Revolution’s second-round selection in 2022 MLS SuperDraft joins USL Championship side for second pro season
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have loaned defender Ben Reveno to Birmingham Legion FC of the USL Championship. Reveno will remain on loan with the fifth-year club for the entirety of the 2023 USL Championship season.
Selected 52nd overall by New England in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, Reveno signed his first professional contract with Revolution II in February 2022 and totaled over 1,500 minutes across 20 appearances and 17 starts in MLS NEXT Pro. Shortly after logging 105 minutes in New England’s Open Cup match vs. New York City FC, the San Jose, Calif. native signed with the first team on May 31, 2022, and made one MLS appearance on June 19 vs. Minnesota United FC. Prior to the draft, the defender played five seasons of collegiate soccer, including two at UC Irvine and three at UCLA. Reveno made 47 starts in 49 appearances for the Bruins, tallying one goal and six assists. As a redshirt senior in 2021, he logged a career-high 1,570 minutes between central defense and outside back.
New England hosts Houston Dynamo FC tonight at Gillette Stadium for the club’s home opener, with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA in Portuguese.
New York, N.Y. – Today, New York City Football Club made the announcement that it had signed defender Stephen Turnbull to a short-term contract. Turnbull had been on loan from NYCFC II, an MLS NEXT Pro affiliate.
For MLS, U.S. Open Cup, Concacaf Champions League, and exhibition games, clubs can use the Short-Term Contract to sign players on loan from their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate. A player can only play in two league games per season and sign a maximum of four Short-Term Contracts per season.
Turnbull impressed during the First Team’s participation in this year’s preseason. After graduating from Stony Brook University in February of 2022, the defender played a significant role for NYCFC II during the previous season. The attacking fullback had a passing success rate of 82.6% in 1,992 minutes played in 23 games and contributed four assists.
Before today’s away match against Chicago Fire FC, Turnbull will join the team.
Transaction: Stephen Turnbull, a defender, has agreed to a short-term contract with the New York City Football Club.
TAMPA BAY — The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.
Raddysh, 27, made his season debut with the Lightning on Thursday, March 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and recorded three hits and two shots. Raddysh has played five career games in the NHL, making his debut December 30, 2021 at Florida.
The 6-foot-1, 193-pound Raddysh has skated in 50 games this season with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, notching 13 goals and 50 points, ranking second on the Crunch for assists (37) and scoring. Raddysh leads all Crunch defensemen for scoring and ranks second among AHL defenseman scoring leaders. Raddysh also ranks second among all AHL defensemen for assists and tied for second for goals and was selected to represent the North Division at the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic. Raddysh has skated in 339 career AHL contests, notching 42 goals and 170 points.
The undrafted Raddysh was originally signed by the Lightning to a one-year, two-way contract July 28, 2021 and was re-signed to a two-year, two-way contract June 30, 2022.
The Atlanta Dream have signed 5-10 guard Mikayla Pivec to a training camp contract, the organization announced today.
Pivec was drafted by the Atlanta Dream in the third round (25th overall) in the 2020 WNBA Draft but chose to sit out the 2020 WNBA season for personal reasons. She joined the Minnesota Lynx’ training camp in 2021, appearing in both preseason games. With Bursa Uludağ in Turkey this season she is averaging 5.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
The Lynwood, Wash. native played in 126 career games (117 starts) for the Oregon State Beavers, averaging 12.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.9 minutes per game.
ARLINGTON, Texas—The Utah Valley men’s basketball team has earned the No. 2 seed at next week’s 2023 Hercules Tires Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament that will take place March 7-11 in Las Vegas.
Despite winning the 2022-23 WAC regular season title outright and beating Sam Houston in its head-to-head meeting, Utah Valley (24-7, 15-3 WAC, 6.964 points) will be the No. 2 seed due to the WAC’s Resume Seeding System. Sam Houston (24-6, 14-4 WAC, 6.977 points) will be the No. 1 seed.
Utah Valley will play on Thursday, March 9 at Orleans Arena against the winner of Tuesday’s first-round game between No. 7 Tarleton and No. 10 UTRGV. Tip-off for Thursday’s quarterfinal game is set to tip-off at 6 p.m. (PT)
The winner of Thursday’s quarterfinal will advance to Friday’s semifinal match set for 8 p.m. PT. The championship game of the WAC Tournament will take place on Saturday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m. PT.
