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Predicting the rest of the Dodgers' season from their first-month pace
110 wins? How much WAR for Shohei Ohtani? We use L.A.'s hot start to play over/under for the rest of 2026.[read more]

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Penguins on the brink, Mammoth looking to go up 3-1
Here are previews for both of Monday's games, a best bet, recaps from Sunday and updated stats.[read more]

The biggest shocks of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
From players overperforming or underperforming to powerless power plays to ... rotisserie chicken on the ice?[read more]

Kopitar's 'extremely special' career ends in loss
After announcing his retirement in September, Kings captain Anze Kopitar, the Slovenian center who is the top scorer in franchise history and a two-time Selke Trophy winner, saw his 20-year career close with Los Angeles' 5-1 loss to Colorado on Sunday.[read more]

Where every first-round series ranks, plus biggest questions
Where does every first-round series in the 2026 NBA playoffs rank so far? Plus, key questions and stock watch for upcoming free agents.[read more]

Inside the NBA's 'foul up 3' strategy: A game-winning call or clutch-time saboteur?
Zach Kram studied years of NBA film to determine whether it works and its impact on basketball.[read more]

Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats? Did Raiders help Fernando Mendoza? Why Ty Simpson?
The 2026 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.[read more]

Kiper's grades for all 32 draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams).[read more]

Rockets stay alive, find belief in Sengun's speech
The Rockets staved off playoff elimination with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 on Sunday night and credited Alperen Sengun's speech from morning shootaround for helping them believe they could come back in the series.[read more]

Wemby back, unhappy with concussion process
Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion as the Spurs beat the Blazers for a 3-1 series lead.[read more]