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Oddsmakers favor Presidents' Trophy-winning Avs to win Stanley Cup

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:40:37 GMT

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The Colorado Avalanche, out to end the miserable postseason history for Presidents' Trophy winners, are the unanimous favorite to lift the Stanley Cup with the playoffs about to start.

The regular season concluded Thursday night, and the final two first-round playoff matchups were confirmed.

The Edmonton Oilers routed the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 and claimed second

NHL roundup: Oilers clobber Canucks, claim 2nd in Pacific

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:55:06 GMT

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Matt Savoie finished the regular season with his first NHL hat trick, helping host Edmonton steam to a 6-1 win over Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, giving the Oilers home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

With the victory in the regular-season finale, Edmonton clinched second place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers will host the third-place Anaheim Duck

Robert Thomas' hat trick propels Blues past playoff-bound Mammoth

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:40:38 GMT

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Robert Thomas recorded his second career hat trick, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth in the regular-season finale for both teams on Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Rookie defenseman Logan Mailloux, who celebrated his 23rd birthday on Wednesday, scored the go-ahead goal with 2:57 remaining in the third period. He forced a turnover in the offensi

Stanley Cup playoffs to open with Saturday tripleheader

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:05:03 GMT

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The Stanley Cup playoffs won't have every seed finalized until later Thursday night, when the final batch of Western Conference games sorts out three remaining teams. But the NHL has revealed how the postseason will start.

Game 1 between the Ottawa Senators and Eastern Conference top seed Carolina Hurricanes will kick off a tripleheader of playoff games Saturday

Underperforming Jets set sights on Sharks in season finale

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:55:18 GMT

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The Winnipeg Jets and visiting San Jose Sharks will look to end their seasons on a high note when the two face off on Thursday night.

It'll be the conclusion of a disappointing campaign for the Jets (35-34-12, 82 points), who enter the finale with 34 fewer points than their Presidents' Trophy-winning season of one year ago.

Winnipeg dropped three straight games an

NHL roundup: Knights rally past Kraken to clinch Pacific Division

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:19:13 GMT

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Reilly Smith scored twice during Vegas' three-goal third period and also had an assist as the Golden Knights rallied for a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken to clinch the Pacific Division title on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

It was the 31st multi-goal game of Smith's career and his second of the season. Jack Eichel had two assists and Shea Theodore and Mitch Ma

Reilly Smith tallies twice as Knights down Kraken, win Pacific title

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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It was the 31st multi-goal game of Smith's career and his second of the season. Jack Eichel had two assists and Shea Theodore and Mitch Ma

Playoff-bound Kings out to improve positioning vs. Flames

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:19:05 GMT

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The Los Angeles Kings have a playoff spot assured entering their final regular-season contest, a visit to the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

What has not been decided is whether the Kings (35-26-20, 90 points) will finish third in the Pacific Division or be a Western Conference wild-card team. They are tied with the Anaheim Ducks for third in the Pacific and trail th

Mammoth host Blues in final postseason tune-up

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:19:09 GMT

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A spirited surge has afforded the Utah Mammoth the luxury of kicking up their heels in their regular-season finale against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Nick Schmaltz scored a pair of power-play goals on Tuesday to help the Mammoth (43-32-6, 92 points) clinch the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference with a 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin earns assist in possible finale

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:40:26 GMT

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Alex Ovechkin had an assist in what might have been his final NHL game, Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal and the Washington Capitals beat the host Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in the season finale for teams on Tuesday. Neither team will be in the playoffs.

Chychrun scored on a power play with about four minutes left in regulation.

