Hawks getting All-Star Murray
The Spurs are trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and three first-round picks, according to a person with direct knowledge of the terms of the deal.
The deal pairs Murray with another All-Star in Trae Young in the Hawks’ backcourt and is part of a flurry of activity that is expected to increase when NBA free agency officially opens Thursday.
† James Harden declined his $47 million option for next season with Philadelphia and became a free agent — but told the team he intends to stay on a new deal that will allow the 76ers the flexibility they need to sign other players, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
NHL
Former Blackhawks forward Pappin dies
Former Blackhawks and Maple Leafs forward Jim Pappin died at 82, the Leafs announced. Pappin, who won the Stanley Cup with the Leafs in 1964 and ’67, played seven seasons with the Hawks after arriving in a trade for Pierre Pilote in 1968. In 75 games that season, he tallied 70 points, more than doubling his previous high of 32. He had career highs of 41 goals, 51 assists and 92 points in 197273. Pappin played on Hawks teams that lost to the Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final in 1971 and ’73.
Ex-No. 1 pick Appel, 30, makes MLB debut
Phillies right-hander Mark Appel pitched a scoreless ninth inning in his major-league debut, a 4-1 loss to the Braves. Appel was picked No. 1 overall by the Astros in 2013 and was part of a trade to Philadelphia in 2015.
Due to injuries and ineffectiveness, Appel, 30, left baseball in 2018 before coming back to the Phillies’ organization in 2021 and earning a promotion to the majors Saturday.
† Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings and the Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season. Verlander (10-3) is the first pitcher with 10 wins this season.
† Bryan Reynolds hit a career-high three homers and drove in six runs, leading the Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Nationals.
TENNIS
Isner sends Murray to earliest Wimbledon exit
Unable to overcome John Isner’s big serves, two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray lost in the second round to the 20th-seeded American 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4 for Murray’s earliest exit ever at the grass-court event.