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Five members of the U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold medal team are headlining the largest PWHL draft class since the league's launch. The impressive talent pool of 235 players is so deep that the league is adding up to four new expansion teams next season.
Five US Olympic gold medal winners, including NCAA champion Caroline Harvey, are joining the professional women's hockey league this year. The upcoming draft features the largest talent pool since the league's creation.
Fresh off winning Olympic gold in Milan, five members of Team USA's championship hockey squad are headlining the largest draft class in women's professional hockey history. Wisconsin star Caroline Harvey leads a pool of 235 players preparing to join the rapidly expanding league.
The professional women's hockey league welcomes its largest prospect pool ever, headlined by five fresh Olympic champions ready to bring their medal-winning talent to North American ice. Among them is Caroline Harvey, who just became the most decorated college player of her generation.
Detroit's new women's hockey team just made history by signing its first player and adding three Olympic gold medalists to the roster. The moves signal major momentum for professional women's hockey in Motor City.
Six UCLA women's basketball players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, a first in league history. Just one week after winning the national championship together, the teammates are ready to make their mark as professionals.
The Atlanta Falcons made the 2026 NFL Draft unforgettable for the Terrell family, selecting cornerback Avieon Terrell to join his older brother A.J. on the same team. What started as smart drafting turned into a heartwarming family reunion on the football field.
Thousands of fans packed downtown Montreal to celebrate the Victoire's historic Walter Cup victory, the first PWHL championship for a Canadian team. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin says the love from supporters has been overwhelming during a week of festivities.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
The Montreal Victoire claimed hockey history Wednesday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the PWHL's Walter Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Ottawa. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin lifted the trophy after three years of American dominance in the young league.
Former President Bill Clinton walked into Jerry Jones' pre-draft press conference Wednesday, creating a moment of laughter and friendship before one of football's biggest nights. The unexpected visit highlighted the longtime bond between the two public figures.
Over 805,000 football fans flooded Pittsburgh across three days, shattering the NFL Draft attendance record and proving that good weather isn't required when a city has heart. Even Saturday's rain couldn't dampen the turnout as the Steel City crushed the previous record set in Detroit by 30,000 people.
Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller stayed calm on the phone with Detroit Lions coaches, but his family erupted with joy the moment he hung up. The first-round pick's emotional draft night moment reminds us why sports matter.
Up to 700,000 football fans are flooding Pittsburgh this week for the NFL Draft, potentially bringing $200 million to local businesses. It's the largest single event the city has ever hosted.
Portland's new WNBA team selected 11 players in their first-ever expansion draft, officially launching their journey toward the 2026 season. General Manager Vanja Černivec says the day "went better than anyone expected."
A teenager who beat cancer got the chance of a lifetime to announce a draft pick for the Kansas City Chiefs. The moment brought together resilience, youth, and the excitement of professional football.
The Las Vegas Raiders made history by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This milestone moment launches the young athlete into professional football's biggest stage.
When his son felt crushed by expectations, NFL rushing king Emmitt Smith shared simple wisdom that changed everything. Now EJ Smith awaits his own NFL draft call armed with his father's game-changing perspective.
A British tight end became the first graduate of the UK's NFL Academy to be drafted by a professional American football team. His journey from playing in London as a teenager to the Miami Dolphins proves international pathways to the NFL are working.
Former Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is expected to be drafted in the first round this week, joining an elite group of Buckeye receivers in the NFL. Despite following legends like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chris Olave, Tate is focused on carving his own path while honoring the "Receiver U" legacy.
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