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Report: Celtics available for purchase after title

Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics.

Report: Celtics available for purchase after title
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Report: Celtics G Derrick White lands $126M extension

The NBA champion Boston Celtics are signing guard Derrick White to a four-year extension worth $125.9 million, ESPN reported Monday. The deal includes a player option, per the report.

Report: Celtics G Derrick White lands $126M extension
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Reports: Sharks signing F Tyler Toffoli to 4-year deal

The San Jose Sharks are signing veteran Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract worth $24 million, multiple outlets reported Monday. The Sharks will be the 32-year-old center's seventh team.

Reports: Sharks signing F Tyler Toffoli to 4-year deal
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Olympics-Fleming headlines defending champion Canada's women's soccer roster

Jessie Fleming headlined the Canadian women's soccer roster for the Paris Olympics that was revealed on Monday and features 13 players from the group that won gold in Tokyo.

Olympics-Fleming headlines defending champion Canada's women's soccer roster
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Osaka wins see-saw match to reach Wimbledon round two

Former world number one Naomi Osaka returned to Wimbledon after a five-year absence and navigated a tricky first-round match against France's Diane Parry on Monday, winning 6-1 1-6 6

Osaka wins see-saw match to reach Wimbledon round two
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Nationals call up OF James Wood to make debut

The Washington Nationals called up outfield prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday.

Nationals call up OF James Wood to make debut
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Report: Drew Eubanks agrees to 2-year deal with Jazz

The Utah Jazz and free agent big man Drew Eubanks are in agreement on a two-year deal worth $10 million, ESPN reported Monday.

Report: Drew Eubanks agrees to 2-year deal with Jazz
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Soccer-Spain teenager Yamal is no kid with that kind of quality, Germany's Raum says

Spain winger Lamine Yamal may just be 16 years old, playing at his first major tournament, but call him a kid at your own peril, Germany fullback David Raum said on

Soccer-Spain teenager Yamal is no kid with that kind of quality, Germany's Raum says
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Tennis-Fifth seed Medvedev eases into second round

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev strode confidently and cheerfully into the Wimbledon second round on Monday with an assured 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over American Aleksandar

Tennis-Fifth seed Medvedev eases into second round
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Report: 76ers G Tyrese Maxey lands $204M extension

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey agreed to a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Monday.

Report: 76ers G Tyrese Maxey lands $204M extension
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Report: Panthers F Sam Reinhart gets 8-year, $69M deal

Stanley Cup hero Sam Reinhart agreed to an eight-year extension with the Florida Panthers through the 2031-32 season. The Panthers announced the deal but financial terms were not disclosed.

Report: Panthers F Sam Reinhart gets 8-year, $69M deal
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Cycling-Girmay becomes first Black African to win a Tour de France stage

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay became the first Black African rider to win a stage on the Tour de France when he prevailed in a reduced bunch sprint at the end of the third stage on

Cycling-Girmay becomes first Black African to win a Tour de France stage
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Report: Paul George signing 4-year, $212M deal with 76ers

Star forward Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract, ESPN reported early Monday morning.

Report: Paul George signing 4-year, $212M deal with 76ers
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Tennis-Russia's Alexandrova withdraws from Wimbledon with illness

Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova has pulled out of Wimbledon ahead of her opening-round match with Emma Raducanu on Monday due to illness.

Tennis-Russia's Alexandrova withdraws from Wimbledon with illness
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Tennis-Wimbledon day one

Highlights of the first day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday (times GMT): 1656 HUMBERT DEFEATS SHEVCHENKO French 16th seed Ugo Humbert beat Kazakhstan's Alexander

Tennis-Wimbledon day one
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Athletics-Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone lead US Olympic team after impressive trials

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record run in the 400 hurdles wrapped up the U.S.

Athletics-Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone lead US Olympic team after impressive trials
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Gymnastics-Biles soars to victory at US trials to secure spot at third Games

Four-times Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles booked her third straight appearance at the Games with her all-around victory at the U.S. Olympic team trials in Minneapolis on Sunday.

Gymnastics-Biles soars to victory at US trials to secure spot at third Games
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NBA moves roundup: Kings reportedly in talks to acquire Brandon Ingram

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans toward acquiring high-scoring forward Brandon Ingram.

NBA moves roundup: Kings reportedly in talks to acquire Brandon Ingram
Sports

MLB roundup: Surging Astros cool off Mets in 11th

Trey Cabbage's two-run double capped a five-run 11th inning for the visiting Houston Astros, who moved over .500 for the first time this season with a 10-5 win over the New York Mets on Sunday in the

MLB roundup: Surging Astros cool off Mets in 11th
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Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone steals the show on last night of US Olympic trials

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the women's 400 metres hurdles world record for the fifth time on Sunday after crossing the line in 50.65 seconds at the U.S.

Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone steals the show on last night of US Olympic trials
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Olympics-Edey withdraws from consideration for Canada's basketball team

Zach Edey, four days removed from being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, on Sunday withdrew himself from consideration for the Canadian men's

Olympics-Edey withdraws from consideration for Canada's basketball team
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Leafs re-sign forward Max Domi, D Timothy Liljegren

Forward Max Domi and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed on a four-year, $15 million deal, the team announced Sunday. The two sides avoided going to free agency, which begins Monday at noon ET.

Leafs re-sign forward Max Domi, D Timothy Liljegren
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Cardinals shut down Reds, post 2-0 win

Lance Lynn and three relievers combined to throw a two-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Cincinnati Reds 2-0 Sunday.

Cardinals shut down Reds, post 2-0 win
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NBA sets salary cap at $140.588 million for 2024-25 season

The NBA announced Sunday that the salary cap is set at $140.588 million for the 2024-25 season. The league said the Tax Level will be $170.814 million. Both figures go into effect at 12:01 a.m.

NBA sets salary cap at $140.588 million for 2024-25 season
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Soccer-U.S. seek 'game of our lives' against Uruguay at Copa America

The United States face undefeated Uruguay on Monday with their backs to the wall and may well need a victory to avoid an embarrassing Copa America group stage elimination on home soil.

Soccer-U.S. seek 'game of our lives' against Uruguay at Copa America

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