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Alex Pereira already back in gym after calculated UFC 303 head kick knockout

If anyone deserves a vacation following UFC 303 it’s Alex Pereira, yet “Poatan” was back in the gym training and sparring less than 48 hours after his highlight-reel knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka.

Welcome to the Oilers, where taking less offers possibility of winning more

Skinner, 32, joined Adam Henrique (34) and Viktor Arvidsson (31) to head up a free-agent class that — almost to the man — took less money or term to be part of an Oilers team that will try to win one more game in 2024-25 than it won last season.

Hedman Signs Same Deal to Stamkos After Exit: Coincidence?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Victor Hedman to a four-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $8 million. What makes this deal particularly intriguing is that it mirrors the contract that former Lightning captain Steven Stamkos signed with the Nashville Predators just one day prior.

Blue Jays place Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-day Injured List, recall top prospect Leo Jimenez

The Toronto Blue Jays announced a roster move ahead of Tuesday’s game with the Houston Astros. The team placed Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day Injured List because of a left knee sprain and called up infielder Leo Jimenez from Triple-A Buffalo.

Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’

The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week made his Sharks debut Tuesday morning at the team’s development camp. Whether he plays for San Jose this upcoming season or returns to Boston University for his sophomore season is to be determined.

Novak Djokovic wins his first match at Wimbledon with a sleeve on his surgically repaired knee

LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic wore a gray sleeve on his surgically repaired right knee while winning his first-round match at Wimbledon on Tuesday without too much of a test.

Calgary Flames sign Jonathan Aspirot and Justin Kirkland

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy announced that the club has signed defenseman Jonathan Aspirot and forward Justin Kirkland to one-year, two-way contracts.

Conor McGregor issues Cristiano Ronaldo message after tearful Portugal star's Euro 2024 victory

Ronaldo missed an extra-time penalty before Portugal were finally able to see off Slovenia on penalties at Euro 2024.

Meet Austrian heptathlon superstar Ivona Dadic

Canucks hire assistant coach for Manny Malhotra’s staff in Abbotsford, on the hunt for another

It’s been like an off-season game of musical chairs behind the Abbotsford Canucks bench. And the music hasn’t stopped just yet. The Canucks hired Manny Malhotra to replace Jeremy Colliton as head coach in late May.

Soler, Wade and Ramos homer as the Giants beat the Braves 5-3

ATLANTA (AP) — Jorge Soler and LaMonte Wade Jr. hit back-to-back homers to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night.

5 Depth Forwards Maple Leafs Can Still Add in Free Agency

It was a busy day to kick off free agency for the NHL on July 1. More than $1.2 billion in contracts were handed out to players across the league with the most noteworthy signings involving the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning — Steven Stamkos and Jake Guentzel, respectively.

'I knew I wasn’t done': Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles qualifies for Paris 2024

Euro 2024 quarter-finals confirmed as England discover potential semi-final opponents

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Addressing the Maple Leafs’ complacency at the forward position

12 goals. That’s how many the Toronto Maple Leafs scored in their seven-game series against the Boston Bruins in the 2023-24 playoffs. That translates to 1.7 goals per game.

Ottawa Senators trade forward Mathieu Joseph, 2025 3rd to St. Louis Blues

The Ottawa Senators have traded forward Mathieu Joseph to the St. Louis Blues, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Joseph, 27, racked up a career-high 35 points (11 goals, 24 assists) in 72 games with the Senators during the 2023-24 regular season.

Devils Are Adding Physicality Without Sacrificing Talent

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said it a little over a week ago: “A little more violence would be great.” Well, he’s now delivered on that promise.

2004 Athens Olympics: USA's worst basketball nightmare

The major controversy behind Cristiano Ronaldo's tears against Slovenia

Steph Curry shares emotional tribute to Klay Thompson after 'Splash Bro' left Warriors to join the Mavericks on $50M deal after 13 seasons together

After 13 seasons together, the 'Splash Bros' are parting ways as Thompson leaves the Bay Area for the Mavs on a three-year, $50million deal.

The Oilers roster looks good, but it isn’t complete

The Edmonton Oilers signed 13 players yesterday. They re-signed eight players within the organization, five of whom were unrestricted free agents, and brought in five new players.

'Shameful': Kylian Mbappe slammed after France’s scrappy victory over Belgium

Making Sense of Oilers’ Decision to Bring Back Corey Perry for $1.4 Million

The Edmonton Oilers were exceptionally busy on the opening day of free agency on Monday (July 1), inking contracts with no less than 13 players, including those on two-way deals.

Two sentences on every notable signing during NHL’s $1-billion day

With more than $1 billion spent on new contracts July 1, Justin Bourne shares his two-sentence take on every notable deal from a busy day.

Avalanche to sign young, high-upside defenseman

The Avalanche have come to terms on a one-year, $900K deal with UFA defenseman Erik Brannstrom.

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns vs. Astros

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return to the lineup and play first base for the second game of a series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Day 1 Winners and Losers of Free Agency: Predators, Bruins, Blackhawks, Kraken, Oilers

This year’s free agency started with a bang as multiple stars were taken off the board. The busy teams made big moves and many teams (like Nashville) welcomed elite players into their franchises.

