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Jun 21, 2024, 11:06 PM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Draisaitl made his first major impact in the Final by setting up Warren Foegele’s early goal, Adam Henrique and Zach Hyman scored in …

Our Frank Schwab counts down his NFL power rankings, grades each team’s offseason, solicits fantasy football advice and previews what the 2024 season might have in store for each team. We’ll reach our No. 1 team on July 31, one day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason when the Chicago Bears face the Houston Texans. You …

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 21, 2024, 11:30 PM ET The Stanley Cup was in the building again, ready to be awarded to the Florida Panthers if they won Game 6. They …

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last weekend. “It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are feeling fine,” the former Detroit Lions great said in a statement posted Friday on social media. The …

Jacksonville Jaguars handed out some new contracts this offseason and have stars on both sides of the field covered. They handed out new deals for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and linebacker Josh Allen, both former first rounders.  Allen signed a five-year, $150 million contract, while Lawrence became the highest-paid player in NFL history with a five-year, $275 million deal.  Lawrence commented on …

Getty Images There were a lot of memorable plays in the first 99 years of New York Giants football. But one play stands out from the rest.  In celebration of their 100th anniversary, the Giants have named David Tyree’s “helmet catch” in Super Bowl XLII as the greatest play in team history. Not only was the catch incredible, it set …

The Steelers claimed defensive lineman Willington Previlon off waivers on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The Falcons cut Previlon and offensive lineman Nolan Potter on Thursday. Previlon went undrafted out of Rutgers in 2020, where he made 71 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and three passes defensed in his career. He signed with the Packers and …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 07:51 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Arizona State Land Department has cancelled a June 27 land auction that the Arizona Coyotes’ owner was counting on to reactivate his dormant NHL franchise. In April, the NHL’s board of governors approved the establishment of a franchise in Utah, with Coyotes owner Alex …

Another day, another new chapter in the saga that has become Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers. On Friday, more details emerged as Aiyuk and the 49ers continue to work toward a common ground.  Contrary to what Aiyuk recently told Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 49ers want to keep him and have no desire to trade …

Getty Images NFL legend and former Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders has revealed that he experienced a “health scare” during Father’s Day weekend. Sanders’ scare was heart related.  While he didn’t provide an update on his condition, Sanders wrote on social media that he is “taking this opportunity to prioritize my health and well-being.”  “It was unexpected …

Barnwell suggests how 49ers could use Eagles’ model to pay stars originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the difficult task of paying all of their star players due to receive lucrative contracts, but could another NFC rival’s model be something San Francisco emulates to retain its blue chip talent? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes so. During an …

Kalan Hooks, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 03:09 PM ET The Edmonton Oilers are on the prowl to make a comeback in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. Editor’s Picks 2 Related After the Oilers powered to a 5-3 victory over the Panthers in Game 5, Edmonton improved its chances of hoisting its sixth Stanley Cup and first since 1990. …

If you Google the phrase “yards per route run,” the results pervasively portray a level of confusion regarding the metric and its relevance. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase before and wondered why Fantasy football analysts obsess over it, placing so much emphasis on a player’s yard per route run rate. Fantasy football is a hobby that allows NFL fans to …

Just because a player is the No. 1 overall pick, does not mean they will be a star in the NFL and just because a player has a bad rookie season, does not mean they can’t turn it around. Carolina Panthers quarterback still has time to determine his narrative in the league and has a lot to prove after a …

49ers sign receiver Pearsall to four-year rookie NFL contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have one less wide receiver to sign after first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall put pen to paper on his four-year rookie contract. The team officially announced the signing Friday morning. The 49ers’ entire eight-player rookie class has now finalized its contracts ahead …