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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Julio Jones signs in Tampa Bay


Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jones generated interest from multiple teams this offseason after being released by the Tennessee Titans in March, including the Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers

Jonathan Toews not interested in a rebuild


Jonathan Toews isn't thrilled with the idea of waiting out a lengthy rebuild now that Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has fully embraced that strategy.

Giancarlo Stanton out with Achilles Tendonitis


The New York Yankees placed slugger Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left Achilles tendonitis.

New York recalled speedy outfielder Tim Locastro in a corresponding move.

Stanton hasn't been in the starting lineup since Friday. He last appeared in a game as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's 6-3 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles.

Chris Carson retiring due to neck injury


Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is retiring from the NFL due to a neck injury, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The Seahawks will reportedly release Carson with the failed injury designation, allowing him to receive several million in injury protection benefits.

Carson won't make a retirement statement with the hope his neck issues "dramatically improve," 

Kings to retire Dustin Brown’s number


Dustin Brown is getting some serious star treatment. 

The Los Angeles Kings will retire the former NHL winger's number and unveil a statue in his honor during a ceremony on Feb. 11 at Crypto.com Arena, they announced Tuesday.

Brown's No. 23 will be the seventh number in franchise history to reach the rafters, joining those of Rogie Vachon, Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor, Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille, and Rob Blake.

He'll become the third Kings player to have a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, after Gretzky and Robitaille.

Oilers sign Jesse Puljujarvi


The Edmonton Oilers avoided arbitration with restricted free-agent forward Jesse Puljujarvi, signing him to a one-year deal worth $3 million on Tuesday.

Puljujarvi's salary arbitration hearing was set for July 29. 

The 24-year-old's standing in Edmonton was unclear after the team was swept in the Western Conference Final by the Colorado Avalanche.

Danny Amendola announces retirement


Following 13 seasons with five teams, including winning a pair of Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, wide receiver Danny Amendola is retiring, his agent Erik Burkhardt tweeted.

The 36-year-old Amendola's final season ended up being a 2021 campaign with the Houston Texans in which he played in only eight games, but he'll be most remembered for his time in Boston.

Kyler Murray focuses on football and homework


The Arizona Cardinals are making sure Kyler Murray is doing his homework.

The star quarterback's new five-year, $230.5-million extension requires Murray to complete "at least four hours of independent study each week" during the season over the deal's length

McDavid says Campbell can play anywhere


Connor McDavid called to mind the classic "if I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere" line when asked whether new teammate Jack Campbell will benefit from going to another Canadian market after the netminder's Toronto stint.

"If he can be the starting goalie for the Leafs, he can be the starting goalie anywhere," McDavid told the media, including TSN, at a charity golf tournament in the Ontario capital Monday.

Hockey Canada unveiled action plan


Hockey Canada unveiled an action plan Monday to address "systemic issues" and "toxic behavior" within the sport as the organization deals with investigations into two separate incidents of alleged sexual assault.

"We need to do more to address the behaviors that are undermining the many good things the game brings to our country," Hockey Canada wrote in a statement. "With this action plan, we aim to do just that."