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June 11, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres

Sabres reportedly want to 'move on' from Jack Eichel

Eichel has five years remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $10 million. He'll earn a no-move clause after next season, so Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams needs to make a decision quickly.

June 11, 2021 | Utah Jazz

Rudy Gobert sets Jazz record in win over Clippers in Game 2

Rudy Gobert was a big reason why the Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-111 in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead.

June 9, 2021 | Carolina Panthers

Panthers HC Matt Rhule not pressuring players to receive COVID-19 vaccine

The NFL is not forcing players to get vaccinated but is encouraging them to do so.

June 9, 2021 | Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James reportedly changing back to No. 6 after new 'Space Jam' movie debuts

The Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs with a first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns. Perhaps James believes switching his number will be a good omen entering the 2021-22 season.

June 9, 2021 | New Jersey Devils

Devils defenseman P.K. Subban to join ESPN as NHL analyst throughout playoffs

Subban is one of the most recognizable players in hockey right now. He'll undoubtedly be pursued as a potential analyst when he retires, especially if he does well in his stint with ESPN.

June 9, 2021 | Boston Bruins

Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask to start do-or-die Game 6 against Islanders

Rask's availability was put into question after he exited Monday's Game 5 loss before the third period with an unspecified injury.

June 9, 2021 | Boston Celtics

Players around the NBA reportedly did not trust Celtics management during Danny Ainge era

With Stevens now at the helm, the Celtics could have an easier time attracting free agents to play alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are widely viewed as untouchables in any trade negotiations.

June 9, 2021 | Boston Celtics

Report: Celtics, Kemba Walker want to part ways

It's unclear how Boston plans to replace Walker.

June 9, 2021 | Atlanta Falcons

Calvin Ridley out of Falcons' minicamp after minor foot surgery

With Jones injured for much of the 2020 season, Ridley emerged as Atlanta's leading receiver. The 26-year-old caught 90 passes for a career-high 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns.

June 9, 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes robbed of home run after forgetting to touch first base

Hayes is still learning the ropes, but he'll have to be better if the Pirates hope to climb out of the hole they're in. Pittsburgh is last in the NL Central with a 23-36 record following a Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers.

June 9, 2021 | Indiana Pacers

Pacers fire Nate Bjorkgren as head coach after just one season

Wednesday's news comes after multiple reports cast doubt on his future in Indiana.

June 9, 2021 | NBA

Report: NBA tells Nets to lose timer mocking Giannis Antetokounmpo's long free-throw routine

Antetokounmpo's free-throw routine takes at least 10 seconds, which is a violation of the NBA's free-throw rule. Players are supposed to shoot the ball within 10 seconds of getting it from the referee.

June 9, 2021 | Washington Nationals

Report: Nationals may listen to trade offers for ace Max Scherzer

The Washington Nationals are last in the NL East with a 24-33 record. If things don't get better, it might be time for the club to consider making some changes.

June 9, 2021 | Cleveland Browns

Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson pleads guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence

Brownson entered the guilty plea on Tuesday, the same day it was revealed she was arrested on May 27. The plea will allow her to avoid jail time.

June 9, 2021 | Soccer

Six Premier League clubs who agreed to join European Super League fined a total of £22 million

The clubs have also been told they will be hit with individual £25 million fines and a 30-point deduction if they agree to join a breakaway Super League in the future.

June 9, 2021 | NBA

Donovan Mitchell: It's great to have his 'brother' Dwyane Wade as part of Jazz organization

Mitchell said Wade, who bought an ownership stake in the Jazz in April, gave him some advice during the second half while sitting courtside at Vivint Arena.

June 9, 2021 | Boston Red Sox

Red Sox targeting mid-August return for ace Chris Sale

Sale could have possibly returned sooner, but he was delayed in the fall by a neck issue and set back again in January after contracting COVID-19.

June 9, 2021 | NBA

Celtics reportedly interested in Nets assistant Mike D'Antoni for head-coaching job

The Celtics are in need of a head coach after Brad Stevens was promoted to President of Basketball Operations following Danny Ainge's retirement.

June 9, 2021 | New York Yankees

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole doesn't deny doctoring baseballs with Spider Tack

The question to Cole comes after Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson named him when discussing pitchers doctoring baseballs last week. He also called the use of sticky substances "the next steroids of baseball."