The Vancouver Canucks are trading superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Hughes won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman in 2024.
The 26-year-old has 23 points in 26 games this season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft, the teams announced Friday.
The Oilers also acquired defenseman Spencer Stastneyfrom the Nashville Predators for a 2027 third-round pick, the teams announced Friday.
Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on Thursday night for their franchise-record 11th straight road win.
Peyton Watson scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting for the Nuggets (18-6), who shot 59% from the field and completed a 4-0 trip. Cameron Johnson added 16 and Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Jokic made 14 of 16 shots from the floor, including both his 3-pointers, and went 6 for 8 at the free-throw line. He did not play in the fourth quarter.
Islanders leading scorer Bo Horvat suffered a lower-body injury about seven minutes into the second period in Thursday's game against Anaheim and did not return to the contest.
Horvat became tangled with Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson at 6:52, limped off ice and immediately went down the tunnel leading to the Islanders locker room.
Logan Stankoven saved Brandon Bussi's winning streak, and then the rookie goalie took it from there.
Bussi stopped all three Washington attempts in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Capitals on Thursday night. The Hurricanes trailed 2-1 when Stankoven tied the game with 2:15 remaining.
Bussi, who was picked up off waivers by Carolina in early October, has now won eight straight games. He's also 10-1-0 — the fastest goalie to reach 10 wins.
Jacob Fowler made 36 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night.
Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher, and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two periods. Oliver Kapanen also scored to help Montreal snap a two-game skid.
Free agent right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has reached agreement on a $2.85 million, one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person familiar with the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move won't be finalized until Leiter passes a physical.
Leiter, 34, is the latest pitcher to leave the Yankees after they declined to tender him a contract last month along with several other bullpen veterans. He spent parts of the past two seasons with New York, which acquired him at the trade deadline from the Cubs in 2024.
Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley is expected to miss a minimum of eight weeks with what the team is calling a lower-body injury.
General manager Bill Armstrong announced Cooley's timeline Thursday.
Cooley, 21, was injured Dec. 5 in Vancouver when he slid into the net, with his left leg crashing into the right post. Being out eight weeks would take him to the Olympic break in early February and could put him in line to return when the season resumes later in the month.
Sherrone Moore is in custody in the Washtenaw (Michigan) County Jail on Wednesday evening, hours after Michigan fired him for cause as the program's head coach.
The school announced it had parted ways with Moore after an investigation found "credible evidence" that he "engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member," according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Moore, 39, was detained by police in Saline, Michigan, around 4:10 p.m. as part of a Pittsfield Township Police Department assault investigation, according to Austin Meek and Sam Jane of The Athletic. The City of Saline Police Department said that Moore was turned over to authorities "for investigation into potential charges," per Thamel and Dan Wetzel of ESPN.
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a three-year, $45-million deal with right-hander Robert Suarez, the team announced Thursday.
Suarez will earn $13 million in 2026, $16 million in 2027, and $16 million in 2028. There are no deferrals in the deal. The reliever also agreed to donate 1% of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
Suarez led the National League with 40 saves last season with the San Diego Padres and has 77 career saves to his credit. He will operate in a setup role for the Braves, who plan to use Raisel Iglesias as their closer, a source told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard will miss three-to-four weeks due to a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday.
Leonard suffered the injury Dec. 5 against the Anaheim Ducks when he took a big hit from Jacob Trouba.
"He'll be out for the foreseeable future with the shoulder, and (he) sustained some facial injuries as well," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters.
The New Jersey Devils said Thursday that forward Timo Meier is taking a personal leave of absence from the team to attend to a family health matter.
No other details were provided. The Devils say the organization supports Meier and his family and appreciate their privacy at this time.
Meier is nearing the midway point of his third season with New Jersey after being traded there from San Jose at the deadline in late February 2023. He spent the first part of his NHL career with the Sharks.
Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt has been hospitalized for further evaluation after experiencing discomfort in his lung Wednesday, the team announced.
