Yankees split doubleheader with St. Louis...Sabres make several moves to start free agency period...and an NBA superstar in the West requests a trade. Greg Larson has more details on today's Sunday Sports Update...
Sunday Sports Update
Top: The Buffalo Sabres are making an effort to bolster their defense during the NHL's free agency period. On Saturday, the Sabres announced that they have signed a pair of veteran defensemen. Connor Clifton (left) was part of the Boston Bruins' top-ranked penalty kill last season and ranked first in the NHL in fewest power play goals allowed per 60 minutes of ice time. Erik Johnson (right) comes to Buffalo after spending more than 12 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche; his time in Denver included winning a Stanley Cup in 2022. Photos from NHL.com
Bottom left: The New York Yankees split a doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. After getting hammered in the first game by an 11-4 score, the Bronx Bombers took care of business in the nightcap, winning 6-2. Today's rubber game will pit Yankees ace Gerrit Cole against former Yankee Jordan Montgomery. Photo by USA Today
Bottom right: Damian Lillard has spent his entire 11-year NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, and now it looks like he wants out. ESPN reported on Saturday that the superstar point guard has requested the Blazers to trade him, and that he wants to be dealt to the Miami Heat. Lillard, who was drafted by Portland with the 6th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, is coming off a season in which he ranked third in the league with 32.2 points per game. Photo by USA Today
