The Giants recently missed out in their bid to sign free agent Aaron Judge.
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Bruins edge Islanders in shootout, 4-3
Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak scored in the shootout for Boston.
Red Sox closer Jansen arrives in Boston to cold reception
Kenley Jansen arrives in Boston at a time of near-revolt among the fandom, which watched Xander Bogaerts depart just three years after former AL MVP Mookie Betts was traded away.
NFL notebook: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray out for season with torn ACL
Kyler Murray was hurt on the third play of Monday night’s game against the Patriots.
Leonard, George lead Clippers over Celtics, 113-93
Boston has a two-game losing streak for just the second time this season.
NHL roundup: NHL-leading Devils shut out struggling Blackhawks, 3-0
New Jersey, which lost its first two games of the season, are a league-best 21-4-1.
Five full-court shots a stretch even for Curry
The clip of Stephen Curry lobbing five one-handed shots across the full length of a practice court, sinking every one, was “not real,” said Raymond Ridder, Warriors senior vice president of communications.
Astros’ Pena helps kids access sports in wake of MVP win
Jeremy Pena, a former UMaine player, has long been passionate about helping children with limited resources get access to sports.
World Cup notebook: Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has surgery, out of World Cup
Gabriel Jesus was hurt in Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Cameroon in the group stage on Friday.
Patriots notebook: Mac Jones details why he wants to be coached harder by Patriots coaches
Mac Jones says he wants to have more difficult conversations with his coaches about what hasn’t gone right with the Patriots’ offense.