Golden Knights open Tortorella era with 4-2 win over Canucks

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Adin Hill made 22 stops and the Vegas Golden Knights opened the John Tortorella era with a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.

John Tavares lifts Maple Leafs to 5-4 comeback win over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game Monday night.

LeBron James powers Lakers to 120-101 win Wizards

LOS ANGELES (AP) – LeBron James had 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 19 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Wembanyama fuels Spurs to 129-114 win over Bulls

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds while collecting the fastest double-double in NBA history, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth straight, defeating the Chicago Bulls 129-114 on Monday night.

Dubón, Olson and Yastrzemski help Braves earn 4-0 shutout over the Athletics

ATLANTA (AP) – The Braves scored three runs in the first inning off a double from Matt Olson and a single from Mauricio Dubón in a 4-0 win over the Athletics on Monday night.

McCullers shines with 7 strong innings as Astros rout Red Sox 8-1

HOUSTON (AP) – Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven innings for the first time since 2022 and Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s four home runs to help the Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday night.

NFL taps Seahawks to be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" for 1st time

SEATTLE (AP) – The Seattle Seahawks will appear on the HBO show “Hard Knocks” ahead of the 2026 NFL season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.

Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut

PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.

Lance McCullers shines in season debut, 7 strong innings as Astros beat Red Sox

HOUSTON (AP) – After years of injuries and struggles, Lance McCullers looked like his old self Monday night, pitching seven strong innings to help Houston get a win over the Red Sox.