Senators looking at Mason McTavish

Anahiem Ducks center Mason McTavish has emerged as a potential trade target for the Ottawa Senators.

The Senators have been eyeing a top-six forward to partner with center Tim Stutzle a source told Garrioch. Though McTavish is a center, he is capable of playing on the wing.

It's believed the Ducks' asking price for McTavish involves a first-round pick and an immediate contributor, Garrioch adds. The Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens are among the other teams that reportedly could show interest.

Dennis Hull passes away at 81

Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Saturday. He was 81.

Nephew Bart Hull confirmed Hull's death on social media, and the Blackhawks announced the death with a statement from owner Rocky Wirtz. No other details were available.

Spurs eliminate Thunder

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way.

The champions are dethroned. Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals.

Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of 3-pointers and the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road.

Thunder & Spurs - Game 7 showdown

The Thunder are slight 3.5-point favorites over the Spurs for Saturday's Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called the series finale the biggest game of his career, heightening the stakes as both teams look to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals, where the Knicks await the winner.

These two Western Conference powerhouses have exchanged blows throughout the series, and the back-and-forth battle appears to be the beginning of a rivalry. The Spurs took Game 1 in Oklahoma City as 7.5-point underdogs, but the Thunder won Game 3 on the road to take back home-court advantage.

Hurricanes win Eastern Conference

The Carolina Hurricanes won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final 6-1 on Friday and eliminated the Montreal Canadiens from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Hurricanes, now 12-1 through three rounds in the postseason, will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final beginning June 2.

Hurricanes eliminate Montreal

The Carolina Hurricanes won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final 6-1 on Friday and eliminated the Montreal Canadiens from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Hurricanes, now 12-1 through three rounds in the postseason, will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final beginning June 2.

Jalen Williams out for Game 7 vs. Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams was ruled out of Saturday's Game 7 showdown against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday due to a lingering hamstring strain.

The Santa Clara product sustained the injury in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and missed the next three contests.

Teoscar Hernandez out with hamstring injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup will be missing a big bopper going forward.

The Dodgers will place outfielder Teoscar Hernandez on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's game. Hernández is expected to miss a few weeks "at the minimum."

L.A. will recall outfielder Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Hernández's spot on the active roster, a source told Ardaya. The move will likely become official before Friday's game.

Spurs force Game 7 vs. Thunder

Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night.

Game 7 is Saturday night in Oklahoma City, with the winner hosting the New York Knicks on Wednesday night to open the NBA Finals.

Claude Lemieux passes away at 60



Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose hockey career was built on playing on the edge with ferocity and physicality, has died. He was 60.

The NHL Alumni Association announced Lemieux’s death in a post on social media. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.

Lemieux on Monday night was the Montreal Canadiens’ torch bearer prior to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre.

Morgan Rielly to explore trade options

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Morgan Rielly are likely to explore trade options this offseason, as the veteran defenseman has softened his stance on waiving his no-movement clause.

Rielly would have to approve the destination in any potential trade. He's under contract through the 2029-30 season at a cap hit of $7.5 million.

The 32-year-old is Toronto's longest-tenured player, suiting up for 13 seasons with the club after being drafted fifth overall in 2012. Rielly ranks second in franchise history in points by a defenseman (549) and third in games played (951).

Ohtani dominates again

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani homered and combined with two other pitchers for seven hitless innings before the Rockies broke up the no-hitter bid in the eighth in a 4-1 win over Colorado on Wednesday night.

Ohtani's 19 1/3-inning scoreless streak ended in the fourth when the right-hander allowed an earned run on Willi Castro’s groundout to second, raising his ERA to 0.82. Ohtani (5-2) earned his third consecutive victory.

McKenna thoughts on being drafted by Leafs

Potential No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna doesn't sound shy about the possibility of playing under the bright lights of Toronto.

"Obviously, it's the biggest hockey market in the world, so that'd be pretty cool," McKenna said while being interviewed by TSN at the Memorial Cup on Wednesday. "I'd be very honored. I hear good things about Toronto. I've talked to some people and it sounds like an amazing place."

Hurricanes takes 3-1 Series lead

Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for his third shutout in 12 postseason games this year to help the Hurricanes take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final. Game 5 is Friday night in North Carolina, with the series winner facing the Vegas Golden Knights.

Maple Leafs interview Jay Woodcroft

The Toronto Maple Leafs are interviewing Anaheim Ducks assistant Jay Woodcroft for their head coaching vacancy this week.

