Monday, 30 April 2018

Hurricanes fire Ron Francis after stripping him of GM title

The team stripped Francis of his title as GM in March, moving him to the title of president of hockey operations.



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Carrie Underwood performs flawless national anthem before Predators game

Carrie Underwood earned rave reviews as she performed the national anthem before Game 2 of the Predators' 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Winnipeg Jets.



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NHL Mixed Bag: Pound for pound, Jets vs. Predators living up to heavyweight billing

Sunday's Game 2 was a showcase of high-level, out-of-this-world hockey from two dynamic and loaded teams that simply don’t want to cede one inch to the other. How long will this bout last?



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Five-star WR Garrett Wilson commits to Ohio State

Wilson is the top prospect in the state of Texas and the No. 2 receiver in the class of 2019, according to 247Sports.



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Maple Leafs phasing out Lou Lamoriello as GM after season, report says

Lou Lamoriello reportedly could be finishing out his final season as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.



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Lamoriello will not return as Maple Leafs' general manager next season

Team President Brendan Shanahan explains why Lou Lamoriello will not be General Manager of the Maple Leafs moving forward.



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Which colleges produce most NFL Draft picks? Top programs since 2010

From Alabama to USC to Florida to Ohio State, here are the most productive college football teams since 2010.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Titans' lineman turns catfish into beer luge at Predators game

The Nashville Predators had a number of guests at Bridgestone Arena for Game 2 against the Winnipeg Jets, including raucous Titans offensive lineman and a local hero.



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Sunday, 29 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Tom Wilson delivers big check to head of Penguins' Brian Dumoulin

Capitals bad boy Tom Wilson might be facing more trouble from the NHL after hit to head of Penguins' Brian Dumoulin.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out Game 2 vs. Capitals

Malkin resumed practice with his teammates for the first time Saturday but is still dealing with a lower-body injury suffered April 20.



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Saturday, 28 April 2018

NHL Draft 2018 lottery results: Sabres, Senators, Coyotes own best odds for No. 1 pick

Everything you need to know about the 2018 NHL Draft lottery drawing before the ping-pong balls start flying Saturday.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Tuukka Rask livid after skate blade malfunction leads to Lightning goal

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask unsuccessfully pleaded for a whistle after his skate blade fell off mid-play during Saturday's Game 1. Mikhail Sergachev took advantage.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' Nash scores on pretty deflection through his legs

Rick Nash scored a sleek goal to put the Bruins ahead 1-0 in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.



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Reminder: Steven Stamkos, NHL's forgotten superstar, is still among elite

Steven Stamkos has the Lightning back in Stanley Cup contention. Even though we don’t always seem to talk about it, this season showed why he's still one of the NHL's best players.



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Current, past NHL players pay tribute at emotional concert for Humboldt Broncos

Current and former NHL players laid sticks in front of a Humboldt Broncos jersey before a tribute country concert Friday in Saskatoon.



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Friday, 27 April 2018

Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson ruled eligible to play immediately at Michigan

Shea Patterson threw for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns in nine games at Ole Miss in 2017.



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Shea Patterson ruling finally gives Michigan a QB worth waiting for in 2018

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson has been cleared to play in 2018, and that's good news for Jim Harbaugh heading into a pivotal season.



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Six of the worst NHL award snubs, remembered

There have been some seriously regrettable NHL award decisions over the past 35 years. From Mario Lemieux's broken Hart in 1989 to Roberto Luongo's reputation defeat of 2003, here are six of the most baffling.



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Clemson's Dabo Swinney 'absolutely' wants annual game with Georgia

The Clemson coach thinks it would be good for both fan bases to renew the rivalry.



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Virginia Tech co-defensive coordinator Galen Scott resigns 'to focus on family'

Virginia Tech's co-defensive coordinator, Galen Scott, has reportedly resigned "to focus on family matters."



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When is 2018 NHL Draft? Date, time & live TV coverage

Here is the 2018 NHL Draft date, time and live TV coverage from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Sharks' Evander Kane faces suspension for Game 1 cross-check

Kane earned a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety after his cross-check to the head of Vegas' Pierre-Edouard Bellemare



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NHL Playoffs 2018: Crosby again showcases brilliance in Penguins' Round 2 opener

Sidney Crosby scored a goal and added an assist in the Penguins' 3-2 come-from-behind series-opening win against the Capitals.



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NHL Rumor Roundup: What now? Biggest questions for 8 teams eliminated from 2018 playoffs

The Maple Leafs, Wild and Blue Jackets are a few roster tweaks away from Stanley Cup contention after their first-round playoff exits in 2018.