Watt's injury occurred while he was receiving treatment at the team facility, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He won't practice Thursday, and his status for Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins remains uncertain.
The 31-year-old suited up in over 87% of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in their victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. He hasn't missed a game since the 2022 campaign.
The Baltimore Ravens signed defensive tackle Travis Jones to a three-year extension, the team announced Thursday.
The deal is worth $40.5 million with $25 million guaranteed, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Jones has been with the Ravens since they selected him in the third round of the 2022 draft. He's become a key pillar of Baltimore's defence over the last two years, suiting up in every regular-season contest since the start of the 2024 campaign.
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller confirmed that his team has no interest in trading star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
"He's somebody that we're not talking about," Preller said when asked at the winter meeting if Tatis is an untouchable player, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. "However you want to say that; if you want to say that's 'untouchable,' you can say that."
Preller's comments poured cold water on the idea Tatis could be dealt after there were rumblings this week the Padres were working on something big on the trade market. The three-time All-Star's name was also floated in trade rumors in November because his lucrative long-term contract is viewed by some as the only one that San Diego could potentially move for a valuable return.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75-million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.
Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta were designated for assignment last month.
The Detroit Tigers and veteran closer Kyle Finnegan agreed to a two-year, $19-million contract, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided.
Finnegan's deal can reportedly max out at $20 million with incentives.
The 34-year-old was excellent with the Tigers after coming over from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline. He allowed just three earned runs with four walks and 23 strikeouts in 18 innings en route to helping Detroit reach the playoffs.
The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23-million contract, the club announced Wednesday.
Yastrzemski's deal includes a 2028 club option worth $7 million and a $4-million buyout.
The 35-year-old will make $9 million in 2026 and $10 million in 2027.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have activated veteran receiver Mike Evans off injured reserve, opening the door for him to return Thursday against the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced.
In addition to Evans, Tampa Bay also removed Jalen McMillan from IR.
Evans hasn't played since sustaining a broken clavicle in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. He also missed time earlier this season with a hamstring injury.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, the team announced Wednesday.
Lively is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp.
The big man sought a second and third opinion before deciding to have surgery, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
The Baltimore Orioles have reeled in their superstar.
The Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155-million contract with first baseman Pete Alonso, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal marks the highest average annual value ever for a first baseman, Passan adds.
Alonso's pact has no opt-outs and contains no deferrals, a source told MassLive's Chris Cotillo. He'll also receive limited no-trade protection, a source told Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday.
It's unclear exactly when Malkin suffered the injury, though he missed Pittsburgh's previous game Sunday against the Dallas Stars.
Malkin is a major reason why the Penguins have been one of the most surprising teams in the NHL this season, as they enter Tuesday holding down a playoff spot after many expected them to be a lottery team. Malkin has recorded 29 points in 26 games, one point back of Sidney Crosby for team lead. Malkin hasn't recorded a point-per-game season since 2022-23, when he notched 83 points in 82 appearances.
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a three-year, $69-million deal with three-time All-Star reliever Edwin Díaz, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Díaz's contract establishes a new benchmark for relievers, setting a record for average annual value, adds Passan.
The New York Mets offered Díaz a three-year contract worth $66 million with modest deferrals, a source told Joel Sherman of The New York Post.
The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed slugger Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150-million deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Schwarber, one of the top players available in free agency, returns to the Phillies after spending the past four seasons with the club.
The 32-year-old has hit 187 homers since joining Philadelphia, including an NL-leading 56 in 2025. He finished second in National League MVP voting behind Shohei Ohtani last season after earning his third All-Star Game appearance and leading his league with 132 RBIs.
The Toronto Blue Jays are among several teams interested in signing free-agent closer Robert Suarez, reports Fansided's Robert Murray.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are also potential suitors for Suarez, Murray notes.
Suarez, 34, is one of the top relievers available on the open market this winter. He's been an All-Star the past two years with the San Diego Padres, and led the National League with 40 saves in 2025.
The Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors are expected to be suitors for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Mavs are open to exploring the trade market for Davis, as well as Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and D'Angelo Russell, adds Charania.
Davis' agent, Rich Paul, met with Dallas interim co-general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi to seek clarity on the franchise's long-term plan with the 10-time All-Star, according to Charania.
Dennis Hildeby made 29 saves for the first shutout of his NHL career as the Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Monday night.
Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews, into the empty net, scored for Toronto, which improved to 4-0-1 over its last five games.
Jonas Johansson stopped 22 shots for Tampa Bay. The Lightning have dropped four straight after winning seven in a row.
Macklin Celebrini set up San Jose's first two goals to tie for the NHL assists lead and added an empty-netter, helping the Sharks beat Carolina 4-1 on Sunday night for their first road victory over the Hurricanes since 2018.
Celebrini tied Edmonton star Connor McDavid for the assists lead with 28, and moved a point ahead of McDavid for second in the scoring race with 43 — six behind Nathan MacKinnon of Colorado.
The Sharks had lost six in a row in Raleigh since a 3-1 victory Feb. 4, 2018 — when Celebrini was 11 years old.
The Boston Red Sox have been busy this offseason, continuing to look for ways to improve their roster.
One player whom the team is showing interest in is Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Marte is being considered in case the Red Sox can't re-sign Alex Bregman or acquire free-agent shortstop Bo Bichette, Heyman adds.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are pushing hard for one of this offseason's biggest prizes.
Pittsburgh has extended a four-year offer to star free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. While financial details of the offer aren't known, it's expected that it's worth well above $100 million, according to Rosenthal.
The news represents a stunning development for the notoriously tight-fisted Pirates. If they manage to land Schwarber, it would be the biggest free-agent deal in franchise history, easily surpassing Francisco Liriano's three-year, $39-million contract in 2015. Bryan Reynolds' eight-year, $106.75-million extension is the only nine-figure deal ever handed out by the Bucs.
The Cleveland Browns are planning to have injured quarterback Deshaun Watson on the roster in 2026, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Watson returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since a torn Achilles ended his 2024 season last October. The veteran then tore his Achilles tendon again last January.
However, Watson is unlikely to play this season despite the Browns opening a 21-day window to activate him to the roster, Schefter adds.
Harden surpassed Anthony with a free throw late in the third quarter, his 21st point of the contest.
The Chicago Cubs have their sights set on one of the top free-agent pitchers as they look to improve their rotation before next season.
Chicago is targeting right-hander Zac Gallen, sources told The Athletic's Patrick Mooney.
The 30-year-old is coming off an inconsistent campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks where he posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in the first half before authoring a 3.97 ERA after the All-Star break.
The New Jersey Devils have internally discussed trying to acquire veteran sniper Steven Stamkos from the Nashville Predators, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reports.
No deal is imminent, but it was reported in November that Nashville is willing to listen to offers on Stamkos as well as Jonathan Marchessault.
Stamkos is in the second season of a four-year contract worth $8 million annually. He signed with the Predators last July after an illustrious 16-year run with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but his production has drastically tailed off since the move. After posting 81 points in his final season with the Bolts, Stamkos dropped to 53 points in 82 games in his debut campaign with the Predators.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Dan Quinn said Friday, per ESPN's John Keim.
Daniels missed the past three games after dislocating his elbow Nov. 2 against the Seattle Seahawks.
He was upgraded to a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday. Quinn said starting Daniels this weekend was a group decision involving the team's medical staff and the quarterback himself.
The free-agent market for Framber Valdez is taking shape.
The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles are among the favorites to sign the left-hander, sources told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias is familiar with Valdez from their time with the Houston Astros. The executive was part of Houston's front office during the two-time All-Star's first four years with the club.
The Detroit Tigers haven't ended trade discussions involving ace Tarik Skubal with the winter meetings starting Monday.
The Tigers remain engaged with other clubs about the possibility of trading the reigning two-time AL Cy Young winner, reports Buster Olney of ESPN.