The secondary assist

Blues rebound from 3-goal deficit, top playoff-bound Penguins

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:05:19 GMT

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Jimmy Snuggerud had two goals and two assists to help the St. Louis Blues rally for a 7-5 win against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

Dylan Holloway had two goals and an assist, Logan Mailloux had a goal and an assist, Jake Neighbours had two assists and Jordan Binnington made 18 saves for the Blues (36-33-12, 84 points), who rallied from a thr

Blues rebound from pair of 3-goal deficits, top Penguins

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Jimmy Snuggerud had two goals and two assists to help the St. Louis Blues rally for a 7-5 win against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

Mammoth hold off Jets, secure West's No. 1 wild card

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:05:06 GMT

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Nick Schmaltz scored twice as the Utah Mammoth held on late to defeat the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Logan Cooley had a goal and an assist, Nate Schmidt had two assists, Alex Kerfoot scored a goal and Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves for the Mammoth (43-32-6, 92 points), who snapped a two-game skid.

With the win, Utah secured the first wild-card spot

NCAA penalizes Iowa for '22 tampering violations

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:19:17 GMT

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The NCAA ruled on Tuesday that Iowa committed tampering violations when head coach Kirk Ferentz and an assistant made impermissible contact with then-Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara in November 2022 before he entered the transfer portal.

Penalties include the vacation of four wins from the 2023 season in which McNamara participated, a decision that Ferentz call

NCAA delivers report on Iowa tampering violations

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:25:14 GMT

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The NCAA ruled on Tuesday that Iowa committed tampering violations when head coach Kirk Ferentz and an assistant made impermissible contact with a player in November 2022 before he entered the transfer portal.

Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr previously resolved their respective violations in the case. However, the school had argued that one of the pen

Kings within range of higher seed as they face lowly Canucks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:05:10 GMT

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After clinching a Stanley Cup playoff spot, the Los Angeles Kings will look to track down the top wild-card seed in the Western Conference when they face the host Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Quinton Byfield scored twice, while Alex Laferriere and Trevor Moore each scored and added an assist as the visiting Kings (35-26-19, 89 points) topped the Seattle K

Playoff-bound Mammoth seek winning touch against Jets

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:55:23 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth will try to get back in the win column when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

This is the third and final game between these Central Division rivals this season. The Mammoth won the two previous meetings, 3-2 in Winnipeg on Oct. 26 and 4-3 on Dec. 21 in Salt Lake City.

Utah (42-32-6, 90 points) sits in the first wild-card spot in th

Penguins prepare for playoffs with season finale vs. Blues

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are locked into second place in the Metropolitan Division and know who they'll play in the first round of the playoffs.

That said, they still have some areas to clean up heading into their regular-season finale on Tuesday night against the host St. Louis Blues.

The Penguins will host their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, in the

Amid tough stretch, Flames face Avalanche

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:40:39 GMT

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The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that reality hasn't stopped them from making a difference in the postseason race.

The Flames (33-38-9, 75 points) beat Utah 4-1 on Sunday and will try to defeat another playoff-bound team when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

In between, Calgary will host the Colorado Avala

NBA roundup: Raptors top Nets to earn first postseason spot since 2022

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:40:29 GMT

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Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022.

In recording his third triple-double of the season and the ninth of his career, Barnes helped the Raptors (46-36) secure the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They face the fou

NHL roundup: Ducks still in playoff hunt despite OT loss to Canucks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:55:08 GMT

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Marco Rossi scored with 10 seconds left in overtime as the last-place Vancouver Canucks played the role of spoiler Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks, who needed a win to snap a seven-year playoff drought.

Rossi rifled a slapshot past Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal after taking a pass from Jake DeBrusk for the Canucks' second power-play goal of the co

Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:55:09 GMT

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Brayden Pachal scored his first goal of the season and added two assists, and the host Calgary Flames beat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Sunday night.

Matt Coronato, Connor Zary and Mikael Backlund also scored for the Flames (33-38-9, 75 points), who had lost three straight and are eliminated from playoff contention. Dustin Wolf made 28 saves. In two wins versus Utah thi

Lakers empty the bench in lopsided win over lowly Jazz

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:19:02 GMT

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Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each posted 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles on Sunday to help the Los Angeles Lakers earn a 131-107 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz in the regular-season finale.

