Hockey
Blackhawks GM: Bedard deal is ‘important’ priority
Connor Bedard is eligible for restricted free agency, but it’s unlikely that his contract situation lingers for that long.
Sports
Hockey
Goal king Ovechkin ‘pretty sure’ he’ll keep playing
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, said he’s “pretty sure” that Tuesday’s season finale won’t be his last game as he ponders retirement.
Hockey
Matthews still noncommittal on future with Leafs
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said Thursday that he “can’t predict the future” when asked whether he expects to be back with Toronto next season.
Hockey
Bowness agrees to return as Blue Jackets coach
Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract to return as coach of the Blue Jackets next season.
Hockey
🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who’s leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
Basketball
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn’t need to be “penalized more moving forward” in the wake of the Hornets star’s fine for tripping Miami’s Bam Adebayo.
Basketball
Wizards expect Keefe to return, continue rebuild
The Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA’s worst record.
Basketball
Luka, Cunningham win appeal, eligible for awards
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards’ challenge was declined.
Basketball
Jones guilty plea expected in NBA gambling case
Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Basketball
‘A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged’: How 48 hours changed the Lakers’ season
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets — as a home underdog.