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The former ECU quarterback has reportedly committed to the Tide for the 2018 season.
Some of the best possible playoff matches will take place in the opening rounds of the NHL playoffs, depriving fans of the best possible conference finals.
The Senators and superstar captain Erik Karlsson are on shaky terms after a tumultuous trade deadline. Can they mend the relationship before summertime?
Former NBA player Nate Robinson said a booster offered him $100,000 per year if he would stay with the Huskies' football team.
The announcement is expected Wednesday afternoon. The last time a Canadian city hosted the draft was in 2009, when it was in Montreal.
Georgia in 2017 was one play away from winning its first national title since 1980. Can the Bulldogs finally break through in 2018?
Mark Letestu, Thomas Vanek and Ian Cole weren't flashy additions, but they'll bolster the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes as one of the big winners at Monday's trade deadline.
Alabama's quarterback battle between Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa could have lasting ramifications on the Tide's offense.
Bergeron, who is first on the Bruins with 27 goals and third with 54 points, will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray has been diagnosed with a concussion, the team confirmed Tuesday.
Former FSU cornerback Jalen Ramsey didn't take kindly to being used in a recruiting graphic for Texas A&M.
"He didn't teach me one DB technique," Jalen Ramsey wrote about Jimbo Fisher.
Jones, 50, was fired by Tennessee in the middle of last season after going 34-27 in five-plus seasons with the Volunteers.
The Buckeyes' quarterback race is part of the drama for the defending Big Ten champions. Can Urban Meyer get Ohio State back to the Playoff?
Ottawa is a mess, and the Senators' brain trust owed it to its superstar to deliver more than Monday's NHL trade deadline dud. Meanwhile, Steve Yzerman again showed why he's one of the league's best GMs, while rookie GM Jason Botterill got played.
Kucherov needs just three more points to match his career high for scoring in a season (40-45-85) set in 2016-17.
Sellers at the trade deadline for the first time in a decade, the Blackhawks are at a crossroads, trying to collect young talent to support an aging but expensive core.
Sizing up a blockbuster trade between two teams headed in opposite directions -- the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers.
Despite rumors swirling around Ottawa's "franchise player," no deals were made to ship the Senators captain out.
The Sabres gifted Evander Kane to the Sharks at Monday's NHL trade deadline. Sharks GM Doug Wilson took it and ran — possibly all the way to the Stanley Cup.
The former Arizona coach was fired without cause after he was accused of sexual harassment and of forcing staff members to hide an extramarital affair.
While the Golden Knights have stunned the hockey world with their expansion success, they almost had their most surprising moment in the final minutes before the trade deadline.
The high-scoring forward has been one of the leaders of the Penguins' Stanley Cup championship teams the past two seasons.
First-place Vegas surrendered three draft picks for the 27-year-old forward.
In a trade-deadline blockbuster, the Lightning reportedly acquired Ryan McDonagh from the Rangers.
Winnipeg's captain played a small off-ice role when the Jets traded for Paul Stastny before Monday's deadline.
In his third season in Buffalo and ninth in the league, Kane has 20 goals (40 points) in 61 games, but has a minus-14 plus/minus rating.
The Winnipeg Jets showed they're gearing up for a deep playoff run in acquiring Paul Stastny.
The Blues have traded forward Paul Stastny to the Jets in exchange for prospect Erik Foley and two conditional draft picks.
Hartman has scored 25 points in 57 games for the Blackhawks this season.
Oklahoma accomplished a lot in its first year under Lincoln Riley. Can the Sooners expect more in 2018?
The 17 gold medals given to Douglas' varsity players will be used as part of a tribute to the 17 people who were killed in a mass shooting at the school on Feb. 14.
Nashville is expected to pen a deal with their former captain on Monday ahead of the 3 p.m. trade deadline.
The former Devils and Thrashers superstar still has "gas in my tank" after an MVP performance leading the Olympic Athletes from Russia to an Olympic gold medal.
After his stint as team captain for the Americans in the Winter Olympics, the Bruins signed Gionta to a one-year deal worth $700,000.
Letestu played four seasons with the Blue Jackets before leaving for the Oilers as a free agent in 2015.
The Bruins and Rangers each got closer to their ultimate goals in a blockbuster Rick Nash deal a day before the trade deadline.
Rick Nash didn't come cheap for the Bruins, but it'll pay off when the Maple Leafs and Lightning meet Boston in their looming playoff bloodbath.
