NHL awards: New Jersey Devils’ Hall claims Hart Trophy
Taylor Hall claimed the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player at the NHL awards ceremony Wednesday night in Las Vegas, becoming the first player in New Jersey Devils history to earn the honor.
NHL salary cap expected to increase by $5 million
The NHL salary cap for the 2018-19 season is expected to wind up between $79.5 million and $80 million, commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters following the Board of Governors meeting Wednesday.
Phillie Phanatic’s hot dog launch injures fan
A wayward wiener launched by the Phillie Phanatic on Monday night caused facial injuries to a fan at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
NBA notebook: Cavs reportedly intend to keep Love
The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t offering Kevin Love in any trade offers and intend to have him on the roster next season regardless of any decision LeBron James may make, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Major League Baseball notebook: St. Louis’ Wacha likely headed to disabled list
St. Louis right-hander Michael Wacha departed the Cardinals’ Wednesday contest against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a strained left oblique muscle.
NFL notebook: Whaley lands gig with NFLPA
Doug Whaley, who was out of football for the past year after a stint as the Buffalo Bills’ general manager, was hired Wednesday as the NFL Players Association’s director of college scouting.
Major League Baseball roundup: Kluber notches 11th win in rout
Corey Kluber allowed just one hit in seven innings to become the major leagues’ first 11-game winner this season as the Cleveland Indians rolled past the visiting Chicago White Sox 12-0 on Wednesday at Progressive Field.
NCAA baseball roundup: Hogs stay unbeaten in College World Series
Dominic Fletcher went 4-for-4 with four RBIs, and Arkansas moved within one win of reaching the College World Series’ championship round, defeating Texas Tech 7-4 on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.
Spieth says Fleetwood is big threat at U.S. Open
LONDON (Reuters) – Reigning champion Jordan Spieth believes Tommy Fleetwood could be the biggest threat at next month’s British Open after a sensational second place at Shinnecock Hills last week.
Costa grabs lucky goal as relieved Spain edges Iran
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – A fortuitous second half goal by Diego Costa broke a Persian stonewall and lifted Spain to a 1-0 win over a courageous Iran in a nerve-jangling World Cup clash on Wednesday.
