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NHL playoff format needs massive overhaul

The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on Saturday, another reminder of how much the league needs to overhaul and perhaps even simplify its current playoff format.

SportsGrid's 2024 NFL Draft Big Board Player Rankings: Top 46

SportsGrid offers a detailed analysis of top prospects about to turn pro. The guide ranks draftees, breaking down strengths and weaknesses and their NFL impact.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Continue Starting Once Per Week

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the richest contract for a pitcher in MLB history, there were questions about how quickly he would be able to adjust to a new schedule.

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 17-32: A different perspective

NCAA gymnastics results, scores, winners for 2024 women's college semifinals

Some of the nation's top gymnastics talent takes the stage in the hopes of bringing their sides that much closer to an NCAA title.

NFL mock draft 2024: How Patriots' potential Drake Maye vs. J.J. McCarthy debate could shape 2024 NFL Draft

SN experts Jacob Camenker and Edward Sutelan trade picks in a joint mock draft.

Tennis-Sabalenka knocked out of Stuttgart Open by Vondrousova, Swiatek into semis

(Reuters) -World number two Aryna Sabalenka's hopes of reaching a fourth consecutive Stuttgart Open final ended after a 3-6 6-3 7-5 quarter-final defeat by Marketa Vondrousova on Friday, while champion Iga Swiatek maintained her perfect record at the event. World number one Swiatek extended her run at the tournament to 10-0 and is now two wins away from claiming a third successive Stuttgart title

U.S. Olympic wrestling trials 2024 schedule, TV channels, live stream to watch Team USA Paris Olympics qualifying

Who will earn at spot in the 2024 Olympics? The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the 2024 U.S. Olympic wrestling trials.

Nike Unveiled Its 2024 Paris Olympic Track Uniforms Striking Discourse

The internet was ablaze with jokes and constructive criticism.

Titmus fires Olympic warning with fastest 400m freestyle of year

World record holder Ariarne Titmus fired a warning shot on Friday to Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh ahead of the Paris Olympics with the fastest 400m freestyle of the year. Titmus beat Ledecky in a thrilling final at the Tokyo Olympics then broke the American great's long-standing world record in 2022, only for Canadian teenager McIntosh to better the mark last year.

Raiders GM Tom Telesco's NFL Draft history with first-round picks

As general manager Tom Telesco prepares for his first NFL Draft at the helm of the Las Vegas Raiders, we're taking a look back at his history with first-round picks.

Mets Morning News for April 19, 2024

Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

Predicting the Landing Spots for the Top 73 Available NFL Free Agents

With NFL free agency in full swing, with many top names available. SportsGrid checks in on the best 73 free agents and their potential NFL landing spots.

Braves select contract of Luke Williams, option Forrest Wall to Gwinnett

Atlanta adds another utility man to the active roster

"If you could carry the ball like the guards do today, that's a huge advantage" - B.J. Armstrong talks about how guard play has changed

Today’s guards have an advantage players from the previous era didn’t have.

Nike’s Olympic Uniform Reveal Sparks Criticism

Nike's recent unveiling of their Olympic track and field uniforms at the Nike Air event in Paris has ignited a firestorm of criticism on social media. The women's high-cut bodysuit design has drawn particular scrutiny, with many questioning the practicality and appropriateness of the revealing attire. As the debate rages on, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Nike's controversial design choices.

Bob Baffert-trained horse not allowed to run in Kentucky Derby, judge rules

As Bob Baffert is suspended from Churchill Downs through 2024, a judge ordered that one of his horses is unable to run in next month's Kentucky Derby.

5 NBA MVPs Who Didn’t Deserve to Win the Award, and 5 Players Who Really Should’ve Won That Year

Texans unveil new H logo on alternate helmets

The Texans have confirmed they'll wear an alternate helmet with a new logo this season.

NHL Playoffs 2024: Full schedule, bracket, TV times, and more

Here’s every matchup and the times for the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs

Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and result from Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart

Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and result from Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart - The 21-year-old Brit has returned to form but now faces the world No1 in the last eight of the Porsche Grand Prix

Wrestling's Dynamic Duos: 25 Tag Teams That Ruled the Ring

Usually, they are mid card performers assigned to give the audience a magical match, here are 25 great wrestling tag teams.

College Basketball Transfer Portal: Top 25 Players Committed

We breakdown the top players that have chosen a new team for the 2024-25 college basketball season. Stay up to date with all the transfer moves with SportsGrid

Three major league debuts in three days for the Dodgers

Ricky Vanasco, Andy Pages, Landon Knack gave the Dodgers three straight games with a major league debut for the first time in 29 years.

Friday NASCAR Xfinity schedule at Talladega Superspeedway

The Talladega Superspeedway weekend begins with qualifying.

