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Toronto Sun
2 days ago
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Wild trade for Tarasenko, Islanders extend Romanov on eve of NHL free agency
Published Jun 30, 2025 • 1 minute read Detroit Red Wings right-winger Vladimir Tarasenko (11) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Feb. 25, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. Photo by Abbie Parr / AP Photo The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency, and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Wild acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday for future considerations. The Islanders re-signed defenceman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year contract that a person with knowledge of the extension said is worth $50 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms were not disclosed. Romanov will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2032-33 season. Tarasenko, 33, has one year left on his contract at a salary cap hit of $4.75 million. Read More He helped Florida win the Cup last year after being a key part of St. Louis' championship run in 2019. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Utah Mammoth also traded young forward Matias Maccelli to Toronto for a conditional 2027 third-round pick. It turns into a second-rounder in 2029 if Maccelli has 51-plus points and the Maple Leafs make the playoffs next season. 'We appreciate everything that Matias has done for the organization,' Utah general manager Bill Armstrong said. 'He is a great person, consummate professional, and we wish him all the best.' The moves came with the league awaiting what happens with the Leafs' pending free-agent Mitch Marner and who the back-to-back defending champion Panthers are able to bring back between Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad. They already re-signed Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sam Bennett to an eight-year, $64-million contract. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto Maple Leafs World World Toronto Maple Leafs World
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Twins top Mariners 10-1 after spark from Woods Richardson's strong start and Larnach's homer
Fans, with umbrellas, sit in seats during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Fans are covered up with ponchos during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) catches a flyout hit by Seattle Mariners' Randy Arozarena during the first inning a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson delivers during the first inning a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson delivers during the first inning a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Fans, with umbrellas, sit in seats during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Fans are covered up with ponchos during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) catches a flyout hit by Seattle Mariners' Randy Arozarena during the first inning a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson delivers during the first inning a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach homered with three RBIs after Simeon Woods Richardson started with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Thursday after a rain delay of 4 hours and 22 minutes. Brooks Lee led off an eight-run sixth against reliever Zach Pop with a home run. Then came RBI doubles from Byron Buxton and Willi Castro, a two-run single by Carlos Correa and a two-run homer from Matt Wallner in the highest-scoring inning for the Twins since a nine-run outburst in the first at New York on April 13, 2023. Advertisement Woods Richardson (3-4) produced a superb follow-up to the six scoreless innings Joe Ryan threw in a 2-0 victory on Wednesday, helping the Twins (39-42) win consecutive games for the first time since taking three straight from June 3-5. They lost 15 of 18 after that. Emerson Hancock (3-4) started with four scoreless innings for the Mariners before Larnach's two-run shot in the fifth. Mariners catcher Mitch Garver left in the fifth inning when Wallner fouled a ball off his mask, forcing star Cal Raleigh to finish behind the plate in forfeiture of the designated hitter. Key moment Woods Richardson bent low to snag a screaming line drive leading off the fourth, flashing a big smile back at an impressed Julio Rodriguez. Advertisement Key stat The longest rain delay in Target Field's 16 seasons lasted 4:50 on June 22, 2017, before the Twins lost 9-0 to Chicago. Up next Seattle starts a three-game series at Texas on Friday, the last stop on a 10-game road trip. Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.12 ERA pitches against Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-3, 1.56). The Twins start a three-game series at MLB-leading Detroit on Friday, considering an opener for RHP David Festa (1-2, 6.39) as they did during his last turn in the rotation. RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long (0-0, 4.58) will pitch for the Tigers. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
USWNT's latest roster features new players while Europe-based stars take a break
Jamaica's Amelia Van Zantan and United States' Alyssa Thompson (11) chase after a loose ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) United States midfielder Sam Coffey (17), middle right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against China, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) United States midfielder Sam Coffey (17), middle right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against China, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Jamaica's Amelia Van Zantan and United States' Alyssa Thompson (11) chase after a loose ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) United States midfielder Sam Coffey (17), middle right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against China, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) With U.S. coach Emma Hayes giving many of her Europe-based players a break, there were several new faces on the national team Wednesday for a trio of upcoming matches against Ireland and Canada. Lindsey Heaps, Catarina Macario and Emily Fox were among the players given time off after the European season. One exception was defender Naomi Girma, who is working her way back from a calf injury. Advertisement The United States plays Ireland on June 26 in Commerce City, Colorado, and again on June 29 in Cincinnati. The team plays Canada on July 2 in Washington, D.C. The roster includes four players who have been called up to the national team for the first time: defenders Jordyn Bugg, Lilly Reale and Izzy Rodriguez, and midfielder Sam Meza. Six players on the 25-player roster have not yet appeared in a game for the senior national team. Hayes, who took over as national team coach last year, has been looking at new players as she prepares the team for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. She has given 27 players their first national team call-ups. 