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Boston Celtics $6.1B Sale Likely to Close Within Next Two Weeks
The sale of the Boston Celtics to William Chisholm will likely close late next week or early the following week, according to three people familiar with the details who were not authorized to speak publicly.
The deal still needs approval from the league’s board of governors, who comprise the 30 team owners. The vote can occur remotely and does not require a league meeting.
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In March, Chisholm’s group reached an agreement to buy the Celtics in two stages, which was the stated goal of ownership led by the Grousbeck family. The deal valued the team at $6.1 billion in the first payment, which at the time was the most expensive control sale in sports team history. (Josh Harris’ 2023 buy of the Washington Commanders was the previous record, while Mat Ishbia’s $4 billion purchase of the Phoenix Suns in 2022 was tops in the NBA.) In June, Mark Walter reached an agreement to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers at a $10 billion valuation.
BDT & MSD Partners and JPMorgan Chase, who co-led the Celtics sale process, as well as the NBA, declined to comment on the timing.
The Grousbecks led a group that bought the NBA team in 2002 for $360 million. They announced that the franchise was for sale last July, less than two weeks after winning an NBA-record 18th championship. The group said estate planning in the Grousbeck family was the reason for the sale.
Chisholm, who is the co-founder and managing partner of private equity firm STG Partners, is the lead investor and will take over as NBA governor from Wyc Grousbeck after the 2027-28 season.
Aditya Mittal will be the second-largest stakeholder in the Celtics and potentially the alternate governor in the future. Mittal is the son of Lakshmi Mittal, who serves as executive chairman of $62 billion-in-revenue ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steel and mining company after China’s state-owned Baowu.
Private equity giant Sixth Street will also have a major stake in the club. The firm already owns a stake in the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA’s private equity rules cap the stake that a single firm can own at 20% of the team.
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Yankees vs. Astros: 5 things to watch and series predictions | Aug. 8-10
Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Yankees and Houston Astros play a three-game series at Yankee Stadium starting on Friday night...
Preview
Can Aaron Judge return to form and right field?
Judge has played two games since returning from the IL and hasn't looked like himself at the plate. In those games, Judge went 1-for-6 with three strikeouts. His season batting average has dropped to .339 and the Yankees' offense has suffered for it. But there's nothing like a little home cooking to get you back on track.
Judge is slashing .333/.445/712 with a 1.157 OPS in 50 games this season to go along with 17 home runs and 40 RBI. While the Astros will have tough pitchers on the mound this weekend, the homestand could be the turnaround Judge needs.
There's also how Judge handles his throwing program. Will we see Judge in right field in this series? There's a distinct possibility it happens, which would also open up Giancarlo Stanton -- who was the Yankees' hottest hitter before Judge returned -- to return to the lineup.
Astros starters could be a problem
The Astros are having a great season even though many predicted they'd take a step back, and a big part of that is the starting rotation. That rotation could give the Yankees fits this weekend.
Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.47 ERA) will take the mound in the series opener and Framber Valdez (11-5, 2.83 ERA) follows on Saturday. While the Astros haven't announced a starter for Sunday's series finale, those two arms are enough to win a series.
Interestingly enough, Judge is 2-for-3 with a home run against Brown but is just 2-for-10 against Valdez. The Yankees who have the best track record against Valdez are Stanton (5-14, HR, 2B) and Jose Caballero (4-10, HR). Ryan McMahon (2-4) is the only other Yankee who has more than one hit against the Astros' southpaw.
Can Luis Gil bounce back?
Gil had a tough season debut last weekend. He allowed five runs across 3.1 innings against the Marlins, but it was good to see the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year get back on the mound. His home/road splits from a year ago were very similar, so it's not necessarily an advantage to pitch at Yankee Stadium but like Judge, it could benefit the young rookie as he prepares for his biggest test since last October.
Gil does have a start against the Astros in his career. In one start, he allowed just one run across six innings. He's starting Saturday's game opposite Valdez, and it'll be one to watch, if for nothing else, to see if Gil can be a viable starter for this team down the stretch.
Who will be closing?
Devin Williams should not see a save opportunity anytime soon.
David Bednar's five-out save in Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers likely won him the job, but Aaron Boone could try and be cute in this series. He does have options, as Luke Weaver and Camilo Doval both have experience closing games, so how Boone deploys his relievers is something to watch; it'll give a good indication of how it will be in the final months.
But if Bednar is successful, it'll be his job to lose.
Win and stay in
The Yankees avoided the unthinkable, falling out of the playoff picture, with Wednesday's win.
If they were swept by the Rangers, the Yankees would have been 0.5 games behind Texas for the final wild card spot. Now that that was avoided, it's time for the Yankees to stack wins and prepare for October. While the Astros are a tough opponent, it's a good test to see if they can take the series against a playoff team.
If the Yankees can take care of business, they can root for some teams to give them some help in the standings. The Guardians and Rangers, two teams that trail the Yankees, take on the White Sox and Phillies, respectively. The two teams the Yankees are chasing, the Mariners and the Red Sox, take on the Rays and the Padres, respectively.
Predictions
Who will the MVP of the series be?
Anthony Volpe
Volpe has been sneaky good since the All-Star break. Over his last 15 games, Volpe is hitting .264 with five home runs and eight RBI.
Which Yankees pitcher will have the best start?
Luis Gil
Gil needed his first start to get into the flow of the major leagues. Second time's the charm for the young righty.
Which Astros player will be a thorn in Yankees' side?
Jose Altuve
There's a reason he gets the Bronx cheers. In his career, Altuve is hitting .269 with 13 home runs against the Yankees.
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Mets at Brewers: 5 things to watch and series predictions | Aug. 8-10
Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Brewers play a three-game series in Milwaukee starting on Friday at 8:10 p.m. on SNY.
5 things to watch
The Frankie Montas situation
Montas allowed seven runs on seven hits during his last start, leading manager Carlos Mendoza to be non-committal after that game about the right-hander's immediate future.
But Montas will pitch on Saturday against the Brewers in a role that's to-be-determined, with Mendoza explaining that it's possible New York will use an opener in front of him.
Despite continued dominance from Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearnssaid on Monday that New York is not quite ready to call either of them up.
If Montas keeps struggling, though, something is going to have to give soon.
Montas has a 6.68 ERA (5.07 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP in 33.2 innings pitched over seven starts, has allowed a whopping 11.2 hits per nine, and is averaging nearly two home runs allowed per nine.
Cedric Mullins' playing time
Mullins has mostly struggled against left-handers during his career, but has excelled against them this season -- slashing .291/.382/.465 in 103 plate appearances.
Despite that, it was Tyrone Taylor who was in the lineup on Tuesday night against Guardians left-hander Logan Allen.
"Cedric will play against lefties, too," Mendoza said before Tuesday's game. "I just thought today was, looking what's ahead and where we're at, I thought it was a good day for TT. But Cedric, he's not going to be in a strict platoon here where if we're facing a lefty he's not going to play; he will play."
Taylor has struggled badly at the plate this season, with a .546 OPS and 57 OPS+.
Can Kodai Senga find his form?
Senga was strong in his first start after coming back from a hamstring injury, tossing 4.0 scoreless innings against the Royals on July 11.
Since then, things have not gone well.
Over his last three starts, Senga has allowed 11 runs on 13 hits in 12.0 innings while walking 11 and serving up four home runs. His ERA over that span is 8.25.
In addition to the control problems and run-prevention issues is the fact that Senga has been averaging 4.0 innings per start since returning -- something that is a serious problem when you factor in that every other Mets starter except David Peterson has also been failing to provide length.
Senga gets the ball on Friday night for the series-opener.
The Brewers are banged up, but on fire
The Brewers are without one of their best hitters (Jackson Chourio), their designated hitter (Rhys Hoskins), and their young ace (Jacob Misiorowski), but they're continuing to roll over every team in their way.
Entering play on Wednesday, the Brewers were riding a five-game winning streak, had an 8-2 record of their last 10 games, and has the best record in baseball at 69-44.
Milwaukee's run differential of +126 is the best in baseball, and their 565 runs scored rank fourth.
Over their last 24 games, the Brewers are a ridiculous 20-4.
Brandon Woodruff has been dominant
Since returning from shoulder surgery, Woodruff has been lights out.
In 28.1 innings over five starts, he has a 2.22 ERA and 0.63 WHIP.
Woodruff is striking out a career-best 11.8 batters per nine and walking a career-low 1.3 batters per nine.
If there's one knock on him, it's that he's been susceptible to the home run ball, allowing five dingers.
