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Despite trading veterans, Capitals continue playoff push vs. Bruins
For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins are set to face a team that is fresh off making major moves ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.,Coach Marco Sturm's club still occupies the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot but has seen its lead shrink to a single point following a 6-3 loss Th...
Avalanche bring back F Nazem Kadri in swap with Flames
Veteran center Nazem Kadri, a key member of the Colorado Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup lineup, rejoined the franchise Friday via a trade with the Calgary Flames.,The Flames received a pair of conditional draft picks -- a second-rounder in 2027 and a first-rounder in 2028 -- along with forward Victor ...
Capitals land D Timothy Liljegren from Sharks
The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.,The draft pick originally belonged to the Vegas Golden Knights.,Liljegren, 26, has recorded 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) in 43 games this se...
Reports: Bills releasing CB Taron Johnson, WR Curtis Samuel
The Buffalo Bills are releasing cornerback Taron Johnson and wideout Curtis Samuel, according to multiple reports Friday.,Parting ways with Johnson, who turns 30 in July, reportedly will free up $8.67 million in salary cap space.,The team will save another $6 million in cap space by cutting Samuel, ...
North Carolina's Caleb Wilson done for season with thumb injury
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the rest of the season with a broken right thumb.,The Tar Heels confirmed on Friday that Wilson is done for the campaign following his non-contact injury during a drill in Thursday's practice. Wilson was nearing a return from a six-game absence. He was ...
NFL Free Agency QB Predictions: Where the Top 2026 Quarterbacks Could Land
NFL free agency is about to begin. Here are predictions for where quarterbacks like Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, and Geno Smith could land....
Wings G Arike Ogunbowale arrested on battery charge
WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge in Miami after allegedly punching a man in the face at a nightclub, according to police records.,Ogunbowale, a four-time All-Star guard for the Dallas Wings, was out celebrating Wednesday night's Unrivaled 3-on-3 championship wi...
Pens F Evgeni Malkin faces NHL hearing over slashing incident
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after slashing Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin.,Per TSN, Malkin's hearing will be conducted over the phone, which means his potential suspension can't be longer than five ...
Reports: Bills releasing veteran CB Taron Johnson
The Buffalo Bills are releasing veteran cornerback Taron Johnson, multiple outlets reported on Friday.,Parting ways with Johnson, who turns 30 in July, reportedly will free up $8.67 million in salary cap space.,Johnson started 87 games over the past eight seasons with the Bills, including eight of h...
Ducks acquire D John Carlson from Caps in late-night trade
The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in a late-night trade.,How late? Well, Carlson admitted he was asleep at the time of the trade and didn't find out until Friday morning, per TSN's Pierre LeBrun.,The Capitals received a conditional first-round pick in ei...
Jayson Tatum’s Return Might Reveal Sour Truth About His Defense
As Jayson Tatum nears his return from injury, questions remain about whether the Celtics star lives up to the massive hype surrounding him....
Four Teams Poised to Spend Big in NFL Free Agency This Offseason
With NFL free agency approaching, several teams including the Cowboys, Raiders, Titans and Commanders are positioned to spend big....
Florida’s Case for a No. 1 Seed Is Stronger Than UConn’s
Florida and UConn are battling for the final No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Here’s why the Gators have the stronger case heading into Selection Sunday....
2026 MLB Rookie of the Year Odds: Best AL and NL Futures Bets
A breakdown of the best value bets in the MLB Rookie of the Year markets, including Kevin McGonigle, Samuel Basallo, JJ Wetherholt and Sal Stewart....
Best College Basketball Bets Today: Miami Ohio Headlines Friday's Slate
Check out the best college basketball bets today, including picks for Columbia vs. Harvard, Miami (OH) vs. Ohio, and St. John’s vs. Seton Hall....
No break time for No. 13 Virginia with rival Virginia Tech visiting
No. 13 Virginia will face a couple of mental hurdles when it wraps up a successful Atlantic Coast Conference regular season Saturday at home against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., ,First, there's a risk of complacency. The Cavaliers (26-4, 14-3) have already clinched the No. 2 seed and a dou...
Shohei Ohtani crushes grand slam as Japan cruises past Taiwan in WBC
Shohei Ohtani belted a grand slam and added an RBI single during a 10-run second inning, fueling defending champion Japan to a 13-0 victory over Taiwan on Friday in a pool play game during the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.,The 10 runs were the most scored in an inning in WBC history.,Ohtani, who ...
Curtis Mead's homer sends Australia to WBC win over Czech Republic
Curtis Mead hit a three-run homer in the third inning, powering Australia to a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo.,The Aussies moved to 2-0 in the round-robin phase with games against defending champion Japan and South Korea remaining. The Czec...
Broncos, OL Alex Palczewski agree on 2-year deal
The Denver Broncos announced Thursday they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with offensive lineman Alex Palczewski.,Palczewski, 26, started 10 of the 17 regular-season games he played for the AFC Championship Game participants -- replacing injured starter Ben Powers at left guard in Week ...
Rookie Chandler Blanchet takes pole position at Puerto Rico Open
PGA Tour rookie Chandler Blanchet shot a career-low, 8-under-par 64 to take the early lead at the Puerto Rico Open on Thursday in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.,Blanchet missed the cut in his first five starts of the season. This week, in the alternate event opposite the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Blanch...