'We want to continue to improve our understanding of how we want to play and widen the player pool, and those are some of the key goals of this three-game window,' Hayes said in a statement Wednesday. 'On this roster, we have players with a varied amount of experience, and my priority is to deepen the exposures required for international soccer. These are three challenging matches and as always, we want to win, but also to make sure we are ready for the next steps.' Advertisement One veteran player who is on the roster is midfielder Rose Lavelle, who hasn't played for the national team in more than six months after having ankle surgery. Lavelle recently returned to play for her club team, Gotham FC, in the National Women's Soccer League. U.S. roster: Goalkeepers: Angelina Anderson (Angel City), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign) Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals) Defenders: Kerry Abello (Orlando Pride), Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign), Naomi Girma (Chelsea), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC), Gisele Thompson (Angel City) Advertisement Midfielders: Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC), Sam Meza (Seattle Reign), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) Forwards: Lynn Biyendolo (Seattle Reign), Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City) ___ AP soccer:
Toronto Sun
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Beleaguered RHP Bowden Francis placed on IL, while Erik Swanson DFAed by Blue Jays
embattled starter Bowden Francis, who has looked more minor league than major league, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with what the team described as right shoulder impingement. Abbie Parr/The Associated Press Photo by Abbie Parr / AP The state of the Blue Jays' pitching, already beset with issues, was thrown into upheaval well before Tuesday night's series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account To begin with, embattled starter Bowden Francis, who has looked more minor league than major league, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with what the team described as right shoulder impingement. Per manager John Schneider, there's no structural damage to the shoulder. No word on what kind of structural damage exists between the ears. Francis has come unhinged for most of his starts this season, culminating with an outing in Philadelphia on the weekend when Francis walked three batters and hit two others in one inning. Equally embattled Erik Swanson was dealt a more severe fate when the right-handed reliever was designated for assignment. Swanson was the key piece the Blue Jays acquired three years ago when Teoscar Hernandez was dealt to Seattle. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As part of the deal, the Jays also acquired pitching prospect Adam Macko. Swanson has had his moments in Toronto, but his 2025 season has been an unmitigated disaster. The veteran began the season on the injured because of an arm injury. Since his return on June 1, Swanson wasn't able to rediscover his form and became prone to serving up home runs. In six games, Swanson recorded an ERA of 15.19. Swanson has dealt with some personal issues off the field, but he persevered, an attitude that endeared him to his teammates and coaching staff. In the bottom line world of pro sports, results are all that matter and Swanson did not deliver. The Jays, meanwhile, recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo, while left-hander Justin Bruihl was selected to the major-league roster. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. One of the team's most effective relievers in high leverage is Yimi Garcia, but he remains on the injured. The team's presumptive fourth starter in Max Scherzer is scheduled to start Wednesday for the Buffalo Bisons with the goal to reach 70 pitches. If all goes well, the veteran's next start will be back in the big leagues. Scherzer's thumb injury, which was sustained in his Blue Jays debut, and Francis' on-going struggles put too much burden on the team's incumbent starters in Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt. Eric Lauer and Spencer Turnbull have shown flashes when called upon by the Jays. Lauer is scheduled to start Wednesday, while Turnbull looms as the bulk guy Friday. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Columnists Toronto & GTA
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hartenstein back in starting lineup for Thunder for Game 4 of the NBA Finals vs. Indiana
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein warms up prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein warms up prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein warms up prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oklahoma City went back to the lineup it used throughout the first three rounds of the playoffs on Friday night, returning Isaiah Hartenstein to the starting five for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Indiana. Hartenstein started alongside MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort and Chet Holmgren. The Hartenstein-Holmgren pairing gives the Thunder a pair of 7-footers in the opening five, and Oklahoma City was 12-4 in the Western Conference playoffs when starting that lineup. Advertisement That fivesome was also 9-4 when starting games together in the regular season. The Thunder had Hartenstein coming off the bench for the first three games of the finals, with Cason Wallace starting in his place. Indiana took two of those three games. 'We have a lot of optionality that we draw on, almost nightly,' Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said earlier in the finals. 'If you followed our team throughout the season, I think you know that flexibility and adaptability is the only constant. We're never staying the same. I know we started the same lineup in the playoffs, but our rotation night to night in these series has been incredibly variant. We think that's a strength of our team.' The change comes after Indiana scored 50 points in the paint in Game 3, after managing only 34 in each of the first two games of the series. ___ AP NBA:
