JACCOB SLAVIN WINS LADY BYNG TROPHY
NEW YORK» Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin won the Lady Byng Memorial trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct Saturday, becoming the fourth blueliner to win the award.
The 27-year-old from Denver received 73 of 100 first-place votes submitted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon was second, followed by Toronto forward Auston Matthews.
Slavin, who was born in Erie and played for Colorado College, had three goals and 15 points while averaging a team-high 22:59 minutes over 52 games this season. He was assessed just one penalty for delay of game (puck over the glass), while facing opposing teams’ top lines.
Votto, manager Bell and fan tossed.
SAN DIEGO» Joey Votto and manager David Bell of the Cincinnati Reds were ejected in the first inning following a heated argument with home plate umpire Ryan Additon after Votto was called out on a checked swing. A Padres fan sitting in the expensive seats near the Reds dugout also was tossed.
Eriksen visits teammates. COPENHAGEN» Christian Eriksen surprised the Denmark team with a visit in the middle of a training session and then gave them all a hug, his teammates said Saturday. Eriksen went to see his teammates after being discharged from a hospital on Friday.
Germany beats portugal. MUNICH» The Portuguese became the first team to score two own-goals in one game at the continental tournament, giving the Germans a 4-2 victory.
France, Hungary settle for draw.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY» France needed a second-half equalizer from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament. Hungary, playing in front of a raucous crowd, held the World Cup champions to a 1-1 draw. poland, spain tie. SEVILLE, SPAIN» Robert Lewandowski helped keep Poland alive at the European Championship by scoring a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Spain.
Korda leads Meijer LPGA Classic.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.» Nelly Korda shot a career-best 10-under 62 to take a three-stroke lead over Leona Maguire into the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic.
Bogdanovic may miss Game 7. ATLANTA» The Atlanta Hawks may be without their top 3-point shooter with their season on the line. Bogdan Bogdanovic’s status is uncertain for Sunday night’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series at Philadelphia due to a knee injury.
Barcelona adds Depay. BARCELONA, S PA I N» Barcelona added Netherlands striker Memphis Depay to its attack as a free agent from Lyon.
Kipruto, Cheruiyot don’t make Kenyan olympic team. NAIROBI, KENYA» Olympic steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto and world 1,500-meter titleholder Timothy Cheruiyot missed out on Kenya’s provisional team for the Tokyo Games as the national trials ended.
shepherd wins British Amateur. NAIRN, SCOTLAND» Laird Shepherd of England delivered a stunning comeback to win the British Amateur, going from 8 down through 17 holes to a victory over Monty Scowsill in 38 holes.
British open to allow 32,000 fans a day.»
ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND» The British Open will admit up to 32,000 fans each day for next month’s tournament at Royal St. George’s.
Verstappen claims pole.
LE CASTELLET, FRANCE» Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen won his second pole of the season and put his Red Bull in front of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton for the start the French Grand Prix.