All preliminary round games of the 2023 Hercules Tires Basketball Tournament will air live on ESPN+, with the men’s championship game on March 11 airing live at 8:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, MICHELOB ULTRA ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S FIRST ROUND No. 8 California Baptist vs. No. 9 Abilene Christian – noon PT (ESPN+) No. 5 Grand Canyon vs. No. 12 UT Arlington – 2 p.m. PT (ESPN+) No. 7 Tarleton vs. No. 10 UTRGV – 6 p.m. PT (ESPN+) No. 6 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 11 Utah Tech – 8 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, ORLEANS ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S QUARTERFINALS No. 1 Sam Houston vs. Game 1 Winner – noon PT (ESPN+) No. 4 Seattle U vs. Game 2 Winner – 2 p.m. PT (ESPN+) No. 2 Utah Valley vs. Game 3 Winner – 6 p.m. PT (ESPN+) No. 3 Southern Utah vs. Game 4 Winner – 8 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, ORLEANS ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S SEMIFINALS Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner – 6 p.m. PT (ESPN+) Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner – 8 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, ORLEANS ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner – 8:30 p.m. PT (ESPN2)
* The Senators extended their win streak to five games and moved three points back of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference – as did the Sabres, Panthers and Capitals.
* Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl established a pair of Oilers records while Josh Morrissey, Erik Karlsson and Quinn Hughes each achieved notable feats from the blueline.
* The NHL on TNT will begin Sunday’s slate with a matinee between the Lightning and Hurricanes. Later, 21-year-old Devils forward Dawson Mercer will pursue history when he aims to push his goal streak to nine games.
FOUR TEAMS TIED AT 68 POINTS, THREE BACK OF LAST WILD CARD SPOT IN EAST Seven teams entered play separated by six points in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, with four of those clubs involved in head-to-head matchups Saturday. The results now have four clubs tied at 68 points – all three back of the second Wild Card spot in the conference.
* Anders Lee scored twice to help the Islanders (32-25-8, 72 points) earn their eighth third-period comeback win of the season and leapfrog the Penguins (31-22-9, 71 points), who later lost in regulation, for the first Wild Card spot. The only teams with more third-period comeback wins than the Islanders are the Golden Knights (10) and Canucks (9).
* Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner both tallied 1-1—2 as Buffalo (32-25-4, 68 points) defeated Tampa Bay (37-20-5, 79 points) and moved one point closer to the second Wild Card position – they now trail Pittsburgh by three points with a game in hand. Thompson recorded his 18th power-play goal of the season, the most by a Sabres player since 2008-09 when Thomas Vanek potted 20.
* Tim Stützle (2-0—2) extended his goal streak to a career-high four games and Travis Hamonic (2-0—2) posted his first multi-goal game in the NHL (780 GP) to help the Senators (32-26-4, 68 points) claim their fifth straight win overall and extend their home point streak to six contests (5-0-1). Stützle reached the 30-goal mark for the first time and become the second-youngest Senators player to do so.
* Aleksander Barkov (0-2—2) recorded his 158th career multi-point game and surpassed Jonathan Huberdeau for sole possession of the most in franchise history as Florida (31-27-6, 68 points) defeated Pittsburgh (31-22-9, 71 points) in regulation to move within three points of them in the standings.
* Alex Ovechkin (2-1—3) overtook Stan Mikita for sole possession of 16th place on the NHL’s all-time points list as the Capitals (31-27-6, 68 points) also moved within three points of the Penguins by staging their fifth multi-goal comeback win of the season.
BRUINS KEEP ROLLING ON HOCKEY DAY IN CZECHIA, STARS RECLAIM TOP SPOT IN WEST Conference leaders came out victorious during a matinee doubleheader on ABC, ESPN+ and Sportsnet:
* In what was the first-ever Hockey Day in Czechia, three Czech-born players found the score sheet for Boston as David Pastrnak (Havirov, CZE) and David Krejci (Sternberk, CZE) and Tomas Nosek (Pardubice, CZE) helped the Bruins (49-8-5, 103 points) extend their winning streak to 10 games (their longest since a 12-0-0 run in 2013-14). Nosek scored for the second time in four games and celebrated by waving to his wife and kids in the crowd – a tradition he began during his time in the AHL in appreciation of the sacrifices his wife, Eliska, has made to support him throughout his hockey journey.
