European Games: Hayley Simmonds claims time trial bronze
Great Britain’s Hayley Simmonds claims a bronze medal in the women’s cycling time trial at the European Games.
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Lightning sign 2019 first-round draft pick Nolan Foote
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 2019 first-round draft pick Nolan Foote to a three-year entry level contract.
Hayley Wickenheiser headlines 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame class
Hayley Wickenheiser was a lock to make the Hockey Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility and is the headliner of the induction class of 2019. The Canadian hockey star was announced as part of the six-member class Tuesday that includes former NH…
Tom Dundon wants $70 million back from AAF investment, claiming misrepresentation
The AAF will go down as a historic failure and thanks to legal maneuvering, the story of the league isn’t over.
Bengals’ Williams likely out for year after shoulder surgery
Bengals rookie offensive tackle Jonah Williams is expected to miss the season after surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The team said in a statement that Williams is expected to make a full recovery. The Bengals drafted Williams at No. 11…
Raptors president ‘confident’ Leonard will return to champs
Still absorbing the magnitude of his team’s accomplishment, Raptors President Masai Ujiri is confident Kawhi Leonard and the rest of Toronto’s core will reunite next season in a bid for another title. ”We’re on to the next issue, which for us is coming back and being champions again
Blues sign coach Craig Berube to 3-year contract extension
The Blues made official Tuesday what everyone had expected the moment Craig Berube led St. Louis to a remarkable turnaround capped by the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. Berube had been the interim coach since taking over for Mike…
Report: Celtics to pursue Kemba Walker in free agency
Logical Kyrie Irving replacement – if Boston can get him
Report: Mavericks to open free agency with max offer to Kristaps Porzingis
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to offer Kristaps Porzingis a maximum contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This despite an ACL tear that kept him out all of this past season and a rape accusation that followed him from New York. Th…
Andre Gomes: Everton sign Portugal midfielder from Barcelona for £22m
Everton sign Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes on a five-year deal from Barcelona after a successful loan spell.
Wild extend qualifying offers to Donato, Eriksson Ek, Fiala
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have extended qualifying offers to seven players eligible to become restricted free agents, including forwards Ryan Donato, Joel Eriksson Ek and Kevin Fiala to retain the rights to three key pieces of their yo…
Drew Brees gave Zion Williamson a signed Saints jersey with a special message on it
Zion Williamson received a special gift from Drew Brees: a signed Saints jersey, and a symbolic torch.
Andy Murray tastes doubles defeat at Eastbourne but Evans and Konta prosper
• Murray and Marcelo Melo beaten in men’s doubles • Evans beats Radu Albot to progress in singlesDan Evans has had quite the summer, climbing the rankings into the comfort zone where he does not have to qualify for the slams, a stage where his talent …
Dak Prescott loves Amari Cooper’s confidence in setting 2,000-yard goal
Michael Irvin set the Cowboys’ single-season receiving yards record with 1,603 in 1995. Amari Cooper’s goal is 400 yards higher than that, he told PFTPM on Monday. Cooper has never had more than 1,153 yards in a single season, but his 725 yards in nine games in Dallas last season after the trade
Morgan denies Pietersen’s ‘scared’ jibe but admits sag in England confidence
• Former batsman said captain ‘looked scared’ in Australia defeat• Team’s confidence ‘isn’t where it was’, Morgan admitsEoin Morgan denied a suggestion he was scared when batting but admitted England’s confidence has dipped following the 64-run defeat …