Sports

A fresh take on Caleb Downs’ candidacy to go at No. 5, the role of positional value and how the Giants might think differently under John Harbaugh

Netflix will stream the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch live from Sphere on Sept. 19, bringing two all-time greats back to the ring for a professional bout

Organizers canceled the Diving World Cup scheduled in Zapopan because of safety concerns tied to cartel violence, while other events continue elsewhere

The UFL introduced a slate of rule innovations—four-point kicks from 60+ yards, restrictions on punts, expanded PAT options, and a ban on the tush push—to boost scoring and test concepts the NFL may watch closely

Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25% stake in UD Almeria through his CR7 Sports Investments, joining the Saudi-led ownership as the club targets growth both on the pitch and at academy level

Cole Perfetti scored in overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 road win over the Vancouver Canucks, a result that showcased depth scoring and solid goaltending despite absences from key players

The Raptors prioritized physicality and roster flexibility to challenge Victor Wembanyama and navigate a taxing stretch of games against elite Western Conference teams

Canada will send a 50-athlete Paralympic team to Milano Cortina 2026, combining seasoned medallists and fresh faces across five winter sports

Max Scherzer has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth $3 million plus potential bonuses, adding veteran depth to the rotation

Hilary Knight, captain of the U.S. women’s hockey team and the PWHL’s Seattle Torrent, says commentary from a public figure should not overshadow her team’s unbeaten march to Olympic gold

During a pregame ceremony at the Prudential Center, fans showered Jack Hughes with praise but booed Gov. Mikie Sherrill, sparking online reaction as the Devils honored their Olympians

The Yankees added Randal Grichuk on a minor league deal with an invite to spring camp, seeking a righty bench bat to complement a lefty-leaning roster

Cam Schlittler completed a 25-pitch live batting practice session following a short bout of back/left lat inflammation, moving closer to a potential Opening Day role while the Yankees manage depth and several injured starters

Norway topped the gold medal standings, a modest soccer club beat Inter Milan in the Champions League, and Milano Cortina 2026 curling delivered tight contests and accessible streams

The U.S. men’s hockey team, led by goalie Connor Hellebuyck, visited the White House and earned a bipartisan ovation during the state of the union after their Milano-Cortina Olympic gold

Sidney Crosby was placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Penguins after a lower-body injury at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics; the 38-year-old missed the gold-medal game and will be out for at least four weeks