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. …

Naming rights and private equity in NCAA conferences? | College Football Enquirer<p>Yahoo Sports senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, national columnist Dan Wetzel, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde dive into the commercialization of college sports, most recently with possible commercial names for conferences. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on <a data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ href=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/college-football-enquirer/id1423417914″><ins>Apple …

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 …

USC football plays at Michigan on Sept. 21. The Trojans might still be getting used to their new defensive scheme. The offensive line and Miller Moss might still be immersed in a feeling-out process. The Trojans might not yet be fully aware of who they are as a football team. They might not be entirely sure of what they can …

The NFL has now been playing regular-season games abroad since 2007. The first such game took place in London, which has hosted more NFL games than any other international city. It’s long been rumored that if the NFL were to expand beyond the United States, it would be London that got the first crack at it. According to brothers Jason …

Atmosphere is a word routinely heard when discussing college football, particularly when comparing the game to its professional counterpart, the NFL. The stadiums in which the games are played provide much of that atmosphere. While many NFL stadiums, particularly the newer ones, look and feel the same every Sunday, college football stadiums have unique personalities. Some are gigantic, while others …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 29, 2024, 01:30 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Washington Capitals’ offseason of change continued Saturday with the club getting Logan Thompson in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. Washington parted with a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 third-round pick to get Thompson in a move that …

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell’s NFL career is remembered as an infamous one. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, Russell went just 7-18 as a starter over parts of three seasons, completing only 52.1% of his passes at an average of a paltry 6.0 yards per attempt, with 18 touchdown passes and 23 interceptions. He …