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NJ Devils Sign All-Star Timo Meier to an 8-Year, $70.4 Million Deal
New Jersey Devils’ risky trade for All-Star winger Timo Meier back in February has paid off for both the player and the team. The Devils inked Meier to an extension that will keep the 26-year-old with the organization for the next eight years and guarantees him $70.4 million.
The Devils officially confirmed the agreement via social media on Wednesday.
https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1674108099441852421
“Timo’s unique...
Blackhawks Acquire Ex-Hart Trophy Winner Taylor Hall in a Trade with Bruins
The Chicago Blackhawks continued their busy offseason on Monday by acquiring former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall in a trade with the Boston Bruins.
As part of the deal, Blackhawks will also get rights to forward Nick Foligno, who is set to hit the unrestricted free agency. On the other hand, the Bruins received a duo of pending unrestricted free-agent...
Inter Miami Confirms Signing of Former Barca Midfielder Sergio Busquets
There is a reunion happening at Inter Miami. The MLS side confirmed that Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets is set to join the club and play again with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.
Miami made the announcement via a video posted on social media that featured quotes from notable soccer coaches and players about Busquets.
https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1672354037625135104
Busquets reportedly had lucrative offers from Saudi...
Rangers’ Legend Henrik Lundqvist Among Three Goalies Heading to the Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame just unveiled its 2023 class of inductees, and the list is dominated by goalies. The New York Rangers’ legend Henrik Lundqvist, 1984 Vezina Trophy winner Tom Barrasso and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Vernon all made the cut.
Lundqvist, Barrasso, and Vernon will be joined by former NY Islanders and St. Louis Blues’ center Pierre...
Lou Williams Announces His Retirement After 17 Seasons in NBA
Lou Williams, who is considered one of the best sixth men in NBA history, has announced his retirement from professional basketball. Williams is riding off into the sunset after playing 17 seasons in NBA.
Williams hasn’t played at all this past season, instead coaching his daughter Jada’s eighth-grade AAU team. He last saw NBA action in 2021-22, when he averaged...
Gregg Berhalter Re-Hired as USMNT Head Coach
In a surprising turn of events, Gregg Berhalter will resume his job as the head coach of the United States men’s national team. The news was officially announced by U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) on Friday.
According to the announcement, Berhalter will lead the national team at least through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to take place in...
Texans Give DT Maliek Collins a 2-Year, $23 Million Extension
The Houston Texans have reportedly signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins, a rare bright spot in their otherwise disappointing 2022 season, to a new two-year extension.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the agreement is worth $23 million and comes with $20 million in guarantees. Collins had one year left on a two-year, $17 million deal he signed back in 2022.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1669042679563313162
Collins started...
Denver Nuggets Win Their First NBA Title
The Denver Nuggets are the new NBA champions. The Nuggets closed out the NBA Finals series against the Miami Heat in five games with an 89-94 win on Monday night.
This is the first title for the Nuggets in what was their first appearance in the NBA finals. They previously had one appearance in ABA Finals in 1975–76.
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1668453516715728900
Game 5 didn’t...
Raptors to Hire Darko Rajakovic as Head Coach
Sources have reported that the Toronto Raptors are set to appoint Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as their new head coach. After offering Rajakovic the job on Saturday, the two sides are believed to be finalizing a contract that is set to be completed soon.
Having arrived from his native Serbia in 2012 to serve as the G League head...
LA Kings Sign Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a 2-Year, $11.75 Million Extension
The Los Angeles Kings announced on Wednesday that they have signed veteran defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a two-year extension. Gavrikov was previously set to enter the unrestricted free agency in the summer.
According to the Kings, Gavrikov’s new deal comes with an average annual salary of $5.875 million and a total value of $11.75 million. It will keep him with...