Jeimer Candelario, who had a .217 batting average last season after leading the majors in doubles in 2021, has reached a one-year deal with the Nationals.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the first period Tuesday night at Vancouver, surpassing Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky en route to setting the record for most road goals in NHL history at 403.
Andre Burakovsky had two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Kraken defeated the Kings 9-8 on Tuesday night in the highest-scoring NHL game this season.
Commissioner Gary Bettman spoke in favor of the Tempe arena deal and said the league supported keeping the Coyotes in Arizona. He added that if the arena project goes forward, the NHL has committed to bringing “an All-Star Game or a (NHL) draft” there.
The Rose Bowl faces possible exclusion from the expanded College Football Playoff if the bowl can’t agree to terms before a Wednesday deadline, sources told ESPN’s Heather Dinich.