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Tampa Bay tried to offset its losses in free agency by signing center Brayden Point, who led all NHL players with 14 playoff goals during the team’s run to a second straight Stanley Cup title, to an eight-year extension.

As expected, the NBA’s board of governors gave approval on Tuesday to the plan that would bring back the play-in tournament in April 2022, with the same format used in 2021.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said he expects tight end Zach Ertz, who has been the subject of trade discussions this offseason, to be on the roster Week 1.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott left practice early Wednesday, after feeling some soreness in his right throwing arm, and the veteran simply “did not want to push it,” the team said.

The Oilers addressed a need for secondary scoring behind Connor McDavid by signing ex-Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman, re-signing defenseman Tyson Barrie and adding defenseman Cody Ceci.

The Predators have kept forward Mikael Granlund with a four-year, $20 million deal.

Center Phillip Danault, who had 24 points in 53 regular-season games with Montreal last season, has signed with the LA Kings on a six-year deal worth $33 million.

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has had his administrative leave extended to Aug. 6, sources told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, while MLB continues to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct.

Nationals All-Star Trea Turner has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out at least 10 days.

The Astros have acquired relievers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero from the Mariners for third baseman Abraham Toro and reliever Joe Smith. A teary Graveman said he was shocked by the trade, and had assumed he would be sticking with the Mariners.