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Wild's Mats Zuccarello, Yakov Trenin out for Game 3 vs. Stars
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin are out for Game 3 of the Minnesota Wild-Dallas Stars first-round playoff series.Neither player was in warmups in advance of Wednesday night’s game. Zuccarello, who had three assists in Game 1, will miss his second game in a row with what the Wild said are the effects of an elbow to the head from Stars defenseman Tyler Myers early in Saturday’s game. Trenin was injured late in the first period of Monday night’s Game 2 when he was trucked in the...
Flyers-Penguins scuffle sends 11 players to penalty box after lengthy delay
PHILADELPHIA — One of the NHL’s nastiest rivalries has added a chapter to its story.In Game 3 of their first-round series, a combined 11 Pitsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers players were sent to the penalty box after Penguins forward Bryan Rust and Flyers forward Travis Konecny took part in a wrestling match behind the Penguins’ net. The scuffle led to a prolonged melee and an even longer delay as the officials determined which players to penalize.At one point, five Flyers went to the pena...
Michigan's Warde Manuel admits feeling 'betrayed' amid Sherrone Moore's 'inappropriate relationship' fallout
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is speaking out as a wide-ranging review of the football program unfolds following Sherrone Moore's dismissal.Last year, an investigation determined Moore was involved in an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." It was later revealed that Moore's former assistant was part of the relationship. The fallout from the scandal ultimately left Michigan's top athletics official feeling "betrayed.""I felt betrayed. It’s the best word that I can use," Ma...
Charles Barkley's NBA tanking solution: 'Everybody get one ping-pong ball'
Charles Barkley believes he has a solution that would help end the tanking epidemic that has engulfed the NBA this season.“Very simple,” Barkley said during an interview on the “Waddle and Silvy Show” on ESPN 1000 in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon. “Everybody get one ping-pong ball. That’s it. There’s no other sport where if you lose, they give you more ping-pong balls or more chances of winning. Of course, teams are gonna tank. They want more opportunity. Just say, ‘Hey, everybody who don’t mak...
IPL: Jofra Archer creates history, goes past Yuzvendra Chahal to become…
Jofra Archer achieved a historic milestone for Rajasthan Royals. He became the franchise's leading IPL wicket-taker with a stellar bowling performance. Archer's spell secured a crucial victory for his team. Rajasthan bowlers defended a low total successfully. This win highlights the team's bowling strength. Archer's achievement marks his significant impact.
Leaders of the mighty NL Central: 5 takeaways from the Reds' 5-1 road trip
The Cincinnati Reds’ five-game winning streak concluded with a 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday at Tropicana Field, but the team is headed back to Great American Ball Park for six games while leading the National League Central. Their 16 wins were tied for the most in baseball as the team boarded its plane to return to Cincinnati.Advertisement
UK temperatures set to soar to above 20C this weekend as spring sunshine continues: Dry weather threatens to derail World Puddle Jumping Championships
UK temperatures set to soar to above 20C this weekend as spring sunshine continues: Dry weather threatens to derail World Puddle Jumping ChampionshipsBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:12, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 01:12, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Footballer, 25, 'stabbed to death with screwdriver' after fight over pizzas
Footballer, 25, 'stabbed to death with screwdriver' after fight over pizzasGabriele Vaccaro and two friend were returning to their parked car at around 3:30am on Sunday, April 19 in Pavia, Italy when they came across five youths who reportedly demanded they hand over pizzasNewsTannur Anders UK & World News Reporter01:04, 23 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA teenager allegedly stabbed Gabriele Vaccaro, 25, to death with a screwdriver while “trying to steal” the pizzas he was carrying(Image: Ja...
Acura Sponsors Car At Indy 500, But Pauses IMSA Effort After 2026
BusinessSportsMoneyAcura Sponsors Car At Indy 500, But Pauses IMSA Effort After 2026ByBruce Martin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 07:54pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Felix Rosenqvist in the Acura-sponsored Honda Indy car at the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Bea...
Longtime NASCAR crew chief tells wild story about one of the sport's biggest characters
One of the most memorable names in NASCAR history is that of Dick Trickle, and now his former crew chief is telling some wild stories about what a character the 1989 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year was.Jimmy Fennig was a longtime NASCAR crew chief who worked with the likes of Mark Martin, Kurt Busch, and Carl Edwards.NASCAR DRIVER KATHERINE LEGGE SLAMS 'DEI HIRE' SLIGHTS AFTER XFINITY SERIES CRASHIn 1989, Fennig was paired with Trickle, who was entering his rookie campaign at the age of 48 after...
