NHL notebook: Sharks re-sign F Labanc
The San Jose Sharks re-signed restricted free agent forward Kevin Labanc to a one-year deal Monday.
NBA notebook: Lakers eye James as point guard
LeBron James is preparing to take on a new role with the Los Angeles Lakers this season as point guard, according to a report Monday by Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes.
Horner on Gasly: The harder he tries, the slower he goes
Pierre Gasly has Red Bull’s full support but the under-performing Frenchman is going slower the harder he tries and is in need of a mental reset, team boss Christian Horner said on Monday.
MLB notebook: Verlander insists baseballs are ‘juiced’
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander surrendered a MLB-high 26 home runs before the All-Star break, so it’s no great surprise his opinion of the spike in offense and home runs is explicit.
Report: Nationals to sign reliever Boxberger
The Washington Nationals will sign reliever Brad Boxberger to a minor league contract, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Report: Clippers to re-sign F Green to two-year, $10 million deal
The Los Angeles Clippers will re-sign forward JaMychal Green to a two-year, $10 million deal, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Monday.
Silverstone poised for new deal ahead of British GP
The endangered British Grand Prix at Silverstone looks set to stay on the Formula One calendar with hopes rising that a new deal will be announced before this weekend’s race.
NBA MVP Antetokounmpo sues artist over alleged ‘Greek Freak’ knockoffs
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 2019 National Basketball Association most valuable player, sued a Pennsylvania man on Monday for allegedly selling “Greek Freak” t-shirts and other clothing without permission.
Angels’ Lucroy has concussion, broken nose
Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy suffered a concussion and a broken nose in a home-plate collision with the Houston Astros’ Jake Marisnick on Sunday.
Report: Lakers to start James at point guard
LeBron James is preparing to take on a new role with the Los Angeles Lakers this season as point guard, according to a report Monday by Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes.
