Day: April 24, 2025
Twenty-one years after Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, the chestnut colt has been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Ward huge favorite to be No. 1 pick of NFL draftWard huge favorite to be No. 1 pick of NFL draft
Miami QB Cam Ward is a big favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and odds-on favorites also have emerged at picks two through five at sportsbooks around the nation.
Jon Horst, Bucks Agree To Multi-Year Contract ExtensionJon Horst, Bucks Agree To Multi-Year Contract Extension
Jon Horst and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. Horst’s agent, Brian Elfus, reached agreement with the Bucks on the deal this week. Horst’s contract with the Bucks was set to expire.
Horst had also been linked with the Phoenix Suns this week. During the 2024 offseason, Horst was pursued by the Detroit Pistons.
Horst took over the Bucks’ front office in 2017. Horst has been one of the NBA’s most aggressive front office executives throughout his tenure and has pulled off key trades for Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard. Horst has also signed Giannis Antetokounmpo to multiple contract extensions.
Cheat sheet: Need to know on top prospects, team needs, projectionsCheat sheet: Need to know on top prospects, team needs, projections
Who are the best players? Which teams need a quarterback? Here’s our one-stop guide to the draft.
Schrager’s mock draft: 32 predictions based on sources in the leagueSchrager’s mock draft: 32 predictions based on sources in the league
Peter Schrager’s ESPN debut is a Round 1 mock based on what he’s heard from sources around the NFL.
Hall of Famer Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael dies at 67Hall of Famer Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael dies at 67
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, died Wednesday at age 67, the NFL announced.
Source: Lions make Joseph highest-paid safetySource: Lions make Joseph highest-paid safety
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Avs welcome back captain Landeskog after 3 yearsAvs welcome back captain Landeskog after 3 years
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played in his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars.
Thompson ‘the difference’ in 3rd as Caps go up 2-0Thompson ‘the difference’ in 3rd as Caps go up 2-0
Logan Thompson’s goaltending in the third period “was the difference tonight,” according to coach Spencer Carbery, as the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with Montreal.
Kane, Klingberg return, but Oilers fall in L.A.Kane, Klingberg return, but Oilers fall in L.A.
Evander Kane made his season debut for the Oilers in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Kings on Wednesday night, while John Klingberg also returned from a lengthy injury absence.