Morning Sports Update: Thunder trying to land both Kevin Durant and Al Horford
The Oklahoma City Thunder want to sign a buddy for Kevin Durant, the NHL trade market explodes, and David Price continues to struggle.
Sources: Thunder prepping for run at Al Horford: As they prepare to make their pitch to Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been making calls around the league looking to clear a massive amount of salary-cap space in a move rival executives believe is an effort to go after free agent Al Horford in addition to Durant, multiple sources told ESPN. (ESPN.com)
David Price following Wednesday’s loss: ‘I’m just bad right now’: David Price didn’t make any excuses following the Red Sox’ 4-0 loss to the Rays in which he allowed four runs on nine hits in 6 1/3 innings to take his fifth loss of the season. (WEEI.com)
Canadiens trade P.K. Subban to Predators for Shea Weber: The Nashville Predators pulled off a blockbuster before the start of free agency Wednesday by acquiring P.K. Subban from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Shea Weber, a swap of All-Star defensemen. (Boston.com)
Steven Stamkos decides to re-sign with Lightning: The two-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner as the NHL’s leading goal scorer gave himself that opportunity Wednesday, re-signing with the Lightning for eight years and foregoing a chance to test free agency. (Boston.com)
Michael Phelps becomes first male swimmer to qualify for 5 Olympics: Phelps became the first male swimmer to qualify for five Olympics with a victory in the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming trials Wednesday night, another huge milestone in the water but even more significant given what’s happened away from the pool. (Boston.com)
Colts sign Andrew Luck to $140 million contract extension through 2021: The $140 million deal was completed Wednesday with Luck, the No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft. Owner Jim Irsay revealed the maximum value on Twitter, calling it the biggest contract in NFL history. (Boston.com)
Joakim Noah likely will be Knicks first signing once NBA free agency opens: Signs are pointing to the Knicks landing Joakim Noah as their top free agent in the coming days, which gives Phil Jackson his starting center but would likely knock New York out of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes before it even entered. (NY Daily News)
Mutilated body washes up on Rio Olympic beach volleyball venue: Parts of a mutilated body have washed up on the sands of Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro just meters from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.(Reuters)
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