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Warriors reportedly upped Jonathan Kuminga contract offer to three years, $75.2M

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It seems the Warriors are eager to put the Jonathan Kuminga saga to rest.

After months of negotiations without a deal, Golden State, late last week, upped its contract offer to the restricted free-agent forward to three years and $75.2 million with a team option for the third season, ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported in a story on Monday, citing sources.

The Warriors, according to Charania and Slater, are requesting the same framework as their previous two-year, $45 million offer, with the team option and Kuminga waiving his inherent no-trade clause. Golden State’s unwillingness to budge on the team option in both of their offers, according to ESPN, is a major part of the holdup.

However, the Warriors also have offered Kuminga a three-year, $54 million fully guaranteed non-team-option deal as well, ESPN reported, citing sources.

Kuminga and his agent, Aaron Turner, according to ESPN, presented the Warriors with a counteroffer in the last week, which is a one-year deal on a negotiable number, which essentially is a “souped-up” version of the $7.9-million qualifying offer. This proposal would give Kuminga a financial bump for the 2025-26 NBA season while allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer and giving Golden State the opportunity to use his contract as an expiring deal at the trade deadline.

The Warriors, according to ESPN, declined the concept.

Kuminga was selected by Golden State with the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and in four seasons with the Warriors, has averaged 12.5 points, 4 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 50.7-percent shooting from the field and 33.2 percent from 3-point range in 22 minutes per game while struggling to maintain a consistent role in coach Steve Kerr’s rotations.

It appears increasingly likely he will remain with the team for his fifth NBA season, but in what capacity remains to be seen.

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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Newcastle’s new striker makes his mark, Emiliano Martínez is in Villa’s good books again and Noni Madueke’s dream week

Is Gianluigi Donnarumma a Pep Guardiola goalkeeper? He may or may not be, but he is an exceptional goalkeeper. Manchester United didn’t offer enough of a test even to begin to assess whether Donnarumma is good enough with the ball at his feet to allow City to play as Guardiola would like them to. Nor did they test whether his starting position is advanced enough to sweep up behind a high defensive line and prevent the sort of chances City yielded up to Tottenham and Brighton. But his save to keep out a Bryan Mbeumo volley, hurling himself to his right to push the ball wide, was spectacular, and drew congratulations from pretty much all his teammates. Even if he is not the perfect stylistic fit, Donnarumma’s presence, his commanding stature, the aura he projects, makes him the right goalkeeper for now as City begin the process of rebuilding with a notably young squad. Jonathan Wilson

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Cal Raleigh matches Mantle, M's beat Angels, take sole possession of AL West lead with 9th win in row

SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle’s season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time since June.

George Kirby matched his career high with 14 strikeouts as the Mariners completed a four-game sweep and won for the 20th time in their last 23 home games.

Jorge Polanco had three doubles and has doubles in seven straight games, tying the Mariners record.

Seattle (82-68) moved one game ahead of Houston (81-69) at the top of the division, winning nine in a row for the first time since a 14-game streak from July 2-17, 2022, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The Mariners had not been alone in first place since before play on June 3.

Kirby (9-7) allowed two runs and three hits in 6 1/3 innings, walking none and leaving after 101 pitches. He also struck out 14 Angels on June 8 in Los Angeles.

Batting left-handed in the first inning, Raleigh had a first-pitch homer to left-center off Kyle Hendricks for a 2-0 lead. Mantle hit his 54 homers for the 1961 New York Yankees. Raleigh’s homer was his record-setting 43rd homer this season as a catcher, one more than Atlanta’s Javy López in 2003.

Hendricks (7-10) gave up nine runs and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Mariners third baseman Yoán Moncada left in the middle of the fifth inning because of a sore left ankle.

Christian Moore and Oswald Peraza hit solo homers for the Angels. Denzer Guzmán got his first two big league hits.

Raleigh's homer.

Kirby had his 36th outing of no walks in six or more innings.

