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Paredes' 3 HRs Power Rays; Cardinals Slide Back in to First

The Tampa Bay Rays got an unlikely hero on Tuesday night to step up against the mighty New York Yankees, as Isaac Paredes led the charge in their 5-4 home win. Paredes clobbered three home runs, all in his first three at-bats in the win. The loss was just the Yankees' third in the past 20 games. Harold Ramirez also went deep, going back-to-back with Paredes in the first inning off of Nestor Cortes. Paredes came to the Yankees through a trade with the Detroit Tigers on April 4th, where they gave up Austin Meadows. This was the seventh three-homer game for the Rays in franchise history, joining Johnny Gomes, B.J. Upton, Travis d'Arnaud, Brandon Lowe, and Evan Longoria, who did it twice. Shawn Armstrong got his first win for the Rays, while Cortes suffered his third loss. The St. Louis Cardinals nabbed first place back from the Milwaukee Brewers, pulling in to a tie atop the NL Central with a 6-2 road win over the Brew-Crew. Nolan Gorman homered twice, going a perfect 4-for-4 on the night. He finished the night with four RBIs, as both of his homers were solo shots. The win snaps the Brewers' four-game winning streak, as both teams now sit at 39-31. Zack Thompson got his first win out of the bullpen, as the Cardinals' bullpen allowed just one hit and one walk over six shutout innings. The Cardinals got this win without their big bat Paul Goldschmidt in the lineup due to back tightness. Other key scores saw the Houston Astros use a trio of home runs to rout the New York Mets, 8-2. Joc Pederson and Austin Wynns both homered in the San Francisco Giants' 12-10 win over the Atlanta Braves. Andres Gimenez had the go-ahead RBI single in the 11th to send the Cleveland Guardians past the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, in 11 innings, giving the Guardians the AL Central lead. Josh Harrison had his ninth career walk-off hit to lift the Chicago White Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-6, in 12 innings. Trevor Story's three-run blast was the difference in the Boston Red Sox's 5-4 home win over the Detroit Tigers. Tony Gonsolin earned his ninth win as the Los Angeles Dodgers handled the Cincinnati Reds, 8-2. Jorge Alfaro's RBI single in the 11th gave the San Diego Padres a 3-2 walk-off win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. And Martin Perez went six shutout innings as the Texas Rangers blanked the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-0.

Buccaneers' Rob Gronkowski Retires For Second Time

Some may not believe that he is done for good, but for a second time, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the National Football League on Tuesday. The 33-year-old made the announcement via social media, but his agent told ESPN that he wouldn't be surprise if Gronk returns again for Bucs QB Tom Brady. Gronkowski previously retired while with the New England Patriots in 2018 due to injuries. He was a second-round draft pick in 2010, and has played his entire career with Brady. The tight end came out of retirement ahead of the 2020 season to join Tampa Bay with Brady. Since entering the league, Gronkowski has totaled 92 touchdowns, which is the most of any player in that span, and the most by a tight end all time. While sticking with Brady, he has won four Super Bowls, including three with New England and one with Tampa Bay. The future Hall of Famer was a first-team All-Pro in 2014, 2015, and 2017, won the Comeback Player of The Year in 2014, and was added to the NFL 2010s All-Decade team. On top of that, he has the most touchdowns by a tight end in postseason history at 15, and the second-most of any position behind Jerry Rice's 22.

Steelers Sign Defensive Tackle Larry Ogunjobi

The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi in the AFC North Division, signing him to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ogunjobi has now played for the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, and Steelers, leaving just the Baltimore Ravens left in the division. Ogunjobi got a three-year, $40.5 million deal from the Chicago Bears in March, but that fell apart due to a failed physical. It was not disclosed why he failed the physical, but he did have surgery on his right foot in the off-season. He has since visited the New York Jets before signing here, where he will help the team move on from Stephon Tuitt's retirement. The 28-year-old missed most of the Cincinnati Bengals' Super Bowl run last season due to the foot injury, but he did post seven sacks before the injury.

Bears' Dakota Dozier Lands on Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears are not starting the off-season practices as planned, already placing Dakota Dozier on injured reserve on Tuesday. The move comes one week after he suffered an apparent left leg injury during minicamp practice. The 31-year-old was carted off the field on June 14th and did not return for the next two days of mandatory practice. He was expected to compete for the second team left guard position, but he has also gotten reps at first team right guard. The Bears signed Dozier to a one-year deal in March. Dozier spent the past three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and spent most of last season on the practice squad. His most productive season saw him start 16 games at left guard in 2020. The team went on to sign defensive back Jayson Stanley, who has had stops with six teams since entering the league in 2019.

NHL Awards Roundup

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Wins Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award The Toronto Maple Leafs were represented nicely with their star forward taking home two awards. The 24-year-old posted 60 goals to lead the NHL for a second straight season. He also set a Maple Leafs franchise record and single-season record for an American-born player with that total. To add to that, he led with 44 even-strength goals, 0.82 goals per game, and 348 shots. Matthews was also tied for sixth in points with 106, which was the highest total of his career. He earned 119 first-place votes for the Hart Trophy, and is the first Leafs player to win the Ted Lindsay Award. Rangers' Igor Shesterkin Takes Home Vezina Trophy The New York Rangers may have fell short of the Stanley Cup Final, but goaltender Igor Shesterkin got his honor. The top goaltender beat out Jakob Markstrom of the Calgary Flames and Juuse Saros of the Nashville Predators. He led the NHL with a 2.07 goals against average and a .935 save percentage over 53 games. That helped the Rangers to 110 points on the season, the third-highest total in franchise history. Shesterkin joins Henrik Lundqvist and John Vanbiesbrouck as Rangers to win the award. Norris Trophy Goes to Cale Makar This was the closest vote of the night, but the Colorado Avalanche defenseman takes home the award. He earned 1,631 points in the voting and 92 first-place votes. That was enough to beat out Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators and Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Makar was named on 195 ballots, while Josi was on 194, showing just how close this one ended up being Red Wings' Seider Named Calder Trophy Winner The Detroit Red Wings' future seems bright thanks to this guy, as Seider won the award after playing in all 82 games. In that time, he averaged 23:02 of ice time and led all rookie defenseman with 50 points. That total is the third-highest for a first-year defenseman in 30 years. Seider also went on to lead all rookies with 43 assists and 21 power play points. Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks and Michael Bunting of the Toronto Maple Leafs were also in the running.

Oilers Give Coach Jay Woodcroft Contract Extension

The Edmonton Oilers are liking what they see at the top of their coaching staff after a deeper playoff run, as they gave head coach Jay Woodcroft a three-year contract extension on Tuesday. The deal keeps him with the team through the 2024-2025 season. The team fired Dave Tippett on February 10th and called up Woodcroft from the AHL's Bakersfield Condors to take over. The Oilers were sixth in the Pacific at the time, and wound up going 26-9-3 the rest of the way and earned a playoff spot. They even won two playoff series before falling to the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. The 45-year-old Woodcroft previously coached under Todd McLellan with the San Jose Sharks in 2008, and was on the Oilers' staff in 2015, which is a staff he now runs.

