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As expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, which officially began on Friday evening from Buffalo. Canadian pop star and Maple Leafs fan Justin …

For generations of horse racing fans, the words “the Big A” meant more than just another racetrack. They represented winter afternoons in Queens, legendary performances from Hall of Fame horses, and a gathering place for some of the sport’s most …

Denny Hamlin had quite the social media exchange with a NASCAR fan this week. After the X user criticized the NASCAR on Prime broadcasts, Hamlin fired back by calling the fan a “moron.” The fan proceeded to have a comeback …

After weeks of speculation regarding his future with the Anaheim Ducks, forward Mason McTavish has now learned his fate, and he’s being traded to another Western Conference club. According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, the Ducks have traded McTavish to …

The St. Louis Blues came into the 2026 NHL Draft with not one, not two, not three, but four first round picks, and while they picked Tynan Lawrence with their first pick, the expectation was that they would be trading …

Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is running out of options in 2026. After he and the Red Raiders mutually parted ways following his gambling admission, he subsequently dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA, with the hope of entering the …

The Las Vegas Raiders will have new faces on their defense as the team spent money in free agency to shore up the group. Heading into the 2026 NFL season, the Silver and Black will have a pair of new …

Boone Thorgesen remembers the reaction when Geneva junior Bennett Konkey ran the 100 meters in 10.25 seconds this spring. ‘‘There were gasps in the stadium at Wheaton [Warrenville] South,’’ Thorgesen told the Sun-Times. Those fans weren’t the only ones taking …

MILWAUKEE — Yes, another Cubs pitcher has landed on the injured list. An avalanche of pitching injuries keeps burying the team, which placed lefty reliever Phil Maton on the IL with right knee tendinitis Friday. It’s his second knee-related trip …

A woman was shot and killed while arguing with another woman Friday in Humboldt Park. During the argument, which happened about 3:35 p.m. in the 3400 block of West Chicago Avenue, a 27-year-old woman pulled out a gun and fired …

David Sandlin’s return to the White Sox could be a short one. The 6-4 right-hander was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to start Friday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, and manager Will Venable indicated it might be a brief stay. …

The rumor mill is turning in Los Angeles. The franchise needs some reinforcement. Luka Doncic needs a center. And LeBron James needs a new contract. (Unless he announces a surprise retirement!) Perhaps that new contract comes from the Miami Heat, …

When a superstar becomes available for trade, no team is thrust into the spotlight faster than the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers appear to be in the hunt to make some roster changes this summer, with the wishes of Luka …

The Miami Heat’s position in the NBA will inevitably change following the blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. With the Heat having its new franchise cornerstone, all eyes are watching to see what Miami will do next …

It appears the Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2026 NBA offseason looking to treat it as a major pivot point.  After two Western Conference finals appearances in the last three years, the Wolves have the right to feel they are close …

Shane van Gisbergen reflected on last Sunday’s heartbreak in the NASCAR Cup Series race at San Diego. The driver of the No. 97 posted a 38th-place result after exiting the race due to a crash on the 12th lap of …

The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 season with expectations higher than they’ve been in years… Caleb Williams is looking to build on a breakout campaign, Ben Johnson is entering his second season as head coach, and stars like Montez Sweat, …

It will be an interesting weekend of baseball in the NL West, as the biggest rivals in the division take each other on in a three-game series that starts on Friday night. The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers travel to …

Longtime Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana will need to find a new MLB home after his new team cut ties with him amid lingering injury troubles. Santana had been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks this week, and …

Mohamed Salah remains the face of Egyptian soccer, but the longtime Liverpool superstar is joined by one of the deepest supporting casts the Pharaohs have taken to a World Cup in years. From Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush to veteran …

On Wednesday night, Oziyah Sellers did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. He is coming off a season where he averaged 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 35.1% …

The New York Jets have unanswered questions on the QB depth chart. Jeremy Brener of the Seahawks on SI team revealed a “realistic” trade possibility. Seattle would send quarterback Jalen Milroe to the Jets. A potential trade price wasn’t revealed …

The Golden State Warriors have a clearer picture of what it would take to acquire one of their favorite trade targets. The news isn’t especially encouraging. NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed Friday that the New Orleans Pelicans have effectively established …

The Boston Celtics have been repeatedly linked to Trey Murphy III throughout the offseason. The latest update helps explain why no deal has materialized. NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed Friday that the New Orleans Pelicans have effectively established a three …

On June 26, the New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after the team’s 34-47 start to the 2026 MLB season. The firing comes as the Mets enter their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies and as the team comes …

WWE superstar CM Punk has been missing from WWE television for a few months now to create questions about his future. A recent rumor mill of stories saw fan speculation of backstage issues with WWE before more concrete reports shut …

The Los Angeles Lakers have long searched for the ideal wing to complement Luka Dončić. Trey Murphy III has consistently fit that description. The latest update, however, suggests the Lakers may not have the assets—or the appetite—to seriously enter the …

Dangerously hot weather could arrive this weekend as Chicagoans celebrate at Pride festivals, then persist throughout next week and into the July 4th holiday. High temperatures are forecast in the 90s, with heat indices potentially surpassing 100 degrees, from Monday …

The White Sox are about to hit the season’s midpoint in a far better place than they’ve been in years. They’re also far from a finished product. “We have a lot of things that we’re working on,” manager Will Venable …

LAS VEGAS — At the halfway point of the major-league season, the great race is in the basement. A poor start by the White Sox made me bolt to the MGM to ignite my first phone app. The Sox awoke, …