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Texas Tech players arrested in nightclub incident won't face charges

Texas Tech athletics suspended the four players indefinitely after their arrests, but all were reinstated the following week.



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Flames’ Brian Burke leaving role as president of hockey operations

Burke was hired by the team in September 2013 after five years with the Maple Leafs.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Today's scores, schedule, live updates

Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NHL playoff games.



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Hall of Famer Patrick Roy returns as coach/GM of Quebec Junior team

Roy previously served as part-owner, coach and GM in a frequently fiery stint from 2005-13 during which he had a .640 winning percentage.



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Thursday, 26 April 2018

Shea Patterson expected to be ruled eligible at Michigan, per report

Sources close to the situation expect the NCAA to rule Shea Patterson eligible to play immediately at Michigan.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Odds, predictions to win second-round series, Stanley Cup

AccuScore simulates the 2018 NHL playoffs and probabilities of reaching the conference finals and winning the Stanley Cup.



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Purdue coach Jeff Brohm agrees to extension through 2024

In Brohm's first season, the Boilermakers were 7-6, finishing third in the Big Ten West, and defeated Arizona in the Foster Farms Bowl.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Lightning vs. Bruins second-round series

Everything to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals seek better way forward in latest clash with Penguins

The Capitals are accustomed to heartbreak while watching Pittsburgh pile up Stanley Cups. They believe this year will be different.



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Wednesday, 25 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Leafs folo



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Predators’ 'smash car' replaced with plane ahead of playoff series with Winnipeg Jets

Nashville will take on the Jets in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. So, the Predators replaced the car with a plane.



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Blake Barnett transferring from Arizona State, per report

The former five-star prospect is considering a second transfer in his college football career.



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Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game 7: Live score, updates from first-round finale

The Bruins and Maple Leafs meet in first Game 7 of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. Sporting News has live scoring updates and highlights.



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Nebraska AD: Scott Frost has Urban Meyer, Jim Harbaugh 'running a little bit scared'

Nebraska's athletic director had some high praise for Scott Frost and the Cornhuskers.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, Carl Hagelin out Game 1 vs. Capitals

Malkin and Hagelin were absent from practice Tuesday and are listed as day-to-day with their undisclosed injuries.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Capitals vs. Penguins second-round series

Everything to know about the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Golden Knights vs. Sharks second-round series

Everything to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Predators vs. Jets second-round series

Everything to know about the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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Sam Hubbard taking same business-first approach from Ohio State to NFL

Sam Hubbard is the type of player Urban Meyer sells to recruits now, and it's because of the success off the field.



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Tuesday, 24 April 2018

New college football video game 'Gridiron Football' announced for 2020

Video game fans will get to experience college football in the virtual world once again with 'Gridiron Football' set to be released in 2020.



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Predators, Jets thriller a reminder of broken NHL playoff format

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.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom ready for 'fun' series against Penguins

The Capitals eliminated the Blue Jackets on Monday, setting up a showdown between Washington and Pittsburgh for the third straight season.



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Monday, 23 April 2018

NHL Mixed Bag: Penguins show they're still the team to beat on road to Stanley Cup

Using the first round as evidence, which conference’s playoff complexion is clearer? Right now, it looks like the road to the Stanley Cup still runs through Pittsburgh.



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Flames land new coach, set high expectations with 'honest and direct' Bill Peters

At an introductory press conference Monday, Flames GM Brad Treliving said he was "focused" on Bill Peters as soon as a coaching search commenced last week.



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Wild don't renew contract of GM Chuck Fletcher

Fletcher had been GM of the Wild since 2009, but the team has been eliiminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs the past three years.



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Flames hire Bill Peters as next head coach

Peters, who spent his early life near Calgary, opted out of the final year of his contract with the Hurricanes on Friday.



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NHL Playoffs 2018: Nathan MacKinnon has P.K. Subban's respect, vote for MVP

P.K. Subban told Nathan MacKinnon after Game 6 that he deserves the Hart Trophy.



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WATCH: Capitals' Brett Connolly meets 'Puck Girl' Keelan Moxley

"Puck Girl" Keelan Moxley received an autographed stick from Connolly to go along with her puck.



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NHL Draft lottery 2018: Each team's odds to select Rasmus Dahlin at No. 1

All in for Rasmus Dahlin? Sporting News keeps track of each team's chances to win the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NHL Draft and the right to select the generational Swedish defenseman.



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Rasmus Dahlin can change conversation around defensemen drafted No. 1 overall

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.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Flyers fans litter ice during elimination loss

A third period meltdown by the Flyers prompted fans to trash the rink during the final minutes of the team's Game 6 loss to the Penguins.