Rockets' John Wall, Lakers' Kendrick Nunn Opt In

The Houston Rockets saga with John Wall continues, as the star has opted in to his $47.4 million player option as of Tuesday for the 2022-2023 season. The two sides are expected to talk a buyout if no trade partner is found. The 31-year-old was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Rockets in the 2020 Russell Westbrook deal. Wall missed the entire 2019-2020 season with an Achilles tear, but went on to average 20.6 points and 6.9 assists for Houston in the 2020-2021 campaign. Despite that, Wall does not have a starting job there due to the team focusing on young stars Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. The five-time All Star played in just 113 games over three seasons from 2017 to 2021 due to various injuries. In a more solid opt in, guard Kendrick Nunn opted in to his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, calling the choice a "no-brainer." The 26-year-old missed all of last season with a bone bruise in his right knee, and is now set to make $5.25 million. An ankle injury also played a role in him missing time, as he suffered that during training camp. Nunn is best known for his time with the Miami Heat, where he posted 15 points per game on 36.4% three-point shooting over two seasons. He also averaged 3.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds per contest.

Former Purdue Standout Swanigan Dead at 25

In stunning news out of the NBA on Tuesday, former Purdue standout and member of the Portland Trail Blazers, Caleb Swanigan, has died at the age of 25. The former player reportedly died Monday night of natural causes in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Swanigan was a first-round pick of the Trail Blazers in 2017 and also played with the Sacramento Kings. He was more known for his college days, and even won Indiana's Mr. Basketball in 2015. His best season came as a sophomore, where he won Big Ten Player of The Year with Purdue and was a finalist for the Naismith Award.

Lightning Roll For Much Needed Game 3 Win

The Tampa Bay Lightning needed a big performance on their home ice Monday night, and they got just that, getting on the board in the Stanley Cup Final with a 6-2 rout of the Colorado Avalanche. Steven Stamkos, Ondrej Palat, and Pat Maroon all posted a goal and an assist in the win. The Lightning used a four-goal second period to pull away for good, this after consecutive road losses. Anthony Cirelli, Nicholas Paul, and Corey Perry also scored for the Lightning. Tampa Bay was able to bounce back from a 7-0 shutout in Game 2 in Colorado Saturday night. Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman each posted two assists, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 37 saves in the big win. Gabriel Landeskog scored twice for the only Avalanche production, as they will stay in Tampa for Game 4 on Wednesday night, holding a 2-1 series lead.

Stars Closing in on Hiring Peter DeBoer as Head Coach

The Dallas Stars are closing in on a deal with Peter DeBoer to make him their next head coach, according to ESPN sources on Monday. The news was first reported by TSN, and multiple reports confirmed it. The 54-year-old was fired by the Las Vegas Golden Knights at the end of the regular season. He will inherit a team that advanced to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They fell to the Calgary Flames in seven games as the first Wild Card team. This will be DeBoer's fifth different gig, as he comes in with two Stanley Cup Final appearanc.es DeBoer has posted 513 career regular season wins, making the playoffs seven times. Although, his Knights most recently missed the playoffs for the first time ever, going 43-31-8 with 94 points this past season.

Yankees' Cole Flirts With No-Hitter; Brewers Move Back in to First

The New York Yankees are on a magical run this season, and that magic nearly got added to in a big way Monday night during their 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Gerrit Cole was dominant, losing a no-hit bid in the eighth inning, as the Yankees already got their 50th win of the season. They have won 17 of their past 19 games, as their 50-17 start is the best in the majors since the 2001 Seattle Mariners. They now hold a 12-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Rays fell to fourth at 14 games back. Cole struck out 12 batters and walked three, lasting 7.1 innings, as Isaac Paredes led off the eighth with a single to break up his no-hit bid. This is the second time this season he flirted with a special night, as he pitched 6.2 perfect innings against the Detroit Tigers on June 3rd. Anthony Rizzo stayed hot with his fourth homer in five games, while Aaron Hicks had the tiebreaking RBI triple in the ninth. The Milwaukee Brewers pitched their way back in to first place in the NL Central, shutting out the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-0, at home to move back in front. Corbin Burnes struck out 10 batters over seven shutout innings, moving to 5-4 on the season. Tyrone Taylor was the difference maker at the plate, blasting a two-run home run for the only runs of the game. The Brewers have overcome losing eight straight games by winning six of their past eight. Burnes allowed just two hits and walked two, helping a Brewers' staff that is struggling with injuries. In two starts against the Cardinals this season, Burnes has struck out 21 in 14 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and three walks. This comes after he posted a 1.64 ERA in 22 innings against them last season. Josh Hader worked the ninth for his 20th save in 21 opportunities, opening up a four-game series with a big win. Other key scores saw Orlando Arcia hit an RBI single in the ninth to give the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 walk-off win over the San Francisco Giants. Yu Darvish went seven strong innings as the San Diego Padres handled the Arizona Diamondbacks, 4-1. David Peterson pitched in to the sixth as the New York Mets shut out the Miami Marlins, 6-0. Andrew Vaughn had four hits as the Chicago White Sox held off the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-7. And Franchy Cordero's three hits and two RBIs led the Boston Red Sox over the Detroit Tigers, 5-2.

White Sox Send Moncada to IL

The Chicago White Sox welcomed shortstop Tim Anderson back on Monday, but at the same time, they lost third baseman Yoan Moncada to a hamstring injury. The team placed Moncada on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring. The move is retroactive to June 18th. Moncada left Friday night's loss to the Houston Astros in the third inning due to tightness in his hamstring. The injury occurred while he was running to first base in the second inning. He already missed the start of the season with a strained oblique.

Dodgers Acquire Trayce Thompson From Tigers

With Mookie Betts heading to the injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked for help in a trade, acquiring outfielder Trayce Thompson from the Detroit Tigers for cash consideration. Betts suffered a cracked rib last week in a collision with Cody Bellinger, and was placed on the IL over the weekend. The 31-year-old Thompson signed with the Tigers last month, and hit .299 with eight home runs, seven walks, and 30 strikeouts over 25 games. This will be his second stint with the Dodgers, as he played there in 2016 and 2017.

Brewers Place Aaron Ashby on Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers got closer Josh Hader back, but their pitching staff took another blow, with starter Aaron Ashby going down. The team placed the left-hander on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.  Ashby left his last start against the New York Mets in the fifth inning due to tightness in his forearm. He joins Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff as starters currently on the Brewers' IL. Ashby has gone 1-5 with a 4.25 ERA over 14 appearances, including eight starts, this season.

