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The Edmonton Oilers selected forward Taylor Hall with the first overall selection in the 2010 NHL Draft, which was the first of three straight seasons picking first overall and four of five, culminating in 2015 with Connor McDavid. While Hall …

Quillan Salkilld has made a massive statement at UFC Vegas 120 in Las Vegas. The Australian lightweight contender impressed by finishing the established Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. His fifth first-round finish in the UFC. …

The playmakers are popping up rapidly for the Minnesota Vikings at the wide receiver position. Saturday was another big day for the group, as wide receiver Jeshaun Jones had a major day. Jones had multiple touchdowns on the day and …

Long-time UFC featherweight Darren Elkins officially retired from mixed martial arts following his fight at UFC Vegas 120. The retirement was not a surprise, as Elkins previously announced he would be hanging up his gloves following his main card bout …

It’s going to be a completely new slate for first-year Toronto Maple Leafs forward Teddy Blueger, who was one of many free agent additions by general manager John Chayka since he took over from the fired Brad Treliving. Blueger joins …

Following the UFC Vegas 120 card on Saturday night at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, we learned which fighters took home the post-fight bonuses. Check out all of the bonus winners for the evening below. Performance of the Night ($100,000 …

Understandably, fans of the Montreal Canadiens will be carrying increased expectations heading into the upcoming 2026-27 NHL Season after the Habs not only returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight campaign, but also advanced to the Eastern …

The Houston Texans have now lost a second player at one critical position just under two weeks into training camp, with Jawhar Jordan joining a growing injury list. Jordan is in his third season with the Texans. A former sixth-round …

NHL Network recently published its rankings of top wingers ahead of the 2026-27 season. The top three should really surprise anyone. But for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, seeing Mitch Marner’s name at number 4 should raise plenty of eyebrows. Introducing …

This week, NHL Network put out its ranking of the NHL’s Top 20 wingers. The names on the list are hardly surprising. It’s almost impossible to argue with their inclusion in the list. But what is certainly up for debate …

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 in 11 innings at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in the game. Before …

Getting the call to the major leagues was an emotional moment for new White Sox pitchers Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith. But as two of the Sox’ top prospects, they understand their assignment is much more than being feel-good stories. …

On Saturday night, former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons sent out a post to Instagram. The 30-year-old did not play in an NBA game last season. He most recently played for the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers in 2024-25. Simmons …

Minnesota Vikings practice on Saturday was a bit dull by the standards of the organization. However, one rookie stood out on Saturday afternoon. That was running back Demond Claiborne, who was able to record some touchdowns on the day. This …

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most talented pitching rotations in MLB. However, they haven’t stayed fully healthy all season. While they welcomed Tarik Skubal into the group over the last week, they’re still without Tyler Glasnow, Shohei …

The New York Giants are entering a new era of football in 2026. John Harbaugh was hired to be the new head coach during the offseason to replace Brian Daboll. Jaxson Dart will also be entering his second season in …

Veteran swingman Jimmy Butler III is reportedly determined to return from his ACL injury as early as Christmas. And even if he does, the Golden State Warriors will likely get a compromised version of the six-time All-Star, putting the onus …

The Tarik Skubal era with the Detroit Tigers came to a close a week ago, as he was traded to the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in return for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady …

On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs continued their series with the Kansas City Royals in Missouri. They lost by a score of 6-3. That said, the series is tied up at 1-1 with the finale on Sunday. Chicago Cubs Officially Released …

While the New York Yankees remain a very competitive team in the American League, they have been trying to stay afloat despite three injuries to their offensive core. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger remain out due to injury. …

KANSAS CITY – Pete Crow-Armstrong is perhaps baseball’s best defender. But for the second time in four games, the Cubs’ MVP candidate was not in his usual spot center field but DH’ing, off his feet once more as the team …

The White Sox retired Ozzie Guillen’s No. 13 on Saturday night. There were laughs, some gentle roasts, memories, emotional moments, recollections of 2005 and mentions of family. Guillen’s speech even went long, and the Sox’ game against the Guardians started …

The breakout star of New York Jets training camp isn’t who anyone expected. NFL Insider Connor Hughes of SNY singled out wide receiver and return specialist Isaiah Williams as a player who has created noise. “One training camp star who …

In a surprising development, the proposed Kawhi Leonard trade between the LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors may go through after all, allowing “The Klaw” to return to the franchise he brought an NBA championship to in 2019. Per SportsNet’s Michael …

The New York Yankees secured another one-run victory Saturday, officially taking the first two games and the series against the Atlanta Braves ahead of Sunday’s finale. Once again, Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. continued to make a strong first …

Seattle Seahawks first-round pick Jadarian Price has been generating plenty of attention during training camp. His absence is now getting some, too. Price missed practice for a second consecutive day on August 8, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who reported …

Russell Westbrook has had a decorated NBA career. Playing 18 total seasons, for seven different teams, the multi-faceted guard is currently on the outside of the league looking in. Westbrook is currently a free agent. While there have been multiple …

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies are playing the second game of their series with the Toronto Blue Jays (at home). They are coming off a 5-4 loss on Friday. Philadelphia Phillies Release 28-Year-Old Pitcher GettyInterim manager Don Mattingly #8 of …

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken turned a heated practice exchange between Deshaun Watson and running back Quinshon Judkins into a lesson for his offense. If there’s a problem, fix it — fast. Watson and Judkins were captured arguing after …

Kawhi Leonard’s reported 2019 free-agency talks with the Los Angeles Lakers have resurfaced while an NBA investigation intensifies scrutiny of Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and alleged financial arrangements outside his playing contract. The league has not announced any findings, …

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to seek frontcourt help even after signing Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney this offseason. Despite limited trade assets, the Lakers could land their ideal big man by leveraging third-year guard Bronny James, who could reportedly …