offseasons. After a successful 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the team signed Anthony Duclair to a four-year, $14 million contract and Mike Reilly to a team-friendly one-year, $1.25 million contract.

Vincent Desharnais brings a big presence at a big price to the Canucks blueline

Of the several players signed by GM Patrik Allvin and Co. on Day One of the 2024 Free Agent Frenzy, only one received any real questions about their value, and that player was Vincent Desharnais.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the Olympics entry list

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray all were included on the entry list for tennis at the Paris Olympics released by the International Tennis Federation on Thursday.

Isaiah Hartenstein cashes with Oklahoma City, is he worth it?

Is Red Bull losing patience with Perez despite F1 2025 contract?

Red Bull is open it needs more from Sergio Perez, despite the Mexican having a contract in place for next year

Ollie Bearman, 19, lands 'dream' F1 seat for next season as he becomes the fourth British driver on the grid... after standing in for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia

JONATHAN McEVOY: The 19-year-old's position was announced ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone - a fillip for the sport after his excellent debut as a stand-in for Ferrari in March.

Players hearing it from fans: What's up with Bombers?

For the last two seasons, Winnipeg has been the CFL’s hottest market, the Blue Bombers drawing more fans than every other team. If there’s a downside to that, it’s this: When they lose, players hear about it around town. When they lose four straight games to open a season for the first time in a dozen years, they hear about it a lot. “All the time,” running back Brady Oliveira, a Winnipegger, said on Wednesday. “Whether I’m at the grocery story...

Argentina vs. Ecuador Copa America 2024 quarterfinal time, live stream, tv channel, lineups as Lionel Messi eyes return

Argentina face Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the Copa America 2024. The game will take place on Thursday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Sporting News covers the latest team news and key details regarding where to watch this match in USA and Canada.