Source: Oilers’ McDavid won’t appeal 3-game ban Oilers star Connor McDavid and the NHLPA will not appeal his three-game ban for a cross-check to the head of Canucks forward Conor Garland, a source told ESPN.

Thomas to golfers: Grant more access to media Justin Thomas is asking his fellow golfers to make themselves more accessible to the PGA Tour’s media partners during telecasts, citing the sport’s need to “better connect with fans.”

Pirate treasure: Rare Skenes card to 11-year-old An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has scooped up a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The card could fetch a massive haul if the kid is willing to sell it or give it to the Pirates.

What makes Ichiro a Hall of Famer, from those who knew him best As a Mariners icon gets his Cooperstown call, teammates and opponents share what makes him 100% Hall of Fame worthy.

Way-Too-Early top 25: A new-look Ohio State remains on top The season has just ended, but that won’t stop Mark Schlabach from ranking the best teams for 2025.

Why Travis Kelce is everyone’s favorite teammate From risking getting fined to consoling struggling teammates, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has a side not many see.

‘When Novak is at this level, it’s really difficult to find the way’: How Djokovic beat Alcaraz The 10-time Australian Open champion took down much-younger and higher-seeded Carlos Alcaraz.

OSU ends at No. 1 in historic AP finish for Big Ten The national champion Ohio State Buckeyes topped the final Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the season. Notre Dame finished No. 2 for its highest end-of-season ranking since 1993.

Mercury’s Griner tests free agency for first time Brittney Griner, who has always re-signed with the Mercury since she was drafted in 2013, will test the WNBA’s free agent market for the first time.

A unanimous first-ballot HOFer?! Everything to know for Hall of Fame ballot reveal day From who can get in to who could get pushed off the ballot, we have your election day primer.

Day, Buckeyes end ‘great story’ with CFP crown Ohio State claimed its first national title in 10 years with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Djokovic beats Alcaraz, advances to Aussie semis Novak Djokovic continues his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy by beating Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals.

Warriors drubbed in worst home loss of Kerr era After suffering the worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era, a 125-85 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Monday at Chase Center, Stephen Curry told reporters he’d like to see if the Golden State Warriors “can keep ourselves afloat until we get some guys back.”

Norman: I’d win LIV-PGA debate vs. Rory, Tiger Greg Norman says he would “win the debate” against Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods over LIV Golf’s impact on golf.

OSU, Texas open as betting faves for ’26 CFP title The top two favorites to win next season’s College Football Playoff will square off in Week 1, when Ohio State hosts Texas on Aug. 30.

Irish loss ‘falls on my shoulders,’ Freeman says Following a 34-23 loss to Ohio State in Monday’s College Football Playoff title game, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman told reporters, “We can’t make mistakes. It falls on my shoulders. And as the head coach, we have to be better prepared for this moment.”

Error-prone Gauff eliminated at Australian Open Paula Badosa upset an error-prone Coco Gauff on Tuesday to advance to the Australian Open semifinals.

Alonso ‘very calm’ amid Real Madrid links Xabi Alonso has said he’s “very calm” despite being linked to taking charge at Real Madrid, with speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti.

Man City sign Brazil teen Vitor Reis from Palmeiras Manchester City have annnounced the signing of Brazil youth international Vitor Reis from Palmeiras.

Ancelotti on Madrid exit talk: I won’t decide Carlo Ancelotti has denied that he’s made his mind up to leave Real Madrid this summer, saying “I won’t decide my departure date from this club.”