Seahawks Give Bryan Mone Two-Year Extension

The Seattle Seahawks locked in a key part of their defensive line, giving defensive tackle Bryan Mone a two-year contract extension on Monday. The deal is worth $12 million, keeping him under contract with the team through the 2024 season. Mone could make up to $13.8 million with incentives included over the next three seasons. The Seahawks added him as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of Michigan. He went on to start five of his 14 games, setting career highs with 35 tackles and 1.5 sacks last season.

Blue Jays Rally to End Yankees' Streak; Guardians Take Series in LA

The Toronto Blue Jays were the comeback kids on their home field Sunday afternoon, snapping the New York Yankees' winning streak with a wild 10-9 victory. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. connected for his fifth career grand slam to power the comeback, while Teoscar Hernandez hit the go-ahead three-run shot. The Blue Jays were able to avoid the sweep and ended the Yankees' win streak at nine straight games. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added his 17th home run, while George Springer also went deep. All of the Blue Jays' runs came from homers, as they are the first team to score double digit runs against the Yankees this season. The long balls helped Toronto erase a five-run deficit, but the Yankees still hold the majors' best record at 49-17. The Cleveland Guardians used a late-game rally to earn an impressive series win at Dodger Stadium with a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Andres Gimenez drove home the go-ahead run, scoring Oscar Gonzalez as the winning run. Gonzalez also added his first-career home run in the Guardians' big win. Cleveland took two of three from the Dodgers and have won 15 of their past 19 overall, sitting just one game behind the Minnesota Twins. On May 29th, the Guardians sat 7.5 games out of first place in the AL Central. Eli Morgan got his third win in his hometown, while Emmanuel Clase used a perfect ninth to earn his 15th save. Freddie Freeman went deep for the Dodgers, while Trea Turner extended his hitting streak to 12 games, as they remain just a half game ahead of the San Diego Padres in the NL West. Other key scores saw Nick Pivetta strike out 10 batters over seven innings as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-4. Anthony Santander's homer was the difference as the Baltimore Orioles beat the struggling Tampa Bay Rays, 2-1. Juan Soto's three-run shot helped the Washington Nationals avoid a five-game sweep with a 9-3 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies. Jerar Encarnacion hit a grand slam in his major league debut to lead the Miami Marlins over the New York Mets, 6-2. Ian Anderson pitched in to the seventh inning as the Atlanta Braves shut out the Chicago Cubs, 6-0. Victor Caratini and Hunter Renfroe both homered as the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Cincinnati Reds with a 6-3 road win. Jack Suwinski's third home run of the game gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3 walk-off win over the San Francisco Giants. The Colorado Rockies swept away the San Diego Padres with an 8-3 win, as Manny Machado went down with a sprained ankle. And J.J. Matijevic hit his first-career homer as the Houston Astros held off the Chicago White Sox, 4-3.

Nuggets' Jeff Green Opts In For 2022-2023 Season

Veteran forward Jeff Green has exercised his $4.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets, returning him to the team for the 2022-2023 season. He had until Monday to decide whether to opt out or into the deal. The 35-year-old averaged 10.3 points over 75 games, including 63 starts, last season. This is the 11th team he has played for over his 14-year NBA career. The team did trade JaMychal Green to the Oklahoma City Thunder, so that leaves more playing time for Green.

Eagles Agree to Sign Safety Jaquiski Tartt

The Philadelphia Eagles addressed a need on the defensive end of the ball, agreeing to a deal with safety Jaquiski Tartt with a one-year contract this weekend. The 30-year-old played his first seven NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Over 80 games with them, he posted four interceptions and 18 pass breakups. He has earned 64 starts since getting drafted in the second round of the 2015 event. Tartt most recently made 14 starts last season and posted 66 tackles.

Avalanche Rout Lightning For 2-0 Final Lead

The Colorado Avalanche wasted no time jumping all over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, and this time they did not look back, as they earned a 7-0 shutout for a 2-0 Stanley Cup Final lead. Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar both scored twice for the Avs. Josh Manson and Darren Helm added a goal apiece, while Andre Burakovsky also found the back of the net. Makar did not even have a shot on goal in the first game, but scored both of his goals in the third period this time around. Both of the defenseman's goals were on special teams, one being shorthanded and the other on the power play. Nichushkin continues to be the best player on the ice, moving his total to eight goals this postseason. ​Darcy Kuemper only needed to make 16 saves on the night, as the Avs shift to Tampa Bay for Game 3 on Monday night.

Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom Undergoes Surgery

The Washington Capitals are hoping the rehab process won't be too serious for center Nicklas Backstrom, who underwent surgery on his left hip this weekend. The team made this announcement on social media, as Backstrom had the surgery in Belgium. He will begin his rehabilitation and recovery process immediately. Backstrom missed the first two months of the regular season with an injury to his left hip, where he had surgery in 2015. After the Caps fell to the Florida Panthers in the first round, it was known that something needed to be done. The 34-year-old posted six goals and 25 assists this season.

Yankees Get Shutout For Ninth Straight Win; Dodgers Move Back Into First

The New York Yankees are yet another long winning streak, and they extended it to nine straight on Saturday afternoon with a 4-0 shutout of the Toronto Blue Jays. Jameson Taillon combined with two relief pitchers to allow just five hits in the shutout. Taillon went 5.2 innings and struck out eight to earn his eighth win of the season. Aaron Hicks had the key hit with a three-run double, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa added an RBI double. Michael King worked two scoreless innings, while Clay Holmes got the final four outs for his 29th consecutive scoreless relief appearance. That streak breaks Mariano Rivera's team record from the 1999 season. Alek Maoah lost for the first time in 16 career home starts, and the first time in five starts against the Yankees. The Los Angeles Dodgers got back on track on their home field, cruising past the surging Cleveland Guardians for a 7-1 victory. Freddie Freeman had three hits, while Trea Turner homered in the rout. Four Dodgers pitchers came together to hold the Guardians to just two hits in this one. That started with Julio Urias, who got his fourth win and went six strong innings. The win was his first since May 20th, as he had gone 0-3 with a 3.09 ERA in his past four outings. The Guardians were without Jose Ramirez due to right thumb discomfort, as they saw their five-game winning streak come to an end. The Dodgers had 11 hits on the night, five of which went for extra bases, as they handed Cal Quantrill his fourth loss. Other key scores saw Nolan Arenado have a homer and three RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Boston Red Sox, 11-2. The Tampa Bay Rays blew a four-run lead and then snapped their skid with a close 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Willy Adames and Hunter Renfroe both homered in the Milwaukee Brewers' 7-3 road win against the Cincinnati Reds. Ryan McMahon's homer in the eighth sent the Colorado Rockies past the San Diego Padres, 5-4. Brandon Crawford had a pair of late RBIs to give the San Francisco Giants the 7-5 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Johnny Cueto and Reynaldo Lopez combined for a three-hitter in the Chicago White Sox's 7-0 shutout of the Houston Astros. Taijuan Walker dominated in to the seventh inning as the New York Mets held off the Miami Marlins, 3-2. Willson Contreras had three hits and stole a base on his brother, William, as the Chicago Cubs doubled-up the Atlanta Braves, 6-3. Rhys Hoskins' pinch-hit in the 10th lifted the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 2-1. And the second overall prospect Riley Green got his first major league hit in his first at-bat as the Detroit Tigers blew out the Texas Rangers, 14-7.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Headed to IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to place outfielder Mookie Betts on the injured list, this after he suffered a cracked rib. Manager Dave Roberts said he suffered the injury in a collision during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Him and Cody Bellinger were both going for a fly ball and collided, but Betts remained in the game that night. He was scratched for two straight games before the move was made official. Betts is hitting .273 with 17 home runs, 40 RBIs, and six stolen bases. The Dodgers were able to activate pitcher Andrew Heaney, who will get the start on Sunday.