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Sunday, 22 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Flyers' Sean Couturier played with torn MCL

The star center played with torn MCL after collision in practice, but scored GWG in Game 5 and hat trick in Game 6.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Jake Guentzel scores four goals to help Penguins eliminate Flyers

Jake Guentzel helped the Penguins earn a 8-5 victory to clinch their ninth straight playoff series win Sunday in Philadelphia.



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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has NHL's best-selling jersey

Matthews topped Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who led the league in sales last season and finished second this season.



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UCF unveils national championship sign, hands out rings before spring game

AD Danny White kept his promise to the Knights, unveiling a 2017 national champions sign and handing out rings at UCF's spring game.



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Saturday, 21 April 2018

As Alabama's spring ends, all eyes on Jalen Hurts and QB competition

Jalen Hurts' performance during Alabama's A-Day game left something to be desired — and a still-looming question as to who will lead the Tide.



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10 longest overtime games in NHL Stanley Cup playoffs history

The Stanley Cup playoffs often mean unlimited overtime. Some games needed more than a few minutes to decide a winner. Here are the 10 longest in NHL postseason history.



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Chip Kelly's plan for UCLA won't stop until the 'circle' gets the 'square'

UCLA's spring game unveiled hints of the Bruins' potential under Chip Kelly. It's a detailed-oriented process that's sure to lead to success.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Matt Calvert scores on the best, worst breakaway move you'll ever see

The Blue Jackets forward whiffed on a breakaway during Saturday's Game 5, then pulled off a great feat of improvisation.



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Nick Saban caught on hot mic criticizing Jalen Hurts at Alabama's spring game

Nick Saban unknowingly provided his unfiltered thoughts on Jalen Hurts.



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Taulia Tagovalioa commits to Alabama and joins older brother Tua

Alabama picked up a commit from Taulia Tagovailoa on Saturday, where he will join older brother Tua in 2019.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' Patrice Bergeron will likely return to lineup for Game 5

Bruins star center Patrice Bergeron is expected to be in the lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs.



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Friday, 20 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers sits out Game 5 as surprise scratch

The Jets forward was a surprise scratch from Friday's Game 5 lineup against the Wild.



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Hurricanes' three best coaching candidates to replace Bill Peters

Who are the best candidates to replace Bill Peters on the Hurricanes' bench? Keep these coaches in mind.



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Andre Burakovsky injury update: Capitals F to have surgery, out for first round

Burakovsky stayed back in D.C. after suffering an upper body injury in Game 2 against the Blue Jackets.



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Bill Peters resigns from Hurricanes; Flames next?

Peters opted out of the final year of his contract with Carolina.



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Rangers' five best coaching candidates to replace Alain Vigneault

The Rangers' head-coaching job becomes the most attractive opening this offseason as they usher in the next phase of the rebuild on Broadway.



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Earle Bruce, Hall of Fame Ohio State coach, dies at 87

Bruce led the Buckeyes to eight bowl games in his nine seasons at the helm after replacing Woody Hayes.



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Thursday, 19 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' Patrice Bergeron out for Game 4

Patrice Bergeron is listed as day-to-day with an upper body injury and won't play against the Maple Leafs Thursday night.



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Alabama-Notre Dame: Five predictions for 2028-29 series

College football fans have to wait a long time to watch Alabama and Notre Dame's home-and-home — just enough time for these predictions to come true.



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Oregon spring game: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Oregon's spring game is on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Avalanche to start third-string goalie Andrew Hammond in Game 5

Andrew Hammond, he of "Hamburglar" fame, will make his first playoff start since 2015 Friday after injuries to Jonathan Bernier and Semyon Varlamov in the Colorado crease.



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UCLA spring game: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

UCLA's spring game is on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.



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Notre Dame, Alabama confirm home-and-home series for 2028-29

Two of college football's most storied programs are will be playing a home-and-home series.



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Nebraska spring game: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Nebraska's spring game is on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.



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Penn State spring game: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Penn State's spring game is on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.



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Tennessee AD Philip Fulmer gets $325K per year raise after four months

The Hall of Fame coach, who took over after former AD John Currie's botched football coach search, will be paid $900K per year.



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Capitals owner Ted Leonsis plans to meet girl who wanted puck

The little girl who desperately wanted a Capitals practice puck will now meet owner Ted Leonsis and get prime seats for Game 5.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predators' Ryan Hartman faces hearing, possible suspension for head shot

Nashville forward Ryan Hartman meets with the NHL's Department of Player Safety Thursday for his hit to the head of Colorado's Carl Soderberg in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.



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Jalen Hurts' father says he'll transfer if he doesn't win Alabama QB job

Jalen Hurts' father Averion said he would be the "biggest free agent in college football history" if he doesn't win the starting position at Alabama.



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Shea Patterson blasts Ole Miss' alleged deception in letter to Michigan

The transfer from Ole Miss is trying to clear NCAA waivers so he can be immediately eligible at Michigan.



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NCAA bans former players participating in practice

The practice famously adopted by Alabama's Nick Saban has now been banned by the NCAA.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Crosby passes Lemieux as Penguins leading postseason scorer

Sidney Crosby scored one of the easier goals you'll see on Wednesday night, but made Penguins history in doing so.



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Wednesday, 18 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Jets' Josh Morrissey suspended 1 game for Game 4 cross-check

Josh Morrissey knocked Eric Staal out of Game 4 after he cross-checked the Wild's center in the neck.



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Former Florida player sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for healthcare fraud conspiracy

Monty Grow played for Steve Spurrier's Gators from 1990-93 and spent three seasons in the NFL.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Golden Knights betting favorites to win Stanley Cup

The Golden Knights made history yet again and now are on top of the updated of the odds to win the Stanley Cup.



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Scott Frost knows sold-out spring game is first step on Nebraska's long road back

Scott Frost isn't surprised by the turnout for Nebraska's 2018 spring game. But he's in it for the 'long haul' for the Huskers.



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NHL Draft prospect rankings: Rasmus Dahlin or Andrei Svechnikov? It's 1A vs. 1B atop 2018 class

Rasmus Dahlin is all but guaranteed to be taken No. 1 overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, but there's at least one other player with similar superstar upside. Sporting News ranks the top 62 prospects in the class.



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NHL Mock Draft 2018: Unraveling the mystery beyond Rasmus Dahlin at No. 1

Sporting News' first NHL mock draft for 2018 attempts to answer the biggest question: What will happen after Rasmus Dahlin is taken first overall in a deep class?



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UCF's police department unveils national champions cruiser

Central Florida's police department is also getting on the national champions hype train.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Wild miffed over undetected Josh Morrissey cross-check that 'cost us the game'

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey could be hearing from the NHL Department of Player Safety for a cross-check to the neck of Eric Staal.



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Tuesday, 17 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: P.K. Subban not apologizing for hard hit on Nathan McKinnon

P.K. Subban said the negative reaction on his hit on Nathan McKinnon in Game 3 Monday is because of the media.



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Flames clean house by firing coach Glen Gulutzan, assistants

Calgary missed the playoffs for the second time in two seasons after finishing fifth in the Pacific Division.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Wild's Zach Parise out for Game 4 vs. Jets with fractured sternum

Parise fractured his sternum during the Wild's 6-2 win in Game 3 over the Jets Sunday.



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Flyers' Sean Couturier goes down at practice after ugly collision

The star center could be in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's Game 4 matchup against the Penguins after colliding with teammate Radko Gudas.



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NHL Mixed Bag: Capitals combat history, circumstance entering pivotal Game 3

The Capitals have been the better team in their first-round series against the Blue Jackets, yet trail 0-2. They now face a razor-thin margin for error or else risk elimination.



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Coyotes winger Richard Panik arrested, cited for trespassing

Panik was allegedly intoxicated and refused to leave the entrance of a local bar and restaurant.



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Former Michigan football player posts threatening tweets, tags Jim Harbaugh

Ex-Wolverine Elysee Mbem-Bosse deleted a series of tweets where he tagged Jim Harbaugh with some apparent threats.



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Six of the worst NHL award snubs, remembered

There have been some seriously regrettable NHL award decisions over the past 35 years. From Mario Lemieux's broken Hart in 1989 to Roberto Luongo's reputation defeat of 2003, here are six of the most baffling.



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Jim McElwain: ‘I’m just trying to learn’ as Michigan assistant

Pep Hamilton is running the Wolverines offense, McElwain said, and he is just trying to learn under the QB coach.



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SEC pressured Alabama not to hire Hugh Freeze, report says

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reportedly pressed Alabama coach Nick Saban to not hire Hugh Freeze.



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Shea Theodore quickly, quietly becoming Golden Knights' go-to defenseman

True to the Golden Knights' out-of-nowhere theme, Shea Theodore has quietly developed from the AHL into a crucial part of Vegas’ present and future.



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Monday, 16 April 2018

Former Oklahoma RB Roy Finch accused of assaulting police officer, arrested

Finch allegedly assaulted an Oklahoma police officer and was in possession of marijuana.



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NHL Playoffs 2018: Vets Johansson, Schneider return for Devils' Game 3 clash with Lightning

Trailing their best-of-seven series with the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0, the New Jersey Devils return home Monday and will have veterans Marcus Johansson and Cory Schneider back in their lineup for Game 3.