Woodcroft reportedly interviewed with the Los Angeles Kings last week. He joined the Ducks' staff this past season for his first NHL gig since being fired as Edmonton Oilers head coach early in the 2023-24 season.

Josh Jacobs arrested

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, after police responded to a disturbance complaint involving him over the weekend.

Hobart/Lawrence (Wisconsin) Police Chief Michael Renkas said that Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked into Brown County Jail on charges of strangulation and suffocation, battery-domestic abuse, criminal damage to property-domestic abuse, disorderly conduct-domestic abuse and intimidation of a victim.

Penguins sign Malkin for one more season

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.5 million, the team announced Tuesday.

Malkin's extension also includes $500,000 in bonuses for games played, $1 million if Pittsburgh makes the playoffs, and $500,000 for each round the team wins.

Hurricanes win in OT

After being nearly a point-a-game producer and eclipsing 30 goals during the regular season as one of the Carolina Hurricanes' leading scorers, Andrei Svechnikov did not have much to show for his first 10 playoff games this spring.

Knicks knock off Cavaliers

The Knicks are still four wins away from ending New York's infamous, 53-year title drought. But by reaching the NBA Finals, this team has already gone where no other 21st-century Knicks squad could.

Spurs dominate Thunder in Game 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder got off to another slow start Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. However, they were unable to erase an early deficit this time, falling 103-82 in Game 4 to even the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

Max Muncy wrist injury

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy is cautiously optimistic that he avoided a serious injury after a pitch hit him in the right wrist Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said initial X-rays were negative after Muncy left the game in the eighth inning. Roberts said Muncy still is expected to miss the rest of the Dodgers' three-game series in Milwaukee.

Mitch Marner in line to win Conn Smythe

Mitch Marner is the new favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy after the Golden Knights took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

Trevor Story out with hernia

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story underwent a successful sports hernia repair, the team announced Friday.

Story weighed his options in recent days after landing on the 10-day injury list and ultimately decided to have surgery. The two-time All-Star said last week that a basic recovery timeline would be around 6-10 weeks, although interim manager Chad Tracy declined to speculate on a return date.

Golden Knights take 2-0 series lead

The Colorado Avalanche, the NHL’s best team during the regular season, are in serious danger thanks to a Vegas squad that’s on a run after a late-season coaching change.

“I don’t think people had this on their bingo card,” Golden Knights defenseman Dylan Coghlan said. “We knew we could do it.”

Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in a 2:07 span in the third period and the Golden Knights stunned the Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final.

Josh Hart propels Knicks in Game 2

Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night.

Cale Makar remains out for Game 2

The Colorado Avalanche will be without standout defenseman Cale Makar for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final on Friday night because of an upper-body injury.

Makar, who also sat out Game 1, went through different skating and shooting drills Friday morning ahead of the game against Vegas before coach Jared Bednar ruled him out. The Golden Knights lead the series 1-0 after a 4-2 win.

Kyle Busch passes away at 41

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41.

The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

Troy Terry requires hip surgery

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.

Terry has a chronic hip impingement, the Ducks revealed Thursday in their postseason injury report.

Rams sign Stafford 1 Year $55M

Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford has signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Thursday.

Stafford agreed to a one-year, $55-million deal. The star QB's contract can be worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford, 38, has two years and $105 million remaining on his current contract.

Nolan Smith Jr. arrested

Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving, authorities said.

Smith, who played at Georgia, was arrested on the night of May 15 for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office.

Yesavage powers Blue Jays over Yankees

Trey Yesavage outpitched Cam Schlittler in a marquee matchup between young aces, and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the New York Yankees 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Following a rain delay that lasted more than two hours, the right-handers traded zeros until the seventh inning — when Toronto loaded the bases with nobody out on an infield single, a walk and a bunt single.

Andrés Giménez then fouled off seven pitches, five with two strikes, before drawing an 11-pitch walk that scored Ernie Clement and chased Schlittler. One out later, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lofted a sacrifice fly against Jake Bird to make it 2-0.

Yesavage (2-1) allowed just two hits and walked none while striking out eight over six shutout innings. The 22-year-old, who retained his rookie status after throwing 14 regular-season innings last year, has a 1.07 ERA in five starts after missing the first month this season due to a right shoulder impingement.

Thunder tie up the series 1-1 with Spurs

The MVP looked like the MVP again, and the Western Conference finals are knotted up.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points, Alex Caruso added 17 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday night in Game 2.

