New Zealand determined to send Tim Southee off in style

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Jeff Legwold is a senior writer at ESPN covering the Denver Broncos and the NFL, with over 20 years of experience. He contributes to NFL draft coverage and serves on the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors. The Class of 2025 includes Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe, chosen by the Hall's board of selectors for enshrinement in August in Canton, Ohio. Eric Allen, a cornerback, had 54 career interceptions...

In Calgary, Colorado Avalanche defeated the Flames 4-2 with Martin Necas scoring twice and Cale Makar adding a goal and an assist. Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche, while Nathan MacKinnon recorded three assists to lead in league point-scoring. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for Colorado, extending their winning streak against the Flames to six games. Jonathan Huberdeau and Rasmus Andersson scored for Calgary, who have lost two straight, with Dustin Wolf making...

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Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills won the MVP award for his standout performance in leading the team to 13 wins and the AFC Championship, defying odds by not being named First Team All-Pro. Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings was named Coach of the Year after exceeding expectations and producing two seasons of 13 or more wins in his first three seasons. Jared Verse of the Los Angeles Rams received Defensive Rookie of the...

The 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline brought significant changes to fantasy basketball, with winners including Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks, De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs, Jimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors, Mark Williams of the Los Angeles Lakers, Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans, and rookies Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls, Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards, and Dalton Knecht of the Charlotte Hornets. Losers included Andrew Wiggins of...