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Memorial service at Rose Bowl honors Keith Jackson

A two-hour memorial service was held Sunday at the stadium Jackson is credited with calling "The Granddaddy of Them All."



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Sunday, 15 April 2018

Capitals' Andre Burakovsky exits Blue Jackets game; Linesman suffers apparent knee injury

Andre Burakovsky left Sunday night's game with an upper-body injury during the first period.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins have what every other NHL team wants

Pittsburgh's depth at center shines in its Game 3 victory over the Flyers.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins score twice in 5 seconds, tie postseason record

The Pittsburgh Penguins poured on the offense Sunday in Philadelphia, in a historically fast fashion.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Jets vs. Wild to go on after blizzard

The Jets were forced to fly back to Winnipeg after a blizzard prevented the team's flight from landing in Minneapolis on Saturday.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins' Evgeni Malkin says refs should be 'better'

Malkin didn't believe Patric Hornqvist should have been called for embellishment while Claude Giroux’s hit on Kris Letang drew no penalty.



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Saturday, 14 April 2018

Trevor Lawrence shines in Clemson debut, but Dabo Swinney hasn't chosen QB yet

Trevor Lawrence offered Clemson fans a glimpse of the future at Saturday's spring game.



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In first spring game post-Baker Mayfield, Lincoln Riley has more questions than answers at QB

Lincoln RIley has a decision to make at that most important of positions. Making the decision even more difficult is the fact he has to replace Baker Mayfield.



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Tua Tagovailoa's status uncertain for remaining spring practice

The hero of the College Football Playoff National Championship game underwent surgery on his hand in March and had a setback Friday.



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When is the NHL Draft lottery? Best odds for No. 1 pick ahead of 2018 NHL Draft

The race for Rasmus Dahlin, the presumptive No. 1 pick in June's entry draft, will reach the finish line April 28. Everything you need to know about the 2018 NHL Draft lottery drawing.



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Ohio State's Joe Burrow forces compelling QB decision for Urban Meyer, Buckeyes

Joe Burrow made another play for the starting job with an impressive spring game. Was it enough to hang around in fall camp?



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Ryan Shazier thankful for Ohio State's 'outstanding' support in recovery process

Ryan Shazier's recovery continues, and he used the moment at the Ohio State spring game to thank his supporters



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Stars' five best coaching candidates to replace Ken Hitchcock

Who are the best candidates to replace the retired Ken Hitchcock on the Stars' bench? Keep these coaches in mind.



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Clemson gets commitment from 5-star WR Frank Ladson

Clemson's already making headway on the 2019 recruiting class with the commitment of five-star receiver Frank Ladson.



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Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper throws TD pass amid cancer battle

Culpepper gets an opportunity to take the field in the final drive of the game and throws a 17-yard touchdown pass.



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Friday, 13 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Nazem Kadri suspended three games for hit on Tommy Wingels

The Maple Leafs will have to make do without Nazem Kadri in the lineup for Games 2-4 of their first-round playoff series against the Bruins.



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NCAA asks for lengthy delay in athletes' case challenging amateurism rules

The NCAA has requested a delay of the federal antitrust case first levied against it in 2014.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Barrie says 'maybe you take some runs at guys' after Johansen not penalized

No supplemental discipline is coming to the Predators Ryan Johansen for a hit on the Avalanche's Tyson Barrie, leaving the defenseman upset with the league's decision.



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NHL Rumor Roundup: Senators won't trade Erik Karlsson at 2018 NHL Draft

Senators general manager Pierre Dorion plans to offer a contract extension to his disgruntled superstar July 1 before entertaining the possibility of a trade this summer.



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Cowboys expected to release Dez Bryant after Jerry Jones meeting, report says

The All-Pro receiver apparently is on his way out after eight seasons in Dallas.



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NHL Playoffs 2018: Blue Jackets' Wennberg hurt, doubtful Sunday after 'dangerous hit'

The Blue Jackets center was injured Thursday on a high hit by Washington capitals forward Tom Wilson.



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Stars coach Ken Hitchcock to retire, report says

Hitchcock retires with 14 playoff appearances, eight division titles and one Stanley Cup.



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Former Michigan QB Wilton Speight transferring to UCLA

Speight, who was spotted at a UCLA practice last week, started 11 games for Michigan in 2016 and four more in 2017.



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Florida State QB Deondre Francois faces marijuana charge, report says

Francois is a limited participant in spring ball because of the knee injury suffered in the 2017 season-opener against Alabama.



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Thursday, 12 April 2018

TaxSlayer Bowl adds 'Gator' back to its name

The TaxSlayer Bowl is changing its name to the Tax Slayer Gator Bowl after a four-year absence for "Gator."