The Hurricanes center had missed the team's games Friday and Saturday for personal reasons.
Plekanec has registered six goals and 18 assists this season.
The New York Rangers traded forward Rick Nash to Boston for a package of five assets, including forward Ryan Spooner and a 2018 first-round draft pick.
Steven Stamkos dropped the gloves for just the third time in his career.
Robbie Robinson, 20, is accused of making terrorist threats against the ASU athletic department, police say. His bond was set at $50K.
Davidson, 26, has five points in 36 games this season with the Oilers and Canadiens.
If Erik Karlsson is traded before Monday's deadline (a big if), it would be the biggest blockbuster the NHL has seen since June 2016.
Derick Brassard, one of the most coveted players at this year's NHL trade deadline, is a Pittsburgh Penguin. How did it happen? That's a long (and complicated) story.
HBO released a full trailer of 'Paterno”, a film starring Al Pacino as late Penn State football caoch Joe Paterno.
Brassard joins a Penguins team that already has two of the game's top centers, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
How will all the shake-ups on Michigan's offense fit in 2018? It's the key to taking some heat off fourth-year coach Jim Harbaugh.
The 28-year-old from Ontario already has career highs in points (62) and assists (47).
The Panthers were across the continent when tragedy struck Feb. 14. Players returned to their homes, many in or near Parkland, Fla., this week to help the community begin to heal.
Wisconsin is coming off its best season in history, and its second straight trip to the Big Ten title game. Can Paul Chryst lead the Badgers to the next step in Year 4?
Michael Grabner is tied for 17th in the NHL with 25 goals on the season.
The Panthers honored the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas H.S. mass shooting before Thursday night's game.
Aaron reportedly was shot trying to protect his girlfriend on New Year's Day.
Wheeler shares a sentiment many parents feel after 17 people were killed in Parkland, Fla.
A combination of the Senators' lousy season and uncertainty over captain Erik Karlsson's future with the club has made the All-Star defenseman a lightning rod for trade speculation.
An 11-time All-Star, Weber, 32, has missed Montreal's past 26 games, and 32 total, because of the foot injury.
Mark Richt led Miami to 10 wins and to the ACC championship game in 2017. What's next for 'The U?'
Auburn's 2017 season was one of the most impressive of any team in college football before it ended with two straight losses. How can the Tigers rebound in 2018?
Notre Dame has another quarterback battle heading into Brian Kelly's ninth season with the program. Here is a preview of the Irish.
A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.
The NHL's trade deadline is nearly here, which means time is of the essence for would-be contenders to load up for a run at the Stanley Cup.
Trace McSorley is back to lead a high-flying Penn State offense in 2018. Will that help the Nittany Lions take the next step to the College Football Playoff?
Washington's standards have changed under Chris Petersen, but Jake Browning should have the Huskies in the hunt for the Pac-12 title and perhaps more in 2018.
The market for available defensemen before the NHL trade deadline dwindled Tuesday as one target signed contract extension and another was dealt.
The Blues and Senators are oft-rumored trade partners ahead of the Feb. 26 deadline. Both Mike Hoffman or Derick Brassard fit St. Louis' need for forward depth.
How will the Ohio State quarterback competition shake out? Sporting News looks at the battle among Dwayne Haskins, Joe Burrow and Tate Martell.
Can USC win the Pac-12 for a second consecutive year under Clay Helton? Here's what to expect from the Trojans in 2018:
What are fair expectations for LSU in Ed Orgeron's second full season? A preview of the Tigers heading into 2018.
NFL teams have two more months to decide whether they believe Mayfield is more Russell Wilson than Manziel.
Mrazek was traded for a conditional 4th round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft and a conditional 3rd round pick in the 2019 draft.
Islanders captain John Tavares will be the offseason's biggest prize if he hits the free-agent market. Six years ago, the honor belonged to Ryan Suter and Zach Parise.
A future Clemson kicker may become the most popular man on campus before he even steps on a football field.
The four fans who heckled Smith-Pelly with a racially charged chant have been banned from United Center.
For contenders looking to load up for a Stanley Cup run, this year's trade deadline includes a healthy mix of rental options as well as players with term. Here are our top 10 available.
You couldn’t keep them down forever. This day was eventually coming: The Penguins have taken over first place in the Metropolitan Division, and they're on a mission for more.
