​   BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL draft in a trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks.. As part of the deal, Buffalo also acquired third-year defenseman Louis Crevier, who had a career-best 25

​   FIFA World Cup officials are poised to implement a rule modification for penalty shootouts – ahead of the knockout rounds. In an extraordinary and unprecedented decision, the governing body intends to alter the regulations mid-competition.. . . . Existing rules involve two coin tosses,

​   Day 2 of the NBA draft will be held Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The second and final day will feature picks No. 31-60 in the second round.. Two former Vols were drafted and traded in the first round on Tuesday..

​   Wales appear set to lose manager Craig Bellamy, with the 46-year-old in advanced talks to take charge at Sky Bet Championship club Burnley.. Bellamy, who is halfway through a four-year contract with the national side, had initially committed himself to Wales and their Euro

​   The New York Jets don’t need anyone reminding them how difficult playing on offense became at times last season. Consistency was elusive. Quarterback play became a weekly talking point.. Too often, promising drives ended without points. By season’s end, it was clear that changes

​   There is no rest for the weary as the top players on the PGA Tour are at the Travelers Championship after a long, grueling week at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.. But we have reached the final signature event of the year. Yes,

​   Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes is set to remain at the club this summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese international has 12 months left on his current deal at Old Trafford, and while United have postponed talks of a new contract until

​   Brewers’ ‘best route’ to World Series starts with blockbuster Red Sox trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.. The Milwaukee Brewers seek revenge on the Los Angeles Dodgers after getting swept in four

​   Sabri Guendouz has targeted the Scottish title and Champions League qualification after making “the big step” from the Belgian second tier to Hearts.. The 26-year-old forward has been bought from Beerschot, who finished third in the Challenger Pro League, Belgian’s second tier, last season..

​   Former midfielder Paul Lambert has urged Scotland not to fear Brazil in tonight’s crucial World Cup showdown as Steve Clarke’s men bid to become history makers.. A point against Carlo Ancelotti’s side will almost certainly be enough for Scotland to progress from the group