Brewers Designate Lorenzo Cain For Assignment

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Saturday that they have designated veteran outfielder Lorenzo Cain for assignment, doing so before their game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 36-year-old hit .179 over 145 at-bats this season, adding to the Brewers' struggles as of late. He was just 4-for-26 in the month of June, including seven strikeouts. Cain debuted with the Brewers in 2010, before going on to win a World Series with the Kansas City Royals. He played in Kansas City for seven seasons, before returning to Milwaukee as a free agent in 2018. The outfielder was on the final season of a five-year, $80 million contract. The move comes on the exact date that he reached 10 years of major league service. ​Cain is a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, and even finished in the top-10 of MVP voting twice.

Giants Claim Yermin Mercedes Off Waivers

The San Francisco Giants are adding some potential pop to their lineup as of Saturday, claiming Yermin Mercedes off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. The slugger is known for his splash as a rookie last season, as he hit .271 over 68 games. He spent all of this season in Triple-A Charlotte, where he hit .230 over 25 games. The second-year player was designated for assignment on June 12th.​

Kenny Atkinson Won't Take Hornets Job, Will Stay With Warriors

In a sudden turn of events, Kenny Atkinson has informed the Charlotte Hornets that he will not be taking their head coaching job, and will instead be staying as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors. This news comes after the Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals for their fourth title in eight years on Thursday. Atkinson agreed in principle to a four-year deal to be the Hornets head coach last week, but never signed a contract. He feels that personally and professionally it would be best for him to remain with the Warriors. The assistant reportedly got the job over fellow finalist Mike D'Antoni, both of whom met twice with the team. In three-plus seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, he went 118-190, before resigning in the 2019-2020 season. Atkinson was then an assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers for one season, before joining the Warriors. The veteran has nine years of NBA assistant coaching experience, including four with the New York Knicks and three with the Atlanta Hawks.

Giants LB Justin Hilliard Suspended Two Games

New York Giants linebacker Justin Hilliard received a two-game suspension from the National Football League on Saturday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Hilliard was an undrafted free agent and is coming off a season that saw him spend most of the year on injured reserve. He was expected to get some first-team looks to begin the season, as he was working there in the spring. With Blake Martinez still recovering from a torn ACL, the former Ohio State Buckeye Hilliard has an opportunity to step in. The Giants claimed him off of waivers to start last season, but he was placed on injured reserve in October with an ankle injury. Hilliard will now be eligible to return for the team's Week 3 contest against the Dallas Cowboys.

Cubs Snap Their Skid and Braves' Streak; Guardians Top Dodgers in Extras

​The Chicago Cubs ended two streaks at once on Friday afternoon, putting an end to their 10-game losing streak and the Atlanta Braves' 14-game winning streak with a 1-0 shutout victory. They are the first time in 23 years to snap a losing streak and winning streak of at least 10 games. Rookie Christopher Morel had a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to drive home the game's only run. The Braves' 14 straight wins were the most since they won 15 in a row from April to May of 2000. The last time a pair of double digit streaks ended in the same game was when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Houston Astros in September 1999, ended the Phillies' skid at 11 and the Astros' win streak at 12. It was also the Cubs' first 1-0 win since May 28th of last season against the Cincinnati Reds, while the Braves lost by that score for the second time this season. The Cleveland Guardians are on the come-up as of late, and that continued on Friday night with a 2-1 10-inning win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Richie Palacios hit the tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th to score Owen Miller and give the Guardians the lead. Zach Plesac had a quality start, and then Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan, Anthony Gose, and Enyel De Los Santos shut down the Dodgers out of the bullpen. Andres Gimenez had two hits, while Jose Ramirez extended his hitting streak to nine straight games. The Guardians had just one hit after the fourth inning and had to escape multiple jams to avoid the game getting out of hand. Cody Bellinger went deep for the Dodgers, who had three hits from Trea Turner, as his hitting streak extends to 10 straight. The Dodgers remain a half game behind the San Diego Padres atop the NL West, while the Guardians sit just 1.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central. Other key scores saw Anthony Rizzo's grand slam power the New York Yankees to their eighth straight win, 12-3, over the Toronto Blue Jays. Adley Rutschman singled home the only run as the Baltimore Orioles shut out the struggling Tampa Bay Rays, 1-0. Michael Wacha pitched in to the sixth and got his fifth win against his former team as the Boston Red Sox edged the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-5. Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso both went deep in the New York Mets' 10-4 rout of the Miami Marlins. The Philadelphia Phillies swept their doubleheader from the Washington Nationals, including an extra inning win in the nightcap. Michael Brantley's grand slam was one of five home runs for the Houston Astros in a 13-3 blowout of the Chicago White Sox. Jordan Luplow homered twice to power the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Minnesota Twins, 7-2. C.J. Cron's two homers helped the Colorado Rockies slow down the San Diego Padres, 10-4. Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 2-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. And Keston Hiura's homer was the difference as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4.

Angels' Anthony Rendon to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

The Los Angeles Angels will be without third baseman Anthony Rendon for the remained of the 2022 season as he will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. The injury is an old one, which he aggravated during Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and has not played since. Rendon originally suffered this injury in mid-May, as he has since had a subluxation where the wrist tendon comes out of the groove where it is meant to sit. Interim manager Phil Nevin said Thursday that he was doing better, but after a pregame workout, the surgery seemed to be the best idea. The 32-year-old has played in 155 of a possible 384 games since signing a three-year, $245 million contract before the 2020 season. Over 45 games this season, he hit .228 with five home runs and 28 RBIs, this after being limited to 58 games last season and hit .240 with nine homers and 34 RBIs. The former All Star with the Washington Nationals saw his best season come in 2019, where he hit .319 with 44 doubles and 126 RBIs.

Padres' Joe Musgrove Lands on COVID-19 IL

The San Diego Padres will be down an ace for a little bit, as they had to place pitcher Joe Musgrove on the COVID-19 injured list late Friday night. Musgrove has posted a 1.59 ERA this season, good for second in the majors, and he is also a perfect 8-0 this season. The win total is tied with four others for the major league lead. The hurler has recorded a quality start in each of his 12 appearances, becoming the first seventh pitcher since 1994 to do so. He most recently threw seven innings on Thursday to lead the Padres over the Chicago Cubs, 6-4. The team called up right-hander Reiss Knehr from Triple-A El Paso to take his place on the roster.

