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I. Provorov - D

PHI

Ivan Provorov was selected as the Flyers 2019-20 Barry Ashbee Trophy.

The award goes to the Flyers "most outstanding defenseman," as determined by a panel of broadcasters and sports writers. Provorov had 13 goals and 36 points in 69 games this season before the pause. "It's just a great honor," Provorov said. "There are a lot of great defensemen that have played for the Flyers and have won this in the past. I think overall this year, our defense is a lot better. We're defending as a five-man unit, the forwards are backchecking, so it allows us to step up and get the puck back faster."

Added 9:49 am (EST)

NBC Sports Philadelphia

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S. Laughton - F

PHI

Scott Laughton earned the Flyers' 2019-20 Yanick Dupre Class Guy Award.

Yanick Dupre Class Guy Award is handed out to a member of the Flyers by the Philadelphia chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. It honors a player who is deemed to show character, dignity and respect on and off the ice. "It's very special for me to be awarded this by our media," Laughton said. "Throughout the year I try and bring positive energy to the rink and do all the little things to be a good teammate and representative of the organization. Getting more involved in the community has been important to me and I hope to continue to build on that each year." He had 13 goals and 27 points in 49 contests this season.

Added Jul 08 9:53 am (EST)

NBC Sports Philadelphia

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P. Kessel - F

ARI

Phil Kessel will be looking to rebound from a tough 2019-20 season in Arizona's play-in series versus the Nashville Predators during the Stanley Cup Qualifier round.

"Obviously, I had a tough year," Kessel said last Tuesday. "I had, I think it's probably my most injuries I've had is this year, but that's no excuse. It's one of those years. Obviously, I'm going to look to never have that again. I've never had a year like that, so I'm looking to bounce back. This is a good time to get it started again." He skated with teammates at Gila River Arena that day during Phase 2 of the NHL Return to Play Plan. Kessel produced 14 goals and 38 points in 70 games prior to the pause of the 2019-20 campaign due to coronavirus concerns. Kessel feels better than he felt all year right now and he's eager to get back to playing.

Added Jul 06 5:25 pm (EST)

Brian Compton for NHL.com

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S. Thornwell - SG

CLE

The Pelicans have signed Sindarius Thornwell as a substitute player for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

The Pelicans are adding Thornwell as emergency depth as they are not expecting Darius Miller (Achilles) to be ready in time for Orlando. Thornwell has 137 NBA games under his belt for the Clippers but hasn't made much noise yet with career averages of 2.5 points on 41.5% shooting. Don't expect to see him much.

Added Jul 06 2:06 pm (EST)

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K. Bazemore - SG

SAC

Kent Bazemore reiterated on Friday that he hopes to remain with the Kings beyond the 2019-20 season.

Bazemore is an unrestricted free agent and he's coming off a rocky year in which he averaged 8.7 points on career-low 37.4% shooting. The Kings can probably keep him for a reasonable salary, in other words, and coach Luke Walton seemed pleased with Bazemore in February, saying he was "a big part of [the Kings] having a little bit of success."

Added Jul 03 3:01 pm (EST)

James Ham on Twitter

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T. Olesen - G

The European Tour has lifted the suspension for Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen, which dates back to his arrest in 2019.

Olesen's trial in Denmark was originally slated for May 11, but has now been pushed back to 2021 because of COVID-19 implications. As a result, the 30-year-old will be allowed to compete once the European Tour resumes play later this month. Olesen capped a career year in 2018 with an appearance at the Ryder Cup, but he faces three separate charges stemming from an airplane incident when he is alleged to have urinated in an aisle and assaulted a female passenger. Olesen got as high as 33rd in the world rankings, but he is currently ranked No. 162 and has not played since a T-27 finish at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational nearly a year ago.

Added Jul 03 11:19 am (EST)

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B. Simmons - PG

PHI

Ben Simmons (lower back) said he feels "better than [he] was" at the start of the 2019-20 season. Simmons also put on muscle and feels fully confident in his back. Head coach Brett Brown said as much earlier this week, mentioning that he won't restrict Simmons' minutes when play resumes. Joel Embiid was working out six days a week at times during the break, and we're heard nothing but positive developments from Philly as they head into the bubble.

Simmons also put on muscle and feels fully confident in his back. Head coach Brett Brown said as much earlier this week, mentioning that he won't restrict Simmons' minutes when play resumes. Joel Embiid was working out six days a week at times during the break, and we're heard nothing but positive developments from Philly as they head into the bubble.

Added Jul 02 1:37 pm (EST)

Kyle Neubeck on Twitter

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No. Gragson - D

Noah Gragson has four starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at road courses with a best finish of fourth coming in 2019 at Road America. On road courses in the NXS, Gragson has an average finish of 5.8 with three top fives and four top 10s.

In two previous starts on road courses in the NGROTS, Gragson has recorded one top five and two top 10s. After 12 races in the 2020 season, Gragson leads the way for JR Motorsports with two wins, seven top fives, nine top 10s and is currently second in the championship standings. The Switch colors are back on the No. 9 car this weekend for its first race of the 2020 season.-JRM

Added Jul 01 8:32 pm (EST)

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J. Noah - C

LAC

The Clippers have signed Joakim Noah for the rest of the 2019-20 season and through the 2020-21 season (non-guaranteed), according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

This move has been expected for a week, and Noah was supposed to join the Clippers just after the NBA had to suspend its season. The 35-year-old big man is likely just going to be emergency depth for the Clippers, assuming Montrezl Harrell can go right back to playing minutes in the 30s.

