June 2015

http://gty.im/460175670 San Jose Sharks fans can finally breathe. It had been expected for some time that the team would be parting with their goaltender Antti Niemi, and the feeling was probably mutual. With the Sharks and Niemi consciously uncoupling, general manager Doug Wilson was left with Alex Stalock and Troy Grosenick between the pipes.…

Chile reach Copa America final with 2-1 victory http://gty.im/479021548 Eduardo Vargas was the hero for Chile as his double ensured his country's place in the final of the Copa America. Peru put up a good fight despite being reduced to 10 men early on in the game, but were ultimately undone by a magnificent strike from Vargas in the 64th minute.…

http://gty.im/460582248 3-time NBA champion and all-star Dwyane Wade has decided to opt out of his current contract with the Miami Heat next year, a source told ESPN on Monday. Wade, who was scheduled to make $16 million under his contract, will become a free agent on Wednesday, July 1st when teams can begin meeting with free agents. The Heat…

http://gty.im/478674742 Edmonton Oilers fans are hoping that this is the day they will always remember Friday, June 26, 2015 as the day their club drafted future Conn Smythe winner Connor McDavid. For the last year or so, the hockey world has been keeping an extremely close eye on the boy who has been touted as the next Wayne Gretzky or Sidney…