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The worst contracts signed in 2024 NHL free agency so far

You would think that after almost 20 years of the salary cap, NHL teams would learn from the mistakes that are made on the first day of free agency. And

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ bullpen meltdown led to a 9-2 defeat at the hands of the Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays played on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. They lost. Coming into this game, the series was tied at one, as the Jays had a chance to finish the series with a split at worst.

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.

Novak Djokovic 'unhappy' and shushes Wimbledon crowd against British opponent

He lost the third set against the British No.13.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winnipeg Jets sign forward, defenseman to one-year deals

According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Mason Shaw to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775K at the NHL level and $350K in the AHL.

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

Erik ten Hag signs one-year contract extension at Man United and warns his players they need 'a lot of hard work' as he targets 'English and European titles' despite eighth-place flop

Erik Ten Hag has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester United until June 2026, the club have announced.

Brian Burke strongly advises against removing John Tavares’ captaincy

We’re past the opening days of free agency and now the discourse surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs has become so performative, we may as well call it theatre.

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.

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.

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.

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

Spencer Horwitz’s stellar play has ignited playing time debate: ‘It’s tough to take him out of the lineup’

Spencer Horwitz is proving he needs to be in the lineup as often as possible. It’s nearly been one month since the Toronto Blue Jays designated Cavan Biggio for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster for Horwitz, who’s exploded at the plate during his second big-league stint.

Andy Murray's text to Raducanu as they join up for his grand farewell

It was back in November 2019 that a 16-year-old Emma Raducanu was first pictured alongside her tennis hero Sir Andy Murray - but now he is her mized doubles partner.

Hurricanes add to forward core with latest signing

The Carolina Hurricanes are making strides in repairing their forward core as several players recently left the team on the free-agent market.

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.

Gasly set for British GP grid penalty

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ka-ching! Jayson Tatum signs the richest extension in NBA history

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'Boring': Zverev and Sinner slammed by former Wimbledon champion

Romania fuming after bizarre 'shoe' controversy against the Netherlands

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.

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...

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.

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.'

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.

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

There will be NO extra-time during Copa America knockout rounds until the final... with tied games set to go straight to a penalty shootout

After a thrilling group stage, the quarter-final fixtures have been drawn for the competition and it's thrown up some intriguing battles that are set to take place.

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

The teenager has signed for Haas for 2025.

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.

Cameron Norrie knocks Jack Draper out of Wimbledon in British showdown

Revenge is sweet for Cameron Norrie!

State of the Heavyweights: Which upcoming fights can take division out of limbo?

The UFC heavyweight division is in a really weird place. Waiting for clarity on a Jones-Miocic bout, can these upcoming bouts light a spark under the weight class stuck in limbo? E. Spencer Kyte has some thoughts.

Capitals re-sign Alex Limoges to one-year, two-way contract

A young forward is staying in Chocolatetown. On Thursday, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the team has re-signed forward Alex Limoges to a one-year, two-way contract.

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

Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested.