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Islanders land No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery
Despite having the 10th-best chance of winning the draft lottery at 3.5 percent, the New York Islanders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Monday.,The Islanders will have the top overall selection for the first time since drafting John Tavares in 2009 and the fifth time overall. In 1972...
Guardians-Nationals rained out; doubleheader Tuesday
The Washington Nationals' home game against the Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to rain Monday evening.,Instead, the teams will play a traditional doubleheader on Tuesday beginning at 3:35 p.m. local time. The second game will follow about 30 minutes after the end of the first.,The Nationals a...
Trump budget plan would cut funding for brain injury research
If the Trump administration's 2026 fiscal budget request is approved by Congress, it would eliminate the Centers for Disease Control department in charge of traumatic brain injury research and education, including the department's $8.25 million in federal funding.,On April 1, the five employees resp...
Jared Curtis, No. 1 QB in 2026, commits to Georgia
Georgia has landed their quarterback of the future as Jared Curtis, the nation's top QB prospect in 2026, committed to the Bulldogs on Monday.,The No. 2 overall prospect according to the 247Sports composite made the announcement at a ceremony at his high school in Nashville, Tenn., selecting Georgia...
Cavs feel 'real concern' for Evan Mobley (ankle), De'Andre Hunter (thumb)
Winning 64 games earned the Cleveland Cavaliers the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but that did not faze the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers on Sunday in a 121-112 road win.,Now, the Cavs face a "real concern," according to Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson, heading into Tuesday's Game 2, with three ...
Baltimore Ravens Release Justin Tucker and Say It’s Just Football Decisions
The Baltimore Ravens released Justin Tucker amid misconduct allegations, just days after drafting his replacement, citing football reasons, but we know what's at play here....
Red Sox bullpen in spotlight against shaky Rangers offense
The Boston Red Sox will bring a fragile bullpen into Tuesday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers to open a three-game series., ,Boston began the week tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for most blown saves in Major League Baseball (eight), even though closer Aroldis Chapman has converted each...
Astros OF Yordan Alvarez (hand inflammation) on 10-day IL
All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right hand inflammation, the Houston Astros announced Monday.,The move is retroactive to May 3, when Alvarez was scratched from the lineup before the Astros' 8-3 win over the host Chicago White Sox. Astros manager Joe Es...
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returns from doping ban
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner says he's mentally ready to return to the tennis court after his three-month anti-doping ban but is wondering how his body will hold up when he competes in the Italian Open this week.,"The body still has to adjust," said the tournament's top seed, who has a first-round bye....
Cavs out to get stars aligned in Game 2 vs. Pacers
Donovan Mitchell struggled from the perimeter, Evan Mobley was a non-factor for long stretches and Darius Garland spent the evening in street clothes.,Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals was a rare off-night for Cleveland's three All-Stars and the Cavaliers lost at home to the Indiana Pacers...
Predators sticking with head coach Andrew Brunette
The Nashville Predators plan to proceed with head coach Andrew Brunette behind the bench, general manager Barry Trotz announced on Monday.,Trotz's words came on the heels of the Predators following up a busy offseason of signings with a dismal performance in 2024-25.,"Andrew Brunette, to me, is a go...
Jon Gruden joins arena team's ownership group
Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden joined the ownership group of the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football 1 league on Monday.,Gruden, 61, will have "consulting and advisory roles in all aspects of the team's football and business operations," the team said.,Former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher...
Report: Rams finalize new contract with QB Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams' revised contract with quarterback Matthew Stafford is now official, NFL Network reported Monday, with the veteran set to make $44 million in 2025.,In February, the Rams and Stafford reached agreement on a restructured deal that keeps him in Los Angeles. No financial figures wer...
Kentucky Derby viewership climbs despite attendance dip
Saturday's Kentucky Derby surpassed last year's viewership total as the most-watched edition of the race since 1989, according to the early numbers.,Sovereignty's victory in the season's first Triple Crown race averaged 17.7 million viewers on NBC, according to a combination of Nielsen fast-national...
Washington, D.C., to host 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft officially is heading to the nation's capital.,President Donald Trump announced the news on Monday afternoon in the Oval Office of the White House, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser in at...
Amazon tabs Steve Nash, Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker as NBA analysts
Amazon Prime announced a star-studded quartet of analysts for its first season of NBA coverage in 2025-26, with Steve Nash, Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker and Udonis Haslem joining the streaming service's NBA on Prime team.,Amazon reached an 11-year, $20 billion deal as an NBA rightsholder, with TNT no...
Fans vote WR Julian Edelman into Pats' Hall of Fame
New England fans have voted former wide receiver Julian Edelman into the Patriots Hall of Fame.,Edelman, 38, won three Super Bowls and spent his entire NFL career with the Patriots (2009-16, 2018-20).,Drafted in the seventh round out of Kent State in 2009, he converted from college quarterback to re...
Rams angle for reunion with CB Jalen Ramsey
Seven-time Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins agreed to consider a trade, and the Los Angeles Rams have emerged as a leading option if the 30-year-old cornerback is down for a reunion. ,Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't deny the Rams are pushing to the front of the line and are very much...
Eagles' A.J. Brown proposes, with assist from John Legend
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown earned one ring earlier this year and gave away another over the weekend.,Brown, 27, announced Sunday that he proposed to his girlfriend, Kelsey Riley, at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. In attendance on Saturday were several teammates, friends, fami...
Jazz extend coach Will Hardy through 2031
Following the worst season in franchise history, the Utah Jazz affirmed their commitment to head coach Will Hardy with a contract extension on Monday.,Hardy, 37, has compiled a record of 85-161 (.346) with no playoff appearances through his first three seasons in Salt Lake City. His new multi-year d...