Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' 5-year, $90M US offer sheet for young centre
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for centre Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.
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Stingy Spain takes scoreless streak into semifinals vs. Belgium
CALIFORNIA: Mikel Merino is relishing Spain’s opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup, although first up is a quarterfinal matchup against Belgium in Inglewood, California, on Friday. Merino played a major role as Spain stayed alive with his stoppage-time goal in a 1-0 win against Portugal in the round of 16 on Monday. And yet the clutch goal is but one reason the midfielder is appreciative of the moment at hand. Merino nearly missed his World Cup opportunity after a stress fracture and subsequent surgery in late January put his roster spot in doubt.
Gauff has no regrets despite match point heartbreak against Muchova
LONDON, July 9 : A split-second of hesitation and a forehand into the net on match point dashed Coco Gauff's dreams of reaching a maiden Wimbledon final against Karolina Muchova on Thursday, but the American said she had no regrets about her shot selection.
Raptors put blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade on hold pending conclusion of NBA's probe
The Toronto Raptors say they have put their proposed trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold after the NBA said the team would assume the risk of any outcome from the league's ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
Top 2027 prospect Marcus Spears Jr. joining Texas this season - ESPN
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium
NEW YORK, July 9 : U.S. forward Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the United States' defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, the country's soccer federation said on Thursday.
Brentford sign striker Callum Wilson on free transfer after West Ham exit
July 9 : Brentford have signed striker Callum Wilson on a one-year contract following his departure from West Ham United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Muchova's heroics sink Gauff to seal all-Czech Wimbledon final with Noskova
LONDON, July 9 : For a place in the Wimbledon final, Karolina Muchova was ready to put her body on the line. A maiden Grand Slam title could heal all her past wounds when she takes on Czech compatriot Linda Noskova on Saturday.