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Meet the New Canucks: Kiefer Sherwood

After breaking open the bank for Jake DeBrusk on a long-term contract, the Vancouver Canucks added a depth piece in free agency by signing former Nashville Predators forward Kiefer Sherwood to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.5 million.

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.

Red Wings sign Joe Snively to one-year, two-way contract

The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday the signing of forward Joe Snively to a one-year, two-way contract. The 28-year-old native of Herndon, Va., was the leading scorer on the 2024 Calder Cup championship-winning Hershey Bears, scoring 14 goals and 45 assists for 59 points.

Canadiens AHL Affiliate Adds Multiple Important Reinforcements

Unrestricted free agency opened on Monday, giving the Montreal Canadiens and the rest of the league an opportunity to bolster their ranks at an inflated price.

Patrik Allvin explains reasonings behind Canucks’ 2024 free agency class

The Vancouver Canucks General Manager, Patrik Allvin, was busy working the phones on the opening day of free agency. And while he may have been hitting

2024 NHL Free Agency Winners and losers: Nashville Predators smash the competition

Wow. That was a day to remember. On paper, 2024 NHL unrestricted free agency offered potential for drama given the number of high-profile names going to market.

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.

Olympic Moments That Changed History

As humans, we are drawn to competition. That's what makes the Olympic Games so exciting to watch—3,000 years after its conception, we still tune in to see our countries represented by athletes who give it their all for the gold. Here are some of the greatest Olympic moments that changed history.

Edmonton Oilers sign Mattias Janmark to three-year deal; Troy Stecher reportedly staying with club

The Edmonton Oilers are keeping Mattias Janmark in town, signing him to a three-year contract worth $1.45 million per season. Janmark was recently part of Edmonton’s playoff push, registering eight points in 25 playoff games.

Canucks spend carefully but still make five additions to start free agency

The Canucks spent their salary-cap space carefully on Day 1 of free agency and signed five players, headlined by strong, speedy, two-way winger Jake DeBrusk, to measured contracts.

Why the Leafs should target Alexey Toropchenko in the wake of Nick Robertson’s trade request

The Leafs have a dilemma on their hands with RFA forward Nick Robertson reportedly seeking a fresh start. While they have invested quite a bit of time in the player even with injuries derailing his development, it is clear there is a disconnect between him and the organization.

Report: Matt Murray re-signs with the Maple Leafs to become 3rd-string goalie

According to multiple reports, the Toronto Maple Leafs have opted to extend Matt Murray to become their third-string goaltender. The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga was the first to report.

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo.

SIMMONS: Maple Leafs signings — The good, the bad and the ugly

The signing of Chris Tanev is everything the Maple Leafs, and just about every team in hockey, needs. The signing of Jani Hakanpaa, who at one time would have helped the club, is one of those you might shake your head at. That’s what happens sometimes during the annual free-agent frenzy. You make one deal and it’s great. You make another and it leaves some reason for doubt. The betting here is that Tanev will help transform the Leafs the way he...

Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs appear to be moving forward from the Mitch Marner saga

The circumstances surrounding Mitch Marner and his ongoing contract negotiation with the Toronto Maple Leafs are exhausting all parties involved and we may be getting a moratorium on further updates throughout the summer.

'Stupid!': Kevin De Bruyne's disgraceful gesture after France-Belgium

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum signs the largest deal in NBA history as he pens five-year, $314MILLION super-maximum contract extension

Jayson Tatum has inked the NBA's largest deal ever, worth a whopping $314 million. He is finalizing a five-year, super maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season.

Pogacar attacks in the Tour de France's first big mountain stage and reclaims the yellow jersey

VALLOIRE, France (AP) — Uphill. Downhill. And everywhere else in between.

Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy

The Nashville Predators made a huge splash when free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champion forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in a series of moves topping $100 million that made Smashville the center of attention on a record-setting, billion-dollar day across the NHL.

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.

Golden Knights make pair of depth signings

The Vegas Golden Knights will shore up some depth at the forward position as player agent Dan Milstein reports the team has signed forward Zach Aston-Reese worth $775K at the NHL level and $475K in the AHL.

Golden Knights sign Ilya Samsonov to one-year deal

The Vegas Golden Knights announced Monday that they have signed the Ilya Samsonov to a one-year contract.

Oilers Looking to Clear Cap Space with Trade During Free Agency

According to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440, the Oilers have gotten some business taken care of on the first day of free agency, but to do more of the things they have on their to-do list, additional moves might be coming.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares nine-word message to fans after penalty drama in last-16 clash with Slovenia saw him reduced to tears - as he looks ahead to quarter-final showdown against France

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a short nine-word update on social media following Portugal's dramatic Euro 2024 last-16 victory over Slovenia that saw the 39-year-old cry atter a missed penalty.

