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NHL Mock Draft 2026: Gavin McKenna to the Toronto Maple Leafs as we pick for every lottery team
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after entering the lottery with an 8.5 percent chance to land the top selection. The San Jose Sharks jumped from No. 9 to No. 2, winning the second draw.Immediately after the conclusion of Tuesday night’s lottery, a collection of our NHL reporters combined for a mock draft of the first 16 picks. This is their best attempt to predict what will happen on draft day based on their knowledge of the teams they cover and what those teams...
The Maple Leafs badly needed something (anything!) to go right. This was it
On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs had one of the strangest, most unsettling days in recent memory.On Tuesday, they won the draft lottery.To say this changes everything would be a stretch. To say it changes a lot, though, feels about right.The Leafs, led by their controversial new front office of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, badly needed something (anything!) to go right. This was it. The chance to select first at the draft for the first time in 10 years — since Auston Matthews went No. 1 in 201...
2026 NHL Draft Lottery takeaways: Gavin McKenna's readiness, Caleb Malhotra's ascent and more
The conclusion of U18 worlds and the drawing of the NHL Draft Lottery means that draft season is officially upon us.After Tuesday night’s lottery, the order of the first 16 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft is now determined.League finals in junior hockey are about to get started, and men’s worlds in Switzerland won’t be far behind them. Then we’ll wrap up another year on the prospects calendar with the Memorial Cup in Kelowna, B.C., at the end of the month and then the NHL Scouting Combine in Bu...
Search called off for Australian hiker missing in rugged Canadian national park
Police suspend ‘extensive’ six-day air and ground search in Nova Scotia, citing ‘no new information’Teams in eastern Canada have called off an “extensive” six-day air and ground search of a rugged park for a missing Australian hiker.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said this week it had suspended operations after an effort involving dogs, 100 people, aircraft and ground crews yielded “no new information” in the whereabouts of Denise Ann Willams. Continue reading...
Framber Valdez ejected as benches clear between Tigers and Red Sox
DETROIT — Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected from Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox after hitting Trevor Story and sparking a benches-clearing incident.After surrendering back-to-back home runs to Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu in the fourth inning, Valdez’s next pitch to Story was a 94 mph fastball that drilled Story between the letters on the back of his jersey.Advertisement
Controversial US influencer Sneako who once praised Hitler hangs out with NRL star as outrage grows over his visit to Australia
Controversial US influencer Sneako who once praised Hitler hangs out with NRL star as outrage grows over his visit to AustraliaStreamer Sneako granted visa to AustraliaCoalition has called for his deportationREAD MORE: Pauline Hanson confirms major political move By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:42, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 01:47, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
NBA fines Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of officiating on livestream
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown was fined $50,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing league officiating. Brown’s comments were made during a livestream on Sunday and included criticism of Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers for flopping.This story will be updated.
Maro Itoje backs Give2Move campaign urging Brits to donate unused trainers
More than 114 million pairs of trainers are sitting idle in UK households – and England rugby star Maro Itoje is urging Brits to donate their unused sports shoes to help more people get active
Their poles offloaded, 3 athletes from Tamil Nadu forced to change train
Tamil Nadu's pole vaulters encountered a troubling incident when Railway Protection Force officials at Rajahmundry carelessly cut the ropes holding their valuable poles to a train's windows. As a result, the poles tumbled onto the tracks, leaving the athletes no choice but to halt the train and salvage their equipment.
New York Rangers fall 2 spots at NHL Draft Lottery, settle for No. 5 pick
Very little has gone the New York Rangers’ way lately, and that trend continued in Tuesday’s 2026 NHL Draft Lottery.The worst-case scenario occurred, with the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks snagging the top-two picks, respectively, to push New York down to No. 5. The Blueshirts entered with the third-best odds to land the No. 1 choice (11.5 percent) but were leapfrogged twice and therefore dropped down by the maximum two slots.Advertisement
Slow and unsteady: Has Jasprit Bumrah’s once-lethal variation lost its edge?
Jasprit Bumrah’s trademark slower ball has struggled in IPL 2026, conceding 74 runs from 46 deliveries without taking a wicket. Bumrah has managed only three wickets in 10 matches, with critics like Sunil Gavaskar pointing to declining pace, inconsistent lengths and overuse of variations. Gavaskar believes Bumrah is overcomplicating his bowling but expects him to regain form soon.
IPL playoff qualification scenarios: Revived Chennai Super Kings back in control
Chennai Super Kings reignited their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a dominant win over Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 steered them to a comfortable chase after disciplined bowling. Now sixth, CSK need at least two wins from their remaining four games, including crucial ties against Lucknow Super Giants, to secure a top-four spot amidst a tight race.
Yankees will wear John Sterling patch to honor longtime radio broadcaster
NEW YORK — The Yankees announced on Tuesday that they will wear a season-long patch on their uniform to memorialize John Sterling, their longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster.The Yankees unveiled hats during Monday’s game with the initials “JS” on the back, which they’ll continue wearing through May 17. The patch will take over as their permanent tribute to Sterling on May 18, the first game of the Yankees’ next homestand.Advertisement
Who should the Vancouver Canucks take at No. 3 in 2026 NHL Draft? Scouts poll
The NHL’s Draft Lottery ball machine whizzed and whirred on Tuesday night, and once again, let the Vancouver Canucks down.Despite owning the most favourable odds at the 2026 lottery by virtue of their 32nd-place finish, the draw for the No. 1 pick was won by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the draw for the No. 2 pick was won by the San Jose Sharks.Advertisement
'Denied TMC ticket for refusing to pay Rs 5 crore': Ex-cricketer's shocking claim
The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.
The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?
The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to their first Champions League final since 2006ByAlex HowellArsenal reporter at Emirates StadiumPublished4 minutes agoCommentsIt might seem odd to suggest an English club reaching a Champions League final have been in danger of going under the radar - but that has almost been the case for Arsenal this year.Such has been the immense pressure piled upon Mikel...
2026 NHL Calder Trophy finalists: Islanders' Schaefer remains heavy favorite
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders, Ivan Demidov of the Montreal Canadiens and Beckett Sennecke of the Anaheim Ducks were announced on Tuesday as the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, given “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition” in the NHL.The winner of the award, voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, will be announced next month.Advertisement
College football coaches back ending conference title games, 'maximizing' CFP field
College football’s coaches association is calling for the College Football Playoff to “maximize” the number of teams, eliminate conference championship games and complete the CFP by the second Monday in January, as part of a group of informal recommendations announced on Tuesday.The American Football Coaches Association does not have formal power to change rules, but its coaches sit on various NCAA committees, and the AFCA has crafted ideas in the past that have later become official proposals a...
Toronto Maple Leafs win No. 1 pick at 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the No. 1 pick at the 2026 NHL Draft in late June, leaping four spots at the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night.The Leafs entered the lottery with just an 8.5 per cent chance of winning the No. 1 pick. The Leafs had the fifth-best odds of grabbing the No. 1 pick after finishing with the fifth-worst overall record this season.Advertisement
NFL star Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting personal chef
NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsNFL star Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting personal chefThe case involved conflicting accounts of an incident at the former athlete's Dedham homeLeah Willingham Wednesday 06 May 2026 00:17 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2971103","ar...