Added Jun 28 12:55 am (EST)

Jovan Buha on Twitter

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Ty. Majeski - D

Ty Majeski (#45 Niece Chevrolet Silverado) has two ARCA Racing Series starts at Pocono Raceway, with a win coming in 2019.

Majeski started fifth and led 12 laps on his way to victory. In 2017, Majeski finished seventh at the ‘Tricky Triangle’. Saturday’s race at Pocono Raceway marks Majeski’s first NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile track.-Niece Motorsports

Added Jun 25 9:37 pm (EST)

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W. Cauley-Stein - C

DAL

Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein will sit out the rest of the 2019-20 season.

Cauley-Stein and his partner are expecting a child in July, so health and safety take priority. The Mavs have reportedly agreed to a deal with Trey Burke to assume his spot on the roster.

Added Jun 25 1:29 pm (EST)

Shams Charania on Twitter

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No. Gragson - D

Noah Gragson has one start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono Raceway, resulting in a sixth-place finish during the 2019 season.

After 11 races in the 2020 season, he leads the way for JR Motorsports with two wins, seven top fives, nine top 10s, including five straight, and is currently leading the championship standings. Since NASCAR’s return to racing at Darlington last month, Gragson has an average finish of 5.3 with only one finish outside of the top 10. At tracks that are greater than 2 miles in length, he has an average finish of 9.2, including a win at Daytona to kick off the 2020 season.-JRM

Added Jun 24 9:03 pm (EST)

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P. Gasol - PF

POR

Contrary to previous reports, Pau Gasol will not be joining Barcelona on a one-year deal.

A member of their board of directors refuted those reports on Friday morning, so Gasol will continue to wait for his next opportunity. Now 40 years old, Gasol wants to play one more season before playing in the Olympics one last time in 2021.

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I. Provorov - D

PHI

Ivan Provorov was selected as the Flyers 2019-20 Barry Ashbee Trophy.

Added 9:49 am (EST)

NBC Sports Philadelphia

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H. Lundqvist - G

NYR

Henrik Lundqvist skated on Thursday for the first time since heading back to New York.

Lundqvist had previously been in Europe. After coming back, he needed to be cleared before he can start participating in the Phase 2 workout. “Feels good to be back on the ice at the training center again," Lundqvist said on Instagram. He'll have a tough time getting a start in the playoffs though given that the Rangers also have goaltenders Alexandar Georgiev and Igor Shesterkin.

Added 9:27 am (EST)

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C. Newton - QB

The Boston Globe's Chad Finn speculates Cam Newton will play 11 games for the Patriots this season.

"I’m leaving wiggle room for him to miss a game with injury, or for a scenario in which the Patriots have their playoff positioning clinched and Jarett Stidham gets a start," Finn writes. Newton can earn a $3.75 million bonus if he’s on the field for 90 percent or more of the snaps and the team qualifies for the playoffs, as reported by ESPN's Field Yates on Thursday. Both are bound to happen as long as Newton is healthy — the looming question on everyone's mind at the moment. The 31-year-old recently passed his physical with the team, suggesting he's cleared for takeoff from the season opener, and should be the Patriots' starting quarterback as long as he's in good condition.

Added 9:18 am (EST)

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A. Santander - LF

BAL

Anthony Santander and Dwight Smith Jr. have not yet participated in the Orioles' summer camp.

The team has not provided an explanation for their absences. Manager Brandon Hyde indicated earlier this week that it was possible for a player not yet in camp to still have time to get ready for Opening Day, but obviously Santander and Smith Jr. are running out of time. Santander had a mini-breakout last season with 20 homers in 93 and is in line to start in left field and bat in the middle of the lineup, if he's ready.

Added 9:07 am (EST)

Baltimore Sun

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M. Seider - D

DET

Moritz Seider will be a player to watch for the Red Wings during next season's training camp.

Seider was taken with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. After scoring two goals and 22 points in 49 AHL games in 2019-20, the 19-year-old defenseman will have a real shot of making the Red Wings for the 2020-21 campaign. Even if he doesn't make the team out of training camp, he might end up making his debut next season after a bit more seasoning in the AHL. He's one to watch given his high offensive potential.

Added 8:48 am (EST)

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M. Lucic - F

CGY

Milan Lucic has loved his time so far with the Calgary Flames.

Lucic had eight goals and 20 points in 68 games with Calgary before the pause. While those aren't big numbers, he wasn't expected to be a big offensive contributor. What he has been is a physical force and locker room favorite. “I’ve really enjoyed everyone here,” Lucic said. “I was finding it fun again, I was having fun going to the arena and being around my teammates. It was fun going to practice. It’s always been fun playing games. But for me personally, I think the positives of everything have outweighed the negatives. That’s why I would love nothing more to see how the final chapter ends. That’s why I have my fingers crossed.” Lucic and the Flames are looking towards the start of training camp on July 13.

Added 8:45 am (EST)

Calgary Sun

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Au. Cindric - D

Austin Cindric (#22 Mustang) won the Shady Rays 200, his 3rd victory in 81 Xfinity Series (NXS) races.

This is his 1st victory and 10th top-10 finish in 2020. It is his 1st victory and 2nd top-10 finish in three races at Kentucky Speedway. Riley Herbst (2nd), the highest finishing ROTY, posted his 1st top-10 finish in two Kentucky races and his 7th top-10 finish in 2020. Ross Chastain (3rd) earned his 2nd top-10 finish in nine races at Kentucky. Pole-sitter Noah Gragson led a race-high 87 laps and finished the race in 11th place. Chase Briscoe (finished 4th) leads the point standings by 15 points over Noah Gragson.

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