* In the second half of the doubleheader, Wyatt Johnston scored one of his team’s seven goals as the Stars (34-16-13, 81 points) defeated the reigning Stanley Cup champion Avalanche (34-21-5, 73 points) and reclaimed first place in the Western Conference standings. Johnston boosted his totals to 15-14—29 in 2022-23 (63 GP), the most goals by a Stars teenager in a season since the club relocated to Dallas, eclipsing Valeri Nichushkin (14 in 2013-14).
FRANCHISE RECORDS FALL, DEFENSEMEN RE-WRITE HISTORY
Saturday’s #NHLStats: Live Updates featured a number of notable personal achievements, including:
* Connor McDavid hit the 70-assist mark for the fifth time in his career and set the Oilers franchise record for power-play points in a single season (58), breaking a tie with Wayne Gretzky (57 in 1981-82).
* Erik Karlsson (19-61—80 in 63 GP) tallied 0-2—2 to become the fastest defenseman to 80 points in a season since Al MacInnis (62 GP in 1990-91) and the 10th blueliner in League history to record 60 assists in 63 games or fewer.
TNT GEARS UP FOR RUSH TO THE PLAYOFFS WITH CLASH BETWEEN EASTERN POWERS A five-game Sunday will begin with a matinee between the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes (40-12-8, 88 points) and Lightning (37-20-5, 79 points) on TNT, Sportsnet 360 and TVA Sports. The reigning champion Avalanche (34-21-5, 73 points) will host the Kraken (35-21-6, 76 points) in the nightcap on Sportsnet.
* Tampa Bay is in search of its fourth consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final – which will air exclusively on TNT for the first time this year – as they look to keep pace in the Eastern Conference, where they sit among the top five and Carolina ranks No. 2.
DAWSON’S STREAK: MERCER EYES HISTORY IN ARIZONA
The longest goal streak in the NHL this season will be on the line Sunday when DawsonMercer and the Devils (40-15-6, 86 points) pay their first visit to Mullett Arena. After scoring 11 times in 53 games through Valentine’s Day, Mercer has collected 10 goals during his run including a tally Saturday in Las Vegas when he tied the franchise record for longest goal streak.
* Mercer’s eight-game run is tied for the longest by any active player. He now can become the 37th different player in League history with a goal streak of nine or more games and first since TeemuSelanne in 1997-98 (11 GP).
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without their star Ja Morant for two games in Los Angeles, the first of which is against the Clippers on Sunday.
After Morant appeared in an Instagram Live video in the early hours of Saturday while at a nightclub with what appeared to be a gun in his hand, the NBA imposed a two-game suspension on him.
Morant won’t play for the first time since Feb. 5 and will also have to miss Tuesday’s game against the Lakers. He just finished a game in which he scored 27 points in a 113-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
Since February 7, Morant has averaged 26.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game in Memphis’ 6-3 record. The Grizzlies lost on Friday to the Nuggets, who are currently in first place in the Western Conference, putting them in second place.
The fact that forward Brandon Clarke is out for the season after suffering an Achilles injury during Friday’s game adds to the Grizzlies’ problems. Additionally, guard Dillon Brooks will be suspended for Sunday’s game after receiving his 16th technical foul, which is the most in NBA history.
The Clippers are coming into Sunday’s game with a five-game losing streak, the most recent of which was a heartbreaking 128-127 loss to the Sacramento Kings on the road on Friday. With seven seconds remaining, Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis hit two free throws, and Los Angeles’ Paul George missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
After missing the entirety of the previous season following knee surgery, Kawhi Leonard was unable to play in Friday’s game due to load management.
Russell Westbrook scored 28 points in his fifth Clippers game, but his new team hasn’t won since he started playing. After losing 176-175 in double overtime to the Kings at home in Westbrook’s debut with the Clippers, this was the Clippers’ second tough-luck defeat of the season.
The Clippers’ Norman Powell, a sharpshooter, could be out for a long time. He didn’t play against the Warriors on Friday because he injured his shoulder.
Sr. Marcus Morris Ivica Zubac has also missed the Clippers’ game on Friday because of an elbow injury, and he has also missed four of the last five games because of a strained right calf.
The Clippers and Grizzlies will meet for the first time in just one month of the regular season. Additionally, they will meet in consecutive games on March 29 and 31 at Memphis.
The Milwaukee Bucks’ 16-game winning streak ended after six weeks without a loss.
When Milwaukee plays the Washington Wizards on Sunday, it will try to avoid its first run of losses since the second week of January.
When the Milwaukee Bucks, who have the best record in the NBA, led by as many as 18 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, it appeared as though they would extend their impressive streak to 17.