Bryce Love is back at Stanford. Will he lead the Cardinal back to the Pac-12 championship game in 2018?
It's Year 3 of the Justin Fuente era at Virginia Tech. What can we expect from the Hokies in 2018?
The Devils left winger set a franchise record with his 18-game point streak dating back to the start of 2018.
The Wolverines have a new offensive assistant in former Florida coach Jim McElwain.
Four fans were tossed from United Center after officials heard them heckling Smith-Pelly while he was in the penalty box.
The 46-year-old had made an impressive start to his stint with HC Kladno.
Four players had their first career shootout attempt Saturday during an 11-round shootout between Anaheim and Minnesota.
From Peter Forsberg to Martin Hanzal and everyone in between, a history of the first-round draft picks that have changed NHL teams at the trade deadline in the last 10 years.
The Michigan State football coach received his annual one-year extension on Friday without much discussion from the school's board of trustees.
Future NHL players shined on Day 7 of the 2018 Winter Olympics in the men's hockey tournament.
After a three-assist performance Thursday night, the Islanders' rookie already has nine points in three career games against the rival Rangers.
Michigan State's Mark Dantonio leads the Spartans into another heated Big Ten East race. The program has the pieces to make some noise, including QB Brian Lewerke.
Four Baylor students, at least 2 of them football players, have been interviewed as suspects in connection with an alleged sexual assault.
Michigan enters a pivotal fourth year under coach Jim Harbaugh, and the schedule won't be easy. How much help would Shea Patterson offer?
Flyers D Shayne Gostisbehere spent two of years at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, site of the mass shooting that left 17 people dead.
Islanders fans are fed up with GM Garth Snow and are willing to pay to see him fired. But what started as a good-natured idea caught forward Anders Lee in the crossfire.
Tuesday's trade of veteran Dion Phaneuf to the Kings likely was just the beginning for the Senators, whose phone lines are busy ahead of the Feb. 26 deadline.
TCU made the Big 12 championship game in 2017. Can Gary Patterson take the Horned Frogs to the next level in 2018?
Willie Taggart takes over for Jimbo Fisher at Florida State. What will the Seminoles' season look like in 2018?
Oklahoma State has some unanswered questions after 2017. How will Mike Gundy address the defense in Stillwater?
The Panthers win in Vancouver on Wednesday after watching reports of a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which is very close to the team's facility in Broward County, Fla.
With comparisons to Swedish countrymen Erik Karlsson and Victor Hedman, uber prospect and presumptive 2018 top pick Rasmus Dahlin defies the first overall defenseman stereotype.
Vacating wins doesn't work, and the NCAA proved that once again with Notre Dame.
How much more noise can UCF make after finishing undefeated in 2017? Sporting News previews the No. 21 team in our way-too-early Top 25.
Tom Herman and Texas bring in its highest-rated recruiting class in years for the 2018 season. Will that help the Longhorns take the next step i 2018?
South Carolina made a big jump in Year 2 of the Will Muschamp era. How do the Gamecocks continue that upward trend?
Seattle has been in the conversation for an expansion team in both the NBA and NHL.
The Flyers will be without their No. 1 goalie as Brian Elliott recovers from surgery after getting injured Saturday.
MSU interim president John Engler had a strong response to the ESPN "Outside the Lines" article lumping Dantonio and Izzo with Larry Nassar.
The university's president, Father John Jenkins, slammed the appeals committee's denial in a letter to Notre Dame alumni.
There's no shortage of speculation surrounding Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh and other Rangers players. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes enter the rumor mill, too.
The No. 4-rated WR in the class of 2017 played in 11 games, mostly on special teams, as a true freshman. He had four catches for 39 yards.
Sporting News dishes out its first college football top 25 rankings for the 2018 season.
Memphis is ranked 24th heading into 2018. The quarterback battle adds to the intrigue for Mike Norvell and the Tigers.
Jimbo Fisher will be tasked with clearing the 8-5 hurdle that vexed former coach Kevin Sumlin. Here's what to look for from Fisher and the Aggies in 2018:
Vincent Trocheck scored his first career hat trick in less than 19 minutes on Monday night.
The dispute that led to NHL players not being able to represent USA at the Winter Olympics was a cause of frustration for Chris Chelios.
First-year coach Jeremy Pruitt has a tough rebuild ahead of him with Tennessee. Here's what to look for from Volunteers football in 2018:
Scott Frost is back at Nebraska, and it will be interesting to see how the Huskers manage heightened expectations in 2018.
