Plan vs. reality: Why Oilers, Ducks are tied in first-round series
ANAHEIM — In a series tied at one win apiece, we’d say both teams could make a case for blowing their opportunity to be up 2-0. But, as the series…
Canucks’ first-round pick a valuable trade asset in rebound plan
VANCOUVER — Through good times and bad, upheaval and serenity, through plot twists and crises and what sometimes feels like limitless disappointment, the Vancouver Canucks can at least guarantee us…
Scottie Scheffler takes first-round lead with 10-under at hometown Byron Nelson
McKINNEY, Texas — Scottie Scheffler is happy to be back at his hometown event and showed it. Cameron Champ isn’t far from familiar territory, either, which is a good thing…
Texans GM Nick Caserio gets 100% real on trading first-round pick with Giants
The Houston Texans traded out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and general manager Nick Caserio explained why. The Texans had the 25th overall pick, but Houston…
Canadiens’ first-round series could be decided by backup goaltenders
MONTREAL — We’re a little over 24 hours from Game 4 between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals and neither goaltender that started this series appears likely to be in…
AP sources: 3 teams say they had first-round grade on QB Shedeur Sanders
Two general managers and one head coach were surprised Shedeur Sanders wasn’t selected Thursday night because their teams had first-round grades on him, they told The Associated Press. Another GM…
Maple Leafs can ill afford to underestimate Senators, first-round exit still on the cards for Matthews & co.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially set on a collision course with the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2025 NHL playoffs. The Leafs’ 4-0 win over the…
Assessing every first-round pick as Paige Bueckers goes to Dallas, Hailey Van Lith joins Angel Reese and Sky
The 2025 WNBA Draft fell largely as expected, with mock drafts predicting the general direction of the picks. Let’s dive into immediate draft grades and analysis for each pick. 2025…
Calgary’s Jake Peacock earns first-round stoppage win at One 171: Qatar
Calgary Muay Thai fighter Jake (the One) Peacock stopped Japanese bantamweight Shinji Suzuki in the third round Thursday at One 171: Qatar to record his second win in as many…
Chiefs beat Steelers to clinch AFC’s top seed, first-round bye
Could there be a better gift to unwrap on Christmas Day than a first-round bye? Kansas City Chiefs fans are sure to be enjoying their holidays, as their team clinched…