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Utah NHL team blown away by fans welcome

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - It was a day nobody will soon forget. Salt Lake City opened its arms for its new NHL team, and the players and coaches were blown away by all the love and support.

NFL Draft delivers rough time for Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins, Josh Allen, Niners receivers

With the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft complete, some teams are off to a good start, while others may have created more issues for their veterans.

Falcons brass defend draft night shocker, mum on Kirk Cousins reaction

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris defended the decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.

Stephen Curry wins NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection

(AP) -- Golden State’s Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and now he’s got another trophy to add to his collection.

Moose on the Loose: Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Great job by the Heisman trust on Wednesday to welcome Reggie Bush back into the family of Heisman winners and give him back his 2005 Heisman trophy.

2024 NFL Draft Tracker: Keep up with every 1st round pick and every trade

(NEXSTAR) - The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Detroit with the timer for the first pick set to begin at 8 p.m. ET. College prospects from across the country now wait anxiously as they hope to hear their name called and their dreams made a reality.

Malik Nabers expresses excitement on joining Giants

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Daniel Jones and the New York Giants have a new offensive weapon this season. The Giants had the sixth pick in the NFL Draft and selected LSU standout wide receiver Malik Nabers. Nabers spent three seasons with LSU, notching over 3,000 receiving yards.

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA.

Fresno State's OC says the 'Dogs are adapting and evolving through spring ball

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno State football wraps up spring ball this weekend with the spring preview. Fresno State's offensive coordinator Pat McCann is happy with where his group is at this point.

Former New York Giants tackle Korey Cunningham dead at 28

Former NFL offensive lineman Korey Cunningham was reportedly found dead at a residence in New Jersey on Thursday. The New York Giants confirmed his passing the following day.

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Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.

New reality hits Saint Mary’s basketball: Experts, coach Randy Bennett weigh in on key players transferring from mid-major powerhouse

Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett on wild frontier of modern college athletics: ‘You’re gonna have to adapt.

Throwback Thursday: Bemis profiles future 1st round pick Xavier Worthy

The receiver out of Central High School went in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday (28th overall to the Kansas City Chiefs), but in the midst of the pandemic in the summer of 2020, Sports Central's Scott Bemis profiled the high school senior, as he prepared to get a head start on

Brooklyn Nets surprise youth athletes with basketball camp scholarships

PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- Brooklyn Nets player Cam Johnson and Ticketmaster teamed up for a surprise that left 20 young Brooklynites beaming with excitement as they announced a basketball camp scholarship to help the athletes live out their hoop dreams.

Pac-12 recruiting: Arizona State’s wild week ends well as UCLA keeps Toia and Colorado’s portal experience churns on

The Sun Devils lost key players to the transfer portal but secured commitments from several recruits.

First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft

(AP) - The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

What Lions GM Brad Holmes said after trading up to draft Terrion Arnold

The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft after a trade with Dallas.

Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot

There could be a surprising team from each of Europe’s “big five” leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season.

Will security concerns alter plans for opening ceremony on Seine River?

Paris has touted a first-of-its-kind opening ceremony where athletes will be paraded on boats along the Seine River instead of marching into a stadium.

Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win that has since been stripped, calling it an embarrassment.

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USC star Caleb Williams drafted No. 1 in NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have a new quarterback: University of Southern California star and former Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. Williams was unsurprisingly selected by the Bear with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NFL Draft.

It's Official: Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with No. 1 overall pick in NFL Draft

DETROIT — It's official Bears fans. University of Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, cementing him as the latest rookie signal caller in Chicago charged with ushering in a new era for the franchise.

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer star Marta, the six-time women's world player of the year, plans to retire from the national team after this year.

Baseball: Cathedral Catholic 12, Madison 11

A slew of runs were scored off Del Mar Heights Road on Wednesday afternoon with Cathedral Catholic edging Madison 12-11 in a very entertaining and exciting game.

Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch. Manager Craig Counsell went to insert Little with one out in the seventh inning.

GJ Jackalopes announce new owner

The GJ Jackalopes today announced that award-winning film producer Mike Tollin has acquired the team.

Friday preps spotlight: Pioneer, Palo Alto distance runners approaching longstanding record

O'Dowd coach has teachable moment at baseball game. Milpitas baseball team closes in on league crown. Monte Vista senior wins seven golds at nationals. Castilleja lacrosse standout averaging 7.4 goals per game.

Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.

Stepinac captures multiple titles behind Boogie Fland

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PIX11) -- The Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders finished the regular season with a 15-0 record and went 26-4 overall on their expanded year, claiming the Hoophall West title, a division championship, and back-to-back CHSAA city and state titles.

Patrick Mahomes give 2-emoji reaction to Chiefs trading up for record-breaking receiver

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Xavier Worthy, the record-holder for the fasted 40-time, and Patrick Mahomes seems excited about it.