Jun 29, 2024, 05:00 PM ET The 2024 NHL draft is complete. After Macklin Celebrini went first overall to the San Jose Sharks, there were many twists and turns throughout the event. From certain prospects dropping to others going well above their pre-draft ranking to the Utah Hockey Club making major trades on Day 2, it was a wild weekend. …

This is the first year of the newly expanded playoffs. Eight more teams will compete to play in the national championship game on January 20, 2025. No other is breathing a sigh of relief more than Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers. To quote the great American track and field athlete, Jesse Owens, “One chance is all you need.” After …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 06:00 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Tampa Bay Lightning cleared plenty of cap space Saturday, but apparently not to re-sign captain Steven Stamkos. General manager Julien BriseBois said the team and Stamkos have decided to let the Lightning star hit unrestricted free agency on Monday. That’s after two trades on …

We are now through most of the long slog of the NFL offseason, and training camps are a mere few weeks away. Even though we are still technically in the ramp-up phase of the 2024 campaign, there’s a lot we already know, like who the most important players are on most of the league’s teams. But there are some teams …

Something is definitely brewing in Eugene. The Oregon Ducks football program and Dan Lanning just received a huge commitment from five-star cornerback Dorian Brew out of Conroe, Texas. Brew’s commitment is the latest Oregon has garnered this week as the No. 3 tight end DaSaahn Brame, the No. 5 running back Jordan Davison and the No. 7 Josiah Sharma have …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 01:30 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Washington Capitals continued to reshape their roster Saturday, trading two draft picks to the Vegas Golden Knights for goaltender Logan Thompson. With Darcy Kuemper traded away earlier this offseason, Thompson will take on a key role in the Caps’ goaltending rotation with Charlie Lindgren. …

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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 29, 2024, 04:44 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Jeff Skinner’s time with the Buffalo Sabres is over after general manager Kevyn Adams told reporters Saturday the club will buy out the veteran winger. Skinner had three years remaining on an eight-year contract he signed in 2019 as a free …

Aiyuk reveals Super Bowl qualm that played hand in 49ers frustration originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk is one of quarterback Brock Purdy’s top offensive weapons, but the 49ers wide receiver felt underutilized in San Francisco’s latest trip to the Super Bowl. And as Aiyuk continues negotiations for what could be a lucrative 49ers contract extension, he …

It’s a day in June that ends in “Y,” which recently has meant someone committed to play for Michigan football. That was again the case Saturday afternoon when the Wolverines locked down a commitment from four-star edge Julius Holly in the 2025 class. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive lineman from Alpharetta, Ga., chose U-M over Georgia, Ole Miss and Texas A&M, …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 03:45 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Shortly after trading goaltender Logan Thompson to the Washington Capitals, the Vegas Golden Knights turned around and added to their crease, dealing for Akira Schmid from the New Jersey Devils. The trade also included forward Alexander Holtz coming to Vegas, with Paul Cotter and a …

Christian McCaffrey won the NFL’s offensive player of the year award while handling more touches than any player in the league, so the running back provided the 49ers with both quality and quantity on the field. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted that they might like to dial back the quantity a bit as they try to maintain the quality …

Rivalries are a big part of what makes college football so special. Few sports have as many meaningful feuds, many of which span well over a century. Some rivalry games are as entertaining and intriguing as the national championship, if only for the tradition and surrounding fanfare.  The SEC isn’t short on featured conflicts. Some date back to the formation …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 29, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. After a dearth of player-centered trades on Day 1 of the 2024 NHL draft, there was a blockbuster to begin Day 2. One team might be able to keep its captain and possibly add another big player, while the other showed …

Christian McCaffrey has pretty much always been a high-usage player. Since a rookie season where he total 197 touches in 16 games for an average of 12.3 per week, McCaffrey has averaged at least 19.4 touches per game in each of the last six seasons. He’s had two years over 25 per game, and the two seasons where he dipped …