Islanders hire Trotz as new NHL coach
Islanders name Barry Trotz their head coach as they seek a rebuilding path. Trotz left Washington after a tense contract turn and brought a Cup ring, aiming to bring instant success and leadership to a young locker room.
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Pair share lead after first round at PGA tourney
Soft greens and light winds helped many golfers post low scores with 22 shooting 66 or better. Brooks Koepka opened with a 31 on the front nine before four bogeys, and PGA Champion Justin Thomas joined a pack at 66 after an eagle on the sixth hole where he brushed off his caddie’s attempted assist.
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Suns pick Ayton No 1 in NBA draft as Young heads to Hawks
The Suns selected 7-foot-1 center Deandre Ayton with the No. 1 pick, the first in franchise history. Ayton, from Arizona, averaged 20.1 points and 11.6 rebounds in 35 games and joined Mychal Thompson as Bahamas’ only No. 1 picks. The Hawks eyed standout college star Trae Young, who led the nation in scoring and assists, and headed to Atlanta after draft night. The Kings took Marvin Bagley III, then Jaren Jackson Jr. went to Memphis, Mo Bamba went to Orlando, and Wendell Carter Jr. went to Chicago.
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Croatia Blanks Argentina to Reach World Cup Round of 16
Croatia defeated Argentina 3-0 in Nizhny Novgorod as Messi failed to issue a shot and Caballero's miscue set the tone. Modric and Rakitic added late goals. Argentina faces Nigeria needing results elsewhere to stay alive.
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Diamondbacks explode early to rout Pirates in 8th straight win
Diamondbacks rout Pirates 9 3 as Paul Goldschmidt and Avila drive early offense. Avila nails three RBIs including a ninth inning double after entering at .109. Chad Kuhl lasts just over two innings, charged with eight runs as Pittsburgh falls behind early. Austin Meadows paces Pirates with three hits while Marte and Cervelli add RBI hits. Lovullo notes the rainout and altered prep favored Arizona.
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