Day: May 20, 2025
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas’ series-clinching win but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, whom the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.
Marner unsure of Leafs’ future; Tavares contentMarner unsure of Leafs’ future; Tavares content
Toronto Maple Leafs top winger Mitch Marner is undecided about his future with the team, and John Tavares said he is eager to stay with the team.
Who wins the Eastern Conference finals? Early look at keys to Hurricanes-PanthersWho wins the Eastern Conference finals? Early look at keys to Hurricanes-Panthers
It’s a rematch of the 2023 edition. Can Carolina win this time, or will Florida head back to the Cup Final?
Trainer Demeritte dies at 75 of cardiac arrestTrainer Demeritte dies at 75 of cardiac arrest
Larry Demeritte, a longtime trainer from the Bahamas who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby last year, has died at 75, his wife, Inga, confirmed to the Louisville Courier-Journal on Tuesday.
Unanimous choice Castle heads All-Rookie teamUnanimous choice Castle heads All-Rookie team
Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the only unanimous choice for the NBA’s All-Rookie first-team, which also included Zaccharie Risacher, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Alex Sarr.
Stephon Castle Headlines 24-25 NBA All-Rookie TeamsStephon Castle Headlines 24-25 NBA All-Rookie Teams
Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle headlines the 24-25 NBA All-Rookie First Team and is joined by the first and second picks of the draft in Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, along with a pair of Memphis Grizzlies in Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells.
24-25 NBA All-Rookie First Team:
• Stephon Castle, Spurs
• Zach Edey, Grizzlies
• Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks
• Alex Sarr, Wizards
• Jaylen Wells, Grizzlies
24-25 NBA All-Rookie Second Team:
• Mata Buzelis, Bulls
• Bub Carrington, Wizards
• Donovan Clinton, Blazers
• Yves Missi, Pelicans
• Kel’el Ware, Heat
Sources: Bears, Thuney agree to $35M extensionSources: Bears, Thuney agree to $35M extension
Two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, who was traded to the Bears in March, has reached a two-year contract extension, his agent said.
Jeanty: OC wants me to ditch ‘Halloween’ stanceJeanty: OC wants me to ditch ‘Halloween’ stance
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty says that offensive coordinator Chip Kelly wants him to adjust his pre-snap stance.
The NFL is excited about Olympic flag football, but will its stars participate? Not everyone is on boardThe NFL is excited about Olympic flag football, but will its stars participate? Not everyone is on board
A vote Tuesday is expected to pave the way for players such as Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill to play Olympic flag football.
Latest Bracketology: UConn emerges as a No. 1 seed for 2025-26Latest Bracketology: UConn emerges as a No. 1 seed for 2025-26
With Alex Karaban among the returning players, the Huskies crack the top line of our latest projected field.