Trades & Transactions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lightning to activate defenseman ahead of must-win playoff game

Lightning to activate defenseman from LTIR ahead of must-win game vs. Panthers

He sustained a lower-body injury against the Blues on Dec. 19 that kept him out of game action through the All-Star break and sustained the freak double-break in his left leg while attempting to lay a hit on Rangers winger Alexis Lafrenière in his first game back.

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Red Sox acquire ex-All-Star infielder in trade with Cubs

As they struggle to stay above water in a competitive AL East, the Boston Red Sox are adding another bat.

Triston Casas, battling rib injury, hopes to play 'a good amount of the season'

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St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Blues to sign Swedish winger

The 24-year-old wasn’t particularly productive during his first few SHL seasons but had a breakout campaign in 2022-23, his second year with Malmo.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 40 minutes ago

Red Sox acquire veteran slugger to fill vacancy at first base

The Red Sox have acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper.

Triston Casas, battling rib injury, hopes to play 'a good amount of the season'

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John Franklin-Myers News / Pro Football Rumors / 18 minutes ago

Report: Broncos to acquire defensive lineman from Jets

Report: Broncos to acquire veteran defensive lineman from Jets

The Broncos are bolstering their defensive line with this acquisition.

Broncos add Bo Nix's favorite college target after trading up in fourth round

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Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 2 hours ago

Jets recall winger from minor leagues

Following a third-period collapse in Friday’s loss to Colorado which saw the Jets allow five unanswered goals, they’ve opted to make a roster move.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 38 minutes ago

Watch: Russell Westbrook, PJ Washington ejected from Game 3

Westbrook was called for technical fouls for both his push on Luka Doncic and punch attempt at Washington. Washington was also called for a technical foul and ejected.

Watch: Daniel Gafford stuffs PG-13

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Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / 1 hour ago

Colts trade up to take Pittsburgh OT in third round

The Colts have moved up the third-round order, swapping places with the Cardinals. Indianapolis has acquired No. 79 in exchange for 82 and 191.

Indianapolis Colts GM Drops Huge Update On Anthony Richardson

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Veteran reliever signs minor league deal with Twins

The 32-year-old righty was in the majors as recently as last year, throwing 29 innings of 4.97 ERA ball for the Royals. It was the third straight season in which his ERA hovered around 5.00.

Twins infielder pulls desperate move to try to end slump

Twins recall RHP Simeon Woods Richardson to start vs. White Sox

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Texas Longhorns News / Pro Football Rumors / 13 minutes ago

Panthers move up in second round, take first RB of draft at No. 46

The Panthers are the latest team to trade up in the second round. Carolina has acquired pick No. 46 from the Colts, sending Nos. 52, 142 and 155 to Indianapolis.

Panthers to pick up former first-round pick's fifth-year option

Watch: Panthers owner surprises restaurant employees that called him out ahead of NFL Draft

Panthers’ Diontae Johnson doesn’t hold back on Bryce Young

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 17 hours ago

Kraken send former first-round pick to AHL to extend season

The 19-year-old was a first-round pick by the Kraken last year, going 20th overall.

Kraken sign Caden Price to three-year, entry-level deal

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Clemson Tigers News / Pro Football Rumors / 36 minutes ago

Falcons trade up in second round, draft Clemson DL at No. 35

After a stunning start (per Kirk Cousins, at least) to Round 1, the Falcons are moving up the board to open Round 2. They are acquiring No. 35 from the Cardinals.

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Kirk Cousins reportedly didn’t know Falcons were drafting a QB with No. 8 pick

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Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Stars recall AHL MVP ahead of Game 3 vs. Golden Knights

The right-shot center has quickly cemented himself as one of the best in a deep Stars prospect pool. He played all but one of Texas’ 72 regular-season games, leading the AHL in points with 77 (29 goals, 51 assists).

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Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / 8 hours ago

Juwan Howard returning to NBA as Eastern Conference assistant

It did not take Juwan Howard very long to find his next job after being fired by Michigan. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Friday that the former UM coach is returning to the NBA.

Nets GM Sean Marks discusses status of Ben Simmons

Nets' top free-agent priority revealed

Spanish guard with first-round upside declares for NBA Draft

DaRon Holmes, Zacharie Perrin among NBA Draft's latest early entrants

Kentucky reportedly expected to land former tourney hero in transfer portal

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 20 hours ago

Hurricanes recall center prospect Ryan Suzuki

The Hurricanes are recalling center prospect Ryan Suzuki, a former first-round pick.

Hurricanes forward unlikely to make postseason return due to neck injury

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Bailey Horn News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 hours ago

White Sox designate erratic southpaw for assignment

The Chicago White Sox have designated talented-but-inconsistent pitcher Bailey Horn for assignment.

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Twins blast past woebegone White Sox

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Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / 3 hours ago

Orioles make big decision with struggling top prospect

The Baltimore Orioles are sending super-prospect Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A for a little additional seasoning.

Rangers ace Max Scherzer offers unique idea to improve umpiring

Analyst has shocking update on former three-time MLB Manager of the Year

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Arvid Holm News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 4 hours ago

Avalanche recall depth goaltender ahead of Game 3 vs. Jets

Avalanche recall depth goaltender ahead of Game 3 showdown with Jets

The Colorado Avalanche are getting a little depth fortification at goaltender ahead of Friday's pivotal Game 3 matchup with the Winnipeg Jets.

What’s going on with the Jets’ defensive play against the Avalanche?

Utah will use a bracket vote format to decide NHL team name

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Florida Gators News / Larry Brown Sports / 31 minutes ago

Report: 49ers more likely to trade this WR than Brandon Aiyuk

Report: 49ers now more likely to trade this wide receiver than Brandon Aiyuk

The Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors heated up even more after the 49ers took a WR in the first round of the NFL Draft, but it might be another star player who ends up being dealt.

49ers drafting a WR in first round may have sealed the fate of one of two players

What to know about 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, and what the team said about the wide receiver position

Lynch and Shanahan discuss implications of drafting Pearsall on 49ers' Aiyuk and Samuel

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Eagles extend second half of star WR duo

This agreement marks the latest of several massive investments made by the Eagles on the offensive side of the ball this offseason.

NFL Insider Drops Bombshell Report On Eagles’ Draft Plans

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 14 hours ago

Astros set to activate key starting pitcher on Sunday

The news is obviously great for Valdez personally. He and the club got a scare when he landed on the injured list earlier this month due to soreness in his throwing elbow.

Cubs hit three homers to top slumping Astros

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / April 24

Lions agree to record-setting extension with star OT

It's the largest ever signed by an offensive lineman at $112 million for four years, per Adam Schefter. The deal reportedly includes $85 million worth of guaranteed money.

Lions' Jared Goff clarifies controversial Detroit media comments

Amon-Ra St. Brown gets record contract extension from Lions

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