The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Ethan Bear from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Warren Foegele while agreeing to deals with returning alternate captain Jordan Martinook, defenseman Tony DeAngelo and forward Josh Leivo.
New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith, right, catches the ball while performing a field drill as tight end Hunter Henry (85) looks on during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones (50), Brian Hoyer (5), and Cam Newton (1), warm up on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith faces reporters following an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) and tight end Jonnu Smith (81) step on the field at the start of an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower faces reporters following an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jonnu Smith struggled to contain his tears earlier this offseason shortly after signing a free-agent contract with the Patriots.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones is facing allegations of illegally harvesting and selling millions of dollars of cannabis in California, according to court records.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) and receiver Cole Beasley (11) talk during NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen runs a drill during NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley addresses the media following practice at NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Wide receiver Cole Beasley continued his crusade against vaccinations and the NFL’s COVID-19 policies as the Buffalo Bills opened training camp, though he attempted to sidestep questions about his stance.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillip Danault signed a six-year, $33 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) controls the puck next to Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Lightning's goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save as teammate Brayden Point (21) and Montreal Canadiens' Phillip Danault (24) tussle outside the crease during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final in Montreal, Monday, July 5, 2021.
FILE - Miami Marlins' Starling Marte plays during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, in this Tuesday, June 29, 2021, file photo. Outfielder Starling Marte was traded Wednesday, July 28, 2021, by the Miami Marlins to the Oakland Athletics for left-hander Jesus Luzardo.
FILE - Oakland Athletics' Jesus Luzardo pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. Outfielder Starling Marte was traded Wednesday, July 28, 2021, by the Miami Marlins to the Oakland Athletics for left-hander Jesús Luzardo.
Miami Marlins' Starling Marte hits an RBI single during the fourth inning off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins in a baseball game Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Baltimore.
MIAMI (AP) — The Oakland Athletics are in playoff contention, and Starling Marte is their midseason reward.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) stretches during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks to his players during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Titans players huddle up before starting a drill during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs a drill during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill had no intention of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. The NFL’s extensive protocols for unvaccinated players ultimately changed his mind.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow says his surgically repaired knee is “just about 100%,” but the Cincinnati Bengals really don't want anyone knocking their star quarterback around until absolutely necessary.
New York Jets quarterbacks James Morgan (4) and Mike White (5) warm up during NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.
New York Jets quarterback James Morgan tosses the ball during NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.
New York Jets quarterback Mike White tosses the ball during NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, right, talks with head coach Robert Saleh during NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets kicked off their first practice of training camp without their hoped-for franchise quarterback.
FILE - In this July 9, 2012, file photo, Minnesota Wild NHL hockey players Ryan Suter, left, and Zach Parise are introduced during a news conference in St. Paul, Minn. After signing with Minnesota together, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are being bought out together. The Wild announced Tuesday, July 13, 2021, that the team is buying out the final four years of each player's contract, a stunning move early in the NHL offseason.
FILE - In this April 30, 2021, file photo, Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates past goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Denver. Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic still is not sure the team will be able to bring back Landeskog and Grubauer.“I don’t know,” Sakic said. “We’re hopeful we can come to terms, as well, and have them signed and to be part of us.”
FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman (11) plays during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., in this Friday, March 6, 2020, file photo. The Edmonton Oilers are shoring up their secondary scoring by agreeing to sign forward Zach Hyman to a seven-year, $38.5 million contract a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the signing…
FILE - Edmonton Oilers player Tyson Barrie plays during an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, in this Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, file photo. Edmonton has re-signed defenseman Tyson Barrie before he was eligible to become a free agent.
FILE - Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter plays during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis, in this Friday, April 9, 2021, file photo. Ryan Suter became the first player to sign a new contract when NHL free agency began Wednesday, July 28, 2021, joining the Dallas Stars on a $14.6 million, four-year deal.
There was a method to the Seattle Kraken’s approach to preserve salary cap space while making their expansion draft selections.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Braden Smith runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz wears a quote from Martin Luther King on his sleeve as runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — As Carson Wentz jogged through the trees to the practice field Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts' new quarterback took a look around.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have signed unrestricted free-agent goaltender Jonathan Bernier to a two-year, $8.25 million contract.
FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Myles Garrett smiles during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio, in this Thursday, June 17, 2021, file photo. For Browns defensive star Myles Garrett, there was never a choice on whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “I got sick,” the All-Pro end said Wednesday, July 28, 2021, as Cleveland opened training camp. “I didn’t want to get sick again. So it was kind of point-blank apparent for me.” ”
