Stanley Cup contender tiers: Where do all 32 NHL teams fit in? - ESPN
The seasons are changing and the days are getting shorter. That means hockey season is nearly upon us — and we should be in for a fascinating one in 2026-27.
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NHL-Ovechkin, young stars headline NHL's expanded 84-game season
Sept 25 : The NHL drops the puck on an extended 84-game campaign next week with Macklin Celebrini leading a new generation of superstars and record goalscorer Alex Ovechkin returning for what could be the final season of his glittering career.
Sailing-America's Cup crews in run-up regatta
Sept 25 : America's Cup teams get their first true taste of racing in the Bay of Naples on Friday as the Italian city hosts a three-day preliminary regatta ahead of the main event next year.
Penix's return revives Falcons' attack in rout of Packers - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Michael Penix Jr. cried in the locker room before the Atlanta Falcons' last preseason game in August, according to Falcons safety Jessie Bates III. Penix was emotional because he knew he was not ready to return from left ACL surgery last November.
LaFleur at a loss for answers to Packers' offensive woes - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The problem for the Green Bay Packers isn't just that they couldn't run the ball anywhere close to how the Atlanta Falcons did on Thursday night nor could they keep quarterback Jordan Love from getting pressured play after play. It's that through three games, they have no idea what they're good at on offense.
Meet Cam Achord: The Packers' secret special teams weapon - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. — He wears cleats to practice even though he won't take a snap. He runs stride for stride with the kick returners, yet he doesn't have a ball in his hands. He takes a knee to demonstrate how kickers want the ball angled, but he's not a holder. He'll even throw himself — nose first — into a player even though he's not in pads.
Judge denies request to seal records in Josh Jacobs case - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The judge who presided over the criminal case of Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs denied a request by the victim to have evidence permanently sealed and instead turned the matter over to the police department that conducted the criminal investigation.
Ben Rice tops Aaron Boone's preseason prediction, passes 40 HRs - ESPN
NEW YORK — Ben Rice one-upped Aaron Boone. And then he two-upped the Yankees manager.