Mets' Taylor Megill Set to Miss Four Weeks

The New York Mets are flying high this season, but injuries can still get in the way, as pitcher Tylor Megill is set to miss the next four weeks due to a strained right shoulder. Megill is not expected to throw in that time frame, so he may not see game action for even longer. He was placed on the injured list for the second time this season, a day after he started against the Milwaukee Brewers. The starter left Thursday's game after just 3.1 innings with the issue and was placed on the 15-day injured list. This news comes after he already missed four weeks with right biceps tendinitis, which he returned from on Friday.

Marlins' Aguilar, Sanchez Placed on Injured List

The Miami Marlins were forced to send both first baseman Jesus Aguilar and right fielder Jesus Sanchez to the injured list on Friday. The team did not specify why either player was placed on the IL, as manager Don Mattingly said that he could not talk about it. Aguilar and Sanchez ranked third and fourth respectively on the team in home runs.  The first baseman Aguilar has played in a team-high 58 games this season. The Marlins went on to call up Lewin Diaz and Jerar Encarnacion from Triple-A Jacksonville in the meantime.

Davidson Basketball Coach Bob McKillop Retires

The Davidson men's basketball head coach Bob McKillop announced on Friday evening that he is retiring from the game after 33 season. His son, Matt, has been an assistant under him and played for him at the school, and is now expected to replace his father. McKillop spent one season as an assistant at Davidson in the 1978-1979 season, and then returned in 1989 as the head man. He went on to win 15 regular season titles and appeared in 10 NCAA Tournaments. The Wildcats won over 600 games under McKillop, along with 13 division titles and seven conference tournament titles in the Southern Conference. They added two more Atlantic 10 regular season titles since going there in 2014. His final season saw him win the A-10 Coach of The Year with a 27-7 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Davidson's longest run behind him was in 2008, when they went to the Elite Eight led by one guy named Steph Curry.

Rangers Give Sammy Blais One-Year Extension

The New York Rangers agree to give forward Sammy Blais a one-year contract extension on Friday, which is basically another chance for him. Blais missed most of his first season with the team due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old appeared in just 14 games, posting four assists with a plus-3 rating. He ranked third on the team with 37 hits ad was tied for first in plus/minus before his injury on November 14th. Blais was a sixth-round selection in the 2014 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues. Over 133 NHL games, he has posted 17 goals and 22 assists, and even has a Stanley Cup ring from 2019 with St. Loius.

Warriors Take Home Fourth Title in Eight Years

The Golden State Warriors brought the dynasty back after two down years, finishing off the Boston Celtics in Game 6 Thursday night with a 103-90 win on the road. The win gives the Warriors their fourth NBA Title in eight years. Curry went off for 34 points, his second straight big game in the TD Garden, as he took home NBA Finals MVP. The Warriors missed the playoffs with the worst record in basketball two seasons ago, and then fell in the Play-In Tournament last year, both due to injuries. That was after five consecutive runs to the Finals, and they returned this year with their core, following titles in 2015, 2017, and 2018. They also deny what would've been the Celtics' record 18th Title, as they remain tied with the Los Angeles Lakers on that list. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 34 points, but Jayson Tatum had just 13 on 6-for-18 shooting. The Celtics committed 22 turnovers, and fell to 1-8 when posting 16 or more turnovers this postseason. The Warriors now open up as favorite to do it all again with the 2023 NBA Title.

Yankees Win 14th Straight Home Game; Mets Take Another Series

The New York teams continue to run baseball thus far, including Thursday night, as the New York Yankees won their 14th straight home game with a 2-1 walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Anthony Rizzo connected on a walk-off solo shot in the ninth inning, sweeping away their division rivals. It is the Yankees' longest win streak since they won 15 in a row in the old Yankee Stadium from August to September of 1961. New York also won their seventh straight overall and earned their eighth series sweep of the season. They are the sixth team since 1930 and first since the 2001 Seattle Mariners to win at least 47 of their first 63 games. It was Rizzo's 16th home run that helped get them there, as he hit it off of Shawn Armstrong, who suffered his first loss. Rizzo's game-winner was the fifth game-ending homer of his career and first since July 2018, as the Yankees have four walk-off wins since their last home loss on May 23rd. The New York Mets came back at Citi Field Thursday night, scoring a run in the eighth and taking the series from the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-4 win. Mark Canha hit a two-run blast to power the comeback, which was completed when Starling Marte scored as a pinch runner on a fielder's choice. Brent Suter gave up the go-ahead run and took his first loss for Milwaukee, as Nick Plummer had the go-ahead RBI. Closer Edwin Diaz gave up a single to Hunter Renfroe, who tried to score on a Tyrone Taylor double, but he was thrown out at the plate. Diaz ended up striking out Christian Yelich to end the game and get his 13th save. Drew Smith earned his first win after throwing a scoreless eighth inning. Yelich did have a long ball for the Brewers, who had a four-run fourth inning to jump ahead. The Brewers have now dropped 10 of their past 12 games overall. Other key scores saw Joe Musgrove strike out nine over seven innings and move to 8-0 as the San Diego Padres shifted in to first place in the NL West with a 6-4 road win over the Chicago Cubs. Jose Ramirez doubled for an eighth straight game as the Cleveland Guardians doubled-up the Colorado Rockies, 4-2. The Oakland Athletics earned just their second win in 15 games by edging the Boston Red Sox, 4-3. Cedric Mullins had three hits as the Baltimore Orioles pounded the Toronto Blue Jays, 10-2. And Kyle Schwarber homered twice in the Philadelphia Phillies' 10-1 rout of the Washington Nationals.

Cardinals' Molina Headed to Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to be down their veteran catcher, as Yadier Molina is set to be placed on the 10-day injured list due to knee soreness. The team is set for him to miss "at least a few weeks." The injury allows the Cardinals to call up rookie catcher Ivan Herrera from Triple-A Memphis. The 39-year-old Molina is hitting .213 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 40 games in what is most likely his final season.

Mariners, Jesse Winker Avoid Arbitration With Two-Year Deal

The Seattle Mariners were able to avoid arbitration with outfielder Jesse Winker on Thursday, giving him a two-year contract through the 2023 campaign. The deal helps them move on from a hearing, which was scheduled for next Wednesday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is worth $14.5 million. That includes $6.25 million for this season and $8.25 million for 2023. The 28-year-old is hitting .214 with four home runs and 24 RBIs this season, this after the Mariners traded for him from the Cincinnati Reds. He is coming off an All-Star season that saw him hit .305 with 24 home runs and 71 RBIs.

