Brooks Koepka will attend U.S. Open

Brooks Koepka said the fact he was able to practice for nine holes Tuesday was as good a sign as any that his injured left hand will be good to go for the U.S. Open.

“I don't think I would've gone out and played if it wasn't,” he said.

Koepka withdrew from the Canadian Open on Sunday, throwing his status in doubt for this, his return to Shinnecock Hills, where he captured his second straight U.S. Open title in 2018.

Verlander set to return Sunday

Detroit Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander is set to be activated from the injured list and will start Sunday against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, manager A.J. Hinch announced Tuesday, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press.

It will be Verlander's first home start in a Tigers uniform since Aug. 30, 2017, the day before he was traded to the Houston Astros after 14 seasons in Detroit.

Verlander rejoined the Tigers on a one-year, $13-million contract in February. However, he went on the IL with a hip injury after just one start on the road in late March.

De La Cruz to begin rehab assignment

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday and could return to Cincinnati's lineup early next week if all goes well.

De La Cruz has been sidelined since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain — will rehab with Triple-A Louisville, which is at Gwinnett this week. Manager Terry Francona said before Tuesday's game against the New York Mets that De La Cruz expected to join the Bats on Thursday, play five innings at shortstop on Friday, be the designated hitter on Saturday and have a full game at shortstop on Sunday.

Tortorella will not return to Vegas next season

John Tortorella won't return to the Vegas Golden Knights' coaching staff next season, general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Tuesday.

"We thank Torts for the guidance he provided our team since joining the organization in March," McCrimmon said in a statement. "When the decision was made to bring Torts to Vegas, we needed an immediate impact to help us at a pivotal point in the season. Torts' experience and leadership proved to be the boost that we were looking for, helping guide us to the Stanley Cup Final. We are grateful for Torts' passion, sincerity, and commitment to our organization, and we wish him and his family the best."

Leafs trade Woll and Benoit to Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for goalie Samuel Ersson, defender Emil Andrae, and a third-round draft pick in 2026, the teams announced Tuesday.

Miguel Rojas pinch hit home run

Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a six-game homestand.

Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle

Chicago Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle during Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies after recording a single in the seventh inning.

Crow-Armstrong is the 13th player in franchise history to accomplish the feat and the first major leaguer since Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton last July. He's also the fifth player to record a reverse cycle (homer, triple, double, and single) since 1961, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com.

Marinaccio suspended 3 Games

San Diego Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio has been suspended three games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson in Saturday's game, Major League Baseball announced.

Marinaccio is appealing the ban and will be available to pitch Monday in St. Louis.

Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe trophy

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal was awarded the 2026 Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP following the team's Stanley Cup victory on Sunday.

At 37 years and 277 days, Staal is the oldest player to win the award. Tim Thomas, at 37 years and 62 days, was previously the eldest winner when he hoisted the trophy with the Boston Bruins in 2011.

Staal is also the first captain of the Cup winning team to claim the Conn Smythe since Alex Ovechkin in 2018.

Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Sunday's Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup.

Brandon Bussi stood tall for the visitors, stopping 22 shots to secure the shutout.

Taylor Hall scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal 3:47 into the game. Jackson Blake doubled Carolina's lead in the second period, and Nikolaj Ehlers iced the contest with an empty-netter.