Chip Kelly is back in college football. So how long until the UCLA Bruins are in the hunt for a Pac-12 championship? Here's an early preview for their 2018 season.
A logjam of “competitive” or “contending” teams combined with sky-high prices could result in very few trades on deadline day.
The Blackhawks are in danger of missing the playoffs for the simple fact that some of Chicago's top players have performed below expectations. Most specifically, captain Jonathan Toews.
Brown was suspended one game by NHL for a kneeing incident against Tampa Bay.
Crosby is the third Penguins player in franchise history to reach the 400-goal mark, joining Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr.
Eichel left Saturday's game against the Bruins after his right leg folded awkwardly under him.
Jack Eichel did not return to Saturday's game against the Bruins after an awkward collision.
Werenski was inadvertently struck in the groin by the skate of Capitals forward T.J. Oshie during Friday's game.
The Senators (19-25-9) are seventh in the Atlantic Division, but team owner Eugene Melnyk said Dorion can build sustainable success.
Williams was charged with two counts of sexual assault and assault after an alleged attack on board a military flight in December.
The Sharks lost Joel Ward to what sounds like could be a serious injury Thursday night, and head coach Peter DeBoer is not happy the play he was injured on went unpenalized.
Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson will miss at least six weeks of action after having surgery to repair his broken right forearm.
The 2018 signing class is full of recruits who can make an immediate impact for their team. Here are some of the best:
Davie has been suspended for 30 days after an investigation recommended greater oversight of "incidents of alleged misconduct” by players.
It's been a confusing season for the Blue Jackets, who find themselves in an uncomfortable position approaching the Feb. 26 trade deadline.
After years as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, the Rangers told their fans Thursday there is a distinct shift in the organization's approach heading into the Feb. 26 trade deadline.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says a new piece of gun legislation in Mississippi could hinder the league's sporting events.
New Jersey's leading scorer was on receiving end of an attack from Senators' forward on Tuesday.
Just eight months after signing a four-year deal worth $17.4 million, the Rangers have placed Brendan Smith on waivers.
Alabama's string of seven consecutive No. 1 recruiting classes ended in 2018, but the Tide are still by far the best overall recruiting team in the country. But who follows behind?
Teams interested in acquiring one of the top available scorers at the NHL trade deadline are going to pay for it.
Michigan did not have a high-profile class on National Signing Day, but it's OK to wait one more year before a full-fledged freakout on Jim Harbaugh.
Burrows kneed Hall in the head during an altercation Tuesday in Ottawa.
Florida commit Jacob Copeland's mother walked off stage during his ceremony. The whole ceremony is now among the most awkward National Signing Day moments of all time.
Sporting News breaks down the top 10 classes from the college football recruiting cycle — and one big thing to watch from each.
Harbaugh received a lot of backlash last year for taking the football team to Italy.
For the first time since 2010, there's a a new team atop the recruiting rankings.
Georgia's impressive recruiting run continued on National Signing Day, and shows why Kirby Smart has built the Bulldogs to last.
The rich got richer on National Signing Day, so who is going to catch the five major powers in the FBS in 2018?
Alabama's seven-year run atop the college football recruiting ranks ended in 2018. So how was Alabama finally usurped?
Jason Copeland's mom was wearing an Alabama sweater and a Tennessee hat and seemingly didn't appreciate her son's college choice of Florida.
Three weeks into his tenure, Tom Dundon has already made his mark on the Carolina Hurricanes. Sporting News sat down with the NHL's newest owner to discuss the future of the franchise.
Alabama and Nick Saban's run of seven straight No. 1 classes has ended. Kirby Smart and Georgia have usurped the Tide as the top recruiting class in the country.
Walker, who was originally committed to Alabama, put on a Tennessee hat before flinging it away and revealing his choice was Georgia.
As several teams assert themselves in the league's upper echelon, the Rangers continue to tumble.
Michigan's only top-100 commit, LB Otis Reese, decided last minute to flip to Georgia on signing day.
Thomas Yassmin is a very accomplished rugby player from Australia who stands at 6-4, 230 pounds.
Alabama pulled in its second five-star player of the 2018 class with Patrick Surtain Jr., the No. 1 cornerback in the country.
The Crimson Tide are going to stay in house to find a new defensive coordinator.
On one of the biggest days of the year, National Signing Day, college football Twitter accounts were unexpectedly suspended.
