No. 8 Liberty complete sweep of top-seeded Lynx with Game 2 win - ESPN
NEW YORK — The New York Liberty are peaking at the right time and were able to complete a historic sweep of the Minnesota Lynx to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
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Explainer-Five things to know about the college sports bill that passed the US Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept 29 : The US Senate passed legislation this week to regulate college sports, a multibillion-dollar industry that has been upended in recent years by increased earning opportunities for student athletes.
Galway pull a rabbit from the hat – just in time too
Every coronation needs a competitive race. As soon as Kevin Walsh stood down as Galway manager after five years in charge, his successor was obvious. Even still, they needed a contender for the throne.
A new NHL season starts today — here's a catch-up on Canada's teams
The 2026-27 NHL season begins today with five games, including an oddly timed 5 p.m. ET opener between the Tkachuk-fuelled Florida Panthers and the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, plus a pair of all-Canadian matchups as Montreal visits Toronto at 7 p.m. ET and Edmonton hosts Vancouver at 10 p.m. ET.
Aaron Judge won't play ALWCS; Giancarlo Stanton makes roster - ESPN
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge will not play for the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card series, but fellow slugger Giancarlo Stanton — who hasn't played in over five months — was included on the roster.
NHL betting guide: 32 teams, 32 bets to make this season - ESPN
The NHL drops the puck on a new season Tuesday night, and with every team playing 84 games, it will be the biggest season yet. As 32 teams enter the season with renewed optimism and reshuffled rosters, we have what sports bettors can look forward to this season with one futures bet to make for every team. Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash have the betting insight for every team, including awards races, playoff chases and player milestones.
NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams - ESPN
Opening night of the 2026-27 NHL season is Tuesday, which includes a tripleheader of games on ESPN: Florida Panthers-Carolina Hurricanes at 5 p.m. ET (including the Stanley Cup banner-raising), New York Rangers-Boston Bruins at 8 p.m. ET, and Chicago Blackhawks-Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Thomas Chabot named Ottawa Senators captain
The Ottawa Senators have named Thomas Chabot as captain for the 2026-27 season, which begins later this week.