The Pittsburgh Penguins have a big-time decision to make over the summer. Franchise legend Evgeni Malkin does not have a contract for next year, and while Malkin has said he wants to stay, the Pengui… [+3164 chars]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a big-time decision to make over the summer. Franchise legend Evgeni Malkin does not have a contract for…

Russian Machine Never Breaks

Former Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy believes Evgeni Malkin will sign with Capitals if he does not re-sign with Penguins - RMNB

The long and short of the Mets miserable April is that it ended on another loss.
Despite a well-timed 359-foot longball and the desperate use of a couple three-foot sacrifice bunts to jumpstart a fu… [+3275 chars]

The long and short of the Mets’ miserable April is that it ended on another loss.

New York Post

Luke Weaver blows lead as miserable Mets take yet another agonizing loss - New York Post

Abcnews.com

LIV Golf to lose investment from Saudi Arabia, fund says - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff was removed from today’s game in the second inning with his velocity notably lower than usual. It quickly became obvious that something was off, as he started th… [+3205 chars]

Something is clearly not right with Brandon Woodruff.

MLB Trade Rumors

Brandon Woodruff Removed From Start After Velocity Dip - MLB Trade Rumors

The Boston Celtics (3-2) will visit the Philadelphia 76ers (2-3) for Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series this Thursday. Tipoff from Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly is set for 8:00 p.m… [+4360 chars]

The Boston Celtics (3-2) will visit the Philadelphia 76ers (2-3) for Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series this Thursday. Tipoff from Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly is

The Action Network

Celtics vs 76ers Predictions, Picks, NBA Playoffs Game 6 Odds 4/30 - Action Network

The 49ers twice traded down and out of the first round last Thursday. Their first pick was wide receiver DeZhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick. 
The 49ers have defended their pick of Stribl… [+1553 chars]

The 49ers twice traded down and out of the first round last Thursday.

NBCSports.com

Kyle Shanahan: 49ers got what they wanted trading out of the first round - NBC Sports

Cowboys receiver George Pickens has accepted the franchise tender for 2026. Why would he do it?
Its not complicated.
Pickens could have stayed away, for all of the offseason program, all of trainin… [+2218 chars]

Cowboys receiver George Pickens has accepted the franchise tender for 2026.

George Pickens has one play for 2026: Show up and play well - NBC Sports

The Packers are electing to put one of their defensive players under contract for 2027.
Per Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com, Green Bay has exercised edge rusher Lukas Van Ness fifth-year option.… [+478 chars]

The Packers are electing to put one of their defensive players under contract for 2027.

Packers exercise Lukas Van Ness’ fifth-year option - NBC Sports

On defense, meanwhile, the Sabres could be without Logan Stanley on Friday. The big blueliner missed practice with an illness, and his status is uncertain for Game 6.
He was worse yesterday, better … [+1219 chars]

Norris back in, Stanley questionable, Black Aces enter the mix.

NHL News

Lineup updates as Sabres prepare for Game 6 - NHL.com

Plenty of pro athletes blow through their money quickly and go broke in retirement. Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is not about to let that happen.
Love says all the money he gets from… [+830 chars]

Plenty of pro athletes blow through their money quickly and go broke in retirement.

Jeremiyah Love plans to invest his NFL paychecks, live off endorsement income - NBC Sports

Dallas Stars left wing Michael Bunting (58) passes the puck past Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Su… [+3520 chars]

Bunting will replace an injured Arttu Hyry, while defenseman Alexander Petrovic enters for Myers.

The Dallas Morning News

Bunting in, Myers out as Stars make lineup changes ahead of Game 6 vs. Wild - Dallas News

This MammothGolden Knights first-round series has looked about as even as they come, but it's been anything but a stalemate. With one experienced team filled with established superstars (Vegas) and o… [+3874 chars]

This Mammoth–Golden Knights first-round series has looked about as even as they come, but it’s been anything but a stalemate. With one experienced team filled with established superstars (Vegas) and one hungry newcomer still finding its full potential (Utah)—…

Defector.com

Vegas And Utah Are Murder On Early Bedtimes - Defector

SEATTLE (April 30, 2026) The Seattle Kraken today announced that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will be exploring other coaching roles in the National Hockey League.
 As Jessicas current contract … [+844 chars]

SEATTLE (April 30, 2026) — The Seattle Kraken today announced that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will be exploring other coaching roles in the National Hockey League.
“As Jessica’s current contract expires, she has expressed her desire to explore other coa…

Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell to explore new NHL coaching opportunities - NHL.com

Duke coach Jon Scheyer is finding new and inventive ways to uplift college basketball's nonconference schedule and getting paid a lot of money while doing so. 
The school announced Thursday that it … [+3706 chars]

The Blue Devils are entering into a first-of-its-kind broadcast deal for three huge games that will bring millions in NIL opportunities

CBS Sports

Duke to play UConn, Michigan, Gonzaga next season on Amazon in groundbreaking TV deal - CBS Sports

Offensive and defensive linemen dominate our list, along with a couple of playmaking wide receivers.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Most Impactful Rookies Selected in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft - Sports Illustrated

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he’s “here for” Mike Vrabel, who’s “doing some stuff off the field and out of the coaching world” in the wake of the head coach’s scandalous relationship with for… [+3503 chars]

Patriots QB Drake Maye said he’s “here for” head coach Mike Vrabel in the wake of the head coach’s scandalous relationship with former Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini.

Drake Maye speaks out on Mike Vrabel after Dianna Russini scandal - New York Post

Washington Wizards icon John Wall is returning to the D.C. area in a new basketball role at Howard University. 
Per ESPN's 
Shams Charania, Howard officials confirmed that Wall has been named presi… [+1447 chars]

Washington Wizards icon John Wall is returning to the D.C. area in a new basketball role at Howard University.

Bleacher Report

NBA Legend John Wall Named President of Basketball Operations at Howard University - Bleacher Report

There was a lot of flip-flopping yesterday with games getting rained out and guys not getting into the lineup, but I hit a winner for the third straight day and now have to thank the baseball heavens… [+3275 chars]

Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, and Kazuma Okamoto headline Josh Inglis' MLB home run predictions on Thursday, April 30.

Covers.com

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets, Picks, Parlay & Odds for Thursday, April 30 - Covers.com

10 of 10What's Happening
It hasn't exactly been a bloodbath out there for pitchers. Scoring is up relative to 2025, but only from 4.45 runs per game to 4.51 runs per game.
Context matters, though. … [+1261 chars]

With April coming to an end, the 2026 MLB season is just about 20 percent of the way finished. So yeah, it's going fast.

MLB's Biggest Winners and Losers 30 Games Into 2026 Season - Bleacher Report

11:30am: Robert is receiving an epidural injection and will be reevaluated in a week to 10 days, per Tim Britton of The Athletic. The Mets don’t currently expect him to miss too much more than the mi… [+4158 chars]

Oft-injured Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is headed back to the injured list. You can get more details over at MLB Trade Rumors.