The asking prices for Skubal are massive, according to Olney. However, it's reportedly still not clear if the Tigers will move the left-hander.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's recovery from a foot injury hasn't progressed and he'll miss the rest of the 2025 season, head coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday, according to team reporter Darren Urban.
Jacoby Brissett, who has started the last seven contests, will likely get the call for the final five games of the campaign, including Sunday's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.
Murray recently underwent tests that confirmed his injury is season-ending, Gannon added. The coach wouldn't comment on whether Murray will be with the Cardinals in 2026, according to Urban.
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
It is the second time this season the Cavaliers have been fined for violating the policy. They received a $100,000 fine on Nov. 18 for resting both Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley against the Miami Heat on Nov. 12.
The league said an investigation confirmed that Garland was able to play in one of the team's games in a back-to-back set. He played on Nov. 23 at home against the LA Clippers but not the next night in Toronto, which was carried by Peacock in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada. Garland is considered a star player under the policy.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Washington worked for nearly two decades in the same role for the Oakland Athletics, developing many stars with his detailed work hours before the first pitch.
"We are working out the logistics. I have agreed to join the Giants," Washington told The Associated Press in a text message Thursday. "I get a chance to continue to make a difference."
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter won't play on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers and is considered week-to-week after undergoing a procedure on both of his shoulders, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Carter is aiming to be as close to fully healthy as possible for a playoff run, Schefter added.
The Pro Bowler wasn't on the injury report leading up to last week's loss to the Chicago Bears, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters Wednesday that he was playing through an injury.
The Baltimore Ravens are signing tight end Mark Andrews to a three-year extension, general manager Eric DeCosta announced Wednesday.
The deal is worth $39.3 million and includes $26 million guaranteed, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
"We are excited and proud to announce a three-year contract extension with Mark Andrews," DeCosta said in a statement. "Mark is an all-time Raven - a top competitor and Pro Bowl tight end who is also a big part of our Baltimore community."
he Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $4.1 million, the team announced Thursday.
McDonagh is playing out the final season of a seven-year, $47.25-million deal signed with the Lightning in 2018. Tampa Bay dealt the rearguard to the Nashville Predators in 2022 due to salary cap restraints but reacquired him before the 2024-25 campaign.
The 36-year-old has notched six points in 15 games this season while averaging over 20 minutes per night, which he's done in 15 of his 16 NHL campaigns.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be out two-to-four weeks after suffering a right calf strain in Wednesday's victory over the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
The two-time MVP exited three minutes into the first quarter after collapsing to the floor while running back on defense. He left the court under his own power.
Antetokounmpo's injury comes at a perilous time for the Bucks, who are 2-8 in their last 10 outings and hold the 10th and final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Toronto Blue Jays brought free-agent outfielder Kyle Tuckerto their facility in Dunedin, Florida, for a visit Wednesday, sources told FanSided's Robert Murray.
Tucker, who hails from nearby Tampa Bay, is expected to land a lucrative contract as arguably the top free-agent slugger available.
The 28-year-old left-handed hitter slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 73 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases in 136 games with the Chicago Cubs last season. It marked Tucker's fifth straight campaign posting at least 4.5 WAR and an OPS above .800. He played the first seven years of his career with the Houston Astros before getting traded to the Cubs last offseason.
Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining an ACL injury in Tuesday's loss to the New York Rangers, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Seguin was helped off the ice after Vladislav Gavrikov fell on him.
Pavel Dorofeyev and Shea Theodore scored in a shootout Tuesday night to make Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart's anticipated debut a success, giving Vegas a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Golden Knights entered 1-8 in games decided after regulation.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Scottie Barnes scored 28 points to help the Toronto Raptors edge the Portland Trail Blazers 121-118 on Tuesday night.
Barnes was 10 for 18 from the field. He also had seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks.
Immanuel Quickley had 23 points with eight assists for Toronto, which had lost two in a row. Brandon Ingram scored 21 points, and reserve Gradey Dick finished with 14.