Cubs Place Nick Madrigal on Injured List

The Chicago Cubs sent infield Nick Madrigal to the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a groin injury. The injury actually occurred during their extra-inning loss to the New York Yankees last Friday. It was officially labeled as a left groin strain, as he left the game in the 12th inning after grabbing at the area while running out of the batter's box. Madrigal has already missed three weeks in May due to a lower back strain, this after missing the final three months of 2021 with a hamstring injury. The move is retroactive to Sunday, as the infielder is hitting .222 with two RBIs in his first season with the team.

Flyers Give John Tortorella Four-Year Deal as Next Head Coach

The Philadelphia Flyers are going with experience for their next head coach, giving John Tortorella a four-year contract to take the gig. The deal was announced on Thursday afternoon, as first reported by NHL's Kevin Weekes. Tortorella most recently coached the Columbus Blue Jackets for six seasons, but did not return after the 2020-2021 campaign. The Jackets were 227-166-54 under the head coach, making him the winningest coach in franchise history. They made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in four of his six seasons, but ailed to get past the first round all but once in 2019. The 63-year-old has also coached the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks. He won the Stanley Cup with the Lightning in 2004, and has been named a Jack Adams winner twice. The Flyers hire him to replace Alain Vigneault, who was fired on December 6th after an 8-11-4 start.

Golden Knights Trade Dadonov to Habs For Weber's Contract

The Las Vegas Golden Knights have found a way to move on from Evgenii Dadonov, dealing him to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday for the contract of Shea Weber. The 36-year-old Weber was captain of the Canadiens since 2018, but did not play last season due to multiple injuries. He is not expected to play again in the future, but he does still have four years left on his deal, worth $7.8 million per season. The 33-year-old Dadonov has a year left on his contract worth $5 million.  The forward posted 43 points in 78 games for the Knights, who missed the playoffs. The Knights attempted to traded Dadonov at the Trade Deadline to the Anaheim Ducks, but it was called off due to the Ducks being on the player's 10-team no-trade list.

Burakovsky, Avalanche Take Game 1 in OT

The Colorado Avalanche struck first in thrilling fashion on Wednesday night, earning a 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1. Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 in to the extra period, giving the Avs a win in their first Stanley Cup Final game in over 20 years. Burakovsky led the charge, being one of just two current Avalanche players with a championship ring. The Avs jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first period, but goals by Ondrej Palat and Mikhail Sergachev in the second period tied the game. The Lightning got those goals just 48 seconds apart, forcing overtime on the road. The home team out-shot the two-time defending champs, 38-23, getting a win in their first Final home game since 2001. They got the win despite playing without Nazem Kadri or Andrew Cogliano due to injuries. ​Colorado will host Game 2 of the series on Saturday night.

Carter Hutton Retires From NHL

Goaltender Carter Hutton announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from the National Hockey League after 10 seasons. Hutton appeared in 235 games throughout his career, as TSN was the first to report this news. Over that time, he went 94-90-7 with a 2.76 GAA and a .908% save percentage. The 36-year-old spent most of his 2021-2022 season in the minors.  His career saw stops with the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, and Arizona Coyotes.

Braves Match 2013 Win Streak; Dodgers' Anderson Falls Short of No-No

The Atlanta Braves have now reached the win streak that their current run is constantly being compared to, powering past the Washington Nationals, 8-2, on Wednesday. The win is their 14th in a row, matching the win streak from the 2013 campaign. Austin Riley homered twice to lead the charge, while Orlando Arcia added a homer and three hits. The Braves sweep the three-game series from the Nationals, hitting 13 homers and outscoring them, 27-11. Arcia is filling in for the injured Ozzie Albies, and has since gone 7-for-9 with four RBIs and three runs scored. Rookie Spencer Strider allowed just one hit over 5.2 innings, earning his third win. It was Strider's four start and 15th appearance, allowing just two runs and throwing 106 pitches. The Braves' win streak will be on the line Friday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs. The Los Angeles Dodgers earned the second straight no-hitter that wasn't in the ninth in the majors, as they took out the Los Angeles Angels, 4-1, on Wednesday. Tyler Anderson lost a no-hitter with one out in the ninth, as Shohei Ohtani's triple ended that bid. The 32-year-old Anderson didn't realize he had a no-hitter going due to runners reaching on a walk, hit batter, and an error. He left to a standing ovation in the ninth, throwing a career-high 123 pitches, including 78 for strikes. His previous career high was 109 pitches in 2018, as he lowered his ERA to 2.82. The starter struck out Mike Trout to begin the ninth, getting back for the star getting a stellar home run robbing catch earlier in the night. It was the second straight night that the majors saw a no-hitter lost in the ninth, as Miles Mikolas lost it with two outs for the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Dodgers two both games of the Freeway Series for their sixth series sweep of the season. Other key scores saw Aaron Judge and Kyle Higashioka's homers lead the New York Yankees past the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3. Rafael Devers homered in a fourth straight game as the Boston Red Sox blew past the Oakland Athletics, 10-1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had his first career walk-off hit as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles, 7-6, in extras. Corbin Burnes went six innings and struck out eight in the Milwaukee Brewers' 10-2 rout of the New York Mets. Bryan Reynolds' tiebreaking homer helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap their skid with a 6-4 upset of the St. Louis Cardinals. Garrett Stubbs' three-run blast in the ninth gave the Philadelphia Phillies' a 3-1 walk-off win over the Miami Marlins. Manny Machadho homered and got his 1,500th career hit in the San Diego Padres' 19-5 blowout of the Chicago Cubs. Jose Ramirez got four hits in the Cleveland Guardians' 7-5 road win against the Colorado Rockies. Ryan Jeffers had the go-ahead hit in the Minnesota Twins' 5-0 shutout of the Seattle Mariners. The Houston Astros had two immaculate innings in their 9-2 win over the Texas Rangers. And the Kansas City Royals snapped their five-game skid with a 3-2 win against the San Francisco Giants.

Mavericks Acquire Christian Wood From Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks got Luka Doncic a star big man in a big trade on Wednesday night, acquiring center/power forward Christian Wood from the Houston Rockets. The Mavs sent the 26th pick in this year's draft, along with four players with expiring contracts. Those players are Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke, and Sterling Brown. The Rockets were open to this move to give more playing time to Alperen Sengun. They also now sit with picks 3, 17, and 26 for June 23rd. The 26-year-old Wood averaged 19.1 points and 9.9 rebounds over two seasons with the Rockies. He is set to make $14.3 million for the 2022-2023 season, which is the final year on his contract.

Colts' Khari Willis Retires From NFL

Indianapolis Colts starting safety Khari Willis announced his retirement from the National Football League on Wednesday, this after just three seasons. Willis is set to pursue a future in ministry. He was a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, and became a starting strong safety as a rookie. The safety finishes his career with 219 tackles, four interceptions. ​He started 33 of the 39 games he appeared in. The Colts will now turn to the likes of Rodney McLeod and Nick Cross to fill in the void.