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Oilers undecided on coach Todd McLellan, 'really believe in' GM Peter Chiarelli

Oilers president Bob Nicholson gave a vote of confidence to general manager Peter Chiarelli, but stopped short of doing to same for coach Todd McLellan.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Odds, predictions to win first-round series, Stanley Cup

AccuScore simulates the 2018 NHL playoffs and probabilities of reaching winning the Stanley Cup.



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Steven Stamkos injury update: Lightning captain to return for Game 1 vs. Devils

Stamkos had missed the final three games of the regular season with a lower-body injury.



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NHL Playoffs 2018: Doughty gets hearing with Player Safety for hit on Golden Knights' Carrier

Los Angeles Kings Drew Doughty could receive supplemental discipline for a check he delivered in Game 1 against the Golden Knights on Wednesday.



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Wednesday, 11 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Sidney Crosby dazzles with another swatted-puck goal

The Penguins captain has made a habit of batting pucks out of mid-air and into opposing teams' nets in recent weeks. He teed up another can't-miss goal Wednesday in Game 1 against the Flyers.



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'Shell-shocked': Former Maple Leafs, Bruins share memories of 2013 miracle comeback

The Bruins' famous Game 7 comeback still feels fresh in the minds of the players five years later.



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Maple Leafs offer only 96 seat tickets to general public for first playoff game, report says

It shouldn't come as much surprise since the Maple Leafs had high attendance during the regular season, averaging 19,187 fans per game.



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LOOK: Bellagio displays 120-pound chocolate sculpture of Marc-Andre Fleury

The five-foot figure, made from a variety of chocolate, fondant and Rice Krispies Treats, took five weeks to finish.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Today's scores, schedule, live updates

Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NHL playoff games.



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Michigan cancels spring game due to weather concerns

Michigan canceled its spring game because of inclement weather concerns, per the university.



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Ohio State spring game: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Here's everything you need to know to tune into Ohio State's spring game.



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Stanley Cup predictions 2018: Predators-Lightning favored; Jets can end Canada's drought

Sporting News' NHL experts make their picks for who will hoist the Stanley Cup in 2018.



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Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy donates $35K for school security in Stillwater

Gundy said he was willing to do "whatever it takes" to improve the security of the Stillwater Public Schools.



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Paul Stastny's smarts, skills receiving high marks from new Jets teammates

The newest Jet Paul Stastny has Winnipeg quietly hoping it's poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.



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Patrik Laine puts NHL on notice with pedigree, personality of next great goal scorer

Patrik Laine is brimming with personality and leads the NHL in goals since entering the league last season, but that hasn't stopped the Jets' young star from flying under the radar.



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USC spring game: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

USC's spring game is on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.



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Tuesday, 10 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals choose Philipp Grubauer over Braden Holtby in goal

Phillipp Grubauer gets the starting nod for the Washington Capitals in Game 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets ahead of long-time No. 1 goalie Braden Holtby.



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NHL Playoffs 2018: Underdog Devils 'hungry for more' against favored Lightning

The New Jersey Devils carry a major chip on their shoulder facing the heavily-favored Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.



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Hockey viewers are like Rodney Dangerfield: They get no respect

Two NHL playoff games will be telecast on the Golf Channel.



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Washington, Adidas agree to 10-year, almost $120M deal, report says

The deal, to begin in the summer of 2019, apparently ends Washington's 20-year partnership with Nike and is one of the top 10 in the NCAA.



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Penn State football lettermen unhappy with HBO's depiction of Joe Paterno

Nearly 300 Penn State football lettermen said HBO's 'Paterno' failed to accurately depict the coach.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Four reasons the Predators are better equipped to win the Stanley Cup

The Predators won't be content with winning the Presidents' Trophy a year after falling two wins short of a Stanley Cup. This year, they're coming for the whole thing — and are even more dangerous than before.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Ducks vs. Sharks first-round series

Everything to know about the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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Ole Miss objects to Shea Patterson's waiver appeal at Michigan

Ole Miss has formally objected Shea Patterson's special waiver appeal to the NCAA, which would allow him to be immediately eligible at Michigan.



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NHL moves 2019 All-Star Game to Saturday, Skills Competition to Friday

All-Star Weekend, hosted by the San Jose Sharks, is scheduled for Jan. 25-26, 2019.



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Monday, 9 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Lightning vs. Devils first-round series

Everything to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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Rangers' coaching change: GM Gorton seeks 'fresh' start for rebuilding club

After firing Alain Vigneault, Jeff Gorton plots a new course for the New York Rangers.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Bruins vs. Maple Leafs first-round series

Everything to know about the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets first-round series

Everything to know about the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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NHL Mixed Bag: How far can Golden Knights extend dream season in 2018 playoffs?