Adam Silver on Tom Dundon's cost-cutting with Trail Blazers: 'He knows what he’s doing'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed zero concern with reported cost-cutting measures recently enacted by new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon during an appearance on the Barstool podcast “Pardon My Take” on Wednesday.As reported by The Athletic and other outlets, Dundon’s Blazers have attempted to shave expenses through a myriad of unconventional measures. Among those: cutting down on support staff traveling with the team, excluding two-way players from traveling to road playoff g...
‘MS Dhoni will only play when…’- CSK coach breaks silence ahead of crucial MI clash
Chennai Super Kings face uncertainty regarding MS Dhoni's return for IPL 2026 due to a persistent calf injury. Despite recent training, his comeback remains unconfirmed, with the team also grappling with other player injuries. This has impacted CSK's performance, placing them eighth on the table ahead of a crucial match against a confident Mumbai Indians.
Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley & Wolves?
Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley & Wolves?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, Tottenham's Xavi Simons and Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest have all scored key goals for their teams in recent matchesBySam DruryBBC Sport journalistPublished7 minutes ago1 CommentsTwo down, one to go.Burnley's loss to Manchester City meant they joined Wolves in having their relegation from the Premier League confirmed.For the past couple of weeks, it...
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal goes off injured 54 days before Spain's first World Cup game
Lamine Yamal went off during Barcelona’s 2-0 win against Celta Vigo with a suspected muscle injury only 54 days before Spain’s first World Cup match.The 18-year-old scored a penalty in the 40th minute — the game’s opening goal — but went down soon after and needed treatment on the pitch.After a delay of nearly 20 minutes due to a medical emergency in the crowd, he was replaced by Roony Bardghji, 20, just before the half-time mark and walked straight down the tunnel.Advertisement
Italy could replace Iran in World Cup in plot to repair ties between Trump and Meloni
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be hosted by the USA, but Trump's special envoy Paolo Zampolli has suggested to both the President and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino that Iran should be replaced by Italy in the tournament
College Football Playoff leaders resume talks on 16 vs. 24 and other postseason particulars
IRVING, Texas — Discussions about College Football Playoff expansion resumed this week, as the CFP’s annual meeting of commissioners, selection committee members and other dignitaries reignited a yearslong conversation that will likely continue throughout the spring and the summer.A 16-team field or a 24-team field remain the two expansion options to grow beyond the current 12-team field, which just wrapped up its second season.Advertisement
Daria Kasatkina sinks to 11-year ranking low after first-round defeat at Madrid Open
Australian loses 6-3 3-6 7-6 (15) to Ukrainian qualifier Daria Snigur28-year-old drops from No 12 last April to world No 83 in next rankingsDaria Kasatkina’s career in Australian colours has plummeted to a new low at the Madrid Open after she suffered an agonising first-round defeat which will send her tumbling to her lowest world ranking for 11 years.On a day when all four Australian women crashed out in the clay-court event, Kasatkina suffered the most frustrating reverse, succumbing 6-3 3-6 7...
Top Five hilarious NFL Draft night moments to get the nostalgia flowing
With the NFL Draft upon us, many fans are ready to see their teams select some of their future favorite players.Draft day is special because it represents the next generation of franchise players, and it's a dream come true for several young athletes.That's not what we are here to talk about today, though.While the NFL Draft does have its iconic moments, it is also home to some laugh-out-loud hilarity too.Below are five of the funniest draft moments in recent memory, from canine hijinks to canna...
Kalen DeBoer, thought to be on hot seat, will now make more than Nick Saban at Alabama
Kalen DeBoer may have a long way to go to step out of Nick Saban’s shadow, but he is now guaranteed to surpass Saban in one area: Salary.Alabama gave DeBoer a seven-year contract extension that will pay the coach $12.5 million this year. That’s more than the $11.1 million Saban earned during his final season in 2023 — when he was the highest-paid coach in college football.Advertisement
Andoni Iraola declines to comment on Chelsea vacancy 'out of respect' to Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola has declined to address any possible interest from Chelsea in him becoming their next permanent head coach after Liam Rosenior’s sacking on Wednesday.Earlier this month, the Bournemouth head coach confirmed he would leave the Premier League club in the summer at the expiry of his current contract in Dorset.Advertisement