Back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers re-sign Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad, AP sources say
The Florida Panthers completed another hat trick Monday less than two weeks since repeating as Stanley Cup champions. After Aaron Ekblad, Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett said they never wanted to leave South Florida, they got their wish. Days after locking up Bennett long term, the Panthers have agreed to re-sign Ekblad and Marchand, according to people familiar with the agreements. Ekblad agreed to an eight-year deal with an average value of $6. 1 million, while Marchand agreed to a six-year be...
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- Back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers re-sign Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad, AP sources say
- Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round
- Fluminense gets early goal from Germn Cano to knock out Inter Milan in Club World Cup Round of 16
- Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th time
- Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago weekend is unclear going into the third year of contract
- Bryce is back: 2-time MVP Harper returns from a wrist injury to give Phillies boost in NL East race
- NBA free agency opens Monday, after waves of player movement in recent days
- Mitch Marner headlines the NHL's free agents to watch, if he makes it to market
- Years after learning soccer in their basement, brothers Brenden and Paxten Aaronson both play for US
- Dolphins are trading CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to the Steelers for S Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Is EA Sports reviving its college basketball video game franchise?
- Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder's title run
- WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years
- Wimbledon is hit by record-breaking Day 1 temperatures as the tournament gets started
- Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028
- Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
- Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1
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- From Basel to Zurich: Discover the cities and stadiums hosting Euro 2025
- 2-time champion Petra Kvitova makes a final appearance at Wimbledon before she retires
- Matt Freese shined in his shootout moment, and the Americans are moving onto the Gold Cup semifinals
Sun, 29 Jun 2025
- US gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks
- Aldrich Potgieter wins Rocket Classic on 5th playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk
- Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote
- James Wood becomes first since Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked 4 times in a game
- Candace Parker did it her way and the Sparks retire the 2-time MVP's jersey
- Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beats Flamengo 4-2 to advance in Club World Cup
- Dodgers' Hernndez and Smith homer, Wrobleski pitches 6 innings of 3-hit ball in 5-1 win over Royals
- James Harden signing new 2-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Clippers, AP source says
- At US Senior Open, Harrington hangs on, wins head-to-head showdown with Cink
- D. Wayne Lukas death: Horse racing pays tribute to Hall of Fame trainer
- Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89
- Neves scores twice and Paris Saint-Germain routs Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 at Club World Cup
- Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says
- NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says
- Minor league team in Reno has a rabbit throw out the ceremonial first pitch
- French soccer union blasts Club World Cup over 'massacre' of player welfare
- LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, will make $52.6M in 2025-26, AP source says
- Lando Norris holds off Oscar Piastri to win Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix
- Sabalenka's Wimbledon foe is Carson Branstine, a qualifier from California, Canada and Texas AM
- Ilia Topuria makes case for being UFC's pound-for-pound best with first-round KO of Charles Oliveira
- Carlos Alcaraz loves playing on grass and is trying to win a third Wimbledon title in a row
- Jake Paul beats former middleweight champ Julio Csar Chvez Jr. by unanimous decision
Sat, 28 Jun 2025
- Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passes Brad Keselowski on final lap to win NASCAR Atlanta race
- Harrington's chip-in on 18 leaves him tied (again) with Hensby, Cink at US Senior Open
- Aldrich Potgieter, PGA Tour's youngest player and biggest hitter, leads Rocket Classic by 2 strokes
- Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74
- Simon Wang becomes highest-drafted player born in China, going 33rd to Sharks in NHL draft
- Yanks' Ian Hamilton, frustrated with himself, stares down A's rookie Jacob Wilson
- Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of career at 101.7 mph in 3rd mound start for Dodgers
- Search and annoy: Harrington, NBC's Maltbie caught in tiff over lost ball at US Senior Open
- Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin Clark
- US soccer great Tobin Heath hoping Club World Cup spurs more growth for game at home
- Coco Gauff says criticism of Aryna Sabalenka's French Open comments went 'too far'
- Novak Djokovic figures Wimbledon gives him his best chance at a record 25th Grand Slam title
- Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
- Sam Bennett says he's staying in Florida with hopes Panthers turn into a dynasty
- Candace Parker set to have first of 2 jersey retirements this weekend in Los Angeles
- Wimbledon 2025: Coco Gauff is just 21 but already thinking about what to do after tennis
- Spain star Aitana Bonmat hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025
- Islanders' No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
- Orioles make history by turning a 6-0 deficit into a 14-run win against Tampa Bay
- Nick Martinez and Spencer Steer just miss making history in Reds' 8-1 win over Padres
- After falling behind by 6 in the 2nd inning, the Orioles storm back and rout Tampa Bay 22-8
- Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother
- Power pair of Cink and Harrington tied along with Hensby heading into weekend at US Senior Open
- Emotional tribute to 'Johnny Hockey' as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets' 1st-round picks
- Reds' Martinez takes no-hit bid into 9th, Steer hits 3 homers in 8-1 win over Padres
- Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford share compliments in final stop of media tour for Sept. 13 bout
- Maple Leafs re-sign Tavares, Oilers keep Frederic around long term and NHL trades get rolling
- NASCAR's Cup Series to debut In-Season Challenge as $1 million backdrop to points race for title
- Knapp makes PGA Tour history at Rocket Classic, trails 2nd-round leaders Kirk, Knowles and Putnam
- Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue
- Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
- Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas
- Masai Ujiri fired as Raptors president and vice chairman after 13 years with franchise
- Caitlin Clark is out again with groin injury, will miss matchup with Paige Bueckers
- Swiatek routs Paolini in Hamburg for her first grass final. Pegula awaits
- Mariners catcher and MLB homer leader Cal Raleigh to participate in Home Run Derby
- More than 1 million empty seats for Club World Cup group stage. Knockout rounds up next
- An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor deal
- Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and Instagram
- Claims of Verstappen having 'conversations' with Mercedes could overshadow Red Bull's home race
- NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports
- Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and has a legit chance to lead USA squad in LA
- Wimbledon 2025: Anniversaries for Serena Williams, Arthur Ashe, Isner-Mahut and COVID
- Wimbledon's draw puts Alcaraz against Fognini in the first round. Coco Gauff faces Yastremska
Thu, 26 Jun 2025
- For Harrington, one bogey outshines the birdies and keeps him in share of lead at US Senior Open
- NBA draft resumes with trades, early selections of All-Americans Broome and Kalkbrenner
- Mets P Griffin Canning injures left ankle. Manager Carlos Mendoza says 'it looks like an Achilles'
- Tampa Bay Rays Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing a child and gets a suspended sentence
- Dodgers left-hander Kershaw strikes out 5, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts
- Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter shoot Rocket Classic-record 62s to share 1st-round lead
- Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants' ballpark, team CEO says
- Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters
- NHL and NHLPA close to agreeing on 4-year CBA extension including an 84-game season, AP sources say
- NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 weeks of the season for violating personal conduct policy
- Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon falls short in her attempt to break 4-minute mile
- Super Bowl halftime performer arrested after police say he held flag stating 'Sudan and Free Gaza.'