Follow along as Sporting News provides updates on the top uncommitted recruits of the 2017 class.
Francois tore the patellar tendon in his left knee in the season opener against Alabama last season.
Shazier, who suffered a severe spine injury that required stabilization surgery in December, "stole the show" at the Pens' game Tuesday.
Marc-Andre Fleury won three championships with the Penguins in 13 years and fans showed their appreciation Tuesday.
Clay Helton led the Trojans to an 11-3 record this past season, recording the school's first Pac-12 title since 2008.
Two Original Six franchises trending in different directions meet head-to-head Wednesday, with one seeking retribution.
The former Penguins fan favorite makes his return to the Steel City Tuesday night for the first time as a member of the Golden Knights.
Jordan Greenway will become the first player African-American player to compete for USA Hockey at an Olympic tournament.
After going down with an injury in the first week of the season, Jacob Eason lost his starting job at Georgia to freshman Jake Fromm.
Which class was the best: Alabama in 2011 or 2012, USC in 2005 or Texas' loaded 2002 class?
The Rangers are moving closer to becoming sellers before the Feb. 26 trade deadline, while Islanders GM Garth Snow must do everything he can to convince John Tavares to stay.
Who is the best five-star quarterback of the last 10 recruiting cycles? Sporting News ranked those five-star quarterbacks based on their college and NFL success. Who is No. 1?
National Signing Day is Wednesday. Here are five things to watch, starting with the battle for No. 1 between Ohio State and Georgia.
Who was the high school football player you ever saw? Sporting News staff gives their insights, including a former No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.
Monty Grow played for Steve Spurrier's Gators from 1990-93 and spent three seasons in the NFL.
Mike Fisher's teammates can't wait for their former captain to return to the lineup.
Josh Leivo wishes to remain in Toronto -- but only if he gets a regular chance in the Maple Leafs lineup.
Peter Laviolette was surprised by the severity of Filip Forsberg's suspension for his hit on Jimmy Vesey.
Unfortunately for Henrik Lundqvist and the rest of the Rangers' veterans, a Stanley Cup isn't coming down Broadway any time soon. The sooner they sell, the better.
Vegas defenseman picks up assist versus his former team Sunday afternoon in Washington.
Which schools have produced the most Super Bowl winners? We've got the answer.
Vesey was checked by Forsberg behind the Rangers net and Vesey's head hit the ice.
Marc-Andre Fleury passed the legendary Dominik Hasek on the NHL's all-time wins list for goaltenders.
While the NHL isn't allowing its players to head to Pyeongchang in 2018, we're left to dream about what could have been with hockey's top stars.
The International Olympic Committee's severe and stunning punishment of Russia Tuesday throws the men's ice hockey tournament, already devoid NHL players, into further chaos.
The International Olympic Committee's severe and stunning punishment of Russia Tuesday throws the men's ice hockey tournament, already devoid NHL players, into further chaos.
Staal was slammed hard into the boards by Predators defenseman Alexei Emelin. Vesey was sandwiched between a pair of Predators players.
Sporting News has complete coverage tracking and analyzing the latest NHL trade news and rumors ahead of the 2018 trade deadline. This is your one-stop shop before Feb. 26.
Recently on ESPN’s “First Take,” Max Kellerman suggested Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish logo should be changed.
The Penguins scored early and often in route to a 7-4 win over the Capitals on Friday.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic won an Olympic gold medal in 2014 with the Canadian men's hockey team in Sochi, Russia.
Johan Larsson had never been fined or suspended by the NHL prior to this incident.
As rumors swirl about a veteran firesale, the Rangers' longest-tenured foot soldier affirmed his commitment to the organization Friday.
Robert Larsson, 50, played 10 seasons as a defenseman in Sweden's top league and was drafted by the Kings in 1988.
For as long as John Tavares remains without a contract extension, a world of rumors and speculation is reality for the Islanders.
Kolby Listenbee says TCU coaches “continually harassed, humiliated, pressured and threatened” him after he was injured in September 2015.
The NHL's year-over-year standings upheaval should make for an interesting 2018 Stanley Cup playoff race. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.
The Avalanche announced Thursday that the NHL's second-leading scorer would miss at least two weeks.
Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin can afford to be patient with his biggest trade assets like Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk if a deadline deal isn't there.
Following the announcement of Mark Hollis' retirement, Greg Ianni is expected to become the interim AD of Michigan State.