Jets sign star forward Kyle Connor to 8-year, $96M extension - ESPN
The Winnipeg Jets took care of business ahead of their regular-season opener, signing top forward Kyle Connor to an eight-year, $96 million extension on Wednesday.
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Free agent Odell Beckham Jr acknowledges six-game ban after violating NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy
Danny Parkins, Greg Jennings, and Willie Colon debate whether it’s time for the Baltimore Ravens to officially hit the panic button and if the Detroit Lions have proven themselves as the most complete team in the NFL.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime powers past Musetti to reach Shanghai Masters quarterfinals
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti on Wednesday.
England captain Kane could miss Wales friendly
Kane joined up with England despite suffering an ankle issue in Bayern’s win over Eintracht FrankfurtThe 32-year-old, who is England’s record scorer with 74 goals, sat out Wednesday’s sessionLONDON: England captain Harry Kane could miss Thursday’s friendly against Wales after the Bayern Munich striker was unable to train on Wednesday.Kane joined up with England despite suffering an ankle issue in Bayern’s win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.Speaking after the Frankfurt game, Kane said: “I am recovering at the moment — I took a knock. A few days and then I should be fine, so no problem for the national team.
Sabalenka battles to keep Wuhan record alive, Pegula survives marathon
WUHAN, China: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled hard Wednesday to keep her unbeaten record in Wuhan intact, having to come from behind to beat Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. The world number one started slowly in her first match since she clinched a fourth Grand Slam title at the US Open last month. But the Belarusian found her power game in the final set to reach the Wuhan Open last 16, where she will face the 16th-seeded Russian Liudmila Samsonova. Sabalenka is chasing a fourth consecutive crown in Wuhan where she has a perfect 18-0 win-loss record. The first three games went against serve but it was Sramkova who consolidated for 3-1, and it was all she needed to grab the opening set in 35 minutes, firing 15 winners. Sabalenka hit back to level and swept through the decider to win in just under two hours. “She played incredible tennis, especially in the first set.
Collin Morikawa doesn't believe he incited Ryder Cup crowds - ESPN
Collin Morikawa admitted the behavior of American fans at the Ryder Cup «crossed the line» but does not believe he was partly to blame for inflaming the atmosphere.
Conor McGregor accepts 18-month ban for UFC anti-doping violation
Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month ban for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.
Penguins pounce in opener, spoil Sullivan's return to Rangers - ESPN
NEW YORK — Mike Sullivan coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for 10 seasons, leading them to two Stanley Cup championships. On Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, he watched them ruin his debut as the New York Rangers' latest head coach.