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Stanley Cup chase is wide open as contenders make deals

The NHL trade deadline showed that the race to succeed the Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup champions after they went back to back and fell short this season is wide open. The Colorado Avalanche are rightfully the betting favorites, 5-2 on BetMGM Sportsbook, since they have been atop the ...

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker among the top free agents

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks found their starting quarterback in free agency last year, landing Sam Darnold. The New England Patriots went from worst to first in the AFC East after signing several key veterans who helped them reach the Super Bowl. Winning free agency doesn't ...

Sports briefs

Moore reaches plea deal ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors in a criminal case that arose immediately after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant. The deal was ...

Sports briefs

Brooks stays with Packers GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Running back Chris Brooks has agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract to stay with the Green Bay Packers, according to his agency. One West Sports Group issued an X post Wednesday announcing Brooks' deal. Brooks was set to become a ...

Women’s college wrestling achieves major milestone

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa City area is a fitting place to host the first NCAA women's wrestling championships. "What is it they say? 'Wrestletown USA?'" McKendree University coach Alexio Garcia said. "I think it's a great place for wrestling to be hosted. You go to some places, ...

Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history with perfect start

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the "mastermind" behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team. Hamlin calls their co-ownership a "perfect partnership." The team has been nothing shy of perfect behind driver Tyler Reddick so far early in 2026. Reddick became the first ...