An own goal by England in injury time gave Japan a 2-1 semi final win in the Women’s World Cup. Japan will face the U.S. in the final on Sunday.
The Toronto Maple Leafs trading Phil Kessel to the Pittsburgh Penguins for prospect Kasperi Kapanen, forward Nick Spaling, defenseman Scott Harrington and a 2016 third-round pick. The Penguins also get forward Tyler Briggs and defenseman Tim Erixon.
The Detroit Red Wings have reportedly signed defenseman Mike Green to a three year deal and center Brad Richards to a one year contract.
Forward Matt Beleskey has signed a five year contract with the Boston Bruins.
Forward Justin Williams is leaving the Los Angeles Kings, signing a two year agreement with Washington.
In the Majors, the Jays get five homers including two from Justin Smoak to rout the Red Sox 11-2….The Yankees snapped a three game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels…..Baltimore, leading the American League East, downed Texas 4-2…..Tampa Bay lost to Cleveland 8-1. Carlos Carrasco came within one strike of a no hitter. The O’s lead the Yankees by half a game with the Blue Jays and Rays one game back.
Former Montreal Expo Bill Stoneman has taken over as General Manager of the Los Angeles Angels on an interim basis after the resignation of Jerry Dipoto over his disagreements with manager Mike Scioscia.
In the NBA, Kevin Love agreeing to a five year deal to stay in Cleveland and former Boston Celtic Paul Pierce will reportedly sign a three year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Former New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes has pleaded guilty to a hit and run collision that injured three people and was sentenced to a year of probation.
