The Senators have taken care of another piece of their goaltending puzzle, signing Leevi Merilainen to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million for the 2026-27 season.The deal is a one-way contract, a detail that could have important implications for the Sens’ roster decisions heading into training camp. He was also arbitration-eligible, but after the season he just had, that may not have gone so well for the young Finn.AdvertisementMerilainen entered last season as the undisputed backup to Linus Ullmark after showing excellent promise during a brief NHL stint in 2024-25. But that opportunity slipped away with some below-average performances early…
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The NBA summer leagues are a breeding ground for experimentation, and not just for the participating teams and their shapeshifting lineups. That period of trial and error is useful for the league, too.This year, it’s capitalizing by testing a “one free throw rule” that’s been deployed in the G League to improve game flow since the 2019-20 season.AdvertisementUnder this rule, any foul that would normally lead to one, two or three free throws instead results in a single free-throw attempt, except during the final two minutes of the fourth quarter and throughout overtime. In those late-game instances, standard NBA free-throw…
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After falling behind early from a shaky start by their starting pitcher, the Colorado Rockies rallied offensively and the bullpen shut things down to secure a series split with the Miami Marlins and a 14-4 victory.Lorenzen’s shaky commandSomething seemed to finally start clicking for Michael Lorezen over the month of June and the hope was to keep things rolling into July. His first start this month proved to be a grind.AdvertisementLorenzen’s command was shaky from the get-go. Liam Hicks led off the game with a single, followed by a double from Otto Lopez. Both pitches were left over the plate…
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The Winnipeg Jets continued to reshape their blueline on Thursday, agreeing to terms with 25-year-old defenceman Henry Thrun on a one-year, two-way deal worth $850K.The left-shot blueliner arrives after spending last season in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, splitting time between the NHL and AHL following an offseason trade from…
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Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has been the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout 2026. Back in January the Reds’ No17 was wanted by both Inter Milan and Tottenham – who ended up signing Conor Gallagher instead. But Inter are once again knocking on the door for Jones – knowing that…
Serena Williams makes her return to grand slam singles tennis at Wimbledon 2026 at the age of 44.Four years after walking away from the sport, the 23-time grand slam champion enters the first round as a wildcard.The woman tasked with taking on the daunting prospect of the seven-time Wimbledon champion…
Kevin Kisner has revealed that Scottie Scheffler only practiced with the clubs he thought he could end up using ahead of the playoff with Viktor Hovland on Monday at the Travelers Championship, as he also suggested the reason he missed the putt to extend the duel. Scheffler has now finished…
The 2027 Corvette Stingray starts at $73,495. New LS6 engine helps it break the 200-mph barrier for the first time. Its 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times improve from last year. Chevrolet just revealed pricing for the 2027 Corvette Stingray, which is now the most affordable 200-mile-per-hour car following a General Motors-validated…
The St. Louis Blues have announced that they have placed former Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin on waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract.Drouin signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the New York Islanders this past off-season. However, he ended up being traded to the Blues in…
The Texas Rangers offense has been assessed the lion’s share of the blame for the team’s struggles last year, as well as their hovering around .500 so far this season. If the team would just hit like an average team, the argument goes, the pitching is strong enough for the…
LeBron James looks set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, with ESPN reporting he has told the team he will continue his NBA career but with a different team.James will turn 42 during the 2026-27 season but his long-time representative, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, said the 22-time All-Star intends…
ESPN handed out offseason grades for every NFL team, evaluating each move. The San Francisco 49ers were tied for one of the highest-graded offseasons, giving Trent Williams a new contract, signing Mike Evans, and trading for Osa Odighizuwa:Biggest move: Signing LT Trent Williams to a new contractMove I liked: Signing WR Mike EvansMove I disliked: Drafting…
SONOMA, Calif. — NASCAR sometimes might seem like an endless series of left turns, but Shane van Gisbergen can attest that oval racing is filled with variables.The 22 circular tracks on the Cup Series schedule feature different lengths, banking and shapes. For a New Zealand native who raced exclusively on…
National team midfielder Lucas Paquetá had an injury to the back of his left thigh confirmed after undergoing imaging tests on Tuesday (30).The player felt the issue on Monday, during Brazil’s victory over Japan in the second round of the 2026 World Cup.AdvertisementPaquetá began limping in the final minutes of…
Last month, golfers hoping to quaily for the U.S. Open competed in final qualifying for the third major of the year, also known as “Golf’s Longest Day.” On Tuesday, golf fans will be treated to the British version with 2026 Open Championship final qualifying.The 2026 Open Championship begins on July…
The three one-off Porsche 911s inspired by Toy Story have been sold. The anonymous buyer has pledged to donate $3 million to three different charities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children’s Foundation will each receive $1 million. Porsche has sold…