LeBron James completed his 23rd regular season, finishing with 18 points in 17 minutes for the Lakers (53-29), who will be the No. 4 seed in next week's Western Conferen

Golden Knights look to continue momentum vs. Jets

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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The Vegas Golden Knights clinched a Stanley Cup playoff berth for the eighth time in their nine years of existence with a 3-2 overtime win over Colorado on Saturday. But don't look for John Tortorella's team to take the foot off the pedal in their final two regular-season contests.

Vegas (37-26-17, 91 points), which hosts the Winnipeg Jets (35-32-12, 82 points) on Mon

Playoff-hungry Flyers 'playing the right way' with Carolina test next

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:40:23 GMT

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Two of the three teams in Metropolitan Division playoff spots meet on Monday night when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Hurricanes (52-22-6, 110 points) have clinched the division title, while the Flyers (41-27-12, 94 points) are in third. With two games to play, they lead the Washington Capitals by one point, the Columbus Blue Jackets by

Reports: Kings retaining coach Doug Christie for 2nd full season

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:25:10 GMT

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Doug Christie is expected to return as head coach of the Sacramento Kings for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple media reports Sunday.

On Sunday, Christie closes out the first season of a three-year contract he signed with Sacramento on May 1. The Kings (22-59) enter the final day of the regular season tied with Utah for the worst record in the Western Conf

Mammoth strives for playoff momentum; Flames hope to play spoiler

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:55:09 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth will try to solidify their Stanley Cup Playoffs position when they visit the Calgary Flames on Sunday night.

Utah (42-31-6, 90 points), which saw its five-game winning streak end with a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, is three points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the race for the first wild-card spot from the Western Conference, wit

Environmental advocates: Utah monument protections could affect AZ

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:06:00 GMT

Environmental advocates are concerned that the Trump administration could enact a rarely-used statute to remove environmental protections for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah, which they contend could put monuments at risk in other states, including Arizona.

The move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, but some conservation groups say that could spell disaster for forests and other public lands in Utah and across the country

New Coaching Staff Adds Different Dynamic to This Year's Draft

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:31:57 GMT

Clifton Brown

As he prepares for next week's draft, General Manager Eric DeCosta is hearing from new voices on the coaching staff.

Head Coach Jesse Minter and his staff have been giving DeCosta input for weeks. Which players do they like, or dislike? Who fits their schemes and who doesn't?

Historically, the coaching staff has always had its fingerprints on the Ravens' draft. But this is the first time

The '26 NFL Draft Class: Offensive Line

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:03 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks

JACKSONVILLEThe group is good. The unknown is how good.

Many analysts see offensive line as one of the 2026 NFL Draft's deepest positions with many starting-level players. And there may be a lot of really good players among those starters.

Whether the class is historically good is another question.

Francis Mauigoa of Miami is considered by some the

Morning Learn More About WR Christian Kirk 🗞

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:41 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, April 16:

New and Notable

5 Things to Know: Wide Receiver Christian Kirk

The San Francisco 49ers added another proven playmaker to their offense with the addition of wide receiverChristian Kirk, a dynamic weapon known for his versatility and production through various teams in the NFL.

Here are f

Cardinals Mock Draft Tracker 2026 5.0

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:17 GMT

A look at the analysts' choices for pick No. 3

Zach Gershman

The construction crews in Pittsburgh are hard at work as the NFL draft venue and stage is being built. In Tempe, the Cardinals are putting the final touches on their big board and draft plans. General manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Mike LaFleur will be asked about position groups and many of the draft prospects when they meet with the local m

Morning 49ers Reveal the 2026 Gold Rush 🗞

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:35 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Wednesday, April 15:

New and Notable

2026 Mock Draft Monday 7.0: Offensive Focus Builds in Latest 49ers Projections

In this week's roundup, analysts heavily lean toward offensive additions, particularly along the offensive line, with one Utah prospect drawing consistent attention. Analysts also look towards play

Late for Work: Pundit's Perfect Ravens Draft Pick Will Surprise You

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:26:44 GMT

Kevin Eck

Pundit's Perfect Draft Pick for Ravens Will Surprise You

The current wave of mock drafts includes those that have a twist.

