Sidney Crosby Addresses First-Ever Embellishment Call After Game 3
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reacted to his first embellishment call in 21 NHL seasons after the Game 3 loss.
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Red Sox Announce Off-Field Move With Jarren Duran Amid MLB Season
The Red Sox continue to make an impact beyond baseball.
Spain Receives Lamine Yamal Injury News Weeks Before 2026 World Cup
Spain was handed a major Lamine Yamal injury update with only 50 days left before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Sleepers and Fades for Talladega
Favorites and longshots to win the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega.
TGL’s Business Case Is Starting to Look a Lot More Real
There comes a point when a sports startup stops feeling like a clever experiment and starts looking like a real business. TGL may be getting there. Reuters reported in late March that TGL franchise values had climbed sharply by the end of the league’s second season, with one minority stake deal ...
MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets for Thursday, April 23
MLB home run picks for Thursday target Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper, and Troy Johnston in prime matchups to go yard and cash HR prop bets.
Chiefs Make Hall of Fame Announcement on Thursday
Kansas City is adding Derrick Johnson to its Hall of Fame after a career that made him the franchise’s all-time leading tackler.
Stephanie White Shares Team Health Update Before WNBA Season
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is bringing good news and optimism ahead of the 2026 WNBA opening night. The Fever enter the new campaign with high hopes after a 2025 season ravaged by the injury bug. Superstar Caitlin Clark appeared in just 13 out of 44 games. Key contributors ...
Best Running Backs in Seattle Seahawks History
Marshawn Lynch's 'Beastquake' run literally shook the ground in Seattle, but is he the greatest RB in franchise history?
Best Quarterbacks in Seattle Seahawks History
The Seattle Seahawks achieved some sweet revenge in February, routing the New England Patriots for their first Super Bowl win since 2014, and second in franchise history. In the 2015 Super Bowl, Russell Wilson famously threw an interception at the 1-yard line with seconds left to play and the ...
Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Names 'Fastest Player' in the WNBA
Caitlin Clark dropped a major praise for her Fever teammate.
Monique Billings Declares What She Brings to the Table for Fever
Monique Billings brings eight years of WNBA experience to the Indiana Fever after signing a two-year contract on April 11. The 29-year-old forward will earn $800,000 per season under the new deal as she begins her stint in Indianapolis. Billings comes off an impressive one-year run with the Golden ...
New Fever Player Shares Honest Impression of Coach Stephanie White
Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever have strengthened their roster ahead of the 2026 WNBA season by recruiting Monique Billings. The 29-year-old forward signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Indiana. Billings joined the Fever after a standout campaign with the Golden State Valkyries. She ...
Ohio State Legend Cameron Heyward Loves the Buckeyes' 2026 Defensive Draft Class
In his four seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2007 through 2010, defensive lineman Cameron Heyward amassed 80 solo tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and two forced fumbles. Heyward's college resume was good enough to get him selected by the Pittsburgh ...
NFL Legend Terrell Owens Makes Career Announcement on Thursday
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens shares a playful career update that highlights his life after football.
Angel Reese Has Two Words After Moment With Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was full of praise for Angel Reese during their latest conversation.
NBA Reporter Taylor Rooks Announces $2.1 Million News
NBA media personality Taylor Rooks makes a huge off-court announcement during the NBA playoffs.
Air Jordan 4 'Iced Carmine' — Denim Finish, Pearl Pink, Icy Build: Release Details
The Air Jordan 4 "Iced Carmine" drops April 23, 2026 for $220, women's only. Pink denim upper, translucent wings, pale yellow midsole — full release details inside.
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love Watches Tape and Talks NFL With Athlon Sports
The recent "Running backs don't matter" axiom is about to take a severe beating when the 2026 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET. Because it's very likely that Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love will be selected in the top five picks, and for very good reason. There are ...
Mock Drafts Galore: Intriguing Predictions From 12 Different NFL Mock Drafts
We’re less than 24 hours from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, kicking off live from Pittsburgh Thursday night, and there are any number of expert mock drafts you can reference to get an idea how it’s all going to go down. Here at Athlon Sports, we’ve got you covered. In addition to the most recent ...
Will Lamine Yamal Miss the World Cup After Injury? Barcelona Issues Official Update
Lamine Yamal is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during Barcelona's 1–0 victory over Celta Vigo.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Final 1st-Round Predictions
Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Ty Simpson headline the final first-round forecast for the 2026 NFL Draft from Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling.
Ty Simpson Could Join Others Who Endured Long Wait in the Draft Green Room
When the 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh, 16 of the top prospects will be in attendance. Most if not all of them will be first-round draft picks, though there’s no guarantee. And in the case of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, how long he ends up sitting in the green room Thursday ...
Poll: Which Buckeye Gets Drafted First?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] Happy draft day, everyone! The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET, live from Pittsburgh. You ...