Blue Jays surge to first in AL East on hot stretch
Toronto turned around a May 28 deficit to top the AL East by a three game lead over the Yankees heading into a Chicago White Sox game. The run includes a 26-10 stretch since May 28 and sweep-heavy play, with standout contributions from George Springer and Alejandro Kirk. Toronto has dealt with injuries, notably Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer, and pursues the franchise record and a strong late-season surge.
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Powell Returns to Heat in Three Team NBA Trade
Norman Powell joins the Miami Heat while John Collins heads to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kevin Love with Kyle Anderson move to the Utah Jazz in a three team trade completed Monday. The deal includes at least one second round pick from the Clippers to Utah. Powell averaged 21.8 points last season for the Clippers and shoots 40 percent from three. Collins posted 19 points in 40 Jazz games, Love 5.8 points in 23 Heat games, and Anderson 6.7 points in 25 with Miami. Powell boosts scoring as Miami aims to improve after finishing 24th in points per game. Duncan Robinson left for the Pistons this summer. Love, a five-time All-Star and NBA champion, may stay with Miami beyond his expiring 2025-26 contract.
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Brown to coach Knicks
New York hires Mike Brown to replace Tom Thibodeau as head coach. Brown brings championship pedigree from Spurs Cavaliers Kings and Warriors and led the Kings to a 48 34 mark and a 2022 23 postseason appearance for his Coach of the Year season.
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Magic and Banchero Reach Record 239 Million Extension
Paolo Banchero signs a five year 239 million extension with the Orlando Magic, potentially rising to about 287 million with a supermax. ESPN reported a final year player option. The deal keeps Banchero, plus Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane under contract through 2029-30, solidifying the core as the team looks to win at the highest level.
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Ujiri thanks Raptors fans in farewell video
Masai Ujiri released a YouTube farewell as he departs the Toronto Raptors after more than a decade, signaling the end of his role as vice-chairman and president. He thanked fans and players, called Toronto home, and hinted at future basketball involvement including the Toronto Tempo WNBA debut.
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