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England, Ronaldo and the biggest disappointments of Euro 2024

Report: Raptors add C Branden Carlson as an undrafted free agent

Following the Draft, the Raptors signed centre Branden Carlson from Utah to a two-way contract, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

Sha'Carri, Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone cruise through early rounds at US Olympic track trials

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Sha'Carri Richardson never made it to the start, let alone the finish, of the 200 meters at the last Olympic trials.

Colorado's MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL's top player

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at Thursday's NHL awards show, taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's MVP and the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most outstanding player as decided by the NHL Players Association.

Lightning, Stamkos unable to reach agreement on new deal

The clock could be ticking on Steven Stamkos’ time with the Tampa Bay Lightning with both sides unable to reach agreement with free agency a few days away.

USA vs. Panama final score, result: USMNT's Copa America 2024 hopes suffer huge blow as Timothy Weah is sent off

USA were beaten by Panama in Group C of the Copa America after a game that had everything. They're now in danger of missing out on qualifying for the knockout stages.

Calgary Flames trade Andrew Mangiapane to the Washington Capitals for 2025 second-round pick

Moments after the NHL’s awards show ended, well, there was a trade to announce. The Calgary Flames traded forward Andrew Mangiapane to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick (originally Colorado’s).

Canadiens Should Go After Jets’ Rutger McGroarty

With less than 24 hours before the 2024 Draft, the trade market is starting to pick up. Yesterday, we had the first “draft trade” when the Buffalo Sabres acquired the San Jose Sharks’ 14th and 42nd picks for their 11th overall pick.

Connor McDavid's honest Conn Smythe response demands new policy

Thanks to Matt Larkin for making a solid case for why the Conn Smythe Trophy should only be awarded to a member of the Stanley Cup-winning team.

Canucks G Thatcher Demko finishes as runner-up for the 2023-24 Vezina Trophy

Thatcher Demko missed out on winning his first Vezina Trophy, as he finished second in the voting behind the Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck. As the tallies indicate, Demko was 88 points back of Hellebuyck for the prestigious award of the best goalie in the league.

The best is yet to come for Connor Dewar

Connor Dewar was acquired by Brad Treliving in the final seconds of the trade deadline back in early March. His first stint with the blue and white showed glimpses of his ability, and perhaps he was being hampered with what we now was a shoulder injury.

Mark Cavendish chases TDF record: 11 highlights from a trophy-laden career

Canadiens Draft Intentions, RFA signings, Trade Talk, and UFAs

Montreal Canadiens Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton, met with the media on Thursday evening, discussing several topics ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

Raptors select rising prospect Jonathan Mogbo to start NBA draft's second round

With little need for immediate help, the retooling Toronto Raptors went with a bit of a project with the first pick of the second day of the NBA draft. Jonathan Mogbo, a 6-foot-7, skilled big man with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, was taken 31st overall. Mogbo was 5-foot-9 when he started high school, but kept growing and growing, retaining the ability to handle and pass the ball from his many years as a guard playing the sport. He is extremely limited...

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes named 2024 Norris Trophy winner

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes was announced as the winner for the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman at the 2024 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.

How many points did Caitlin Clark score today? Full stats, results, highlights from Fever vs. Storm

Caitlin Clark put together a solid stat line against the Storm. She was overshadowed by her adversary, Jewell Loyd, however.

‘Best day of my life’: Thatcher Demko reacts to Canucks re-signing Tyler Myers

It appears we’ve figured out which member of the Vancouver Canucks is the biggest fan of the team re-signing Tyler Myers. Shortly after the Canucks announced on Thursday afternoon that they had agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with Myers, goaltender Thatcher Demko took to Instagram to express his approval of the new deal.

Wayne Rooney 'shocked' by Gareth Southgate mistake that could cost England the Euros

'I was very surprised.'

Stars to buy out veteran defenseman

He played in all 82 games last season for Dallas but saw his offensive production drop for a second consecutive season as he tallied just two goals and 15 assists.

Blue Jays make mince meat of Bronx Bombers in resounding rout

The night began with the odds of the Blue Jays making the playoffs pegged at 4.8%. Well before the night’s first pitch was thrown, beleaguered GM Ross Atkins held court lamenting how his hand-picked lineup has been so offensively challenged. “I just expected us to score more runs,’’ he said. “I think everyone in the building did and we need to find out why that didn’t happen.” When the actual game began, all was well with the Blue Jays, who...

Canucks sign veteran defenseman to a three-year extension

Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin continues his slew of moves over the past 24 hours.

Canada Olympic track and field trials live results: Updated winners to make 2024 men's and women's teams

The Sporting News is tracking live results from the 2024 Canada Olympic track and field team trials.

Sharks and Sabres Trade Picks, Followed By Sharks & Kings Trade

The San Jose Sharks have made a strategic move in the 2024 NHL Draft, trading up three spots in the first round. They acquired the 11th overall pick from the Buffalo Sabres, as announced by the teams.

NBA was 'full of nepotism' long before Lakers drafted LeBron James' son Bronny at 2024 NBA Draft, say Stephen A. Smith and Adrian Wojnarowski

With the accusations of nepotism pointing toward the James family, Wojnarowski stressed how the issue has always existed around the association long before Bronny's selection.

Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.

Marner, the 23rd overall pick, and other Maple Leafs Draft Day storylines

“Vontae Mack no matter what.” The question heading into the Maple Leafs draft day is who will be Toronto’s Vontae Mack? Or at least that is one of the storylines that will dominate the news cycle for the Maple Leafs.