Blues acquire center, right winger in trades

With the deals, St. Louis essentially makes a pair of slightly overpriced free-agent signings and receives a third-round pick for its trouble.

The Oliver Ekman-Larsson signing might take some getting used to but has some merit

Brad Treliving hasn’t done enough to earn the benefit of the doubt from Maple Leafs fans. And I will admit to having a negative reaction to the Oliver Ekman-Larsson signing when I first saw it.

NHL releases schedule for 2024-25 regular season

The NHL has released the schedule for all 32 teams for the 2023-24 regular season beginning on Oct. 8. And there are plenty of highlights to keep an eye on across the League.

Lightning sign veteran forward to one-year deal

He was bought out of the final year of his deal with the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of free agency, leaving him open to sign with any club.

NHL free agency tracker 2024: Live updates on news, rumors, signings and trades

Sporting News will be tracking the latest news and updates from 2024 NHL free agency. Follow for all signings and trades from the start of the offseason's open market.

Post-Free Agency Cap Update: For the first time in a long time, the Canucks are set to start the season under the cap

It was a frenzied few hours, indeed. The annual Free Agent Frenzy doesn’t always live up to its hype. But the July 1, 2024 edition certainly did, with more than 64 signings in the first hour alone and more than $1 billion spent total.

Maple Leafs reportedly sign depth defenceman Dakota Mermis

While there are no direct reports of Dakota Mermis signing in Toronto, Maple Leafs beat reporter Jonas Siegel noted that Mermis has now appeared on the Leafs roster on their website.

De Grasse, Warner look to defend titles in Paris with Canada athletics team

Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner are set to defend their Olympic titles at this summer’s Paris Games as part of Canada’s athletics team.

Turkey takes it over Austria, sets up Euro 2024 quarterfinal vs. Netherlands

Merih Demiral scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday.

USA Eliminated from Copa America: Fans React with Hilarious Memes

'Why aren’t you over there with them!?': Pulisic furious as USA crash out of Copa America

If/when Blue Jays sell, where might Yusei Kikuchi go? Exploring five potential trade destinations

Less than a month until the July 30 trade deadline, all signs are pointing to the Toronto Blue Jays becoming sellers after the All-Star break, with their group of impending free agents the most likely to be on the move.

Turkey's Demiral scores fastest Euro knock-out goal after 57 seconds

Turkey's Merih Demiral scored the fastest goal in a European championship knock-out match when he netted after 57 seconds in Tuesday's last 16 match against Austria. The ruling body UEFA said that Demiral's strike beat the previous mark of 1 minute 40 seconds it took Poland's Robert Lewandowski to score in the 2016 quarter-finals against Portugal. ...

Canucks’ Trade Deadline Gamble: Required Despite Big Losses

The Vancouver Canucks exemplified the high-risk, high-reward nature of going all-in at the trade deadline. Despite significant losses, management deemed the move necessary to capitalize on their strong performance throughout the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on Portugal penalty tears as he makes admission on his future

Ronaldo missed an extra-time spot-kick against Slovenia before his Portugal side finally won in a penalty shootout.

Montreal Canadiens add Alexandre Burrows and Lauri Korpikoski to player development department

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they’ve added Alexandre Burrows and Lauri Korpikoski to their player development department. Burrows has been working with the Canadiens organization since 2018, but will see his role change to a player development consultant.

Matchups officially set for quarterfinals at Euro 2024

After a thrilling Round of 16, that saw a number of exciting games and also saw defending champion Italy ousted, the 2024 UEFA European Championship has officially reached the quarterfinals.

Brad Treliving adds three more low-cost UFAs to Maple Leafs

Those minor deals that Brad Treliving said Monday were “in the hopper” are now complete. On the second day of NHL free agency, the Maple Leafs general manager signed three players to one-year deals at $775,000 US, defencemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, and centre Cedric Pare. Mermis, a six-foot Illinois-born rearguard, has the most recent big-league experience of the trio, 74 games with Minnesota, Arizona and New Jersey, with eight points...

How did experts grade the Edmonton Oilers 2024 free agent signings?

Did… did that just happen? Were the Edmonton Oilers aggressive buyers in the NHL free agent market, while signing players to very reasonable contracts?

The history and psychology of the penalty shoot-out

An exciting moment for neutral onlookers yet dreaded by players, coaches, and committed fans, the penalty shoot-out has been an integral feature of knockout tournament soccer since the 1970s. It was then that the penalty shoot-out began to determine the victor of a soccer game, as before that a coin toss decided who won the match. But while it may seem like the outcome of penalties is down to luck, they are both a skill and a mental test. So, where and exactly when did it all begin? And what strategies do players employ before taking their crucial kick? This gallery answers these questions and more. Click on to discover.

Grading the deal: James Harden gets paid big bucks to return to the Los Angeles Clippers

Utah Hockey Club sign Travis Barron to one-year, two-way contract

Utah Hockey Club has announced that they have signed Travis Barron to a one-year, two-way contract. Barron played three seasons for the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL from 2018-2021 racking up 51 points in 75 career games.

Turkey set European Championship record as they beat Austria to reach quarter-finals

A thrilling last-16 tie in Leipzig!