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Andrew Brunette, a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach last season while with the Florida Panthers, agreed Wednesday to a three-year contract with the New Jersey Devils to be an assistant coach, sources told ESPN’s Kevin Weekes.

Giants starter Carlos Rodon, and designated hitters J.D. Martinez of the Red Sox and Garrett Cooper of the Marlins have been named as injury replacements for next Tuesday’s All-Star Game.

Free agent forwards Max Domi and Andreas Athanasiou signed with the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks on identical one-year, $3 million deals.

Free agent forward Mason Marchment, who had a career year as the Florida Panthers recorded the most regular-season points in the NHL, joined the Dallas Stars on a four-year contract.

The Florida State League will limit defensive shifts by drawing chalk lines in a pie shape from second base to the outfield grass starting July 22.

The Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Brent Burns from the Sharks, sources told ESPN.

The Blue Jays have fired Charlie Montoyo after struggling to meet lofty expectations so far this season and have named bench coach John Schneider as interim manager.

Juraj Slafkovsky and Shane Wright, the first and fourth overall picks in last week’s NHL draft, signed their entry-level contracts with the Canadiens and Kraken, respectively, Wednesday.

Chelsea are set to complete the £34 million transfer of Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly on a five-year deal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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