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Fulton to return to Timberwolves for pre-season

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CJ Fulton featured for the Minnesota Timberwolves during their NBA Summer League win over Phoenix Suns in July [Getty Images]

CJ Fulton will return to the United States in September to link up with NBA side the Minnesota Timberwolves for their pre-season.

The former Belfast Star player featured for the Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League, where he played four minutes in their 89-85 win against the Phoenix Suns last month.

The appearance made him the third Irish-born player to take to the court at the highest level in the United States after Pat Burke and Susan Moran and, after impressing in Las Vegas, he has been invited back to train with the squad.

Fulton has not signed a deal with the NBA franchise, but will now get the opportunity to prepare for the season with the franchise's full roster, including All Star Anthony Edwards.

The back-to-back Western Conference finalists are scheduled to play six exhibition games, including hosting Guangzhou Loong Lions of China, before their regular-season opener against the Denver Nuggets on 27 October.

Fulton initially caught the attention of the Timberwolves with his displays in the college game where he represented Lafayette and the Charleston Cougars, averaging 7.8 points and 6.5 assists per game for the latter during his senior year.

The 22-year-old missed out on selection in the NBA draft in June but can still realise his dream of appearing in the league.

Although the G-League - the NBA's team-affiliated development league - or a professional career in Europe remain options for the former St Malachy's College pupil, securing a place on an NBA roster is still the primary goal.

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David Wright stops by the show, then we do Mets therapy | The Mets Pod

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo have the perfect diversion from the struggling Mets -- an exclusive interview with Mets legend David Wright.

The guys talk to No. 5 about stories from his number retirement day, behind the scenes tales from the production of his SNY documentary, the 2015 trade deadline, his thoughts on the current team, his choice of the best Mets uniform ever, and all the details of the Battle of the Badges Game between the NYPD and FDNY that David is hosting at Citi Field on Sunday Aug. 17.

Later, Connor and Joe dive down deep (and low) to talk about the current mess that is the Mets, including the pitching problems, the hitting problems, and all the other problems.

The show also goes Down on the Farm to reveal what’s behind the recent success of Brandon Sproat, and opens up a loud Mailbag to let the listeners let it all out as well.

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Filip Forsberg Listed Among NHL Network's Top 20 Wingers

NHL Network has revealed its list of the top 20 wings in the League, as determined by the network’s producers and analysts.

Filip Forsberg of the Nashville Predators comes in at No. 18, dropping four places from his No. 14 ranking from last year.

The 30-year-old left winger led the Predators with 31 goals and 45 assists for 76 points in 2024-25, playing in all 82 of the team’s games.

Forsberg’s 30-plus goal season marked the fifth time in his 13-year NHL career he has scored at least 30 goals in a season. No other Preds player has more than two 30-goal campaigns.

His 318 career goals is tops all-time on the Predators, and he has played all 82 regular-season games for the second straight year.

Forsberg comes in just behind Alex Ovechkin, who is No. 17 on the list. He’s ahead of the Los Angeles Kings’ Adrian Kempe (20th) and Matt Boldy of the Minnesota Wild (19th).

The native of Ostervala, Sweden has totaled 681 points (318-363-681) over 780 NHL games. He has 85 power-play goals, passing Shea Weber for most all-time among Predators skaters by notching his 81st on Jan. 18.

The Hockey News projects Forsberg to be paired with Jonathan Marchessault on the first line along with Ryan O’Reilly at center. While Forsberg may have fallen several spots on this year’s list, his drop in production from 2023-24 (48-46-94) was due in large part to the Predators’ line shuffling and offensive inconsistency across the board.

If anyone is primed for a turnaround season, it would be Forsberg.

Here is the complete list.

20. Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles Kings

19. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild

18. Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators

17. Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

16. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars

15. Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth

14. Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators

13. Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning

12. Jesper Bratt, New Jersey Devils

11. Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning

10. Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers

9. Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets

8. Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers

7. Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers

6. William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs

5. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights

4. Mikko Rantanen, Dallas Stars

3. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild

2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins

1. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning

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Wyc Grousbeck reportedly will not stay on as Celtics governor after sale of team is finalized

When the then-record $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics to Bay Area tech investor Bill Chisholm was announced, part of the deal was that current team governor Wyc Grousbeck would stay in that role until 2028.

Nope. Grousbeck will step aside and Chisholm will take over as the team's governor when the sale is completed soon, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.

This isn't a shock, and it echoes what happened with Mark Cuban's sale of the majority of the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and her family. Cuban thought and announced that he was going to stay on and oversee basketball operations, but that turned out not to be the case (the Luka Doncic trade would never have happened on his watch).

With Jayson Tatum out for most, if not all, of next season, Chisholm's Celtics have been aggressive in reducing their payroll and associated luxury tax, trading away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, among others. All their moves have knocked the Celtics' tax bill down by about $300 million for next season, although the team still has the fifth highest payroll in the league and remains $12 million into the luxury tax (don't be shocked if Boston makes another move or two in an effort to get below that number and reset the repeater tax). All that cost-cutting is going to hit the Celtics on the court, where they still have an impressive top of the roster led by Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but things get thin pretty quickly with this group.

Choosing to make this a gap year and reduce an enormous tax bill is defensible, even smart, in a season where the Celtics are not expected to compete for a title due to Tatum's injury. The real test of Chisholm as an owner comes in a year: What is he willing to spend to rebuild a contending roster? With Tatum and Brown at the top, as well as others such as White, the Celtics have the foundation of a team that could hang banner No. 19, but will the new ownership spend what it takes to fill out the roster with quality and win?

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Former Penguins Defenseman Announces Retirement From NHL

Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel has announced his retirement from the NHL.

Ruhwedel, who went undrafted, spent over a decade in the NHL and played in 369 games before calling it a career on Tuesday. He broke into the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres and spent four seasons with them before joining the Pittsburgh Penguins for seven seasons. 

He was part of the Penguins' 2016-17 Stanley Cup team, playing in 34 games that season and compiling two goals and 10 points. He also played in six playoff games. 

The Penguins congratulated Ruhwedel via Twitter/X once his retirement was made official. 

Ruhwedel ended his career with the New York Rangers after the Penguins traded him during the 2024 trade deadline. He played in five NHL games this past season but spent most of the year with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. 

In his prime, he was a perfect sixth/seventh defenseman on a contending team. He never brought a ton of offense, but he was always very reliable in his own zone and was super steady. 

He was exactly what the Penguins needed in a depth defenseman. 

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Braves at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 12

It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Braves (51-67) are in Queens to take on the Mets (63-55). Spencer Strider is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Clay Holmes for New York.

The Mets' struggles look to end after a day off. New York has lost seven straight games and are 1-11 in the past 12 games as they prepare to host Atlanta. The Braves are coming off three straight wins over Miami and is 4-1 in the previous five games.

Despite the struggles, the Mets still hold the final NL Wild Card spot and are up 2.0 games on the Reds and 3.0 on the Cardinals.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Braves at Mets

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, SNY

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Odds for the Braves at the Mets

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Braves (+116), Mets (-138)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Spencer Strider vs. Clay Holmes
    • Braves: Spencer Strider, (5-9, 4.05 ERA)
      Last outing: 9.64 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 11 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Mets: Clay Holmes, (9-6, 3.46 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.60 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Braves and the Mets

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Braves and the Mets:

  • 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 Atlanta Braves at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Mets

  • Atlanta is 3-0 in the past 3 games and 4-1 in the last 5
  • Atlanta is 3-6 in the past 9 games
  • New York is 0-7 in the last 7 games
  • New York is 1-11 in the last 12 games
  • The Braves have a winning record (4-1) in their last 5 games
  • The Under is 20-10-1 in the Braves' divisional matchups this season

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Bradley Beal on joining Clippers: 'I need a ring. I need one bad.'

