Mat Ishbia to purchase Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Mercury for $4 billion

According to The Athletic and ESPN, Mat Ishbia, the billionaire CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, is expected to purchase the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury for a price of $4 billion. The Athletic also reported that Justin
San Diego Padres sign pitcher Seth Lugo to 2-year, $15 million deal

Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal with right-hander Seth Lugo. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported that it is expected to be a two-year deal, worth $15 million
Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Dryden Hunt from Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Denis Malgin

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday they have acquired forward Dryden Hunt from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Denis Malgin. The 27-year-old Hunt has two goals in 28 games for Colorado this season. He
Argentina defeats France in penalty shootout to win 2022 World Cup

Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated France to earn the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday in Lusail, Qatar, in a game that many are saying will be remembered as ‘one of the great finals of all
Justin Turner agrees to 2-year, $22M contract with Red Sox

Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, free-agent third baseman Justin Turner has agreed to a 2-year, $22M deal with the Boston Red Sox. The 38-year-old Turner is a two-time All-Star who has played 14 MLB seasons, his last nine with the
Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry expected to miss multiple weeks with shoulder injury

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will likely miss multiple weeks after injuring his shoulder during Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers. ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the news; Curry was scheduled to get an MRI in
Dallas Mavericks’ Maxi Kleber out 6-8 weeks with torn hamstring

The Dallas Mavericks announced on Thursday that forward Maxi Kleber tore his right hamstring during Tuesday’s practice. In a short statement, the team said: “Treatment options are being considered. At this time, there is no timetable for
France defeats Morocco in semifinal match to face Argentina at World Cup final

France beat Morocco 2-0 in the semifinals of the World Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday, and will face Argentina for the first time on Sunday in the World Cup 2022 final. An early goal from
Shortstop Carlos Correa agrees to record 13-year, $350 million contract with San Francisco Giants

Shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract, making Correa the highest-paid shortstop in MLB history. The agreement includes no opt-out and a full no-trade clause. The 28-year-old Correa
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray to miss remainder of season with torn ACL

Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Tuesday that quarterback Kyler Murray will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the injury. Said Kingsbury: “That’s obviously unfortunate and tough