Chet Holmgren scored 13 points and reserves Jared McCain and Cason Wallace each had 12 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder finished with a 57-25 edge in bench scoring, plus a 27-10 advantage in points off turnovers.

Vegas wins Game 1 over Avalanche

Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference Final by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Trailing 3-0 in the third period, Colorado made it 3-2 with 2:21 remaining on a power-play goal from Gabriel Landeskog. Nic Dowd sealed it for Vegas with an empty-net goal.

Sabres sign Ruff for 2 year extension

The Buffalo Sabres signed head coach Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension Wednesday, the team announced. 

His current deal was set to expire this summer, but he's now locked in through the 2027-28 season.

Ruff earned a Jack Adams Award nomination this season after leading the Sabres to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. Buffalo was eliminated by the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of their second-round series Monday.

Cale Makar out for Game 1 vs. Vegas

Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar won't play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednar announced.

Makar is day-to-day with an injury, and Bednar expects him to play in the series. Makar appeared to sustain an injury in Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild. He briefly left the game but returned as the Avalanche closed out the series.

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks comeback win

Jalen Brunson sparked one of the NBA's greatest postseason comebacks, a rally from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and finished with 38 points as New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Knicks target James Harden

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown didn't hide the fact that his team targeted James Harden on nearly every offensive possession as it clawed back into Tuesday's dramatic Game 1 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote

The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote, the team announced Tuesday.

Assistant coaches Kevin Dean, Scott Young, and Brett McLean were also dismissed.

The Canucks posted a 25-49-8 record in Foote's lone season on the job, finishing last place in the NHL.

Thunder look to Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder star SGA was critical of his Game 1 performance following the team's 122-115 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.

Montreal wins Game 7 over Buffalo

The Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Buffalo Sabres and advanced to the Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win in Monday's Game 7.

The Canadiens will face the Carolina Hurricanes with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line. Game 1 will be played Thursday in Carolina. Montreal last reached the conference final in 2021, eventually falling to the Lightning in the championship series.

Spurs win Game 1 in 2OT

Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, Dylan Harper finished with 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals Monday night.

Acuna Jr activated from injury

The Atlanta Braves reinstated star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins, the team announced.

Although Acuña isn't listed in Monday's lineup, he is available off the bench.

A strained left hamstring has kept the 28-year-old out of action since May 2.

Oilers will interview Craig Berube

The Edmonton Oilers are set to interview Craig Berube for their head coach position.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired Berube earlier in May after missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign. The Oilers, meanwhile, dismissed Kris Knoblauch on Thursday in the wake of their first-round playoff elimination.

Pelicans hire Mosley as next head coach

The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley as their next head coach.

Mosley will receive a five-year contract, Charania adds. He spent the last five seasons as head coach of the Orlando Magic before being fired in early May.

The 47-year-old helped guide the Magic to three consecutive playoff appearances. However, Orlando failed to advance past the first round each time, and the team blew a 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons this postseason.

Aaron Rodgers re-signs with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers will remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers for another season. 

The future Hall of Fame quarterback is signing a one-year deal worth up to $25 million to return to the Steelers for the 2026 campaign. The contract will have a base salary between $22 million and $23 million.

Blake Snell requires surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow.

The Dodgers didn't immediately provide a timetable for his return, although Roberts is optimistic that Snell will be back before the end of this season.

Buffalo Sabres force Game 7

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night to force Game 7 of their second-round series.

Montreal held a 3-1 lead after scoring three goals on its first three shots, but Buffalo fought back with its season on the line and registered seven unanswered goals.

Celebrini scores twice for Canada

Teenage captain Macklin Celebrini scored twice and Canada shut out Italy 6-0 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.

In his three-point game, the 19-year-old Celebrini netted a one-timer from the right circle after receiving a cross-ice pass from Porter Martone to make it 3-0 with 3:04 remaining in the opening period.

Celebrini followed his first goal of the tournament with his second from a backhand shot high into the net at 2:09 in the middle period for 4-0.

OG Anunoby started practicing again

OG Anunoby practiced again Saturday with the New York Knicks and said the right hamstring injury he sustained in these playoffs wasn't as bad as one he suffered two years ago.

Tortorella fined $100K

The NHL came down hard on the Vegas Golden Knights for failing to fulfill media requirements following Thursday's series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks.

The Golden Knights will forfeit a 2026 second-round pick, while head coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000, the league announced Friday.