The Nationals' game at Philadelphia on Wednesday night was postponed after 12 members of the team, including four players, tested positive for COVID-19.
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Devils secure D Hamilton with 7-year, $63M deal
The rebuilding New Jersey Devils agreed to a massive contract with free-agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Wednesday, securing one of the largest prizes in this free-agent class with a seven-year deal and a $9 million average annual value.
Read More »Bolts extend Point through ’30 to offset losses
Tampa Bay tried to offset its losses in free agency by signing center Brayden Point, who led all NHL players with 14 playoff goals during the team's run to a second straight Stanley Cup title, to an eight-year extension.
Read More »Kraken sign Vezina finalist Grubauer to 6-yr deal
Former Avs goalie Philipp Grubauer signed a six-year deal worth $5.9 million annually with the Kraken on Wednesday, adding to Seattle's surplus of goalies.
Read More »Kraken sign Vezina finalist Grubauer to 6-yr deal
Former Avs goalie Philipp Grubauer signed a six-year deal worth $5.9 million annually with the Kraken on Wednesday, adding to Seattle's surplus of goalies.
Read More »Pelicans C Hayes arrested in Los Angeles area
Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested in the Los Angeles area early Wednesday morning after an alleged altercation with a police officer, TMZ Sports reported.
Read More »Will Smith to star as ‘King Richard’ in film about Venus and Serena Williams
Come for Venus and Serena Williams, stay for Will Smith. The new trailer for "King Richard" gives a sneak peek at the upcoming film about the Williams sisters unrelenting and inspirational father who knew his daughters were destined for greatness.
Read More »Titans’ Ryan Tannehill: NFL ‘trying to force our hands’ on COVID-19 vaccines
Tannehill said he's getting vaccinated only because NFL protocols for unvaccinated players would make it harder to build chemistry with teammates.
Read More »Panthers QB Sam Darnold to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on Friday
After saying in June he was unvaccinated, Darnold is now on track to be fully vaccinated this week.
Read More »Beasley on vax stance: Players need ‘proper’ info
Bills receiver Cole Beasley, who has openly opposed the NFL's policy on COVID-19 vaccinations, says his gripe with the league is over the differing standards for vaccinated and unvaccinated players.
Read More »Culley: ‘Very professional’ Watson not distraction
Deshaun Watson was "very professional about everything" on the first day of Texans training camp, according to coach David Culley, who says the QB's presence has "not been a distraction at all."
Read More »With no Simone Biles, who wins the Olympic all-around title?
Thursday's Olympic all-around final could be a nail-biter. Here's what you need to know.
Read More »QB Rodgers airs grievances but ‘I’m not a victim’
Aaron Rodgers detailed his offseason-long standoff with the Packers on Wednesday during a 32-minute news conference.
Read More »Sources: Canes, Leafs complete goalie ‘swap’
On the opening day of free agency, the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs have "swapped" goalies Frederik Andersen and Petr Mrazek, according to sources.
Read More »A’s get OF Marte from Marlins for lefty Luzardo
The A's acquired center fielder Starling Marte from the Marlins in exchange for Jesus Luzardo.
Read More »U.S. women win gold in fun, fresh inaugural 3×3 basketball
Tension-filled and fast-paced, 3x3 basketball was a hit in its Olympic debut.
Read More »Bush won’t get Heisman back after NCAA decision
The NCAA will not consider reversing penalties or previously vacated records from past years based on changes to NIL regulations, meaning the 2005 Heisman Trophy that was taken from former USC star Reggie Bush will not be returned by the Heisman Trust.
Read More »JCPD Officers involved in shooting will not face charges
(KMIZ) — The Jefferson City police officers who shot an armed man to death during a traffic stop last month will not be charged with a crime, …
Read More »Columbia Heath Department says “no plans” to reinstate health order
(KMIZ) — Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services says right now there are no plans to reinstate a health order despite new masking guidelines from the …
Read More »Japan’s Hashimoto takes gold in men’s all-around
Daiki Hashimoto gave Japan its third straight Olympic title in the men's all-around on Wednesday night, using a thrilling high-bar routine during the final rotation to slip past China's Xiao Ruoteng and ROC's Nikita Nagornyy for gold.
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