InFOX Sports draft analyst Rob Rangs mock draft, he identified each team's biggest need and the prospect who would be the perfect fit. Perceived value was not taken into account.

For the Ravens, who own the 14th-overall pick, Rang said center is

On The Clock: A second look at the top ILBs in the '26 Draft

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April. Today, they take a second look at the inside linebacker position.

Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matt's First Look

1. Sonny Styles, Ohio State, 6-5,

Why Mel Kiper Jr. Would Pick Spencer Fano Over Vega Ioane

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:06:16 GMT

Clifton Brown

Penn State guard Vega Ioane isthe overwhelming favorite among draft punditsto be the Ravens' choice with the 14th overall pick.

However, ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. loves the versatility of Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano. On an upcoming episode of "The Lounge" podcast, Kiper gave the nod to Fano over Ioane if both are available at No. 14.

Kiper views Fano as an immediate starter

2026 Seahawks Draft Preview: Linebacker

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:53:05 GMT

A look at where the Seahawks stand at linebacker heading into the 2026 draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rangs top-ranked prospects at that position.

byJohn Boyle&Rob Rang

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off next week in Pittsburgh, and for the Seahawks, this year's draft represents a chance to add to a roster mostly made up of the players who were part of the team that won Super Bowl LX in February.

Dussault's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:34:52 GMT

Mike Dussault breaks down his 50 favorite prospects in this years 2026 NFL draft.

Mike Dussault

The 2026 NFL Draft will pose a significant change of pace for the New England Patriots. After two years of top-four picks, the Patriots unexpected run to Super Bowl LX has them back in territory more familiar during the days of the dynasty.

At 31st overall, there's a huge amount of uncertainty. Which positi

Morning Mock Draft Monday 7.0, Roster Moves Ahead of Draft 🗞

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:34:26 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Tuesday, April 14:

New and Notable

49ers Sign CB Jack Jones & DL Cameron Sample to One-Year Deals

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed CB Jack Jones and DL Cameron Sample to one-year deals. Take a look at their individual stats.

Learn More>>>

2026 Mock Draft Monday 7.0: Of

2026 Top Prospects: Offensive Line

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:19:54 GMT

An overview of the top offensive line prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, including several tackles and the best-ranked guard and center

Brianna Dix

Offensive Tackle

OT Spencer Fano, Utah

Spencer Fano became just the fifth All-American in program history and the first Utah player to win the Outland Trophy. Fano fires out of his stance and possesses jaw-dropping lateral agility. D

BioUtah Joined National Convening on America's Biotech Moment

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:49:32 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY - March 25, 2026

BioUtah today joined the Biotech Across America State Symposium in Washington, D.C. to discuss the strategic importance of strong state and local biotechnology ecosystems in bolstering national security and economic resilience.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more,

Thailand Considers Tourist Accident Insurance to Address Rising Unpaid Hospital Bills

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:24:55 GMT

Thailand Considers Tourist Accident Insurance to Address Rising Unpaid Hospital Bills

Thailand Considers Cross-Border Health Insurance for International Tourists

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:06:00 GMT

Thailand Considers Cross-Border Health Insurance for International Tourists

Canadian Insurers Push Owners to Fortify Homes, Urge Carney to Prioritize Climate Risks

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:47:59 GMT

Canadian Insurers Push Owners to Fortify Homes, Urge Carney to Prioritize Climate Risks

Lamont pushes health insurance tax credits for CT employers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:29:35 GMT

Lamont pushes health insurance tax credits for CT employers

Dutch Insurer Aegon Strikes $2.7B Deal to Sell UK Insurance Business to Standard Life

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:04:31 GMT

Dutch Insurer Aegon Strikes $2.7B Deal to Sell UK Insurance Business to Standard Life

Senate confirms nomination of CT insurance commissioner

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:59:10 GMT

Senate confirms nomination of CT insurance commissioner