Jim Montgomery is front runner for Bruins bench

Former Dallas Stars bench boss Jim Montgomery is reportedly the front-runner to become the next head coach of the Boston Bruins

Red Wings hire Derek Lalonde as head coach

The Detroit Red Wings hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Derek Lalonde to be their next head coach.

Lalonde spent the last four seasons serving on the Bolts' bench and he helped the team to three straight finals appearances as well as two consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.

Raptors resign Boucher

The Toronto Raptors re-signed Chris Boucher to a three-year, $35.25-million contract

Wizards resign Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal isn't leaving the Washington Wizards.

The Wizards re-signed the All-Star guard to a five-year, $251-million contract as free agency opened Thursday

Soto rejected mega offer

Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto apparently still hasn't received a satisfying extension offer.

Soto rejected a second massive extension proposal from the team during spring training

Knicks look to sign Brunson

The New Yorks Knicks are planning to sign top free-agent guard Jalen Brunson to a four-year contract approaching $110 million

Jokic signs 5 Year $264M

The Denver Nuggets and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic agreed to a five-year, $264-million super-max extension

NBA Salary Cap to increase

The NBA is projecting a $123.6-million salary cap for the 2022-23 campaign, sources told ESPN's Tim Bontemps.

That figure represents an approximate 10% increase from last season's mark.

Bianca Andreescu eliminated from Wimbledon

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu was knocked out of Wimbledon on Thursday after losing her second-round match against Elena Rybakina.

NFL insists indefinite suspension for Watson

The NFL and Deshaun Watson's legal team presented their arguments before a disciplinary officer for a second day Wednesday, with both sides holding firm as the hearing is scheduled to continue in Delaware on Thursday. The league is insisting on an indefinite suspension.

James Harden declines $47M option

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is electing to enter free agency by declining his $47.4-million player option for 2022-23.

Minnesota Wild trade Kevin Fiala to LA Kings

The Minnesota Wild have traded pending restricted free-agent forward Kevin Fiala's rights to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for their 2022 first-round pick and prospect Brock Faber

Spurs trade Dejounte Murray to Hawks

The San Antonio Spurs are trading All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for veteran wing Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks

Yankees set MLB Record

The New York Yankees' incredible 2022 season continues.

Giancarlo Stanton crushed the team's 57th homer in June during Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics, setting a new MLB record for the month.

Yankees & Dodgers are World Series Favs

We're nearly halfway through this 2022 MLB season, and the two best teams have been none other than the preseason favorite Dodgers and Yankees - who are favored to face off in this year's World Series for the first time in four decades.

Zubac signs 3 Year $33M with Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers and center Ivica Zubac have reached an agreement on a three-year, $33-million extension

Archie Bradley fractures elbow during brawl

Los Angeles Angels reliever Archie Bradley is expected to miss a few months after fracturing his elbow falling out of the dugout during Sunday's brawl with the Seattle Mariners.

Rockies have figured out Clayton Kershaw

Randall Grichuk and Elias Diaz homered and the Colorado Rockies continued their Coors Field mastery of Clayton Kershaw with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Anthony Duclair out long term with injury

Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair suffered an Achilles tendon injury during offseason training, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

There's no definitive timeline, but the ailment is reportedly expected to require a lengthy recovery.

Serena Williams eliminated from Wimbledon

Serena Williams has lost her first singles match in nearly a year, getting beat by 115th-ranked Harmony Tan of France in a third-set tiebreaker at Wimbledon.

Knicks trade Noel and Burks to Pistons

The New York Knicks are shipping center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

With the move, New York will clear $19 million in salary off its books, opening up further cap space to make a run at Jalen Brunson in free agency

Kenley Jansen battling irregular heartbeat

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to an irregular heartbeat

Scotiabank pausing all sponsorships with Hockey Canada

Scotiabank is pausing its sponsorship of Hockey Canada amid an ongoing scandal involving the sports organization's settlement of a sexual assault lawsuit.

Utah Jazz offer Will Hardy head coaching job

The Utah Jazz have offered their vacant head coaching job to Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy, with the 34-year-old set on accepting the job.

Guerrero Jr. rejected Home Run Derby invite

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vlad Guerrero Jr. rejected an opportunity to participate in the 2022 Home Run Derby in order to avoid reinjuring his wrist.

Terry McLaurin signs 3 Year $71M

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is signing a three-year extension that is worth up to $71 million

Russell Westbrook to remain a Laker

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is planning to exercise his $47.1-million player option for the 2022-23 campaign

Marlin Briscoe passes away

Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday.

His daughter, Angela Marriott, told The Associated Press that Briscoe, 76, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Norwalk, California. He had been hospitalized with circulation issues in his legs.

Chad Kuhl throws 3 Hit Shutout

Chad Kuhl crouched in a tunnel at Coors Field, sharing the moment with his parents on a FaceTime call as his phone kept buzzing with other messages of congratulations.