Woodruff gets the start on Friday.
Predictions
Who will the MVP of the series be?
Alvarez has been a different hitter since returning from Triple-A Syracuse.
Which Mets pitcher will have the best start?
Sean Manaea
Manaea hit a wall in the sixth inning of his most recent start, but has been largely dominant in his five appearances this season.
Which Brewers player will be a thorn in the Mets' side?
Sal Frelick
Frelick is having the best offensive season of his young career, entering play Wednesday with an OPS+ of 116.
Vancouver Canucks 2025–26 Player Preview: Linus Karlsson
Welcome to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. In these articles, we’ll preview the players who are expected to play for the Canucks in the 2025–26 season. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Abbotsford Canucks’ leading scorer during the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, Linus Karlsson.
Karlsson’s 2024–25 Season
Karlsson had a very successful 2024–25 season for both Vancouver and Abbotsford. In the NHL, the forward made his mark as a netfront presence, potting his first career NHL goal on January 29 against the Nashville Predators. He finished the NHL regular season with three goals and three assists in 23 games, putting up 28 total shots on goal. Karlsson is one of a few Abbotsford players who are expected to push for a roster spot come Vancouver’s training camp in the fall.
In the AHL, Karlsson took his game to another level. He scored 23 goals and 16 assists in 32 games played, averaging over a point per game despite not being in the lineup for a full season. Once the playoffs rolled around, Karlsson flourished even more, finishing the postseason as the league’s points leader with 14 goals and 12 assists in 24 games played. He also broke an AHL record for goals scored by a Swedish player in a single postseason.
Karlsson’s 2024–25 Letter Grade
For his growth in the 2024–25 season, Karlsson received a B- on the season, as he made some steps to becoming a full-time NHLer but will need to do more to stick in the lineup. With that being said, from how his play has developed over the past year, it’s clear that Karlsson has found a particular role to play and plans to stick with it going into 2025–26 — regardless of whether this is in the NHL or AHL.
Karlsson’s 2025–26 Predictions
As a key member of Abbotsford and a solid depth option for Vancouver, Karlsson will likely improve on his performance from this season now that he has spent more time playing hockey at the NHL level. The 2025 Abbotsford MVP will look to make a bigger mark with the Canucks, potentially fitting into a third or fourth-line role while continuing to pot goals at the side of opponents’ nets.
The Evolution Of Vancouver And Abbotsford Canucks Forward Linus KarlssonWhen the Vancouver Canucks acquired Linus Karlsson on February 25, 2019, fans had mixed feelings. The piece going back to the San Jose Sharks in exchange was Jonathan Dahlén, a player who had previously shown flashes of success alongside franchise cornerstone at the time Elias Pettersson. Some had even referred to the two as the second-coming of the Sedin twins. Still, the 19-year-old Karlsson had the belief of Canucks general manager at the time, Jim Benning, behind him.
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Moose Sign Saskatchewan Product to One-Year Contract
The Manitoba Moose have come to terms with Jaydon Dureau on a one-year contract beginning this fall.
A product of White City, Saskatchewan, the 24-year-old will look to stick with his second American Hockey League team over the past six seasons, to which he has played parts of each of the past five years with the Syracuse Crunch.
Selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dureau has bounced between the Crunch and Tampa Bay's ECHL affiliate, the Orlando Solar Bears ever year.
Standing six-foot and 176 pounds, the slight winger has yet to find his scoring touch at the AHL level, despite putting up 29 goals and 73 points in 103 ECHL games. In 36 AHL games, he has just three goals and seven points.
Dureau was a point-per-game player at the WHL level, to which he played out his career with the Portland Winterhawks, scoring 65 times and adding 131 assists for 196 points in 207 games.
The contract is a standard one-year, AHL agreement, meaning he can bounce between the AHL and ECHL with no issue. He would need to sign an NHL deal should the Jets feel the need to recall him to the big league.
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The new CBA will bring numerous changes to the way the NHL currently operates. It will change salary structures, put an end to the playoffs' salary loophole, allow players more freedom about the way they dress, and the list goes on and on, but one crucial clause hasn’t received much coverage yet.