However, Philadelphia scored 48 points in the fourth quarter and rallied to win 133-130 over Milwaukee. In the final period, the 76ers missed 17 of 19 free throws and shot 7 of 11 from 3-point range.
The defensive collapse surprised Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer.
In the closing minutes, the Bucks were also hurt by the Philadelphia bench: The reserves of the 76ers won 20-0.
The Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. Holiday had 26 points, Brook Lopez had 26, and Grayson Allen had 20.
On Jan. 3, Milwaukee defeated the Wizards 123-113 at home, and Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points. He didn’t play two days earlier, when Washington won 118-95.
In their last 13 meetings with the Bucks, the Wizards have lost 11 of those games.
On Saturday, Washington fell to the Toronto Raptors 116-109 in overtime, splitting a two-game home set. On Thursday, the Wizards defeated the Raptors 119-108.
Beal missed a 13-foot floater just before the end of regulation, which would have given Washington a chance to win the game on Saturday.
Beal made just 7 of 22 field goal attempts despite scoring 21 points in his 26th game this season. Additionally, he had a season-high ten assists.
This was Kristaps Porzingis’ 18th double-double of the season, resulting in 22 points and 11 rebounds. Porzingis has scored at least 20 points in 36 games.
In the defeat, the Wizards were hurt by 24 turnovers. Kyle Kuzma and Beal each committed five.
After being irritated by the sloppiness of his team, Washington coach Wes Unseld Jr. sang a similar song.
With a season-high 18 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and a match for his career high of six steals, Delon Wright played a strong all-around game.
Goran Dragic, a veteran guard, was signed by Milwaukee on Saturday and is expected to be ready to play on Sunday. In 15 seasons with six teams, Dragic has an average of 13.3 points and 4.7 assists.
When the New York Knicks visit the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, they will attempt to extend their winning streak to nine games.
Following Julius Randle’s off-balance 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, the Knicks beat Miami 122-120 on Friday to extend their winning streak. In its last 13 games, New York had won 11 times.
New York’s offense was dominated by 43 points from Randle. He made 16 of 25 field goals, including 8 of 13 attempts from three-point range. He had scored at least 40 points for the fourth time this season.
The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson scored 25 points despite breaking his ankle in the third quarter.
In December, the Knicks also won eight games in a row.
The Celtics are coming off a humiliating 115-105 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The Celtics were held to 41 points in the second half by the Nets, who cut Boston’s lead to 28 points in the second quarter to nine.
The Celtics were 9-for-29 from three-point range and committed 19 turnovers. Jayson Tatum had 22 points, but he was 0 for 7 from three-point range.
With tightness in his hamstring, Boston center Robert Williams left the court during the third quarter of Friday’s defeat and did not return.
During New York’s eight-game winning streak, five of those victories were won by at least 15 points. This includes winning 109-94 against Boston on February 27.
In that defeat, the Celtics shot 9 of 42 from behind the 3-point arc. Brown did not participate in that game due to personal reasons, and Tatum was kicked out in the fourth quarter after receiving his second technical foul. He had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
When the Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen was on the court, it was no accident that the Oklahoma City Thunder had Luguentz Dort there.
The strategy paid off, as Dort made Markkanen’s life difficult during Oklahoma City’s 130-103 victory.
When the teams meet again on Sunday in Oklahoma City, Utah will have a quick chance to make up for the loss.
The Jazz committed 26 turnovers, their most since 2015, and Markkanen had six of them, four of which Dort forced.
With an average of 17 forced turnovers per game, the Thunder lead the league.
Markkanen, who scored 20 points on Friday, is under more pressure as a result of Utah’s Jordan Clarkson missing the previous two games because of a thumb sprain. Both of those games were losses.
The Jazz gave guard Kris Dunn a second 10-day contract on Saturday.
In the loss on Friday, Dunn had 11 points, six rebounds, and six assists for Utah. He has played in four games this season.
Due to the league’s health and safety guidelines, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has missed the last five games due to an abdominal strain.
Due to a wrist injury that ended the season, Kenrich Williams has missed the last two games. Aaron Wiggins will likely get more regular playing time as a result of Williams’ injury.
This season, Wiggins has been in and out of the Thunder’s rotation, but he has played at least 23 minutes in each of the last four games and scored 27 points in Friday’s victory.
With a left hamstring strain, Utah has also been without Collin Sexton for the last four games.
This season, the teams have played four games, the third of which is on Sunday. This season, the Jazz and Thunder have split two games.
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