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It’s Saturday, June 28. On this day in 1997, Mike Tyson was disqualified and suspended from boxing after biting Evander Holyfield's ear during their heavyweight rematch, marking a notorious moment in his career.
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🏒 NHL Draft: Matthew Schaefer Selected No. 1 Overall |
The 2025 NHL Draft's first round on Friday night kicked off with the Islanders using their lottery magic to grab defenseman Matthew Schaefer at No. 1—a poignant moment as Schaefer held back tears dedicating the selection to his late mother.
The Sharks followed by selecting high-octane forward Michael Misa second, capping off a stellar OHL season, while Sweden’s Anton Frondell went third to the Blackhawks.
Boston grabbed James Hagens at No. 7, solving their center depth issue with a dynamic U.S. college talent.
The Islanders didn’t stop there, sending Noah Dobson to Montreal in a deal that netted them the No. 16 and No. 17 picks—Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson—to bolster their future pipeline. See all first-round picks. |
🏒 Panthers Re-Sign F Sam Bennett to Eight-Year Deal |
The Panthers locked in their playoff hero, Sam Bennett, to an eight‑year, $64 million extension—an $8 million AAV—keeping him in Sunrise through the 2032–33 season.
At 29, Bennett just closed out a career‑high 51‑point regular season and scored a whopping 15 playoff goals en route to his Conn Smythe hardware, helping the Cats snag back-to-back Stanley Cups.
Panthers GM Bill Zito praised Bennett’s blend of skill, physical edge, and playoff pedigree, calling him “one of the most impactful postseason performers of his generation” as Florida gears up for a three-peat chase. |
🏀 T-Wolves Re-Sign C Naz Reid to Five-Year Deal |
Timberwolves center Naz Reid is reportedly locked in for the long haul in Minnesota, signing a five‑year, $125 million extension with a player option in the final year, continuing to anchor the Wolves’ bench unit.
By declining his $15 million player option, the 25‑year‑old former Sixth Man of the Year showed he’s confident in his growth—and so are the Timberwolves.
His career‑high 14.2 points per game off the bench last season proved his value, and this deal cements his role in the team's rotation through 2030.
With Reid anchored in the lineup, alongside Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, Minnesota adds continuity and depth as it chases Western Conference supremacy. |
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► Reds starter Nick Martinez pitched a near no-hitter, carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning, as he and Spencer Steer's three home runs powered Cincinnati to an 8-1 win vs. the Padres on Friday night. (More)
► The Orioles, led by Gary Sanchez's home run and four RBIs, staged a historic comeback from a 6-0 deficit to rout the Rays 22-8 on Friday night with 21 hits and 14 extra-base hits. (See Details)
► Angels manager Ron Washington will remain on medical leave for the rest of the 2025 season due to an unspecified health issue, with Ray Montgomery continuing as interim manager and Ryan Goins taking on the bench coach role. (More)
► Tensions erupted in the seventh inning of the Marlins' 12-5 win vs. the Giants on Friday when Giants' Wilmer Flores and Marlins' Cade Gibson exchanged heated words after a strikeout, leading to both teams' benches clearing. (See Video)
► Mets starter Griffin Canning underwent surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon, ending his 2025 season and likely impacting his 2026 campaign, following a career-best performance with a 7-3 record and 3.77 ERA. (More)
► Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, MLB's home run leader with 32 homers, will compete in the Home Run Derby on July 14 at Truist Park, with his father pitching to him, aiming to be the first catcher to win it. (More)
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► The Rocket Classic saw Collin Morikawa surge into contention with a strong second round, while Keegan Bradley and Patrick Cantlay barely made the cut, and Jake Knapp set a course record with an 11-under 61 at Detroit Golf Club. (More)
► Nick Sanchez overcame a spin to win his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series race in a chaotic, lightning-delayed Focused Health 250 at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway, outdueling rookie Carson Kvapil in a thrilling late-race battle. (More)
► Padraig Harrington, co-leading the U.S. Senior Open, clashed with NBC's Roger Maltbie over unprofessional conduct during a search for a lost golf ball. (See Video)
► Maple Leafs star John Tavares signed a team-friendly four-year, $17.52 million contract extension with Toronto, prioritizing happiness and loyalty to his hometown team over higher earnings elsewhere. (More)
► The NHL and NHLPA agreed to a four-year extension of their collective bargaining agreement, set to run through the 2029-30 season, pending ratification by both sides. (See Details)
► The Raptors ousted Masai Ujiri as team president and vice-chairman after 13 seasons, despite his leadership in securing the franchise's only NBA championship in 2019. (More)
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