NBA Playoffs: Predicting the Western Conference First Round

The NBA playoffs have arrived, so as each series kicks off this weekend, here is how we believe each first round series will play out and who will advance.

How will MLB schedule both the A’s and Triple-A River Cats in Sacramento in 2025?

It’s not as easy as you might think.

Will the Coyotes change their name in Utah? Latest news, rumors on new nickname options for 2024-25 relocation

It's official — the Coyotes are leaving Arizona and heading to Salt Lake City, Utah. Will the team's nickname go with it?

Here's the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2024 RBC Heritage

There’s something different about the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C., primarily because there’s something different about the golf course compared to other venues that host PGA Tour events. It’s easily distinguishable as a Pete Dye design, with the railroad ties and the visual deception that comes into play off the tee...

What we learned from the NBA play-in games so far

The play-in could have caused a couple of rebuilds already and there’s still a round left to be played.

NCAA makes major changes to college football

College football and the NFL have had some notable differences over the years that help differentiate the product on the field. But on Friday, the NCAA announced several changes to the college game that will make it look a lot more like professional football. One of the biggest scandals of the college football season last year came when Michigan recruiting staffer Connor Stalions was found to have been involved in a sign-stealing controversy...

2024 NFL Draft predictions: 10 bold predictions for the NFL Draft including trades

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Leiter optioned, White up

The Rangers have called up Owen White to get a fresh arm in the bullpen

IROC returns to Lime Rock Park for exhibition event in July 2024

On Friday morning, IROC announced that it will return to Lime Rock Park from July 19 to 20 for an exhibition event and more. The event will reunite original IROC competitors with cars actually raced in the legendary series. Also, fans will have the opportunity…

Bracket predictions for 2024 NBA playoffs: Picks for East, West champions and NBA Finals

The NBA playoffs tip off this weekend. Here is who experts have winning each of the Eastern and Western conferences, as well as the NBA Finals.

Running Back 2024 NFL Mock Draft - Projected Landing Spots and NFL Draft Analysis

Believe it or not, the 2024 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. While we can never make a perfect prediction of which teams will select which players, we do have a strong sense of major areas of weakness for individual teams. With that in mind, we can explore some of the teams that will pursue ...

Bengals announce the passing of Bill Tobin

Tobin previously worked with the Bengals and is the father of Duke Tobin.

Mr. Incredible and Japan’s Improbable Bid to Compete With the NBA

Buoyed by corporate money and growing crowds, Japanese basketball is coming after the big leagues.

3 First-Round Prospects Who Could Fall to the Giants at No. 47

The New York Giants have a need for blue chip talent which could be solved if a few first-round talents fall to the second round

Beijing half marathon runners stripped of medals after controversial finish

The top three in Sunday's Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organisers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China's He Jie controversially win. "Today the 2024 Beijing Half Marathon Organising Committee issued a decision on the investigation and handling of the men's race results," a state media report said on Friday.

Could another major sports franchise be headed out of Arizona?

Could the Arizona Diamondbacks be in trouble?

2024 Kentucky Derby prediction, odds, horses, top contenders: Surprising picks from horse racing insider

When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs

Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

PHOENIX (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise. Late Friday afternoon, Bettman will sit next to the new Coyotes owner in Salt Lake City to bask in the excitement of the league's newest city and a fan base that had been itching for another team to join the NBA's Utah Jazz. One day, two drastically...

What's on the masks of Stanley Cup playoff goalies? Our guide

From throwback logos to player tributes to a friendly otter, see the unique mask designs that goalies on 2024 postseason teams have worn this season.

Looking Back at the 14 Players Drafted Before Kawhi Leonard and Where They Are Now

3 best players who weren't selected in the 2024 WNBA Draft

This year's WNBA draft class was so good that even some of the most skilled players in college basketball didn't hear their names called.

What channel is Braves vs. Rangers on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Braves and Rangers

New York Mets unveil City Connect uniforms

The look will debut April 27 and then will be worn for every Saturday home game except Darryl Strawberry's jersey retirement on June 1.

Ohio State men’s basketball roster snapshot: How well do the pieces fit together right now?

Jake Diebler continues to stack talent, but will the roster turn out to be as flexible as he is hoping it will be?

Olivia Dunne celebrates LSU gymnastics’ championship berth: ‘Final 4 bound’

Olivia Dunne and the Lady Tigers aren’t done yet. LSU’s gymnastics team has advanced to Saturday’s NCAA Championship Final following a dominant performance Thursday in the semifinal at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, posting a score of 198.1125 — the program’s second-highest at NCAA Championships. Dunne did not take part in the competition, though video shows her warming up with teammates. LSU’s Haleigh Bryant led the way with a 39.7125...