NHL Playoffs Round 1: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Knights win Game 1

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 to take a 1-0 lead in their first round, best of seven series. Jalen Chatfield scored a first-period goal for the Hurricanes, with Logan Stankoven scoring two second-period
ESPN ‘College GameDay’ analyst Lee Corso to retire in August

ESPN announced on Thursday that longtime analyst Lee Corso will retire from the college football pregame show College GameDay on Aug. 30. Corso, who will turn 90 on Aug. 7, has been part of the show for
MLB suspends Nationals’ pitcher Jorge López three games for throwing at Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen

Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that they have issued a three-game suspension to Washington Nationals reliever Jorge López for “intentionally throwing at outfielder Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates” during Wednesday night’s game. Nationals manager Dave
Florida’s Alex Condon declares for 2025 NBA Draft, will retain NCAA eligibility

Florida Gators sophomore Alex Condon announced Wednesday on Instagram he is entering his name into the 2025 NBA Draft, but will maintain his collegiate eligibility. Coming fresh off Florida’s national championship, Condon told ESPN on Wednesday: “This
Ex-Heisman winner Charlie Ward named new head coach of Florida A&M men’s basketball

Florida A&M University has named former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel: “Sources: FAMU is finalizing a deal to hire Charlie Ward as the
Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard to miss start of NBA playoffs due to blood clot in calf

ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the NBA playoffs as he continues to recover from a blood clot in his right calf, per sources. According
Miami Dolphins, cornerback Jalen Ramsey agree to trade options

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier confirmed Tuesday that the organization are having trade talks with other NFL teams regarding star cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Grier said that the organization has come to a mutual agreement with the
Yankees’ Aaron Judge named captain of Team USA at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa announced on MLB Network that Aaron Judge has been named captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This marks the Yankees star’s debut in the tournament, after he sat
Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after one season

The Phoenix Suns announced on Monday that they have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after one season, and an 11th place finish in the West. The team said in a statement: “Competing at the highest level remains
Rory McIlroy completes grand slam after winning first Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a ‘sudden-death’ playoff round to win his first green jacket at the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland overcame a shaky start in