Local Sports
Italy Has to Beat Northern Ireland, Then Wales or Bosnia to Return to World Cup
Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland’s turn.
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Local Sports
3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits for Max Scherzer if he Leaves the Toronto Blue Jays
If Max Scherzer leaves the Toronto Blue Jays, here are the three best MLB free agent fits for the future Hall of Famer.
Hockey
Which 16 teams will make the playoffs? Projections for all 32 at the quarter mark
Here’s a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.
Hockey
Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
Some of our wild takes from September don’t look so wild anymore. Others are way off-base. Here’s an update.
Basketball
Early trade deadline questions: What’s next for Giannis, Lakers and top contenders?
Early NBA trade deadline questions for Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.
Hockey
Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ ‘mishap’
Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is out indefinitely after what coach Paul Maurice described as a “barbecuing mishap.”
Hockey
Source: No further discipline for Stars’ Rantanen
The NHL Department of Player Safety has decided Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will not receive any supplemental discipline for his boarding major against the Islanders, a source told ESPN.
Hockey
Source: Neck guards mandatory at ’26 Games
Neck guards will be mandatory for all hockey players at the upcoming Olympic Games in Milano-Cortana, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Hockey
Bruins’ McAvoy, hit in mouth by puck, has surgery
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy had surgery Wednesday to repair facial injuries after being hit in the mouth by a slap shot. He will be sidelined indefinitely.
Hockey
Jets sign captain Lowry to 5-year, $25M extension
The Winnipeg Jets signed captain Adam Lowry to a five-year, $25 million contract extension Wednesday. The deal starts next season.