Bradley Beal had options after he agreed to a buyout with Phoenix that allowed the Suns to waive-and-stretch the remaining money on his contract — Beal was a free agent. Teams from across the league were calling.

Beal chose the Los Angeles Clippers. Why? To win a ring, he told Tamar Sher of KMOV 4 when Beal was back in his hometown of St. Louis.

"I feel like I've got a new life of rejuvenation for sure, a new hunger."

Beal is stepping into a key role with the Clippers, the one Norman Powell played at a near All-Star level for the team last season: Sharpshooter to space the floor, being a secondary shot creator on the wing next to James Harden, and running the second unit. Beal has come to a team that should win a lot of games: The Clippers were a 50-win team last season and should be improved after adding solid veteran depth around Harden and Kawhi Leonard, such as Brook Lopez as a backup center and John Collins at the four.

But are they contenders? Can Harden be trusted in the playoffs? Will Leonard be healthy?

The other challenge for coach Tyronn Lue will be balancing a deep roster, but one that has some one-way players. For example, do the Clippers start Beal next to Harden for the offense, or start Kris Dunn for the defense? Is Collins the starting four, or does he come off the bench and Derrick Jones Jr. starts because of his superior defense? Lue tried not to play Dunn and Jones Jr. together last season because it ruined the team's floor spacing. Lue has to find that balance again.

Beal has joined a team where he feels comfortable, is going to have a big role, and is going to do a lot of winning in the regular season. However, he may not need to formalize his ring size just yet.

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Brewers claim 10th straight game and become 1st team since 2019 with 2 double-digit win streaks

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers became the first MLB team since 2019 with multiple winning streaks of 10 or more games. However, any excitement over that particular accomplishment is tempered by the bigger picture.

The Brewers extended their current win streak to 10 with a 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earlier in the season, Milwaukee won 11 straight, and with the victory join the Houston Astros (2019 and 1969), Los Angeles Dodgers (2017), Toronto Blue Jays (2015), Atlanta Braves (2013), St. Louis Cardinals (2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (1978), Kansas City Royals (1977) and the New York Mets (1969) as the only teams to have two double-digit wins streaks since MLB expanded in 1969, according to MLB.com.

“Honestly, nobody cares about what we have done the past month,” Brewers slugger Christian Yelich said. “It’s all great, but we have bigger goals than winning 74 games or whatever it is. That’s great, but that wasn’t really our goal going into the season. We have bigger aspirations than that.”

Yelich’s home run snapped a 1-all tie and highlighted Milwaukee’s four-run third inning.

“It’s hard to win just one game in the major leagues,” Yelich said. “We’ve done it just by being present, focusing on the current day and not thinking about previous days or what we have ahead of us. Staying present in the moment, talking about, figuring out what we have to do to win that night.”

José Quintana (10-4), Milwaukee’s winning pitcher, is enjoying the ride as the Brewers improved to 30 games over .500 at 74-44 and moved 6 1/2 games ahead of the idle Chicago Cubs (67-50) in the NL Central.

“It’s been fun the way we’ve been playing, all the energy we have around,” Quintana said.

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Diamondbacks at Rangers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and the Diamondbacks (57-62) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (61-59).

Anthony DeSclafani is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Jack Leiter for Texas.

Trailing 6-1 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Rangers rallied and won in ten innings, 7-6 in ten innings. Jake Burger drove in the winning run to cap the comeback and keep Texas within 2.5 games of the Yankees and the final Wild Card spot.