Angels: RHP Caden Dana (4-2, 6.32 ERA) starts Tuesday at Milwaukee, which sends RHP Freddy Peralta (16-6, 2.69) to the mound.

Mariners: RHP Logan Gilbert (4-6, 3.54) starts Tuesday at Kansas City, which goes with RHP Michael Wacha (9-11, 3.45).

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Don't Overlook This Penguins' Forward Prospect

In less than a week, the Pittsburgh Penguins will begin a training camp that figures to be more competitive than any in recent memory. 

And there may be one prospect to keep a keen eye on.

Signed to a two-year AHL contract during the summer of 2024, forward Atley Calvert has generated some buzz. The 21-year-old - a product of the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL - has shown some flashes of a game that could translate to the NHL level, and he can put the puck in the back of the net.

After an excellent season with Moose Jaw in 2023-24 - when he registered 47 goals and 95 points in 68 games, in addition to eight goals and 20 points in 20 Calder Cup playoff games - the Penguins' organization took a chance on Calvert, who was undrafted. They got a pretty good look at him, too, as he was the teammate of former Penguins' prospect Brayden Yager.

And the 6-foot-1, 194-pound center didn't take long to impress Penguins' brass. In 38 ECHL games with the Wheeling Nailers in 2024-25, Calvert had 13 goals and 36 points, and in 26 AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS), he recorded nine goals and 14 points.

Calvert may be somewhat known for his ability to score goals so far in his professional career, but he was heralded as more of a deceptive, playmaking forward prior to signing with the Penguins. He's an intelligent player in all three zones, which fits the mold of many of the young prospects Pittsburgh has added to their system recently.

Calvert has a goal so far at this year's Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, New York, and there may be many more in store this season for the young forward. Don't count him out as a potential standout in training camp this year.

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh ties Mickey Mantle’s record with 54th home run of season

Cal Raleigh waves to the crowd after hitting his 54th home run of the season. Photograph: Lindsey Wasson/AP

Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 54th home run of the season, tying Mickey Mantle’s record for a switch hitter set in 1961, as the Seattle Mariners took sole possession of first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon.

Jorge Polanco tied a franchise record with three doubles and Julio Rodriguez added two more with two runs and two RBIs as the Mariners (82-68) won their ninth game in a row.

Randy Arozarena led off the bottom of the first with a single and Raleigh hit the next pitch from Kyle Hendricks, a sinker on the outside corner, 409ft into the Seattle bullpen in left-center field.

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Raleigh said he had talked about the record with his father. “I remember him talking about [Mantle] like he was a god. Which he was,” Raleigh said of visiting Yankee Stadium with his father when he was younger. “It’s kind of cool to think about that.”

Mariners manager Dan Wilson paid tribute to Raleigh’s attitude. “To do what he has done offensively, to do what he does defensively, to do what he does with our pitching staff, you just marvel at all the things that he’s accomplishing,” Wilson said. “On top of that, making history, and just in a very humble way, that’s the kind of guy he is. He just wants to win, and that’s where it all comes from. That’s the driver.”

The Mariners’ last division title came in 2001, when they won 116 games. Raleigh said he is concentrating on helping his team end their drought.

“You know, in today’s age it’s hard not to go on your phone and people are talking about it, texting you about it,” Raleigh said. “I’m trying to do my best to block that out. I’m glad that we have something bigger to work towards.”

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Full Look At The Hurricanes' Preseason Schedule

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With the start of training camp just around the corner, here's a full look at the Carolina Hurricanes' preseason schedule. 

The Hurricanes are set to play six preseason games.  

Monday: September 22: Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m. Lenovo Center

Wednesday: September 24: Florida Panthers, 6 p.m. Lenovo Center

Friday: September 26 at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m. Amalie Arena

Sunday: September 28 Nashville Predators, 7 p.m. Lenovo Center

Monday: September 29 at Florida Panthers, 6 p.m. Amerant Bank Arena

Saturday October 4 at Nashville Predators, 4 p.m. Bridgestone Arena

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Red Wings Collapse Late, Fall 6-5 to Stars in Chaotic Game 2 of Prospect Showcase

The Detroit Red Wings surrendered a two-goal lead late in the third period, falling 6-5 to the Dallas Stars in a chaotic Game 2 of the 2025 NHL Prospect Games, marked by multiple lead changes. 

