The National Hockey League has announced the schedule for the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Philadelphia Flyers will open their postseason campaign on Saturday, April 18, at 8:00 … [+170 chars]

Flyers to host Games 3 & 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena

NHL News

Flyers to host Games 3 & 4 on April 22 & 25 at Xfinity Mobile Arena - NHL.com

NEW YORK (AP) Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including re… [+4226 chars]

Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures. A change of plea hearing for Jone…

Associated Press

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep - AP News

NEW YORK Another day, another reason to wonder whats happened to the Yankees.
Actually, there are countless red flags that have cropped up since that wondrous 7-1 start. Maybe we just got suckered. … [+4938 chars]

The Angels' slugger out-performed the entire Yankees' lineup, even red-hot Aaron Judge, this week in the Bronx.

nj.com

What Mike Trout did to Yankees wasn’t just about home runs | Klapisch - NJ.com

Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach has the No. 9, No. 29 and No. 40 overall picks in the 2026 NFL draft, and hes keeping a close eye on the offensive line prospects who might be available to him at t… [+856 chars]

Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach has the No. 9, No. 29 and No. 40 overall picks in the 2026 NFL draft, and he's keeping a close eye on the offensive line prospects who might be available to him at those three picks.

NBCSports.com

Brett Veach: This draft has offensive line talent, but it dries up quickly after Round 1 - NBC Sports

Our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock is well into the second round (track each pick here) and has reached the Detroit Lions and pick No. 50 overall. After selecting Utah right tackle Spencer Fano… [+4724 chars]

With pick No. 50 in the 2026 POD Community Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions select...

Prideofdetroit.com

POD Community Mock Draft: With the 50th pick the Lions select… - Pride Of Detroit

The NFL's stadium committee has scheduled a meeting with Chicago Bears brass during the week of April 27 to hear the latest developments regarding the team's two proposed sites for a new stadium -- A… [+8414 chars]

It's between Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois for the Bears, who will leave Soldier Field after 50 years.

ESPN

Time running out on Bears to decide on new stadium site - ESPN

With public transport costs for getting to and from World Cup games repeatedly reaching or exceeding $100 each way, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is the latest United States official to speak ou… [+3717 chars]

Both a top US lawmaker and the governor of New Jersey ask FIFA to pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes.

Al Jazeera English

FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup - Al Jazeera

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ray Fittipaldo's final Steelers 7-round mock draft: Reading the tea leaves with a new coach in town - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Follow baseball results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Mud Hens vs. Bats at Louisville Slugger Field

Milb.com

Gameday: Mud Hens 10, Bats 5 Final Score (04/16/2026) - MLB.com

Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) - The National Hockey League decided it had embarrassed itself enough and released the schedule of the opening round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 
The Buffalo Sabres w… [+454 chars]

Audacy.com

Sabres will open the playoffs Sunday night | WGR Sports Radio Buffalo - Audacy

Minnesota Wild single-game tickets for the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena are on sale now at wild.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket availability for all 2026 St… [+1820 chars]

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The National Hockey League (NHL) announced the schedule for the Minnesota Wild First Round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Dallas Stars. The Wild will play Game 1 on Saturday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center on …

Minnesota Wild First Round Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule Announced - NHL.com

Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp allowed the Reds just one hit in six scoreless innings Thursday in Cincinnati.
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Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, who had three hit… [+9641 chars]

The San Francisco Giants need elite pitching to win, but Landen Roupp flirted with a no-hitter and a rare big inning on offense beat the Reds 3-0 in Cincinnati.

San Francisco Chronicle

Giants get a big start from Landen Roupp, beat Reds to snap losing streak - San Francisco Chronicle

The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation has now claimed two jobs.
Earlier this week, Russini resigned from The Athletic, a week after photos emerged of her and Vrabel and her employer (after unequi… [+3217 chars]

The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation has now claimed two jobs.

USA Today fires reporter for Twitter comments about Dianna Russini - NBC Sports

Even Alex Ovechkins sons dont know what his decision is going to be. Sergei, 7, and Ilya, 5, are no different from the rest of the hockey world; they, too, are bugging their dad about whether hes goi… [+12 chars]

The hockey legend met Thursday with reporters who eager, just like his team, to know whether he will retire. “I don’t know,” he said.

The Washington Post

Mulling retirement, Alex Ovechkin keeps the Capitals (and his kids) guessing - The Washington Post

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Lone Star Ball

Thoughts on a 9-6 Rangers win - Lone Star Ball

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (center), the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA basketball draft, take part during an introductory press conference with head coach Jose Fernandez (right), and general manag… [+5950 chars]

The former UConn teammates deserved better than what the Wings provided during Fudd’s introductory news conference.

The Dallas Morning News

Refusing to acknowledge Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers relationship feeds an ugly narrative - Dallas News

Chris Washington Jr. has committed to Tennessee basketball, he announced Thursday.
The 6-foot-8, 185-pound forward is a four-star prospect and the No. 49 prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking for … [+2187 chars]

Chris Washington Jr. has committed to Tennessee basketball as four-star forward in the 2026 class. The Vols now have four commits.

On3.com

Chris Washington Jr. commits to Tennessee basketball as four-star forward in 2026 class - On3

The Ravens have long had one of the best uniform sets in the NFL. But after 30 seasons, it was time for an evolution.
The Ravens rolled out their most extensive changes in decades Thursday night at … [+483 chars]

‘The Next Flight’ uniforms introduce two new helmets and several sleek changes in the details.

BaltimoreRavens.com

Ravens Unveil New Uniforms. Here’s What Changed. - Baltimore Ravens

The Chargers still are deciding on the fifth-year option for Quentin Johnston, but General Manager Joe Hortiz insists the wide receiver will be part of the team in 2026.
During his pre-draft news co… [+1048 chars]

The Chargers still are deciding on the fifth-year option for Quentin Johnston, but General Manager Joe Hortiz insists the wide receiver will be part of the team in 2026.

Joe Hortiz addresses trade rumors involving Quentin Johnston - NBC Sports

The New Jersey Devils named Sunny Mehta their new general manager, the team announced Thursday evening.
The 47-year-old will be introduced in a press conference at Prudential Center on Tuesday. Meht… [+2703 chars]

The New Jersey Devils named Sunny Mehta their new general manager, the team announced Thursday evening.