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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

2004 Athens Olympics: USA's worst basketball nightmare

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.

'I’ve always wanted to play for the Flames': Opportunity knocks for Jake Bean in return to Calgary

Getting to play for the team he grew up cheering for is a big part of the appeal for Jake Bean returning to Calgary. The former Hitmen star is a true born-and-raised Calgarian, and playing for the Flames is a childhood dream come true. But that’s not the only reason he signed with the team on Monday. There’s a good chance Bean will earn meaningful ice time in Calgary, especially with Oliver Kylington hitting free agency and almost certainly not...

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.

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

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’ 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.

Meet Austrian heptathlon superstar Ivona Dadic

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

Maple Leafs sign Dakota Mermis, Philippe Myers and Cédric Paré

An Original Six franchise made a few signings the day after free agency opened. On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed defensemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, as well as forward Cédric Paré, to one-year contracts.

Jack Draper performs a stunning tribute act to secure a five-set win over Elias Ymer on Centre Court... as injured Andy Murray passes on the torch after bowing out of Wimbledon

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI ON CENTRE COURT: Murray, our broken hero, one of the greatest athletes this country has ever known, would have looked on proud from his treatment table.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Grading each of the Vancouver Canucks’ signings on day one of NHL free agency

The opening day of free agency was a busy one for the Vancouver Canucks. They were losing Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, Casey DeSmith, and Ian Cole off the bat, and they were active in trying to find replacements and bolster the lineup.

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

Mouth-watering...

Avalanche to sign young, high-upside defenseman

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

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.

Free agency winners and losers: Predators go all-in, Hurricanes strike out

A significant rise in the salary cap brought GMs back to the negotiation table ready to spend, and spend big. Some did so wisely, others… well… that’s all examined as we look at the winners and losers from the opening day of free agency.

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.

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.

BILLECK: Jets' direction fuzzy, confusing after free agency opens

Something isn’t adding up in Winnipeg. And the more you think about it, the more it seems like Kevin Cheveldayoff’s sudden focus shift to his promising prospects was more of a knee-jerk reaction to being unable to deliver the job he wanted on Monday after failing on Plan A. Winnipeg’s general manager suggested he was competitive with UFAs Sean Monahan and Brenden Dillon. Both headed for greener pastures as the free agency window opened. He also...

Examining Janmark’s Much-Deserved Multi-Year Deal with Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have made some big moves during the free agency frenzy. One player CEO Jeff Jackson was able to retain is the 31-year-old Swedish bottom-six forward, Mattias Janmark.

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins sign defenseman Sebastian Aho

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the signing of defenseman Sebastian Aho to a two-year contract worth $775,000 per season. The 28-year-old was drafted by the New York Islanders in the fifth round of the 2017 NHL Draft.

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. ...

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

A thrilling last-16 tie in Leipzig!

Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after 2-1 victory over Austria

However, out of nowhere, Gunok leapt at full stretch and improbably tipped Baumgarnter's effort past the post as Turkey held on for a famous victory.

The major controversy behind Cristiano Ronaldo's tears against Slovenia

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.

Wimbledon results 2024: Updated scores, bracket for men's and women's tennis singles

Sporting News is tracking scores and brackets from the 2024 Wimbledon men's and women's singles tournaments. Follow for full results.

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.

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