The Detroit Red Wings fall 6-5 to the Dallas Stars in the second game of the 2025 NHL Prospect Showcase. The game was eventful with multiple lead changes and some prospects stood out with impact performances in a high-scoring affair. 

Detroit's offense was coming off a stellar 6-2 win over the Stars in the first game of the showcase, highlighted by goals from some of the Red Wings top prospects in Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Shai Buium, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Amadeus Lombardi. Game two of the showcase saw more standout performances for Buium and Lombardi as Buium scored once again and Lombardi contributed three key assists on the Red Wings first and fifth goals scored by Buium and Becher respectively. 

Red Wings Scoring Stats: 

Amadeus Lombardi - 3A

Carson Bantle - 1G, 1A

Nate Danielson - 1G

Shai Buium - 1G

Liam Kilfoil - 1G

Ondrej Becher - 1G

Alexandre Doucet - 1A

Justice Christensen - 1A

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard - 1A

Axel Sandin-Pellikka - 1A

Vincent Collard - 1A

Will Murphy - 1A

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The ice was tilted from the start for Dallas as in the first 36 seconds, the Stars jumped on a turnover by Brandsegg-Nygard and converted it into a quick early goal.

The Stars maintained pressure for the start of the first period and capitalized on another costly error. Detroit 2024 third round pick Ondrej Becher dished the puck into the middle of the Red Wings end to an unprepared Wyatt Kennedy, a free agent invitee, who turns the puck over as the Stars rush in and score another quick goal. 

Detroit needed their established players to start making an impact and it started with Lombardi. The Red Wings 2022 fourth round pick passed the puck into the slot, with the help of a couple lucky bounces, to Griffins forward Carson Bantle, who makes a heads up play and moves the puck behind to a wide open Buium, who fires off a one-timer for Detroit's first goal of the game. 

Bantle showcased his talents as a steady netfront presence on the Red Wings second goal as he used his large 6-foot-5 frame in front of the Stars goaltender and was in the perfect spot when a blueline shot from Lombardi hits the post and bounces right to him for an easy goal. 

The game was tied but with several free agent invites looking to make their mark, Liam Kilfoil made his after entering the Stars zone on a fastbreak one-on-two opportunity. He speeds his way past the Stars defender and provides himself enough space for a backhand shot that goes off the crossbar and in for a highlight reel goal.  

One of the player every Red Wings fan was looking out for 2023 ninth overall pick Nate Danielson. The 20-year-old center added to the Red Wings scoring frenzy by showing off his high-end shooting ability as he entered the Stars end by cutting through a Stars winger and defender before firing off a top shelf shot from the high slot. 

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The Red Wings felt in control but the game started to slip when entering the third period with the Stars on the man advantage. Detroit got the penalty late in the second and allowed Dallas to go into the intermission with a play in mind and it led to a quick goal to start the third. The Stars battled to keep the puck in the Red Wings end and turned away a breakout attempt while turning it into a quick two-on-one in the Detroit end. A quick cross zone pass into a one-timer helped Dallas cut the lead to one. 

Danielson helped extended the lead back to two by making a smart play in the Dallas end by drawing a Stars defender low into the zone before turning and dishing the puck to Becher, who makes up for his mistake on the first Dallas goal by putting the Red Wings up 5-3 in the middle of the third. 

Things got worrisome when minutes later, the Stars quickly responded by crashing the net. Recent 2025 third round pick goaltender Michal Pradel had the crease for Detroit and couldn't find the puck as a Stars winger corralled the loose puck in the chaos to cut the lead back to one. 