The fact that the best start of his career came against the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers only made the night even more special.

Kuhl pitched a three-hitter for his first major league shutout and the Colorado Rockies beat Los Angeles 4-0 on Monday.

Kevin Gausman dominates Red Sox

Toronto's Kevin Gausman gave the Red Sox a rough time as Boston got back to playing its biggest foes in the AL East.

Gausman matched a season high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit one of three Toronto home runs and the Blue Jays halted Boston's seven-game winning streak, beating the Red Sox 7-2 Monday night.

Kyrie Irving will remain with the Nets

Kyrie Irving will stay put after all.

The Brooklyn Nets star will remain with the franchise after choosing to opt into his $37-million player option for the 2022-23 season

Phil Nevin 10 Game Suspension

Major League Baseball came down hard on the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners with 12 suspensions after their huge brawl Sunday.

Nevin, who replaced Joe Maddon as Angels manager in early June, received the lengthiest suspension because Wantz intentionally threw at Winker after the umpires implemented warnings.

Cardinals put Flaherty on injured list

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, the club announced Monday.

The Cardinals also put outfielder Harrison Bader on the 10-day IL with plantar fascitis.

Blue Jays sign Sergio Romo

The Toronto Blue Jays are signing veteran right-hander Sergio Romo to a major-league deal, sources told the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

Romo began the season with the Seattle Mariners but was released June 22 after struggling mightily. The 39-year-old owns an 8.16 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings in 2022.

Mariners acquire Santana

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Carlos Santana from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handers Wyatt Mills and William Fleming

Brittney Griner could face up to 10 years in Prison

More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, a Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1.

The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her criminal trial. She could face 10 years in prison if convicted.

Chris Taylor hits line drive for victory

Chris Taylor was certain his line drive was hooking foul.

A deflection by Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley changed the path of the ball — and the outcome of a dramatic showdown between the last two World Series champions.

Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was voted the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday night.

The reigning Norris Trophy recipient led all NHL blue-liners and ranked third among all skaters in this postseason with 29 points over 20 games.

Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Champions

The Colorado Avalanche dashed the Tampa Bay Lightning's hopes of a three-peat, prevailing 2-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday to win their first championship in over two decades.

Bradley Beal to stay in Washington

Bradley Beal appears to be staying put in the nation's capital.

The Washington Wizards star will very likely decline his $36.4-million player option for next season and re-sign on a new five-year, $248-million contract

Brayden Point out for Game 6

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point is unavailable for Sunday's must-win Game 6 against the Colorado Avalanche

LeBron James “Triple Logoman” card sells $2.4M

Someone has paid $2.4 million for a one-of-a-kind LeBron James trading card, a purchase price that fell well short of what some expected.

The auction of the "Triple Logoman" card ended Saturday. Officials at the collectibles marketplace Goldin, which ran the auction, suggested earlier this month that the card could fetch the largest price ever for a card.

Deshaun Watson disciplinary hearing set

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's hearing before the NFL and players' association's jointly appointed disciplinary officer is scheduled to begin Tuesday

Bryce Harper out with fractured thumb

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper fractured his left thumb after being hit by a pitch Saturday, the team announced.

Harper will be further evaluated in the next few days, at which point the Phillies will have a better idea of how much time he'll miss.

Astros throw combined no hitter vs. Yankees

The Houston Astros have thrown a combined no-hitter against the New York Yankees in a 3-0 victory Saturday.

Cristian Javier didn't surrender a hit over seven innings while striking out 13, Hector Neris pitched the eighth, and Ryan Pressly finished off the job in the ninth.

Daniel Hudson out with ACL injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely be without reliever Daniel Hudson for the remainder of the season after the right-hander sustained an ACL injury on Friday, manager Dave Roberts said following the game.

Roberts stated that Hudson will undergo further tests, but the injury is currently being described as a sprain. The skipper also added, "I just don't see how it's not the end of his season."

Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta

It was an emotional return to Atlanta for Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman.

Ahead of a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves, with whom he spent 12 seasons before leaving via free agency last offseason, Freeman started crying when asked about receiving his World Series ring later in the day.

Verlander puts end to Yankees winning streak

Justin Verlander was amped up, throwing nine of his 20 fastest pitches this season.

"Maybe it was the adrenaline," he said.

Looking as strong as ever in his return season from Tommy John surgery, Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings against the major league-leading Yankees. Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, powering the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory Friday night that stopped New York's 15-game home winning streak.

Ondrej Palat scores to force Game 6

Ondrej Palat scored with under seven minutes left in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightningprevailed 3-2 over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night.

Blue Jays hitting coach suspended 5 games

Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez was suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount for making contact with umpire Doug Eddings during the lineup-card exchange before Wednesday's game with the Chicago White Sox.