Carson Hocevar already living up to his reputation as NASCAR’s newest star

April 29, 2026

Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands. He devised a unique way to greet NASCAR Nation after the first Cup Series win of his career. During a daring victory lap that bordered on dangerous, Hocevar piloted his No. 77 Chevrolet while hanging out the window. He enthusiastically slammed the car's roof and saluted the crowd as he rolled down the Talladega Superspeedway frontstretch and performed a burnout. "I thought, 'Man, I have really long legs, and I wonder if I ...

Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players

April 28, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay's confidence in its returning players was evident from the way the Packers approached this week's draft. With virtually all their starting positions already settled, the Packers made just six draft selections to match their lowest total in franchise ...

Packers’ Jayden Reed signs three-year, $50.25 million extension

April 28, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has signed a three-year contract extension with $50.25 million in new money and $20 million guaranteed. The deal was confirmed by Drew Rosenhaus, who teams up with Ian Grutman to represent Reed. ESPN first reported the extension. Reed, who turns 26 on Tuesday, would have been entering the final year of his rookie deal this season if he hadn't agreed to an extension. The 2023 second-round pick from Michigan State has caught 138 passes for 1,857 yards and 15 touchdowns while also rushing for 310 yards and three more ...

Kyle Harrison’s gem enables Brewers to avoid sweep with 5-0 win over Pirates

April 28, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Kyle Harrison collected a career-high 12 strikeouts and allowed just one hit and one walk in six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Sunday. The Pirates were attempting to complete a sweep in Milwaukee for the first time since winning four straight games here in August 2016. The Pirates' last sweep of the Brewers came August 2022 at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's only hits were Marcell Ozuna's single against Harrison (2-1) in the second and Nick Gonzales' double off Trevor Megill in the seventh. The Pirates ...

Anze Kopitar’s 2-decade career with the Los Angeles Kings ends in cheers and tears with playoff loss

April 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Anze Kopitar skated to center ice and slowly circled, his arm raised in gratitude, while he took in one last standing ovation. His Los Angeles Kings teammates pounded their sticks on the ice before escorting him to the bench and up the tunnel for the final time. The Kings ...

Sabres erupt for 4 goals in first period, win 6-1 to push Bruins to 3-1 hole in series

April 28, 2026

BOSTON — Sabres coach Lindy Ruff shut down any talk of putting forwards Tyson Kozak and Jason Zucker back in after injuries sent them to the locker room late in Game 4 of Buffalo's first-round playoff series against the Bruins. "I said 'There's no need to return at this time,'" Ruff said ...