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MLB

Mets sign INF Donovan Walton to minor league deal

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THE Dishes are recruiting an infielder Donovan Walton to a minor league deal.Much like last offseason, New York placed an emphasis on adding veteran depth pieces to the mix for Triple-A Syracuse early in the winter under David Stearnsand Walton is the latest example.The 30-year-old was originally selected by the Mets in the 36th round of the 2012 draft, but he opted not to sign and instead played three seasons at Oklahoma State, before joining the Seattle Mariners organization as a as a fifth-round pick.Since then, Walton has only featured in 70 league matches.He spent the majority of last season…

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NHL

Stamkos scores twice on the power play to lift Predators to 5-3 win over Canucks

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In the teams’ first meeting since the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Nashville Predators earned a critical 5-3 road victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday at Rogers Arena.Zachary L’Heureux scored his first NHL goal in his 14th game, and Steven Stamkos scored on both of Nashville’s power play chances during an explosive second period for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 24 saves in goal, while former Predators goalie Kevin Lankinen stopped 16 shots.The win is the first of their five-game road trip for the Predators, giving them a 1-1-2 record through the first four games…

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MLB

Rangers Vs. Kraken preview, projected lineup, pre-game interview

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The New York Rangers are set for their matchup against the Seattle Kraken tonight at 9 p.m. EST.Here’s everything you need to know from the Rangers’ perspective.Projected programming:Advantages:Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis LafrenièreChris Kreider-Mika Zibanejad-Reilly SmithWill Cuylle-Jonny Brodzinski-Kaapo KakkoAdam Edström-Sam Carrick-Jimmy VeseyDefenders:K’Andre Miller-Adam FoxRyan Lindgren-Jacob TroubaZac Jones-Braden SchneiderGoalkeepers:Jonathan RapideIgor ShesterkinPre-match interview:Notable scenarios:The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.Jonathan Quick is expected to start for the Rangers.Filip Chytil is out with an upper body injury, Jonny Brodzinski will take his place in the lineup.The Rangers called up Jake Leschyshyn from the Hartford Wolf Pack.The Rangers currently hold…

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NBA

LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for using anti-gay term in interview after win over Bucks

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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 on Sunday after using an anti-gay term during a postgame interview Saturday night.The league announced the fine Sunday afternoon, which is the maximum amount it can impose for conduct or statements under the current collective bargaining agreement. The NBA said Ball used an “offensive and derogatory comment” during an on-court interview.Ball, shortly after the Hornets’ 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, was asked about how the team was defending Giannis Antetokounmpo on the final play of the game at Spectrum Center. Antetokounmpo, who had his first triple-double of the…

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Tennis

Raducanu and Boulter send Great Britain into BJK Cup semi-finals

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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter have combined once again to lead Great Britain to the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup at the expense of defending champions Canada.British number two Raducanu, playing for only the second time in almost two months following a foot injury, opened the quarter-finals with a 6-0 7-5 victory over Canadian Rebecca Marino.Raducanu’s success allowed British number one Boulter to seal her country’s place in the last four of the women’s team event.Boulter got the job done by beating Leylah Fernandez, who Raducanu beat in her shock triumph at the 2021 US Open, in a…

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