Early first-round exit? Second round? Conference finals? The Golden Knights keep surprising everyone, but how realistic are the chances they'll win the Stanley Cup?



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Michigan State's Brian Lewerke visualizing the attack for Spartans in 2018

Michigan State's Brian Lewerke has command of the starting QB job now, and that generally means good things for Mark Dantonio in East Lansing



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Sunday, 8 April 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Penguins vs. Flyers first-round series

Everything to know about the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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Fundraiser to support Humboldt Broncos surpasses $4 million in donations

In less than 48 hours, the crowdsourcing initiative surpassed that goal raising $4.3 million as of 10 p.m. ET Sunday.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Jets vs. Wild first-round series

Everything to know about the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.



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NHL playoffs 2018: Bracket, first-round schedule, dates, TV times

The first-round schedule of the 2018 NHL playoffs is set, and the series openers are April 11-12.



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Rangers' five best coaching candidates to replace Alain Vigneault

The Rangers' head-coaching vacancy immediately becomes the most attractive opening this offseason as they usher in the next phase of the rebuild on Broadway.



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Saturday, 7 April 2018

Vladimir Tarasenko injury update: Blues star leaves must-win game with arm injury

Tarasenko is the Blues' second-leading scorer this season with 66 points.



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Alex Ovechkin tried really, really hard to score 50th goal in Capitals finale

So close, Ovi. But hey, 49 isn't so bad either.



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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck sets NHL single-season wins record for American goalies

The Jets goaltender passed Tom Barrasso, who held the record since 1993.



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Mark Dantonio moves Michigan State forward with same-old high expectations

Michigan State seems poised for another Big Ten championship run, and Mark Dantonio has the program moving forward again.



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Michigan State spring game: Three takeaways for Spartans heading into 2018

Michigan State played its spring game on Saturday. Here are three takeaways from the Spartans' spring game.



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Red Wings sign GM Ken Holland to 2-year extension

The Red Wings have now missed the playoffs two straight seasons, leading many to speculate Holland would be replaced.



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NHL teams honor Humboldt bus crash victims in regular season finales

In the wake of the junior hockey tragedy, teams across the NHL are paying their respects to the victims of the Humboldt bus accident.



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Claude Giroux pads MVP case, nets first career hat trick as Flyers clinch playoff spot

Claude Giroux tallied three goals Saturday against the Rangers to help the Flyers wrap up the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.



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Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray hits 2 home runs before starting spring scrimmage

Kyler Murray completed 18 of 21 passes as Baker Mayfield's backup for the Sooners in 2017.



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Hockey community raises $1.2 million for Humboldt bus crash victims in under 24 hours

NHL teams, coaches and players, many preparing for their final regular season games, encouraged fundraising efforts to support members of the Humboldt Broncos and their families.



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Panthers lose Aleksander Barkov for regular season to shoulder injury

The Panthers will face the Sabres and the Bruins without star center Aleksander Barkov as he recovers from an injury.



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Tributes, reactions pour in following Humboldt tragedy

The hockey community reacted to the tragic bus accident that claimed a reported 14 lives Friday night.



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Friday, 6 April 2018

Canucks' Adam Gaudette wins Hobey Baker Award

Adam Gaudette had 30 goals and 30 assists in 38 games for Northeastern in 2017-18.



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NHL legend Ken Dryden: 'Penalize all hits to the head'

The legendary goalie says NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman must act to reduce head trauma in the sport.



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NHL sets additional tiebreaker procedure to decide final playoff spot

The Flyers and Panthers, who are vying for the final playoff berth in the East, could end up playing a tiebreaker game.



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College Football Playoff 2018: Dates, locations, odds for semifinals, title game

A look at the key dates for the 2018-19 College Football Playoff. Where will this year's national champion be crowned?



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College football future schedules: Best nonconference games from 2018-22

A look at the best nonconference matchups from 2018-22 in college football. Will Alabama-Notre Dame be next on the list?



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Thursday, 5 April 2018

Alabama gets commitment from 4-star QB, great-grandson of Bear Bryant

Paul Tyson, the great-grandson of legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, has committed to the play for the Crimson Tide.



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Marian Gaborik injury update: Senators F out 8 weeks after back surgery

Gaborik, who last played in the team's March 22 loss to the Oilers, underwent successful surgery Thursday to fix a herniated disk.



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Blackhawks will keep coach Joel Quenneville, GM Stan Bowman next season

The Blackhawks won't be firing GM Stan Bowman or coach Joel Quenneville, even though the team missed the playoffs.



