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NHL executive Cliff Fletcher, who led the Flames to a Stanley Cup championship in 1989 and helped turn Toronto into a contender while earning the nickname "Trader Cliff" for his skillful wheeling and…
Habs' Suzuki wins Selke; Lady Byng to Caufield
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Lightning's Vasilevskiy wins Vezina for 2nd time
The Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy has won the Vezina Trophy, the second time he has been named the NHL's top goaltender.
Vegas mum on McNabb's status for G3 vs. Canes
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Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the pl...
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Broncos LB Cooper accused of domestic violence
Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer.
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Bears edge closer to move to Northwest Indiana
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Ward wants to stay with Browns after Garrett deal
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward said he wants to remain in Cleveland, even after the team traded defensive end Myles Garrett to the Rams on Monday.
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The Rams and star defensive end Myles Garrett have agreed to a reworked contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Cowboys expect Pickens' presence at June camp
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he expects Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens to be at the team's mandatory minicamp that will run June 16-18.
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Chicago's Rome Odunze is looking for a more productive Year 3 with added responsibility after the team traded DJ Moore to the Bills.
Wemby rues costly turnover: 'This game was ours'
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama admitted urgency got the better of him when he committed a late turnover in Friday's Game 2 loss, but he said he would use the frustration as fuel for the next game.
NBA Finals Game 1 averaged nearly 17M viewers
Game 1 of the finals matchup between the Spurs and Knicks averaged nearly 17 million viewers on Wednesday night.
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Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 in New York
President Trump said Thursday that he has accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week.
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Fans get lifetime bans for NBA Finals selfie quest...
Two fans involved in a selfie-seeking incident during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night have been given lifetime bans from all NBA arenas, a league spokesperson said Thursday.
Knicks survive Spurs rush for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
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Just four sets of teammates to have contributed to a title together at the college level have gone on to repeat the feat in the NBA.
Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the biggest stage, founded by its star
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The Knicks' incredible playoff run continues, as they are up 2-0 on the Spurs and head to New York as big championship favorites.
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Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson and other Knicks alumni see the same edge that once fueled their own Finals run.
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After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.
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Jordan Clarkson's journey has shown Filipino players that they can belong on basketball's biggest stage, while Dylan Harper's emergence suggests they can also become stars there.
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Wolfpack-Cavs, set for Brazil, now in Virginia
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Nick Saban appeared in Congress to support the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which aims to "bring order to a system that badly needs fixing" in the NIL and transfer portal era.
N. Dakota gets probation for tampering violations
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has placed North Dakota's football program on probation for one year over tampering violations by an assistant coach.
C. Nussmeier, brother of ex-LSU QB, picks Georgia
Four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Georgia on Friday.
Virginia Tech receives historic $75M donation
Virginia Tech has received a historic $75 million donation, with the majority directed toward athletics, the school announced Thursday.
NCAA D-I Cabinet tweaks five-year eligibility plan...
The NCAA Division I cabinet put off a vote on the age-based eligibility model it is considering and instead made minor adjustments to the proposal.
Sankey scoffs at notion of SEC-B1G super league
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called the notion that the conference wants to form a super league with the Big Ten "not consistent with the truth."
Reports: NCAA rejects TTU's appeal for QB Sorsby
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, according to multiple reports.
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Twins recall former No. pick Lewis from Triple-A
The Twins have recalled infielder Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul, less than three weeks after he was sent down to work on his swing mechanics and position flexibility.
Cubs not focused on trade deadline, Hoyer says
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer called the trade deadline "the furthest thing from my mind," while also acknowledging the organization's needs if the Cubs are in the race at that time.
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Sources: Yanks to call up right-handed C Sánchez
The Yankees will recall right-handed catcher Ali Sánchez on Saturday while optioning J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, sources told ESPN.
Nootbaar has two hits, RBI in return as Cards win
St. Louis outfielder Lars Nootbaar made an immediate impact in his return from the 60-day injured list with two hits and an RBI in the Cardinals' 10-3 win over the Reds.
Chapman's grand slam keys 8-RBI day in S.F. win
Matt Chapman hit two home runs, including a grand slam in a six-run fourth, and tied the Giants' San Francisco-era record with eight RBIs in an 18-3 rout of the Cubs.
Sasaki keeps rolling with latest gem for Dodgers
Roki Sasaki is finally becoming the pitcher in real life that the Dodgers first saw on video in Japan.
Judge says rib originally fractured on dive in Apr...
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge said the stress fracture in his right rib stems from him diving for a ball in late April.
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Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers. The Brewers are coming on strong.
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Francisco Lindor is, oddly enough, not the first Mets players to experience a cinematic alien invasion.
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