Isles hire Trotz assistant Lambert as head coach
The New York Islanders on Monday named Lane Lambert as Barry Trotz’s replacement, giving his longtime assistant his first head coaching job
in the NHL.
More hockey: Vegas fired coach Peter Deboer in the aftermath of missing the playoffs for the first time in their five-year franchise history . ... Nashville signed Iaroslav Askarov to a three-year entry level deal, two years after making him the sixth Russianborn goalie taken in the first round at No. 11 overall . ... Sakari Manninen scored and added two assists as host Finland beat the United States 4-1 and kept a perfect record (3-0) at the ice hockey world championship.
NBA: Celtics guard Marcus Smart will be listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Miami on Tuesday with a mid-foot sprain.
College basketball: Tennessee signed forward Julian Phillips, the fourth high school All-american and seventh five-star prospect to join the Volunteers under men’s coach Rick Barnes . ... Georgia landed transfer Audrey Warren, who helped Texas reach back-to-back regional finals in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
NFL: Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and the late Greg Knapp were selected as Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award winners, given for lifetime achievement as an assistant . ... Ex-giants head coach Joe Judge confirmed he will work with quarterbacks as a Patriots’ assistant. New England assistant Matt Patricia will work with the offensive line . ... A source said Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander agreed to a four-year, $84 million extension with a $30 million signing bonus . ... Tennessee signed veteran defensive lineman Demarcus Walker and cornerback Kenneth George . ... Atlanta signed inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to a one-year deal, and also added receiver Geronimo Allison . ... A source said officials will meet this week with Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson as the league continues to investigate whether he violated its personal conduct policy.
Tennis: Gael Monfils withdrew from the French Open to undergo minor surgery on his right heel.
— Wire reports