- Messi and Inter Miami stars prepare to face former coach Luis Enrique and PSG in Club World Cup
- Team USA's Bobby Witt Jr. ready for bigger role in 2026 World Baseball Classic
- Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources say
- Rockies promote owner's son to leadership role amid one of worst MLB starts
- Cincinnati Bengals and county reach tentative $470M deal to renovate Paycor Stadium and extend lease
- Buccaneers extend coach Todd Bowles, GM Jason Licht
- IOC's Coventry pauses 2036 Olympics hosting contest in 1st big decision of her presidency
- Ronaldo declares 'Al Nassr forever' after signing a two-year deal to stay in Saudi Arabia
- Fever's Caitlin Clark ruled out of Thursday night matchup vs Sparks with groin injury
- T.J. Puchyr agrees to buy Rick Ware Racing with plans to build a 3-car NASCAR team
- Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports
- Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
- Mbapp files harassment complaint against PSG and judicial officials are investigating
- Fleming, Raynaud, Penda headline the list of best available players entering Round 2 of NBA draft
- Celtics' Brad Stevens says Jayson Tatum progressing well, but won't return until 'fully ready'
- A'ja Wilson scores 22, becomes fastest in WNBA history to 5,000 points as Aces beat Sun
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
- Journey man: Mets pitcher Jonathan Pintaro takes improbable path to majors
- Suns add 7-footer Mark Williams, send two first-round picks to Hornets, AP source says
- Moms take centerstage at NBA draft as sons appreciate all the effort they've put in
- 2025 NBA draft tracker: list of first-round picks
- Jacob deGrom flirts with a perfect game, then a no-hitter with the Rangers
- Jacob deGrom loses no-hit bid in 8th, leads Rangers over Orioles 7-0
- NHL and the players' union have discussed going to an 84-game season in CBA talks, AP source says
- Ronald Acua Jr. of host Braves to compete in Home Run Derby on July 14 at Atlanta's Truist Park
- Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in ESPN interview, says league taking serious look at Achilles tears
- Brewers' Misiorowski continues history-making start to his career by outperforming Pirates' Skenes
- NBA players seem to tear their Achilles more frequently nowadays. Why is that?
- Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin wins PWHL's Billie Jean King MVP award
- MLB, NASCAR stars talk the legends of Bristol as racetrack transforms for historic ballgame
- Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford's off-field 'accident' requires season-ending wrist surgery
- Fan banned by MLB after heckling Dbacks' Marte to tears with barb about late mother, AP source says
- DeWanna Bonner says 'the fit did not work' with Fever, who have waived the 6-time All-Star
- Miami's Lionel Messi at $20.4 million earns more than 21 other MLS teams' payrolls this year
- Oilers trade Evander Kane to the Canucks, clearing salary cap space for next season
- California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes
- Mark Walter and Lakers say sale of the team is expected to close later this year
- Pirates' Skenes and Brewers' Misiorowski will test hitters and radar guns in 1st MLB matchup
- FIFA investigates if Real Madrid's Rdiger was racially abused by opponent at Club World Cup
- Reds rookie Chase Burns strikes out first 5 batters in big league debut before faltering vs. Yankees
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
- Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source says
- Porzingis going to Hawks in a 3-team trade agreement, AP source says
- Club World Cup: Benfica beats Bayern Munich in scorching heat to win Group C
- Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is 'pretty sure' the 2025 season will be his last in the NFL
- NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, WNBA's Lynx from Taylor to Lore-Rodriguez group
- Cooper Flagg set to become Mavericks' new main man as the expected No. 1 pick in NBA draft
- Players and fans at the Club World Cup are coping with high temperatures as a heat wave hits US
- Ace Bailey of Rutgers shrugs off questions about canceled workout ahead of the NBA draft
- Mogilny finally gets the call as the Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of the class of 2025
- Oklahoma City Thunder fans celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak
- Pelicans trade McCollum and Olynyk to the Wizards for Poole and Bey, AP source says
- From racetrack to ballpark: Bristol's MLB transformation shifts into high gear
- Judge in Maradona negligence case resigns amid scandal
- Will the Islanders bring James Hagens home? GM Mathieu Darche weighs his options in the NHL draft
- Noah Syndergaard signs a minor league deal with the White Sox
- Aces struggle and Caitlin Clark hits a shooting slump early in WNBA season
- Exercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous
- Jrue Holiday being sent from Celtics to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and picks, AP source says
- With F1, rising star Damson Idris enters Hollywoods fast lane
- Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton after surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon: 'I'd do it again'
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
- Padres star Tatis sues Big League Advance in attempt to get out of future earnings deal
- Prized prospect Chase Burns excited to make MLB debut for Reds against Yankees
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