Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign goaltender Casey DeSmith to two-year contract worth $3.6M
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $3.6 million contract on Tuesday. The organization tweeted: “Welcome back, Casey! The Penguins have agreed to terms with DeSmith on a two-year contract. The contract runs through the
Novak Djokovic defeats Jannik Sinner to advance to 2022 Wimbledon Men’s Semifinals
Novak Djokovic came back from behind to defeat Jannik Sinner in the 2022 Wimbledon men’s quarterfinals Tuesday. Djokovic held a 4-1 lead in the opening set before the 20-year-old Italian surged ahead to win the first two
WNBA star Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to President Biden from Russian prison, writing “I’m terrified I might be here forever”
WNBA star Brittney Griner sent a letter to the White House on Monday asking for President Joe Biden’s assistance in securing her release from Russia, where she has been detained for nearly five months. Griner has been
Rafael Nadal advances while Nick Kyrgios overcomes injury to win on Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022
Rafael Nadal moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday, beating No. 21 Botic van de Zandschulp of The Netherlands, 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(6) in the fourth round. The 36-year-old Spaniard, who has won the first two legs of
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested on felony domestic violence charge
A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said on Thursday that Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was arrested on a felony charge in Los Angeles, and released on $130,000 bail. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department records
Kevin Durant requests trade from Brooklyn Nets
ESPN, The Athletic and Yahoo Sports are all reporting that All-Star forward Kevin Durant requested a trade on Thursday from the Brooklyn Nets. The bombshell news came just hours before free agency opened Thursday at 6 p.m. ET. Phoenix and
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper undergoes thumb surgery; no timetable for his return
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper suffered a fractured left thumb Saturday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, taking a 97-mph fastball by Blake Snell to the hand and exiting the game immediately. The Phillies
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry set to host ESPY Awards
Coming off his fourth NBA championship and being named Finals MVP, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is set to host The ESPYS on July 20 in Los Angeles. This will be Curry’s first time at hosting
LA Lakers’ Russell Westbrook to opt into $47M option for 2022
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook plans to exercise his $47.1 million player option for 2022. The 33-year-old Westbrook’s decision to opt into the final year of his contract comes a day after the Lakers were reported
Serena Williams loses in first-round at Wimbledon against France’s Harmony Tan
Serena Williams returned to the Grand Slam stage at Wimbledon on Tuesday in her first competitive singles match in almost a year, losing a first-round match vs. France’s Harmony Tan in three sets, 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7).