Canadian Hockey League players helping reshape college hockey after rule change permits them to play

April 9, 2026

Sidney Crosby never played for an NCAA title. Neither did Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid or, going way back, Wayne Gretzky. For decades, the stars of the Canadian Hockey League were deemed pros as juniors — they received stipends — and ruled ineligible for the NCAA as a result. In the age of name, image and likeness deals and the transfer portal, the NCAA recently lifted its ban on CHL players. That means a new wave of CHL standouts has the opportunity to hoist an NCAA trophy before skating off to chase the Stanley Cup in the NHL. This week, there are nearly 20 players with ...

NBC thrilled with Year 1 of NBA deal, touts ‘On The Bench’ as one of the season’s successes

April 9, 2026

Expect more of NBC's "On The Bench" innovation for NBA games going forward. Reflecting on the network's first season back in the NBA business, NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood touted many highlights Wednesday — including bringing the voices of Michael Jordan,Snoop Dogg,Caitlin Clark and Lenny Kravitz to some broadcasts, plus finding ways to combine the past and the present. But the big win, in Flood's eyes, might have been how putting analysts on team benches worked out so well — probably better than many imagined. "We'd love to do more 'On The Bench' games. We think ...

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

April 9, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul. The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates early Wednesday, less than a week after the former first-round pick made his major league debut. The deal, the largest in ...

Justin Rose says Masters tournament record of 63 could fall one day. It would take near perfection

April 9, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Brooks Koepka was asked a couple of years ago whether it was possible to shoot 59 at the Masters and shatter that most hallowed scoring barrier few will ever touch and even fewer have accomplished in a professional tournament. The look of incredulity that crossed his face ...

Collin Morikawa’s ailing back is feeling better, body still in a state of flux ahead of the Masters

April 9, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Collin Morikawa has been hitting balls for about a week after dealing with a back injury, and while the two-time major winner admitted he's "not exactly where I want to be," he plans to be standing on the first tee box for his sixth Masters on Thursday. "It's unfortunate," ...

Brewers beat stumbling Red Sox 8-6 behind Mitchell’s tiebreaking single and 3 hits from Yelich

April 8, 2026

BOSTON — Garrett Mitchell lined a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night, sending them to their eighth loss in nine games. Christian Yelich had three hits and an RBI for the red-hot Brewers (8-2). Willson Contreras hit a solo homer and reached base five times for the Red Sox (2-8). Garrett Whitlock (0-1) walked two batters before Mitchell's go-ahead hit. Left fielder Roman Anthony threw wildly to the plate, allowing a second run to score that made it 7-5. Aaron Ashby (3-0) got four outs and Angel ...