Regretful Jason Day set to finally play Olympic golf for Australia at the Paris Games

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Eight years after turning down his first opportunity, a still-regretful Jason Day will finally make it to an Olympics as part of an Australian golf team that includes a brother-and-sister combination for the Paris Games.

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette on trade deadline talk: ‘Not surprised at all’

With the Toronto Blue Jays currently at a crossroads between buying and selling this summer, the fifth-place club is seven games under .500 and easily one of the biggest disappointments out of the gate this season.

NHL notes: Nathan MacKinnon, Canadian team stars shine at awards

Nathan MacKinnon led all NHL forwards in total time on ice this season, so it was logical he make two trips to the podium for Thursday’s two most important trophies on awards night. The Colorado Avalanche centre won both the Hart and Ted Lindsay hardware as most valuable player and most outstanding, voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association and his peers, respectively. In doing so, he out-polled two Canadian franchise stars, Connor...

Tim Henman warns Emma Raducanu that British rival will go further at Wimbledon

'She's a bit more experienced.'

Darnell Nurse the lone Oiler on Daily Faceoff’s latest Trade Targets list

For a number of weeks now, one member of the Edmonton Oilers has found their way on Daily Faceoff’s Trade Targets list: Darnell Nurse. The most recent one, as compiled by Frank Seravalli, had Nurse listed as No.

Panama scores late goal, beats shorthanded U.S. 2-1 at Copa America after Weah red card

ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America.

Oilers aren’t planning to buy out Jack Campbell but are ‘looking at every option’

While the hockey world is focused on the upcoming NHL Draft this weekend in Vegas, the off-season officially got rolling on Thursday morning. Teams have from 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is awarded until June 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Another domino falls on Flames rebuild following emotional Mangiapane trade

Craig Conroy has quickly become used to saying goodbye to heart and soul veterans. But emotionally, this Andrew Mangiapane trade had to be tough on the Flames GM.

How to watch Euro 2024 Round of 16 for free in USA and Canada: Live streams, TV channels, full knockout schedule & more

Euro 2024 steps up a gear from June 29 as the Round of 16 kicks off. Here are all the key details on how to watch the action in the USA and Canada.

Oilers’ Connor McDavid finishes third in Hart Trophy voting

Connor McDavid has finished lower than second in Hart Trophy voting for the first time in five years. He fell in the award voting Thursday night as Nathan MacKinnon took home the title, and Nikita Kucherov finished third.

Fermin Lopez responds after Man Utd submit £25m bid to sign Barcelona star

United made a move for the Spain midfielder this month.

NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit results in $4.7BILLION settlement for plaintiffs after judge ruled the league sold cable packages to 2.4million subscribers at INFLATED prices

A federal judge in California is ordering the NFL to pay about $4.7 billion in a class-action lawsuit after ruling in favor of Sunday Ticket subscribers on Thursday.

Auston Matthews finishes 4th in Hart voting, runner-up for Ted Lindsay Award

The 2024 NHL Awards were held tonight, with the final five awards being announced and it was an uneventful night for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto’s

Teams out of Copa America 2024: Updated list of nations eliminated from CONMEBOL championship in USA

As we approach the quarterfinal stage of the 2024 Copa America, some nations already know they will be heading home early from the United States.

Stars Buying Out Ryan Suter’s Contract, Could Be Paid By 3 Teams Next Season

The Dallas Stars have decided to buy out the final year of Ryan Suter‘s contract, according to Jeff Marek. This decision will add $1.4 million to the Stars’ cap for the next two seasons, while saving them $1.4 million this year.

Mo Ahmed, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford win 5,000-metre races at track and field trials

MONTREAL — Mo Ahmed won the men's 5,000-metre race and Gabriela DeBues-Stafford finished first in the women's 5K competition Thursday night at the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic track and field trials.

Meet Aaliyah, the woman stealing the show from Germany at Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Round of 16 and knock-out stages overview

Dodgers bat boy 'saves $700m star Shohei Ohtani's life' with incredible barehanded catch

A Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy may have saved the life of baseball's biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, as he made an incredible barehanded catch while standing on the team's dugout steps.

US scenarios to advance past the first round at Copa America

The United States faces a difficult task to advance past group play at the Copa America after a 2-1 loss to Panana on Thursday night in Atlanta.

The Leafs Nation’s 2024 NHL Mock Draft: Picks 22-32

Welcome to the third rendition of The Leafs Nation’s full first-round mock draft. We’ve tackled picks 1-21 so far, and the last piece began with the Buffalo Sabres’ selection of Konsta Helenius at 11th overall.

Can the Canucks still afford premier UFAs after signing Dakota Joshua and Tyler Myers?

Take a trip to the fridge, check your texts, blink. Any of the above, and you run the risk of missing a move from GM Patrik Allvin and Co. in this, the hottest of hot NHL summers.

NHL Awards: Canucks’ Hughes finishes seventh, Miller 15th in Hart voting, and Demko second for the Vezina

With the 2023-2024 season coming to an end, Thursday night’s NHL award show highlighted the special efforts of the league’s best this season. Here are all of the Vancouver Canucks players, coaches and managers that received votes for their contributions to this season.

An update on the Vancouver Canucks’ cap space post-Mikheyev trade

It isn’t often that a cap space update is required between the end of the NHL season and the beginning of free agency, but then the summer of 2024 is already set to be an offseason like no other.