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The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Chris Wideman from the Ottawa Senators on Friday for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft. “It’s a fresh start and a new opportunity,” - Wideman said. “I have the chance to play with the best player in the game in Connor McDavid and some other great players.” Before leaving Ottawa, Wideman was part of...

Lebron James marked his first return to Cleveland since leaving for the Lakers in July with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists as the Lakers beat the Cavaliers 109-105. However, Wednesday’s highlight was the reception James from fans whom just eight years ago treated him like a villain. During the first-quarter timeout, the 33-year-old raised his hands and clasped...

The Denver Bronco released Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones on Tuesday evening after seven appearances for the club. The veteran cornerback made one interception and nine tackles for the Broncos. Jones confirmed the news on Instagram, thanking the team for the opportunity to have him for the past few weeks. He also signaled he is still interested for a move to another...

After more than two decades in the MLB, former Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre announced his retirement on Tuesday, saying he came to the decision after “careful consideration and many sleepless nights.” “After careful consideration and many sleepless nights, I have made the decision to retire from what I’ve been doing for my whole life, which is playing baseball,...

The Yankees and the Seattle Mariners completed the first MLB trade this offseason on Monday with a deal that will see star pitcher James Paxton head to New York in exchange for three prospects. “I couldn’t be more excited about it,” Paxton said Monday. “It’s going to be a fantastic opportunity in New York, always expecting to win, the way...

After choosing to sit out the 2018/19 season, Le’Veon Bell aims to get a $17 million a year contract next season with at least $45 million in guaranteed money, NFL insider Ian Rapoport said on Sunday. “He wanted $17 million from the Steelers last year,” Rapoport said. “A new year, a higher (salary) cap, he wants more than $17 million....

Carmelo Anthony’s brief stint with the Houston Rockets came to an unexpected end on Thursday. The 34-year-old played only 10 regular season games in Houston but a slew of bad games saw his relationship with the club decline quickly. “After much internal discussion, the Rockets will be parting ways with Carmelo Anthony and we are working toward a resolution,” -...

Lebron James displayed a monster game on Thursday and scored 44 points against the Portland Trailblazers and pass Wilt Chamberlain in the top 5 NBA all-time scoring list. James also chose Thursday as a great day to pass the mark. By scoring 44 points, he became the first Lakers player to score that many games since Kobe Bryant’s 60 in...

World No.1 Novak Djokovic produced a robust performance on Wednesday night to overpower Germany’s Alexander Zverev and inch closer to the ATP semifinals in London. Despite fighting the flu and having to blow his nose in between points, the 31-year-old produced a rock-solid performance to beat Zverev 6-4, 6-1. The Serbian saved two break points in the opening set and...

Hours after Jimmy Butler was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, newly former teammates Karl Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins hailed praise at the 29-year-old, with Towns calling him “one hell of a player.” “He’s one hell of a player,” Towns said on Sunday. “I don’t know how many Jimmy Butlers there are in the world, so I think he’ll be...