In Thursday’s edition of La Presse, Simon-Olivier Lorange reports that from the 2027 draft, teams will have four years to sign the 18-year-old players they draft. These days, they have four years to sign players who are plying their trade in the NCAA, but only two years for players who are competing in the CHL. If a team drafts an overeager player (a player who’s in his second year of eligibility and is 19), like the Montreal Canadiens have done a few times of late (like Florian Xhekaj, for instance), they’ll have three years to put pen to paper with them.
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Why could that mean more local players for the Canadiens? This will simply give the team more time to evaluate CHL draftees before deciding on those players. No matter how thorough a team is with their scouting, 18-year-old players are raw products. They have so much left to learn and so much more development to come. Projecting them in the future is a tall order, and having just two years to evaluate them isn’t much.
The two-year deadline on signing CHL products before losing their rights left very little room for late bloomers. While generational talents can be ready to jump right into the NHL action after being drafted, others need more time to come into their own. There’s no proof that this state of affairs prevented the Canadiens and other teams from drafting more CHLers, but there is no doubt this new development will make life a bit easier on teams.
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67 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: James Malatesta
If James Malatesta can put it all together, he's going to be a force in the NHL.
Malatesta turned pro in 2023 after spending four outstanding years with the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. After amassing 187 points in junior and winning the QMJHL playoff MVP, he was off to the pros. He would total 56 goals if you take into account all the games he played in the Q, Q playoffs, and Memorial Cup.
James Malatesta played in 56 games for the Cleveland Monsters in his rookie season. He would score 12 goals and total 22 points. He has a motor that never quits and can skate really well, and it showed. Malatesta finished 11th on the team in scoring and 10th in games played. He did have a team-high 79 PIMs, though, which is how he plays his game.
Late in the season, in a surprising move, Malatesta was called up to play for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Due to the injury situation, Malatesta and several other Monsters got an opportunity to play some real NHL minutes.
He would make his NHL debut on March 26th against the Arizona Coyotes. He didn't get on the score sheet, but he did make his presence known. He would get 11:43 of ice time and get into a fight. Not a bad night.
Malatesta would get his first NHL point against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 6th, an assist. He played 10:58.
On April 13th in Smashville, after playing 9 games, he would have a career game. He played 12:55, had 3 shots, and scored his first goal. He also added an assist in the loss to the Predators. He was flying around the ice all night; he was fun to watch.
In the next game, the season finale at home against the Carolina Hurricanes, he would again have a good game. Malatesta scored his 2nd NHL goal while playing 13:01 on the ice. He is making himself highly visible.
He was returned to the Monsters after the CBJ season to help them win their division and the Calder Cup Playoffs.
Malatesta only played 9 games throughout the playoffs, scoring only a single goal and adding one assist.
The 2024-25 season saw Malatesta play a pair of games for Columbus in December. He averaged around 10:30 of ice time and was held off the score sheet. But it was important that he played.
For Cleveland, he played in only 41 games and scored 14 points. Unfortunately for Malatesta and the Monsters, he suffered an upper body injury that held him out of the lineup until March. In a combo of injuries and a sophomore slump, Malatesta did not have the year he wanted.
James Malatesta will need to step up and have a good season in 25-26. Why? Because he's going to be a restricted free agent next summer, and will need a new contract. GM Don Waddell doesn't hesitate to let players walk if he thinks they won't bring anything to the team in the future. So, he'll need to stay healthy and be productive.
The Cleveland Monsters will be very young next season and will need all the help they can get. Malatesta will have Luca Del Bel Belluz, Hunter McKown, and Owen Sillinger with him. But they'll also have newcomers Oiva Keskinen, Luca Pinelli, and Jack Williams to put in some goals too.
James Malatesta isn't expected to put in 25 goals or collect 50 points, but he is expected to contribute. He has a scoring touch and brings physicality to the ice.
James Malatesta Scouting Report
Strengths:
Skating: Malatesta's skating is an asset, with excellent acceleration, speed, and the ability to drive the puck through the neutral zone.
Energy and Intensity: He plays with a high motor, is not afraid to throw hits, and engages physically to win puck battles and create turnovers.
Shooting: He possesses a quick and accurate wrist shot, often firing on the fly, and is a threat on odd-man rushes.
Offensive Instincts: Malatesta is good at finding open ice, jumping on opportunities, and making quick plays to generate scoring chances.
Weaknesses:
Decision-Making: Needs to improve his passing and off-puck play, as he can sometimes prioritize intensity over making the best play. He takes bad penalties sometimes due to his physicality.