Braves Use Long Ball For 13th Straight Win; Cards' Mikolas Loses No-No

The Atlanta Braves turned to the long ball to extend their win streak on Tuesday night, hitting five home runs in a 10-4 rout of the Washington Nationals. The win is the Braves' 13th in a row, as they hit back-to-back home runs for a third straight game. Michael Harris II and Travis d'Arnaud each had three hits and homered for a second straight night. Dansby Swanson also went deep for the Braves, who have hit 10 homers in the past two games and 32 during their winning streak. Marcell Ozuna took the Nats deep in the third, while Harris and Orlando Arcia went back-to-back in the sixth. Max Fried enjoyed the support and went 5.2 innings, giving up four runs on six hits in his seventh win. Jackson Stephens earned the save in the ninth, as the Braves extended their longest win streak since winning 14 in a row in 2013. The St. Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the story was on Miles Mikolas in Game 2, as the fell one out and one strike from a no-hitter in a 9-1 rout. With two strikes and two outs in the ninth, Cal Mitchell hit a ground-rule double over the head of Harrison Bader in center field for the Pirates' first hit. This kept Mikolas and the Cardinals short of the franchise's first no-hitter in 21 years. The 33-year-old got his fifth win, striking out six and walking just one, but did not complete the game. He through 129 pitches in the game, which is the most in the majors this season, and 14 more than his previous career high. The Cardinals' last no-hitter came in September of 2001 by rookie Bud Smith. Paul Goldschmidt had himself a huge day between both games, going 6-for-8 with three home runs, eight RBIs, and four runs scored. Other key scores saw Gerrit Cole bouncing back with six shutout innings as the New York Yankees blanked the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-0. Rafael Devers' three-run homer helped the Boston Red Sox past the Oakland Athletics, 6-1. Ryan Mountcastle had three hits and a homer as the Baltimore Orioles took out the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-5. Chris Bassitt went eight innings as the New York Mets shut out the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-0. Tony Gonsolin got his eighth win in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Angels. Luke Voit homered and drove home five as the San Diego Padres pull away for a 12-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs. Wilmer Flores and Darin Ruf homered as the San Francisco Giants doubled up the Kansas City Royals, 4-2. P.J. Tucker's homer rallied the Houston Astros past the Texas Rangers, 4-3. Logan Gilbert went six innings for his seventh win as the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins, 5-0. And Jose Ramirez drove home the winning run to give the Cleveland Guardians a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Colorado Rockies.

Rangers' Eli White Sidelined With Fractured Wrist

The Texas Rangers were forced to place outfielder Eli White on the injured list this week, as he will sit out with a fractured right wrist. The injury occurred last weekend, during their 8-6 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. White collided with outfielder Charlie Culberson while chasing down a fly ball. He exited the game and was sent for X-rays, which revealed the fracture. The outfielder is hitting .200 with three home runs and 10 RBIs.​

Golden Knights Hire Bruce Cassidy as Next Head Coach

The Las Vegas Golden Knights wasted no time jumping on an available head coach, hiring Bruce Cassidy as their next head man on Tuesday. This comes after Cassidy was fired by the Boston Bruins on June 6th. Cassidy had been with the team since February 2017, when he replaced Claude Julien. Over his 399 games with the Bruins, he went 245-108-46. The Bruins made the playoffs in each of his six seasons, but the Carolina Hurricanes ousted them with ease in the first round this season. The 57-year-old saw his season and his tenure with the Bruins come to an end on May 14th. The Knights are coming off a season that saw them miss the playoffs by four points, and even firing head coach Peter DeBoer mid-season.

Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic Undergoes Surgery

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is getting some work done this off-season, undergoing surgery on his right knee Tuesday. The procedure was on his right patella tendon after he has dealt with knee inflammation. He is expected to make a full recovery before the start of the 2022-2023 season. Bogdanovic did miss 19 games this past season due to a sore knee, and the on game in the playoffs. It was his second season with the Hawks, as he averaged 15.1 points per game and shoot 37% from three-point range.

Lions Sign Devin Funchess as Tight End

The Detroit Lions are bringing a familiar face back to Michigan and back to the NFL, signing Devin Funchess as a tight end. Funchess is from Farmington Hills, Michigan, but has not played in the league since 2019. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers out of Michigan in 2015 and had 21 touchdowns over four seasons. The former wideout joined the Indianapolis Colts, but fractured his collarbone in Week 1and missed the rest of the season. Funchess went on to opt out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 after signing with the Green Bay Packers, and then was put on IR before the 2021 season.

Warriors Take Pivotal Game 5 From Celtics

The Golden State Warriors overcame the struggles of Steph Curry on Monday night at home to take Game 5 from the Boston Celtics, 104-94, for a 3-2 series lead in the NBA Finals. Andrew Wiggins stepped up with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Klay Thompson added 21 points in the win. That overcame Curry struggling from the floor after his big Game 4, as he finished with just 16 points and eight assists. Curry went 0-for-9 from three-point range, ending his NBA-record streak of 132 straight postseason games with at least one three, and 233 consecutive games overall. Jayson Tatum had 27 points and 10 rebounds in the frustrating loss for the Celtics. Boston dropped consecutive games for the first time this postseason. ​Marcus Smart added 20 points, as the Celtics will hope to stay alive on their home floor in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Grizzlies Give Taylor Jenkins Multiyear Extension

The Memphis Grizzlies rewarded head coach Taylor Jenkins for their success this past season, giving him a multiyear extension on Monday. Official terms of the deal were not disclosed, but this comes after he led the Grizzlies to their highest seed in franchise history. The coach is 128-99 over three seasons with the Grizzlies, making the playoffs the previous two years. This past season saw the Grizzlies go 56-23, good for the second-best record in the NBA. That ties a franchise record for most wins in a season, and they reached the semifinals for the first time since 2015. Jenkins finished second in voting in the Coach of The Year voting with the second-youngest roster in the league.

Hornets' Montrezl Harrell Facing Felony Drug Charge

The Charlotte Hornets got some unfortunate news on Monday, as forward Montrezl Harrell is facing a felony drug charge. This comes after police says they found "three pounds of marijuana" in his car last month. According to a police report out of Richmond, Kentucky, he was pulled over by a state trooper on May 12th for following the vehicle in front of him too closely. Harrell has been charged with trafficking less than five pounds of marijuana, which is punishable up to 1-5 years of imprisonment. The 28-year-old was acquired from the Washington Wizards at the trade deadline. He averaged 11.4 points and 4.9 rebounds, as he is set to become a free agent this summer.

Nuggets Deal JaMychal Green to Thunder

The Denver Nuggets made a move ahead of the NBA Draft later this month, dealing forward JaMychal Green to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for the 30th overall pick in the draft. The Nuggets also sent a protected first-round selection for the 2027 event to OKC as well.  Despite dealing this pick, the Thunder still have the numbers two, 12, and 34 picks, with the Nuggets now holding the numbers 21 and 30. OKC will also send the Nuggets second-round picks for the 2023 and 2024 drafts. Green is expected to opt in to his $8.2 million salary for the 2022-2023 season. ​The 31-year-old averaged 6.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16 minutes per game last season.

