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‘Can’t be disappointed’: Islanders lose, still control fate

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNApr 13, 2024, 04:57 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NEW YORK — No team in the NHL this season has lost in overtime or the shootout more than the New York Islanders. But all of those losses add up to the Islanders remaining in control of their playoff fate after their 3-2 shootout loss …

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Former Colts QB Andrew Luck never considered returning to the NFL

Six years after his surprising retirement from the NFL, Andrew Luck returned to Indianapolis on Friday for the annual Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala. Luck was only 29 years old when he walked away from football. He’ll turn 35 this September, an age at which several quarterbacks — including Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers — are still succeeding. …

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Grading the Jets’ 2024 NFL free agency additions and trades

With the so-called legal tampering period well underway we’re going to provide some quick analysis and attempt to assign grades to the moves made by the Jets so far. We’ll be updating this post with analysis on any new moves that are reported over the next few days. The first day was largely frustrating for Jets fans, as some of their …

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Top receiver deals definitely aren’t what they seem to be

Agents love to make contracts seem to be worth more than they are. Those who don’t warp and twist reality are the rare exception. The end result is that the numbers commonly circulated when it comes to the value of specific deals are much higher than they actually are. While it’s a dynamic that applies to every position, the receiver …

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Oilers’ Connor McDavid could return Saturday vs. Canucks

Apr 13, 2024, 10:59 AM ET After clinching home ice for at least their first-round series in the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers turn their sights on trying to finish in first place in the Pacific Division when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Edmonton (48-24-6, 102 points) trails Vancouver (48-22-9, 105 points) by three points entering the showdown …

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Hines Ward becomes receivers coach at Arizona State

Former Steelers receiver Hines Ward, the MVP of Super Bowl XL, will continue his coaching career in a new place. Ward will become the receivers coach at Arizona State, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com. Most recently, Ward served as head coach of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. He was not retained following the merger of the XFL …

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Grading the Giants’ 2024 NFL free agency additions and trades

With the so-called legal tampering period well underway, we’re going to provide some quick analysis and attempt to assign grades to the moves made so far by the Giants. We’ll be updating this post with analysis on any new moves that are reported over the next few days. Things didn’t start well for the Giants on Monday, with the news …

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NHL playoff standings: What to watch on Showdown Saturday

By this time next week, the 2024 Stanley Cup playoff bracket will be finalized. And by the end of Saturday’s 13-game schedule, a number of playoff fates — division titles, seeds and playoff spots in general — could officially be in the books. And perhaps the best news for hockey fans? The NHL has spread out the games, with a …

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