Offensive Creativity: While he can finish plays, he doesn't possess the vision or playmaking skills of a top-tier offensive player.
Consistency: His production can be inconsistent, and he needs to find a way to translate his energy and physical play into more consistent offensive contributions.
Overall:
Malatesta is a prospect with a high floor, likely to become a reliable bottom-six forward in the NHL. He brings a lot of energy, a strong work ethic, and the ability to contribute in various ways, making him a player who can impact the game even without elite offensive skills. If he can put it together, expect him to be pushing for a roster spot in Columbus soon. But first, he has to prove it in 25-26.
Does he have a chance to make the team? Many say no, but I wouldn't count him out if I were you.
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Marlins at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 7
Its Thursday, August 7 and the Marlins (56-57) are in Atlanta to begin a series against the Braves (47-66).
Eury Pérez is slated to take the mound for Miami against Carlos Carrasco for Atlanta.
The Braves' struggles continue. The Brewers swept a three-game set in Atlanta earlier this week. Last night, Jose Quintana and Milwaukee completed the sweep with a 5-4 win. Miami scratched out a 6-4 win yesterday in their series finale against Houston to avoid being swept. Xavier Edwards picked up four hits to lead the Marlins to victory and keep them on the fringe of the Wild Card chase.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Marlins at Braves
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Time: 7:15PM EST
- Site: Truist Park
- City: Atlanta, GA
- Network/Streaming: FDSNFL, FDSNSO, MLBN
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Odds for the Marlins at the Braves
The latest odds as of Thursday:
- Moneyline: Marlins (-119), Braves (-101)
- Spread: Marlins -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Braves
- Pitching matchup for August 7, 2025: Eury Pérez vs. Carlos Carrasco
- Marlins: Eury Pérez (4-3, 2.70 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 vs. Yankees - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts - Braves: Carlos Carrasco (2-2, 5.91 ERA)
Last outing: July 31 at Cincinnati - 4.50 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
- Marlins: Eury Pérez (4-3, 2.70 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Marlins at Braves
- The Braves have lost 6 of their last 8 games
- 5 of the Marlins' last 6 games (83%) have gone over the Total
- The Marlins have covered in 4 of their last 5 on the road, profiting 1.37 units
- Ozzie Albies was 7-14 (.500) over the final 3 games in July but is just 3-19 (.158) through 5 games in August
- Kyle Stowers is 6-25 (.240) with 2 HRs and 8 RBIs through the month's first 6 games
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Reds at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 7
Its Thursday, August 7 and Paul Skenes is on the mound tonight as the Pirates (49-66) welcome Elly De La Cruz and the Reds (60-55) to the Steel City for the first of a four-game series.
After closing out July with wins in eight of their last nine games, the Bucs have cooled off in August losing for of their first six. Yesterday, they closed out their series with San Francisco with a 4-2 loss. Pittsburgh's bullpen failed them once again as the Giants rallied for one in the eighth and two in the ninth.
The Reds come to town fresh off a series win at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. They did, however, lose the finale yesterday, 6-1. TJ Friedl collected two of the Reds' four hits in the game. Cincinnati as a team struck out 12 times in 32 trips to the plate in the game.
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Game details & how to watch Reds at Pirates
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Time: 6:40PM EST
- Site: PNC Park
- City: Pittsburgh, PA
- Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, SNP, MLBN
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Odds for the Reds at the Pirates
The latest odds as of Thursday:
- Moneyline: Reds (+150), Pirates (-181)
- Spread: Pirates -1.5
- Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Pirates
- Pitching matchup for August 7, 2025: Brady Singer vs. Paul Skenes
- Reds: Brady Singer (9-8, 4.36 ERA)
Last outing: August 1 vs. Atlanta - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts - Pirates: Paul Skenes (6-8, 2.02 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 at Colorado - 7.20 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
- Reds: Brady Singer (9-8, 4.36 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Reds at Pirates
- The Reds have won 28 of 54 games following a loss
- The Under is 4-1 in the Reds' last 5 games against NL Central teams
- Paul Skenes has struck out 8 and 9 hitters in his last 2 starts covering 11 innings
- Bryan Reynolds is 2-13 over his last 4 games
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Reds and the Pirates
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Reds and the Pirates:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
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