Day: April 5, 2025

Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Dallas’ Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins’ 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title. Crosby, Dadonov get dueling hat tricks in Dallas

Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Dallas’ Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins’ 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title.

​Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Dallas’ Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins’ 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title.

Trinity Rodman took just five minutes to to make her mark on her long-awaited return to the United States women’s national team, opening the scoring in a 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday. Rodman scores in return as USWNT beats Brazil

Trinity Rodman took just five minutes to to make her mark on her long-awaited return to the United States women’s national team, opening the scoring in a 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday.

​Trinity Rodman took just five minutes to to make her mark on her long-awaited return to the United States women’s national team, opening the scoring in a 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday.

With the second-most wins of any active coach without a national championship, Sampson has his best chance yet. With 798 wins, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson is after his first title — but his legacy is cemented

With the second-most wins of any active coach without a national championship, Sampson has his best chance yet.

​With the second-most wins of any active coach without a national championship, Sampson has his best chance yet.

Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound. Ohtani’s 26-pitch bullpen session a ‘positive’

Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound.

​Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound.

Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award’s history to earn the award. Duke’s Flagg 4th freshman to win Wooden Award

Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award’s history to earn the award.

​Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award’s history to earn the award.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh’s slow start needs to be attributed to the players, “the ones playing,” and not the club’s management, despite the latter being the target of the fans’ ire. Skenes: Pirates’ 2-6 start on players, not brass

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh’s slow start needs to be attributed to the players, “the ones playing,” and not the club’s management, despite the latter being the target of the fans’ ire.

​Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh’s slow start needs to be attributed to the players, “the ones playing,” and not the club’s management, despite the latter being the target of the fans’ ire.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma shoulders the blame and admits some “frustration” over the fact that his Huskies have not won an NCAA title since 2016. Auriemma takes blame for UConn’s title drought

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma shoulders the blame and admits some “frustration” over the fact that his Huskies have not won an NCAA title since 2016.

​UConn head coach Geno Auriemma shoulders the blame and admits some “frustration” over the fact that his Huskies have not won an NCAA title since 2016.

USC sophomore star JuJu Watkins became the third underclassman to win the Wooden Award, beating out UConn’s Paige Bueckers, UCLA’s Lauren Betts, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Texas’ Madison Booker. USC’s Watkins adds to honors with Wooden Award

USC sophomore star JuJu Watkins became the third underclassman to win the Wooden Award, beating out UConn’s Paige Bueckers, UCLA’s Lauren Betts, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Texas’ Madison Booker.

​USC sophomore star JuJu Watkins became the third underclassman to win the Wooden Award, beating out UConn’s Paige Bueckers, UCLA’s Lauren Betts, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Texas’ Madison Booker.

Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a “life-changing opportunity” and something he “couldn’t pass up.” Red Sox’s Campbell: ‘Couldn’t pass up’ $60M deal

Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a “life-changing opportunity” and something he “couldn’t pass up.”

​Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a “life-changing opportunity” and something he “couldn’t pass up.”

Here’s how each team can win Saturday’s semifinals, plus their potential flaws and predictions for both games. Your guide to the men’s Final Four: Auburn-Florida, Duke-Houston (with picks!)

Here’s how each team can win Saturday’s semifinals, plus their potential flaws and predictions for both games.

​Here’s how each team can win Saturday’s semifinals, plus their potential flaws and predictions for both games.

Witness Ovi’s evolution from rock star rookie to “young gun” to Cup winner to chasing Gretzky (and much more). Ovechkin’s NHL journey through eight eras

Witness Ovi’s evolution from rock star rookie to “young gun” to Cup winner to chasing Gretzky (and much more).

​Witness Ovi’s evolution from rock star rookie to “young gun” to Cup winner to chasing Gretzky (and much more).

Who will win the semifinals and national title game in San Antonio this weekend? Our experts weigh in. Picks for the 2025 men’s Final Four — including national champion

Who will win the semifinals and national title game in San Antonio this weekend? Our experts weigh in.

​Who will win the semifinals and national title game in San Antonio this weekend? Our experts weigh in.

Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowler who is the Falcons’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, has retired. He last played for the Eagles in 2023. 7-time Pro Bowl receiver Jones officially retires

Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowler who is the Falcons’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, has retired. He last played for the Eagles in 2023.

​Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowler who is the Falcons’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, has retired. He last played for the Eagles in 2023.

The Dodgers ran themselves out of a shot at keeping their undefeated season alive in a 3-2 loss to the Phillies that stuck them at 8-1 on the season. Basepath blunders help end Dodgers’ unbeaten run

The Dodgers ran themselves out of a shot at keeping their undefeated season alive in a 3-2 loss to the Phillies that stuck them at 8-1 on the season.

​The Dodgers ran themselves out of a shot at keeping their undefeated season alive in a 3-2 loss to the Phillies that stuck them at 8-1 on the season.

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration in Washington. He potentially could have had one more but opted not to try to score on the empty net late. Ovechkin scores 894th, draws even with Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration in Washington. He potentially could have had one more but opted not to try to score on the empty net late.

​Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration in Washington. He potentially could have had one more but opted not to try to score on the empty net late.

Pitt guard Jaland Lowe, who entered the transfer portal after averaging over 16 points and five assists per game this season for the Panthers, has committed to Kentucky, sources told ESPN. Sources: Pitt transfer Lowe commits to Kentucky

Pitt guard Jaland Lowe, who entered the transfer portal after averaging over 16 points and five assists per game this season for the Panthers, has committed to Kentucky, sources told ESPN.

​Pitt guard Jaland Lowe, who entered the transfer portal after averaging over 16 points and five assists per game this season for the Panthers, has committed to Kentucky, sources told ESPN.