A hat trick in hockey is when a player scores three goals in a single game. When a player accomplishes the feat, fans celebrate by tossing hats onto the ice. No NHL player has had hats thrown at his skates more than Wayne Gretzky. The Great One finished his 20-year career with an NHL-record 50 hat tricks. That’s 10 more …

LSU experimented with its secondary throughout the first five weeks of the year. Sage Ryan began the year at corner before moving to safety. Major Burns played the STAR spot until LSU wanted three linebackers on the field, pushing Burns to safety. During the bye week, LSU is continuing to shuffle some pieces. Brian Kelly said Javien Toviano is going …

Emily Kaplan, ESPNOct 3, 2024, 12:17 PM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The Golden Knights will pay Robin Lehner for the final year of his $25 million contract, but the goalie will not count against Vegas’ salary cap, sources told ESPN. The resolution was reached Thursday after lengthy discussions among the team, NHL and NHLPA. Lehner, 33, …

Here, we’ve gathered all of our top-notch analysis and fantasy football advice, in one place, to increase your chances of coming away with a Week 5 victory. No matter how you like to consume fantasy advice (article, audio or video), we’ve got something for everyone: rankings, sleepers, fades, positional advice and more expert analysis you need to win. Week 5 …

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has caused the postponement of nine more games set for Friday, Oct. 4, in the Greater Savannah area. But the season will carry on with seven squads ready to take the field in Week 8 of the high school football season in Georgia. Here’s a look at what to expect in those matchups. Benedictine (2-2, …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold might be the biggest story of the 2024 NFL season thus far. Now, Darnold is set to do battle with the team that drafted him with the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New York Jets, across the pond on Sunday. Darnold’s time with the Jets lasted just three years (2018-20). When …

Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at five players (and an entire position) with bust potential in Week 5. Something to keep in mind as you’re reading: a “fade” or “bust” designation doesn’t automatically mean you should sit a player, depending on the depth of the rest of your …

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s game plan to slow UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson began nearly a year ago when he played for Arkansas. The first time didn’t go so well, with Jefferson, a freight train with the football in his hands, helping send the Gators’ defense off the rails during a stunning overtime loss Nov. 5 in the Swamp. To finally get …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 3, 2024, 12:38 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. USA Hockey will honor the lives of brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau by having national teams at all levels wear a unique helmet decal during this upcoming season. The sports’ governing body made the announcement on Thursday and released an image …

Navigating fantasy football lineups can feel like a rollercoaster; one minute you’re riding high with breakout stars, the next you’re chasing waiver wire adds trying to catch a team’s WR3 on a random boom week. Week 5 is no different, and the stakes are only getting higher as injuries pile up and bye weeks force your hand. It’s not just …

C.J. Stroud wants Stefon Diggs to know that he has his back as the All-Pro wide receiver prepares to play his former team on Sunday. The Houston Texans quarterback defended Diggs from criticism he’s received since his trade from the Buffalo Bills in April, telling reporters that “it’s been great” to work with the star wideout so far this season. …

As the Florida Gators consider Billy Napier’s future in the coming days or weeks, they’ll have to weigh the risks and rewards of hitting the reset button — again. The possibility of another coaching search led us to the historical archives. Does rapidly cycling through struggling coaches eventually lead to success? We’re still not sure. If — again, if — …

DK Metcalf crashes the top five, Diontae Johnson returns to the top 10, and Stefon Diggs seeks revenge against the Bills. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Tight End/Kickers/Defense Week 5 Receivers 1 CeeDee Lamb DAL at PIT 2 Nico Collins HOU vs. BUF 3 Justin Jefferson MIN vs. NYJ 4 Ja’Marr Chase CIN vs. BAL 5 DK Metcalf …

When Floyd Boucard opened up his recruitment in mid September, it surprised many. But it turns out even before he initially committed to Oklahoma, USC was a program still heavy on his mind. So much so, a return trip to Los Angeles was set soon after he opened the process. The trip went down last weekend, and before leaving town, …

Jake Ferguson throws his hat in the ring for TE1 overall status, Tucker Kraft replaces Mike Gesicki as the “why not?” TE1 du jour, and Kyle Pitts wonders if his moment of relevance has ended. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Receiver Week 5 Tight Ends 1 George Kittle SF vs. ARI 2 Jake Ferguson DAL at PIT 3 …