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Flyers' Noah Cates (lower body) out for rest of series vs. Canes
Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia Flyers will be without versatile two-way center Noah Cates for the remainder of the series due to a lower-body injury.,Cates, 27, has four points (one goal, three assists) in eight playoff games following the...
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...
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 ...
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....
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....
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...
Celtics' Jaylen Brown fined $50K for comments on officials
The NBA fined Celtics star Jaylen Brown $50,000 on Tuesday for his public criticism of the officiating after Boston was eliminated from the playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers over the weekend.,Brown made his comments on a livestream on Sunday following the Celtics' 109-100 loss to the visiting Phila...
A’ja Wilson favored for another WNBA MVP in GM poll
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson became the first woman to win four WNBA Most Valuable Player awards last year, and those around the league feel there's nothing stopping her from claiming a fifth.,A majority of the league's general managers picked Wilson as the MVP favorite in the WNBA GM Survey, rel...
First round of NBA playoffs most watched since '93
Game 7 of the Boston Celtics-Philadelphia Sixers series highlighted what was the most-watched first round of the NBA Playoffs since 1993, the league announced Tuesday.,With the help of a number of competitive opening-round series -- six of the eight went at least six games -- the first round average...
Golf Glance: Rory McIlroy returns ahead of major; LIV Golf in Virginia
The PGA Tour sees Rory McIlroy return to action for a signature event ahead of next week's PGA Championship, while LIV Golf is in Virginia and the LPGA Tour makes its annual stop in New Jersey.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Truist Championship, Charlotte, May 7-10,Course: Quail Hollow Club (Par 71, 7,583 Yard...
Spurs stare down 1-0 deficit, confident Timberwolves in Game 2
Playoff experience is lived and learned, a concept the Spurs are tired of hearing about. ,San Antonio is reaching for the mute button entering Game 2 of the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff semifinal series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who landed the first punch to take a 1-0 lead on the...
Braves activate closer Raisel Iglesias from injured list
The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the injured list Tuesday and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.,Iglesias, 36, last pitched on April 19 and has been out with right shoulder inflammation. ,In eight relief outings this season, Iglesias has five saves ...
Pirates All-Star, World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94
Former Pittsburgh Pirates player and coach Bob Skinner, who also had managerial stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres, has died. He was 94.,Known by the nickname "Sleepy" during his time with the Pirates, the San Diego-area native played nearly nine of his 12 major league season...
Why Stephen A. and Skip Bayless Are Reuniting on First Take
Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunite on ESPN’s First Take for a special one-time episode....
Who Is the Best Golfer Without a Major? Breaking Down the Top Contenders
Cameron Young and Tommy Fleetwood headline the debate for best golfer without a major title. Full breakdown here....
Aryna Sabalenka: Slam boycott could settle prize share dispute
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suggested players could organize a boycott of the Grand Slam tournaments to secure a bigger share of the prize money.,"At some point we will boycott," the Belarusian star said at a news conference Tuesday in Rome ahead of the Italian Open. "I feel like that's going to be ...