Canadiens ink standout rookie Ivan Demidov to 8-year extension - ESPN
The Montreal Canadiens have locked up winger Ivan Demidov, the best rookie forward in the NHL last season.
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Former football behemoths tumble in new World Cup order
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 : Four-time world champions Germany provided the biggest shock when they crashed out of the World Cup in the first knockout stage, leading a string of former football powers who tumbled out early, as a new world order is established in the sport.
Sciver-Brunt to lead England in semis
July 1 : England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the hosts in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at The Oval after recovering from a calf strain, the all-rounder said on Wednesday.
Sabalenka channels her inner Rocky to fend off Kessler challenge
LONDON, July 1 : There is no doubting that "Rocky" fan Aryna Sabalenka has an "Eye of the Tiger" as she demonstrated on Wednesday when her survival instincts kicked in to subdue American McCartney Kessler 6-1 7-6(9) in a compelling second round tussle at Wimbledon.
Sinner stays clear of trouble against Borges to reach round three
LONDON, July 1 : Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner had several members of Europe's Ryder Cup team watching his second-round clash with Nuno Borges on Wednesday and in golfing parlance he kept it straight down the middle in a relatively risk-free victory.
Rice returns as England make three changes for DR Congo clash
ATLANTA, July 1 : England made three changes to their starting lineup for the World Cup last-32 game against Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, with Declan Rice back in the midfield.
Medvedev labours into Wimbledon third round
LONDON, July 1 : Eighth seed Daniil Medvedev laboured to a 3-6 6-3 7-5 6-2 victory over Spanish Wimbledon debutant Daniel Merida in the second round on Wednesday and thanked his serve for the win.
France's fearsome attack enters debate over World Cup's greatest forward line
NEW YORK, July 1 : France's march into the World Cup last 16 has been built on an attacking force so relentless that comparisons with some of the greatest forward lines in football history are no longer sounding premature.