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Selke finalists: Nick Suzuki, Brock Nelson, Anthony Cirelli
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli were named as the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Wednesday.,The award is presented annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, ...
Ryan Blaney signs multi-year extension with Team Penske
Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney signed a multi-year contract extension on Wednesday to continue driving the No. 12 Team Penske Ford.,Blaney, 32, has won 17 races and the 2023 season championship since joining Team Penske full-time in 2018, including a victory at Phoenix on March 8.,"Ry...
Detroit lands PWHL expansion team in 2026-27
Hockeytown is getting a franchise in the Professional Women's Hockey League.,On Wednesday, the league designated Detroit as a PWHL city beginning with the 2026-27 season. As many as three more teams could be added to the current eight-team league before the next season starts.,The selection of the M...
USGA: 'Not a race' for U.S. Open to match Masters prize money
The U.S. Open has yet to decide if it will give the Masters a run for its proverbial money on payouts, USGA CEO Mike Whan told Front Office Sports.,The 2026 Masters increased its prize money by $1.5 million to a record purse of $22.5 million, with Rory McIlroy pocketing a record-setting winner's che...
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) not ready to return from IL
Although New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is eligible to return from the injured list, fans shouldn't expect to see him in the lineup in the immediate future, manager Aaron Boone said.,Stanton, who went on the IL in late April with a right calf strain, has yet to resume any kind ...
Report: Wings expected to call Mavericks' arena home in 2027
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez said the team will play its 2027 games at the American Airlines Center -- home of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks -- though an agreement has not been finalized, according to Wings CEO and managing partner Greg Bibb.,The news comes as the Wings continue to deal with ...
Report: Indiana alum Mark Cuban helped fund Fernando Mendoza deal
Indiana football fans apparently can thank Mark Cuban, one of the school's wealthiest alums, for playing a key part in the Hoosiers winning the College Football Playoff championship this year.,Cuban donated the remaining money Indiana needed to secure quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the billionaire an...
Should the Celtics Blow It Up? Analyzing Every Major Option
A deep dive into the Boston Celtics’ offseason options, from trades to coaching decisions....
MLB Panic Meter: Mets, Red Sox, Angels Among Biggest Early Concerns
A breakdown of MLB teams and players off to concerning starts, including the Mets and Angels....
Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch
The New York Yankees will honor longtime radio announcer John Sterling, who died on Monday at the age of 87, with a patch on their uniforms for the reminder of the season.,The Yankees will continue to wear caps with the initials "JS" on the back through May 17. The team will switch to the patch as t...
NBA Best Bets for Wednesday: Player Props, Parlays and Playoff Predictions
NBA best bets for Wednesday featuring New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs....
MLB Betting Picks Today: Wednesday May 6th Predictions
Check out today’s MLB betting picks, including A’s vs Phillies and a Shane McClanahan prop....
2026 Feels Like the Year for Minnesota Sports
A full breakdown of Minnesota sports, from Vikings offseason moves to Wild and Timberwolves playoff success....
Against slumping Guardians, Royals aim for sixth straight victory
While the Kansas City Royals continue to surge, the Cleveland Guardians are again heading in the wrong direction. ,The Royals can record a sixth straight victory by handing the visiting Guardians their fourth consecutive defeat Wednesday night. ,Kansas City lost eight in a row from April 12-20, but ...
Cody Bellinger, Yankees on cruise control as they meet Rangers
As the New York Yankees were surging last week, Cody Bellinger was slumping.,Now he is among the Yankees putting up some big numbers over their past five games.,Bellinger will attempt to deliver more clutch hits on Wednesday night as the Yankees host the Texas Rangers and seek their sixth straight v...
Rookies aim to build on first MLB hits in Padres-Giants finale
Two rookies who recorded their first major league hits less than 24 hours earlier hope to get a chance to pad their stats against struggling pitchers Wednesday afternoon when the San Diego Padres and host San Francisco Giants in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Sung-Mun Song, promoted from t...
Padres slug their way past Giants
Miguel Andujar led a 14-hit attack with a single, double and triple, Walker Buehler pitched into the sixth inning despite a rough start, and the visiting San Diego Padres rallied from an early deficit to overtake the San Francisco Giants 10-5 on Tuesday night.,Xander Bogaerts homered and drove in tw...
Nathan MacKinnon stars as Avs grab 2-0 lead over Wild
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver on Tuesday night.,Colorado swept the first two games at home and have won six straight to start the postseason. Game 3 of the best-of-se...
Peter Lambert outduels Shohei Ohtani, Astros edge Dodgers
Peter Lambert twirled seven scoreless innings to outduel Shohei Ohtani and lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 interleague victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.,Lambert (2-2) matched his career high for innings pitched and set a new single-game high with 104 pitches. With pitching-s...
Jacob deGrom haunted by familiar demons as Yankees beat Rangers
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the sixth inning Tuesday night as the New York Yankees overcame an early deficit against Jacob deGrom and earned a 7-4 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers.,New York won its fifth straight and improved to 15-2 in its past 17 games. New York ...