Predators give newly acquired Mavrik Bourque six-year deal - ESPN
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year deal Saturday, three days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars.
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Sources: U-M retains 5-star McCoy Jr. in wake of May's exit - ESPN
Five-star Michigan Wolverines recruit Brandon McCoy Jr. is staying with the Wolverines, sources told ESPN, the latest key player from their 2026-27 roster to announce his intention to remain in Ann Arbor after Dusty May's departure.
Plenty of promise for Australia despite last-32 World Cup exit
MIAMI, July 4 : Australia will feel their departure from the World Cup was premature after Friday's heart-wrenching penalty shootout loss to Egypt, but head home with hopes of a promising future with all the young talent that emerged during the tournament.
Lack of individual quality at heart of Asia's poor World Cup showing
DALLAS, July 4 : Asia's flimsy World Cup challenge finally fizzled out in Dallas on Friday with Australia's penalty shootout loss to Egypt extinguishing the confederation's hopes of salvaging anything positive from a dismal campaign.
Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch
Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-stopper and captain Mathew Ryan. But in a shock he started every game and proved rock solid, only to be substituted deep into extra-time in the last 32 clash against Egypt in Dallas as penalties loomed. Popovic brought on Ryan but he failed to pull off a save and Egypt won 4-2 on spot kicks to set up a last-16 meeting with Argentina after the game finished at 1-1. “You have to talk to the coaches about that,” Beach told Australian media of the goalkeeping switch. “I found out at the same time you guys did. “Obviously there was a plan that was put in place, and it wasn’t for us to know about. “The coaches made a decision, and as far as it goes, Matty and I are here to do the job of whatever works best for the team and brings the best outcome for our team.” Ryan was similarly in the dark, saying: “No, no, I wasn’t told before the match.” Former Australian goalkeeper Mark Bosnich said he was “astounded” by the move, while another goalkeeping icon Mark Schwarzer added: “I personally believe that the goalkeeper who’s playing should stay in there.” Ex-Socceroo Robbie Slater called it a failure by the coaching staff. “Beach was in terrific form and now we will never know if that form translates to a saved goal in the penalty shootout,” he said in a column for The Australian newspaper. “Again, this is on the coaching staff and as far as I am concerned this is another fail.” Slater was similarly outraged by defender Lucas Herrington
How England can overcome Mexico's altitude in World Cup round of 16 - ESPN
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, caffeine and beetroot juice — if England are to beat Mexico and overcome the punishing effects of playing at high altitude in Mexico City on Sunday, they will need all those ingredients and more to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
Egypt say police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
CAIRO, July 3 : The Egypt national team said a Dallas police officer pushed their director Ibrahim Hassan and player Trezeguet on Friday, as the two were attempting to take a photo with a World Cup fan.
Agent: LeBron eyeing host of teams, including Heat, Cavs, 76ers - ESPN
Three days after LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers he will be continuing his career elsewhere, his agent, Rich Paul, made two things abundantly clear: His client has options, and the hype around his decision is only beginning.