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ACC Championship will stay in Charlotte until 2030

The ACC announced its championship game will be played at Bank of American Stadium until 2030.



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Ohio State coach Urban Meyer up for 2-year contract extension

Ohio State is close to locking up head football coach Urban Meyer for two more years with a new contract extension, the school announced Thursday.



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College Football Playoff 2018: Five scenarios sure to make everyone mad

Here are five sure-fire College Football Playoff scenarios to make football fans everywhere angry.



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Angry Predators fan mails dead catfish to NHL HQ

The overturned goal controversy during Tuesday's game against the Panthers "compelled" one fan to express her displeasure with the decision.



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Wednesday, 4 April 2018

How Eric Staal regained his 40-goal touch in career renaissance with Wild

The last time Eric Staal scored 40 goals, he was 24 and in the prime of his career. Now 33, his rebirth under Bruce Boudreau has the Wild primed for a deep playoff run.



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Three ex-Michigan State football players reach plea deal in sexual assault case

Former Michigan State football players Donnie Corley, Josh King and Demetric Vance pleaded guilty to a felony charge of seduction.



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John Tavares before Islanders' final home game: 'I hope it all works out, too'

Thursday could serve as John Tavares' final game at Barclays Center. He's still in wait-and-see mode about signing a new contract with the Islanders.



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Stanley Cup stripping big names off hardware to make room for future winners

Players who won the Cup from 1954-65 will have their names removed from the hardware, including Gordie How and Robert Hull.



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Herm Edwards says roster cuts in play as Arizona State wraps up spring practice

The first-year Sun Devils coach is taking an NFL approach to offseason work.



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Nick Saban: 'Shop Talk' will continue despite objections by LeBron, Uninterrupted

Alabama coach Nick Saban says he "didn't know anybody owned" the "Barbershop"-type concept that the Tide uses in online videos.



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Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Two of a kind: Sedin twins' connection, class for Canucks won't be duplicated

Henrik and Daniel Sedin will retire from the NHL the same way they arrived 18 years ago: Together. For the Canucks and the rest of the league, turning the page won't be easy.



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Erik Karlsson's season, career with Senators could be over after skipping trip to Buffalo

Erik Karlsson is not joining the Senators as they begin their final road trip of the season, and it's very possible he's played his last game for Ottawa.



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Ducks' Cam Fowler out 2-6 weeks with shoulder injury

Goaltender John Gibson also suffered an upper-body injury Sunday against the Avalanche and is listed as day-to-day.



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College football rankings: SN's pre-preseason top 25 for 2018

Sporting News dishes out its first college football top 25 rankings for the 2018 season.



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NHL playoff odds, predictions for wild-card races, final week of regular season

AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2017-18 NHL season to predict win totals, division winners and probabilities of reaching the playoffs on the road to the Stanley Cup.



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Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy suffers meniscus tear, per report

Another promising young Alabama player has reportedly suffered an injury.



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SN Exclusive: Barry Levinson says 'Paterno' retells Penn State scandal 'as it's presented'

Academy Award winning director Barry Levinson discusses the HBO movie "Paterno," which focuses on Joe Paterno's final days as Penn State's head coach.



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Monday, 2 April 2018

Canucks' Henrik, Daniel Sedin to retire after 2017-18 season

"It's time to focus on our families and life after hockey," the twins wrote in a letter Monday.



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East Tennessee State football coach placed on paid leave

ETSU head football coach Randy Sanders was hired in December but was placed on paid leave for a "potential violation" of the university's policy.



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Jared Spurgeon injury update: Wild D will 'definitely' be ready for playoffs

Coach Bruce Boudreau said defenseman Jared Spurgeon should be ready for the playoffs.



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Bruins' Brad Marchand fined for cross-check on Flyers' Andrew MacDonald

Marchand was assessed a two-minute minor penalty and received the maximum $5,000 sanction allowed by the CBA for the infraction.



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Steven Stamkos injury update: Lightning captain day-to-day with lower-body injury

Stamkos left Sunday's game with a nagging injury that has been bothering him since late March.



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Sunday, 1 April 2018

Steven Stamkos injury update: Lightning captain leaves game with lower-body injury

Lightning forward Steven Stamkos left Sunday's game against the Predators with a lower-body injury and will not return.



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Alex Ovechkin to play in 1,000th NHL game vs. Penguins

Alex Ovechkin will become the first player selected in the 2004 NHL Draft to reach 1,000 NHL games.



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Golden Knights retire jersey No. 58 to honor shooting victims

The team raised a banner with 58 stars and the names of the victims to the rafters in a pregame ceremony before their regular-season finale.



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