Lets dive into Game 2 of the series and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Diamondbacks at Rangers

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: ARID, RSN

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Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Diamondbacks (+126), Rangers (-151)
  • Spread:  Rangers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Rangers

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Anthony DeSclafani vs. Jack Leiter
    • Diamondbacks: Anthony DeSclafani (1-2, 4.20 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 vs. San Diego - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Rangers: Jack Leiter (7-6, 4.05 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 vs. Yankees - 2.70 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Diamondbacks at Rangers

  • The Rangers have won 5 of their last 7 home games against the Diamondbacks
  • The Under is 68-50-2 in Rangers' games this season
  • The Diamondbacks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.96 units
  • Corbin Carroll has hit safely in 5 straight (7-21) and 8 of his last 9 games (11-36)
  • Wyatt Langford has hit in 3 straight (3-12)
  • Corey Seagar is 8-18 over his 5 games

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Rangers

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Diamondbacks and the Rangers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Cubs at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and after a day of travel for each of these teams, the Cubs (67-50) are in Toronto to open a series against the Blue Jays (69-50).

Ben Brown is slated to take the mound for Chicago against José Berríos for Toronto.

The Jays sit atop the American League East by 4.5 games. A .500 team on the road, Toronto is dominant at home posting a record of 38-19 this season. One-time leaders in the National League Central, division hopes for the Cubs have been squashed by the white-hot Brewers.
Chicago now trails Milwaukee by 6.5 games.

Lets dive into the series opener and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Cubs at Blue Jays

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 7:07PM EST
  • Site: Rogers Centre
  • City: Toronto, ON
  • Network/Streaming: MARQ, Sportsnet, TBS

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Odds for the Cubs at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cubs (+106), Blue Jays (-126)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Blue Jays

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Ben Brown vs. José Berríos
    • Cubs: Ben Brown (5-7, 6.04 ERA)
      Last outing: August 4 vs. Cincinnati - 2.25 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Blue Jays: José Berríos (8-4, 3.89 ERA)
      Last outing: August 5 at Colorado - 5.06 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Blue Jays

  • The Cubs have won four of their last five at AL East teams
  • When Jose Berrios takes the mound for the Blue Jays the Over is 14-8-2 (58%)
  • The Blue Jays have covered in nine of their last 11 games with Jose Berrios on the mound
  • Jose Berrios has struck out at least 5 in 3 of his last 4 starts
  • Bo Bichette has hit safely in 8 of 9 games in August (15-40)

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Cubs and the Blue Jays

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Cubs and the Blue Jays:

  • 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 Chicago Cubs at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Canadiens Defenseman Named As Top Breakout Candidate

The Montreal Canadiens are one of the NHL's most exciting teams right now, as they are on the rise and have several promising young players on their roster. After making the playoffs in 2024-25 and following that up with a busy off-season, their goal will be to take another notable step in the right direction this upcoming campaign. 

With all of the young talent the Canadiens have, they certainly have some breakout candidates heading into the 2025-26 campaign. In a recent article for The Hockey News' main site, Jared Clinton highlighted Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle as a prime breakout candidate for the Original Six club for this upcoming season.

Guhle has been cementing himself as a key part of the Canadiens' blueline due to his strong all-around play, so it would not be surprising in the slightest if he took another step forward next season. His steady play is what helped him land a six-year, $33.3 million contract extension back in July of last year, which begins during the 2025-26 season.

If Guhle hits a new level with his play, his contract could end up aging incredibly well for the Canadiens. When noting that he is still only 23 years old and entering just his fourth NHL season, the possibility of him improving further is certainly there.

In 55 games this past season with the Canadiens, Guhle recorded six goals, 12 assists, 16 points, 104 hits, and a plus-6 rating. Overall, it was another solid year for the left-shot defenseman, and it will be interesting to see how he follows it up during the 2025-26 season from here. 

Canadiens New Forward Should Become Big PieceCanadiens New Forward Should Become Big PieceThe Montreal Canadiens have brought in multiple new players this off-season, and forward Zack Bolduc is undoubtedly among the most notable. The Canadiens acquired Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Logan Mailloux last month. With this, Montreal and St. Louis swapped two 2021 first-round picks in one of the most intriguing trades of the summer.