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De La Cruz could go on rehab assignment

Ohio Sports

CINCINNATI — Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz could go on a rehab assignment this weekend if the next couple of days go according to plan. De La Cruz — who has been sidelined since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain — ran the bases and took some infield grounders before Monday night’s game against the New York Mets. He will run the bases again on Tuesday before a final decision is made. Manager Terry Francona said the likely rehab assignment would be to Triple-A Louisville, which is at Gwinnett this week. The Reds’ Single-A affiliate in Dayton is also on the road this ...

Offseason begins as teams try to catch Hurricanes

National Sports

The Carolina Hurricanes are atop the NHL and their celebration is just getting started. Rhe rest of the league is about to be hard at work trying to catch up. The offseason is underway, with the next few weeks expected to bring a flurry of player movement via trades and signings. The salary cap is increasing to $104 million and several big-market teams with money to spend and holes to fill are eager to get better. Here is what to know: Buyout window opens first Starting late Tuesday night and through June 30, clubs can buy out player contracts. There are not a ton of buyouts expected ...

NHL to investigate Babcock’s resignation from Columbus

Local Sports

NEW YORK — The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock’s resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the investigation is being done privately. All coaching hires are subject to league approval. The Players’ Association requested the investigation last week after word emerged that the Edmonton Oilers were interested in hiring Babcock. The league wanted to wait until after ...

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in spectacular debut

National Sports

ATLANTA — It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. The long, long wait was worth every fleeting second. Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated, despite dominating possession and unleashing 27 shots. Not even the second-half entrance of young superstar Lamine Yamal could crack the code to get past Vozinha and the Cape Verde defense. As the final whistle blew, Vozinha ...

Sorsby won’t play for Texas Tech after unprecedented battle over eligibility

National Sports

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and will enter the NFL supplemental draft instead, ending an unprecedented legal fight over the college eligibility for a player who had acknowledged betting on college and pro sports, including some on his own team while at Indiana four years ago. Cody Campbell, the billionaire booster who is chairman of the school regents, wrote in an open letter Monday night that Sorsby will not be part of the team. “This decision was made with Brendan and his family and is purely an output of practical analysis of the ...

Scrappers beat Black Bears in rain-shortened win

Local Sports

NILES — Mother Nature shortened Sunday’s game between the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and West Virginia to less than six full innings, as a strong line of storms swept through Niles just before 5 p.m. However, the storms were too little, too late as far as the Black Bears were concerned, ...