The major controversy behind Cristiano Ronaldo's tears against Slovenia

USA Eliminated from Copa America: Fans React with Hilarious Memes

Canadiens Free Agency: Searching For The Next Sean Monahan

Kent Hughes made no bones about the lack of marquee free agents signings by the Montreal Canadiens. Like most teams, the Habs are interested in adding

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.

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

Comparing the Leafs roster after day 1 of free agency to their playoff roster

Brad Treliving and his team have been active this offseason. Treliving has extended a contract, signed some new players, had his first full draft, re-signed players, and completed a trade for a player’s rights all in the last week.

10 Cristiano Ronaldo memes as Portugal secure rollercoaster Euros win over Slovenia

It feels like the Euros has stepped up a gear this week, and there’s no doubting who was at the heart of the drama as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal went up against Slovenia. Long a talisman for his national side, Ronaldo did his best to make the whole game about himself – missing a penalty in extra time, tearing up on the pitch mid-match, and then s...

Top remaining free agents: The best 2024 UFAs still on the board

Whew. Take a breath. That was something. Despite the fact that, wink wink, negotiations couldn’t take place until noon ET, 2024 NHL Free Agency moved along at an unbelievably fast and furious pace on Monday.

Lightning GM explains decision to sign Guentzel but not Stamkos

The most shocking transaction in a day full of transactions across the NHL saw the Tampa Bay Lightning and captain Steven Stamkos split after 16 seasons.

Canucks stickhandled successfully on first day of NHL free agency

Considering the biggest fish in National Hockey League free agency were off the board by the time the market opened on Monday morning, the Vancouver Canucks

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.

Vancouver Canucks sign Vincent Desharnais to two-year deal at $2 million AAV

The Vancouver Canucks remain busy on the opening day of free agency, making their seventh signing of the day. The club announced early afternoon that they’ve signed free agent defenceman Vincent Desharnais to a two-year, $2 million per year deal.

2004 Athens Olympics: USA's worst basketball nightmare

Oilers Sign Jeff Skinner to a 1-Year, $3 Million Contract

The Edmonton Oilers are poised to make a significant addition to their roster with the anticipated signing of forward Jeff Skinner. Reports from several trusted insiders suggest that Skinner will ink a one-year, $3 million contract with the Oilers after being bought out by the Buffalo Sabres.

Adam Henrique Turns Down Better Money to Re-Sign with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have completed their forward group for now by re-signing Adam Henrique to a two-year contract worth $3 million per year. Despite receiving higher offers from other clubs, Henrique chose to return to Edmonton.

Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Tavares Signing 6 Years Later

Six years ago today, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas thought he hit a home run by signing unrestricted free agent John Tavares to a seven-year contract with a whopping $11 million average annual value.

Euro's youngest footballer, Lamine Yamal's record-breaking debut and father's surprising advice

At 16, Lamine Yamal became the youngest footballer in the history of the European Championships. During Euro 2024, the athlete is accompanied by his father, Mounir Nasraoui. He gave his son personal advice that caused quite a stir. Lamine Yamal is with other Spanish representatives in Germany. At 16 years and 11 months, he became the youngest debut...

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.

Panthers sign pair of players to shore up team's depth

The Panthers have dipped their toes into the unqualified RFA market, inking former Bruins center Jesper Boqvist to a one-year deal, per a team announcement.They’re also bringing back netminder Chris Driedger to the organization on a one-year deal

France wary as tearful Ronaldo says this is his last Euros

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed this will be his last European Championship after Portugal reached a quarter-final with France following his own personal Slovenian saga. The only man to play in six Euros, and the tournament's record ever scorer with 14 goals, is still to net this time outside of a penalty shoot-out. A winner against the goal-shy French...

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.

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

Chicago Blackhawks add defenceman T.J. Brodie on a two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed T.J. Brodie to a two-year, $7.5-million contract, the team announced on Monday.

Olympics veteran, 65, who has competed at EIGHT different Games, set to be denied place in team for Paris... bringing an end to incredible 32-year run

The three-time equestrian gold medallist, the team flag bearer for the 1996 Games opening ceremony, is the only Australian to have competed at eight Olympics .

Canadiens’ Xhekaj Brothers Hire a New Agent

While Florian Xhekaj has only just signed his entry-level contract (ELC) with the Montreal Canadiens, his older brother Arber Xhekaj has now finished his ELC and will become a restricted free agent at noon.

Stamkos says break up with Lightning ‘puzzling and strange’

After 16 years with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos was walked to unrestricted free agency and signed with the Nashville Predators. When asked what happened, Stamkos said it was “puzzling” and “strange” he couldn’t get a deal done in Tampa.