7:33 PM ET Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — After 16 seasons in the NHL, there wasn’t much Ryan Getzlaf had not experienced. Getzlaf finally got his first taste of free agency before agreeing to terms on a one-year contract to remain with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. “This was a unique opportunity and a unique
8:39 PM ET The Texas A&M board of regents voted 8-1 on Wednesday to direct president M. Katherine Banks to vote in favor of extending invitations to Oklahoma and Texas to join the SEC. The board released a statement after its meeting, which was conducted in executive session. “Although the Board had concerns about the
5:37 PM ET The New Jersey Devils agreed to a contract with free-agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Wednesday. Hamilton, one of the largest prizes in this free-agent class, signed a seven-year deal with a $9 million average annual value, a source confirmed to ESPN. Hamilton, 28, had 10 goals and 42 points last season for
6:35 PM ET The Boston Bruins have signed free agent forward Nick Foligno to a two-year contract with an annual cap hit of $3.8 million, general manager Don Sweeney announced Wednesday. In addition to him feeling like Boston “was the right fit,” Foligno told TSN during an interview that there was “a family element” to
6:29 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. — If the Cleveland Indians endure any issues with their name change, there’s one team that could benefit: the Washington Football Team. Washington’s president, Jason Wright, said he will monitor any roadblocks Cleveland encounters with its new name, the Guardians, in the hopes of learning lessons and what to avoid
7:44 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — Sean Payton expressed frustration Wednesday night over the fact that New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas did not have ankle surgery until June, though he declined to elaborate on why the procedure was delayed. Thomas, who was plagued by the injury throughout last season, is expected to miss time
7:41 PM ET ESPN News Services Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby told The Associated Press that ESPN is pushing other conferences to pick apart the league so Texas and Oklahoma can move to the Southeastern Conference without paying a massive buyout. “I have absolute certainty they (ESPN) have been involved in manipulating other conferences to
1:18 PM ET The G League Ignite is finalizing a deal with USC associate head coach Jason Hart as the program’s new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Hart, a nine-year NBA veteran, takes over an NBA-run program that produced two of the top of the picks in Thursday’s NBA draft — forwards Jalen Green and
4:20 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced an exclusive 15-year naming rights partnership to rename the city’s downtown arena after Paycom, a local company that offers online payroll and human resources services to employers. The arena was renamed to the Paycom Center effective Tuesday, according to The Oklahoman. Terms of
6:48 PM ET ESPN News Services NEW YORK — Mike D’Antoni is leaving the Brooklyn Nets, forcing Steve Nash to make another change on his coaching staff. Nash announced the 70-year-old D’Antoni’s decision in a statement Wednesday, saying having the two-time Coach of the Year was “invaluable” in his first season as a coach. “I