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Yariel Rodríguez of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after coming out of the game against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Toronto. Photo by Mark Blinch /Getty Images Yariel Rodriguez deserved better from his teammates on Canada Day. The Cuban-born … Read more

Brandon Nimmo was out of the Mets’ lineup for their series-opener Monday against the Nationals after he fainted in his hotel bathroom around 5:15 a.m. and sustained a cut on his forehead. The outfielder, who didn’t remember the moment when he fainted and said something like that hadn’t happened to him before, immediately called team … Read more

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos celebrates after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Stamkos signed a four-year, $32-million deal with the Nashville Predators on Monday. (Phelan Ebenhack / Associated Press) 1 The Nashville Predators made a big splash as NHL free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champions … Read more

Prince Harry, left, will be honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the July 11 ESPYs. Tillman, a former NFL player, was killed by friendly fire during a tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2004. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo/Columbus Ledger Enquirer, Mike Haskey) ESPN is standing by its decision to honor Prince Harry … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo was consoled by Diogo Dalot after his miss in extra time (AMA/Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels ‘sadness and joy’ after his penalty miss reduced him to tears in Portugal’s shootout victory over Slovenia on Monday night. After the game ended goalless in 90 minutes, Portugal were handed the opportunity to take the … Read more

The reigning champs are keeping one of their cornerstones for the long term. Just two weeks after winning their 18th NBA title, the Boston Celtics gave guard Derrick White a maximum four-year, $125.9 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The NBA insider noted that securing White long-term was a “huge offseason priority” for Boston. … Read more

Quebec’s Evelyne Viens will be on the team, with Gabrielle Carle and Lysianne Proulx as alternates. Canada’s Simi Awujo, left, and Jessie Fleming celebrate winning in a shootout against Brazil in a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Canada coach Bev Priestman unveils her 18-player roster for the Paris Olympics. … Read more

The fate of England is lingering. UEFA is investigating 21-year-old Jude Bellingham for allegedly “breaching the basic rules of decent conduct” after a tournament-saving goal against Slovakia in England’s Euro 2024 round-of-16. Bellingham leaped into the air and scored a bicycle kick in the dying embers – tying the game at one – before motioning … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo was consoled by his Portugal teammates after missing a penalty (BBC) Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after missing a crucial penalty in Portugal’s Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Slovenia on Monday evening. After the game ended goalless in 90 minutes, Portugal were handed a huge chance to take the lead in the first … Read more

The Knicks brotherhood lost a loved one. Isaiah Hartenstein is leaving the Knicks after agreeing to a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. “NYC thank you for taking my family in and making my time there so special. Every time I went out on the court I always gave it my all … Read more