How the Rantanen blockbuster happened, what's next for Avs, Canes, other contenders

Logan Thompson clarified that his highlight-worthy save against Jake Evans was actually a deflection off the post, not a save, but his goaltending was crucial in helping the Washington Capitals secure a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, leading the playoff series 2-0. Coach Spencer Carbery praised Thompson's performance in the third period, where he made key saves to maintain the lead, earning him the first star of the game. Thompson, returning from injury, expressed...

After four weeks of the transfer portal opening, Washington State lost six players, including LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech), Isaiah Watts (Maryland), and Nate Calmese (Wake Forest), while Cedric Coward is considering Alabama or Duke. Freshman center Dimitrije Vukicevic's exit surprised WSU, as he was expected to contribute next season, though he might return. Despite these losses, WSU retains players like ND Okafor, Rihards Vavers, and welcomes Jerone Morton and Emmanuel Ugbo to bolster their defense...

The Knicks achieved a 19-12 record in clutch games this season, ranking fifth in the NBA, largely due to Jalen Brunson, who played a pivotal role with a 17-11 record in such games. Brunson led the league with an average of 5.6 points per game in clutch situations, totaling 156 points and 52 clutch field goals, while also shooting 51.5% from the field, earning him the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award. He secured...

On April 23, after sweeping Midland College, the Odessa College softball team remains first in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, boasting a record of 35-4 overall and 16-0 in the conference. The Lady Wranglers' impressive 20-game winning streak includes victories of 6-4, 7-6, 8-3, and 11-3 against Midland, with standout performances from players like Jaycie Pacheco. Odessa College, currently ranked No. 8, will face Howard College in a crucial four-game series to conclude the...

Former LSU football left tackle Will Campbell is poised to make history as the first LSU tackle selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, with projections placing him at No. 4 overall to the New England Patriots. Under head coach Brian Kelly, who has a successful track record of developing first-round offensive linemen at Notre Dame, Campbell hopes to follow in the footsteps of elite players like Quenton Nelson, Mike McGlinchey, Ronnie Stanley,...

Kechaun Bennett, a former four-star edge rusher for Michigan football, has entered the transfer portal after struggling to find significant playing time since joining the team in 2021. Despite showcasing his potential with three tackles, including 1.5 for loss in the spring game, he only recorded four tackles across four games during the 2024 season. With his departure, the Wolverines are expected to rely on younger edge rushers like Devon Baxter, Lugard Edokpayi, and incoming...