Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 14, 2024, 01:13 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON, Alberta — Stuart Skinner hasn’t given up on the Oilers’ Stanley Cup dream. “It is disappointing being down 3-0. We’ve got to let that reality sink in,” the goaltender said after the Florida Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Cup Final on …
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Dolphins cut Daviyon Nixon to make room for Marcus Maye
The Dolphins made the signing of safety Marcus Maye official on Thursday. Maye had remained a free agent since the Saints cut him in March. He signed a three year, $22.5 million contract with New Orleans as a free agent in 2022, but he missed as many games (17) as he played (17) in two seasons. That includes a three-game …
Read More »Broncos to sign LB Andre Smith
The Broncos are signing free agent linebacker Andre Smith, Jordan Schultz of FS1 reports. Smith, 27, earned a contract after a tryout at the minicamp this week. He appeared in 11 games with the Falcons last season and totaled 19 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Smith saw action on 112 defensive snaps and 211 on special teams. …
Read More »NFL answers specific questions about Falcons investigation, in lieu of making someone available for interview
We have plenty of questions about the NFL’s decision in the Falcons tampering investigation, given that the outcome doesn’t seem to mesh with the comments made by quarterback Kirk Cousins during his introductory press conference. A request was made to interview someone from the league about the situation. The NFL declined to make anyone available. As an alternative (and despite …
Read More »Netflix still working to find announcers and production partner for Christmas NFL games
Netflix will broadcast two NFL games on Christmas, but no one knows who will be announcing and producing those games. The streaming giant has been in talks with the league’s existing broadcast partners to find someone to produce the games, according to CNBC. But it’s unclear which network will want to partner with Netflix. ESPN has reportedly already been ruled …
Read More »Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, on cusp of first Stanley Cup title
Jun 13, 2024, 11:17 PM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — Aleksander Barkov led the way offensively, Sergei Bobrovsky was in peak form in goal once again and the Florida Panthers are on the verge of lifting the Stanley Cup. Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Bobrovsky made 32 saves to extend his run of dominance and the Panthers held …
Read More »Panthers-Oilers Game 3 takeaways, early look at Game 4
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Jun 13, 2024, 11:35 PM ET The scene changed for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the end result was a similar one to Games 1 …
Read More »Broncos waive TE Dylan Leonard with injury settlement
The Broncos waived undrafted rookie tight end Dylan Leonard with an injury settlement Thursday, the team announced. Denver needed the roster spot to make the signing of linebacker Andre Smith official. Leonard missed the last part of the offseason program with an undisclosed injury. He signed with the team after going undrafted, getting $27,500 of his contract guaranteed, including a …
Read More »Calais Campbell reportedly signing with Dolphins for 17th NFL season
Six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has agreed to join the Miami Dolphins for his 17th NFL season, a person with knowledge of the signing told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing. Campbell will join his fifth NFL team and add experience and depth to a Dolphins …
Read More »Repeat offender Falcons get less punishment than 49ers for clerical salary-cap error
When pointing out that, if the Patriots had done what the Falcons had done the Patriots would have suffered a far greater punishment, some will respond by saying the Patriots are repeat offenders. Well, the Falcons are, too. However, both times they’ve broken the rules in the past decade, they’ve gotten a slap on the wrist. In 2015, they lost …
Read More »Which NHL teams have won the most Stanley Cup titles?
The Edmonton Oilers are currently fighting for a sixth Stanley Cup title. They’re behind in their 2024 Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers. If they rally back from their deficit, they could add another championship to their belt. The Montreal Canadiens have had the most Stanley Cup success, notching 24 titles throughout franchise history. Check out the other …
Read More »How Lawrence’s contract impacts potential Purdy extension
How Lawrence’s contract impacts potential Purdy extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ future hopes of signing Brock Purdy to a long-term contract extension in 2025 just got significantly more expensive following quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft reportedly agreed to terms with Jacksonville on a five-year …
Read More »Justin Herbert: It’s an “honor” to play for Jim Harbaugh
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is playing for his fourth head coach in five years, including interim coach Giff Smith last season. Herbert revealed Thursday that his new head coach, Jim Harbaugh, has changed the team and called it an “honor” to play for him. “He’s done such a great job taking this team and getting them to where he wants …
Read More »ESPN proposed dropping Sunday price to $70 and offering single-team packages; NFL declined
As the trial of the potentially monumental class action regarding Sunday Ticket continues, it’s hard to find much coverage of it. (And the league is surely delighted about that.) Tonight, we found a couple of items containing interesting information. First, Bloomberg.com recently reported on the testimony of NFL chief media and business officer Brian Rolapp. Said Rolapp of the NFL’s …
Read More »Calais Campbell is expected to sign with the Dolphins for his 17th NFL season
Calais Campbell is finally coming back to where he played college football. The former University of Miami standout is expected to sign with the Dolphins, according to NFL Media. A second-round pick of the Cardinals in 2008, Campbell spent nine years in Arizona, three years in Jacksonville, three in Baltimore, and one in Atlanta. For season No. 17, he’s returning …
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