The Red Wings were on the heels and it showed in the middle of the third. The offense was caught deep in the Dallas zone, and the Stars quickly capitalized by scooping up an errant puck near the blue line, sparking a fast-break opportunity. With no Detroit forward in sight, Dallas enters the Red Wings zone on a four-on-two with a few quick passes and a quick shot from the face off dot leading to the Stars game-tying goal at 5-5 with time still left in the period. 

Detroit was running out of steam due to the sustained pressure from Dallas towards the end of the period with the Stars finishing the group in the final minutes. A Stars forward worked the puck low with two Red Wings on his tail. He quickly fires a puck into the slot where an uncovered Stars winger grabs the puck with three Red Wings watching as he fires a quick one-timer for the go-ahead goal. 

The game highlighted issues with both teams' young prospects, particularly their struggles to maintain offensive pressure and effectively break down sustained momentum from the opposition. Both sides had trouble executing clean breakouts, often failing to shake off the opposing forecheck. This prevented them from getting fresh legs on the ice and forcing the other team to reset from their own end, instead allowing rushes to restart from the neutral zone or even deep in the offensive zone.

For the Red Wings, several prospects particularly struggled with their breakout ability in the final stretch. They were unable to relieve the relentless pressure from the Stars, which ultimately proved costly. After holding a two-goal lead heading into the third period, Detroit’s young roster couldn’t withstand the momentum shift, leading to a come-from-behind win for Dallas.

The two-game Prospect Showcase offered fans a sneak peek at some of the rising talent in the Red Wings system, just ahead of Training Camp kicking off this Thursday in Traverse City. The event gave supporters a chance to get familiar with young players, who will be competing for roster spots in the upcoming season.

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Avery Hayes, Tristan Broz Shine In Penguins Prospects OT Loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins' prospects erased a 2-0 deficit against the Columbus Blue Jackets' prospects on Sunday but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime. The Penguins had a 4-3 lead late in the third period before the Blue Jackets tied it and then won the game two minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime. 

There was a lot of emotion on both sides, including three fights and plenty of other skirmishes. Penguins defenseman Quinn Beauchesne was involved in his second fight in two days and isn't afraid to get chippy when the situation calls for it. 

Despite the loss, there were some players who had some strong individual performances and are trying to ride that momentum into training camp, which starts on September 18. Let's examine some of those performances and what they could mean. 

Avery Hayes

Hayes has been the star of the Prospects Challenge once again this year. He scored two goals in the 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets and now has three goals in two games. He's been everywhere in the offensive zone and is getting chances on an every shift basis. 

He looks like he's too good for this tournament, which is a good sign for the Penguins since Hayes was one of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's best players in the AHL last season, finishing with 23 goals and 42 points in 60 games. It was his best season in the AHL, and if he has a good camp, he could be a strong call-up option during the regular season. 

Tristan Broz

Outside of Hayes, Broz was the most noticeable player on the ice. He scored a goal and added two assists in this contest, and looks like he has his confidence back. Broz faced a lot of adversity last season with the WBS Penguins since he battled mononucleosis for several weeks.

It took him some time to find his game again, but he eventually did, ending the season with two goals and nine points in his final 10 games before finishing the playoffs with one goal and three points in two games. 

He's been one of the best prospects for the Penguins at this tournament and is gunning for an NHL roster spot at training camp. 

Gabriel D'Aigle

D'Aigle was a standout in the first game against the Boston Bruins and rode that momentum into Sunday's game. He played the entire game, and despite giving up five goals, he made a lot of big saves, especially in the third period. 

There was a sequence with a little over eight minutes left where he made a flurry of saves and showcased his mobility in the crease. He made the saves near the left post before allowing the game-tying and game-winning goal. 

Since he played the whole game on Sunday, it's likely that Sergei Murashov will get the entire game on Monday. 

Speaking of Monday's game, the Penguins will play the Buffalo Sabres' prospects at Noon ET. Fans will be able to stream the game on the Penguins' website. 

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