Braves Extend Win Streak to 12 Straight Games

The Atlanta Braves waited out the rain and then remained the hottest team in baseball with a 9-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. The win was their 12 consecutive victory, as they overcame losing Ozzie Albies to a broken foot. The Braves hit a season-high five home runs on the day, led by Dansby Swanson's homer and four RBIs. Adam Duvall and Marcell Ozuna added back-to-back homers for the defending champs. This win streak is the Braves' longest since winning 14 in a row from July to August of 2013. Michael Harris added his first big league homer, while Travis d'Arnaud added a long ball for a Braves team that has 27 of them during their win streak. Other key scores saw Rhys Hoskins' RBI single give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 walk-off win over the Miami Marlins. Alek Manoah went six shutout innings and moved to 8-1 as the Toronto Blue Jays pounded the Baltimore Orioles, 11-1. Byron Buxton had a two-run blast as the Minnesota Twins got past the Seattle Mariners, 3-2. The Texas Rangers used a three-run eighth to get their third straight win, 5-3, over the Houston Astros. Paul Goldschmidt homered as the St. Louis Cardinals sent the Pittsburgh Pirates to their seventh straight loss, 7-5. Alex Wood went six innings as the San Francisco Giants won their fourth straight, 6-2, against the Kansas City Royals. And Yu Darvish threw a season-high eight innings to lead the San Diego Padres past the Chicago Cubs, 4-1.

Braves Lose Ozzie Albies to Fractured Left Foot

The Atlanta Braves are the hottest team in baseball, but they took a big blow on Monday, losing second baseman Ozzie Albies to a fractured left foot. The injury occurred in the fifth inning of their 9-5 win over the Washington Nationals on the road. He suffered the injury while swing the bat, as he was seen crumbling to the ground down the first base line. Albies was able to hop to the dugout and did not return to the game. The infielder was replaced by Orlando Arcia and was 0-for-2 with a run scored before the injury. The 25-year-old is hitting .246 with eight home runs and 33 RBIs this season. He is in his fifth major league season and is former Silver Slugger Award winner, twice, along with two All-Star appearances.

Nationals' Strasburg Returning to Injured List

The Washington Nationals are quickly sending pitcher Stephen Strasburg back to the injured list after just one start. Manager Dave Martinez says he suffered from discomfort and will undergo an MRI. Strasburg was scheduled to start Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves. The 33-year-old made his season debut last week, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Miami Marlins. The right-hander took the loss, but did strike out five, although, his fastball averaged at just 91.9 mph. The former top overall pick got a seven-year, $245 million extension in December of 2019, but has made just eight starts since then.

Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez Steps Away From Team for Personal Matters

The Detroit Tigers will be without starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez even longer than anticipated, as the pitcher informed the team that he is stepping away due to personal matters. The team placed Rodriguez on the restricted list and said that he is gone "until further notice." The left-hander signed as a free agent last winter, but has been on the injured list since May 22nd with a strained left rib cage. He did make a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo last week and threw four scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. The team does not have a timeline for his return. The 29-year-old made eight starts this season before the injury, going 1-3 with a 4.38 ERA. The Tigers gave him a five-year, $77 million contract last November.

Rockies Place Tyler Kinley on 15-Day IL

The Colorado Rockies sent pitcher Tyler Kinley to the 15-day injured list on Monday with an ulnar nerve injury in his throwing elbow. The move is retroactive to June 9th, and the team called up Chad Smith from Triple-A. Kinley is in his third season with the Rockies, posting a 0.75 ERA with a 27% strikeout rate. He has given the team 24 innings of work this season, as the 31-year-old is in his first year of arbitration. The Rockies could still tender him on a contract, but he is hoping to land a deal through at least the 2023 campaign.

White Sox Place Yasmani Grandal on IL

The Chicago White Sox are trying to find their consistent groove that was expected of them, but losing a veteran like Yasmani Grandal won't help, as they placed him on the 10-day injured list. The move is retroactive to June 12th and is due to lower back spasms. This comes after he missed Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers with a left hamstring issue. The team added Reese McGuire to the roster and had him in the starting lineup for their 9-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Grandal has struggled offensively this season with a .185 average over 201 plate appearances. The team was able to activate Lance Lynn from the IL and gave him the start on Monday night.

Cubs Designate Sean Newcomb For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs are moving on from relief pitcher Sean Newcomb, designating him for assignment on Monday night. The team is calling up pitcher Eric Stout from Triple-A Iowa to fill his roster spot. The Cubs re-acquired Newcomb from the Atlanta Braves for Jesse Chavez in April. Newcomb made just three appearances after that deal, while missing three weeks with a sprained ankle. The right-hander has struggled as of late, including a 4.73 ERA over 32.1 innings last season. His best season came three years ago, when he had a 3.16 ERA while with the Braves over 68.1 innings. He is out of minor league options, so the Cubs have to either keep him in the majors or remove him from the roster.

Predators Give Jeremy Lauzon Four-Year Deal

The Nashville Predators are giving defenseman Jeremy Lauzon a big opportunity, signing him to a four-year contract on Monday evening. The deal is worth $8 million, as they are looking at this as an opportunity to "continue to improve." The Predators acquired Lauzon from the Seattle Kraken last March. He ended up playing in 13 games with the Predators, scoring a goal with a plus-3 rating. Lauzon averaged 17:06 of ice time, and posted a career-high 224 hits, which was good for seventh in the league among defenseman. The blue liner added a career-high 63 blocked shots, as the former 52nd overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft proved to be a true force on the ice.

Rangers Agree to One-Year Deal With Gustav Rydahl

The New York Rangers are still dealing with the Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, but they did agree to terms with forward Gustav Rydahl on Monday with a one-year deal. The 27-year-old played in 44 regular season games for Farjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League. In that time, he posted 15 goals and 15 assists for the 2021-2022 season, good for 30 points and a plus-6 rating. That rating was good for fourth-highest on the team, helping them win the SHL Championship. In 19 playoff games, he posted six goals and six assists for 12 points and a plus-9 rating. Rydahl spent 10 seasons in the SHL, totaling 64 goals and 44 assists for 108 points in 371 games.

Chiefs Bring Back Jerick McKinnon on One-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs are hanging on to running back Jerick McKinnon, giving him a one-year contract on Monday. McKinnon joins a loaded depth chart at the position, along with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Ronald Jones II, Derrick Gore, and Isaih Pacheco. He will fill the roster spot that Darrel Williams held, as he signed with the Arizona Cardinals this off-season. The 30-year-oold mostly played special teams last season, but picked it up in the playoffs with 150 rushing yards and ranked first on the team among tailbacks. with 14 catches for 165 yards. He spent the first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, where he ran for over 500 yards on three separate occasions. The tailback then signed with the San Francisco 49ers, but missed two of the three years with a torn ACL.