NHL: Bruins, Stars make 7-player deal
The Bruins are sending Tyler Seguin to the Stars for fellow forward Loui Eriksson as part of a seven-player trade.
In addition to Eriksson, the Bruins also are acquiring forwards Matt Fraser, Reilly Smith and defenseman Joe Morrow. Dallas will receive Seguin, forward Rich Peverley and defenseman Ryan Button.
Danny Briere is heading home to his native Quebec, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract with the Canadiens. The 35-year-old Briere had his contract bought out by the Flyers last week.
Flyers captain Claude Giroux agreed to an eight-year extension worth more than $64 million. … Paul MacLean, the NHL’s coach of the year, has signed a three-year extension with the Senators.
NCAA: Center to study concussions
The University of Nebraska this month will open the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, where concussion research will be a primary function. The center is housed in the new $55 million building attached to Memorial Stadium.
Louisville’s Luke Hancock, whose father passed away from cancer in June, was selected to be the flag bearer for the United States delegation for the opening ceremonies for the World University Games.
SOCCER: FIFA pres. interested in joint cup
FIFA senior vice-president and president of Argentina FA Julio Grondona confirmed interest in having the 2030 World Cup joint-hosted by Argentina and Uruguay, according to NBC Sports.
The 2030 competition would mark 100 years of World Cup play, with the first-ever World Cup hosted by Uruguay in 1930, and the final saw Uruguay defeat Argentina, 4-2.
Tour: German Greipel wins stage
German rider Andre Greipel won the sixth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish and Daryl Impey became the first South African to wear the race leader’s yellow jersey after taking it from teammate Simon Gerrans.
Etc.: Gay runs year’s 2nd fastest 100
Tyson Gay ran the year’s second-fastest 100 meters, finishing in 9.79 seconds in a victory at the Athletissima Diamond League meet in Switzerland.
Usain Bolt, the Olympic champion and world-record holder, has a season’s best of 9.94, set at the Jamaican nationals last month.
In Los Angeles, Kristi Toliver tied her career high with 29 points, going 12-of-17 from the field, and the Sparks led all the way in defeating the Liberty, 97-89, to improve to 7-0 at home.
Redskins fullback Eric Kettani, an officer in the Navy Reserve, said in an interview with the NFL Network he has received “hate mail” for taking time away from his military career to pursue a spot in the NFL.
Thirty-one cars, including 16 in the Sprint Cup Series, failed inspection before practices at Daytona International Speedway. Penalties could be possible.
NASCAR confiscated the teams’ roof flaps, which are designed to keep cars on the ground during spins and wrecks at high speeds, for further inspection.
Anders Hansen of Denmark shot a 5-under 66 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the French Open.